The Toe and its use as a Force Enhancer.

Another demonstration of use of the digging toe on the top of the foot as a Force Enhancer

 

First we see Hokama Sensei, of Goju Ryu, showing an application for a technique.

 

Here we see how Hokama Sensei uses the toe digging into the top of a foot as an efficient force enhancer. He also shown kicking into the floor (lightly) as a way to prepare the big toe for that grinding

He also shown kicking into the floor (lightly) as a way to prepare the big toe for that grinding motion strength.

 

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