This article highlights some pointers and videos on a fundamental component of fumikomi known as hikitsuke (引付) – courtesy of a number of sensei’s. An experimental Continue reading “Hikitsuke (the Quick Follow-up of the Rear Foot) in Fumikomi – Some Pointers and Videos”
Category: Fumikomi
Walking as if Kissing the Earth – for a Shinkansen-like Fumikomi and Seme
A member of the dojo where I practice at asked me to teach her a particular form of fumikomi and seme that I sometimes use. Where my right foot and body inches forward Continue reading “Walking as if Kissing the Earth – for a Shinkansen-like Fumikomi and Seme”
The Chassé for Strengthening the Hikitsuke – A Tribute to John Yamamoto Sensei
This article has a twofold purpose. It describes a ballet technique, known as the chassé, which can serve as an exercise to strengthen one’s hikitsuke (the fast follow-up of the Continue reading “The Chassé for Strengthening the Hikitsuke – A Tribute to John Yamamoto Sensei”