Nejire（捻れ） — The subtle twisting or torsional action of the body, especially through the hips and torso, used to generate coordinated power and maintain structure in techniques such as zuki.

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San Mi Tai (三位体) in Wadō-Ryū Karate — three body posture.

7th February 2026 · 3 min read · Core Wadō-Ryū Principles

San Mi Tai (三位体) in Wadō-Ryū Karate — three body posture.

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Nejire（捻れ）— The subtle twisting or torsional action of the body, especially through the hips and torso, used to generate coordinated power and maintain structure in techniques such as zuki.

San Mi Tai (三位体) in Wadō-Ryū Karate — three body posture.

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