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Partner Distance Drill

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Video: Master Distance & Power | Kyokushin Partner Striking Drill Tutorial by The Phoenix Way. Not affiliated with MatRecap; their version may differ from this drill.

Technique recap

Partners mirror each other, keeping a set distance. Builds timing and awareness of range.

3 key details

  • Keep the same distance as your partner moves.
  • Stay balanced.
  • Light, controlled pace.

Your 10-minute home drill

  1. 2:00Mirror steps
  2. 2:00Leader-follower
  3. 2:00Switch roles
  4. 2:00Add light strikes (no contact)
  5. 2:00Switch roles
Safety

No contact unless supervised with gear.

Instructor disclaimer

Follow your instructor's version. Schools and styles teach this technique differently. This page is general education, not a substitute for qualified instruction.

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