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Application of Traditional Karate Techniques


I.
Kake Waza
Attack with or without opponent's attack. Direct execution of
technique.



II.
Oji Waza
Response to the opponent's attack.

1.
Sen   At the beginning of opponent's attack.

Kake no sen   Before movement.

Tai no sen    During movement.

2.
Go no sen    After opponent's attack.

Amashi waza   Shifting/Turning body.

Uke waza   Blocking.



III.
Shikake Waza   Creating an opening in opponent's kamae.

Sasoi waza   Trick or deceive the opponent.

Renzoku waza / Kogeki waza   Continuous attack.

Kuzushi waza   Unbalance opponent.