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Initial Conditions Both in migi-hanmi, chūdan. Ukedachi initiates by lifting: creating an opening, an invitation. Raising to jōdan without securing maai draws the kiri-age riposte. This is not a feint in the classical sense; it does not deceive cleanly. It provokes a correct response while exposing the initiator. The action partially succeeds, it elicits commitment,Continue reading “1st KUMITACHI”