Gyakuzuki
An introduction to zuki fundamentals with Roger Vickerman Renshi — how posture, balance, timing and body movement work together to get the most from your practice.
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Gyakuzuki
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- Think elasticity: body moves → leg follows → zuki completes (integrated movement, not two stages).
- Avoid sepping too wide before punching (it destabilises posture and “drops” the arm).
- Match zuki timing to the foot: avoid “one-two” (extra movement = mudana).
- Width adjusts only enough to allow the hip to sink/engage for reverse action.
- Use torsion (nejire) with hikite; release at the right moment rather than forcing speed.
- Foot engagement matters (ball of foot / grip) to allow the hip to travel forward and turn naturally.
Gyakuzuki Yoko Seishan
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- Connection to Yoko Seishan / Yoko Seishan mechanics: the same hip/foot fundamentals appear repeatedly.
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