The
tai-sabaki [tǐ bāki], literally movement (sabaki) of the body (tai), is the
displacement of the body out of the line of attack, is therefore the first
response element to override the effectiveness of the attack first and in turn
the imbalance of the aggressor.
As
a first point is the exit of the line of attack, the main foundation for in the
first instant counteracting aggression and acquiring an advantageous position
over the attack, this security position will allow the counterattack to require
less effort and more effective.
The
second aspect is that the ′′ disappearance ′′ of the attacker's target at the
moment of impact causes an imbalance by emptiness, therefore, weakening the
attack and creating imbalance in the attacker. Especially if when performing
the tai sabaki we managed to find the so called ′′ dead angle ′′ or shikaku.
This dead angle is the place where the aggressor has no chance of directly
fighting back.
This
imbalance occurs not only on a physical level, but also on a psychic level,
because it creates in the attacker's mind a surprise that will have to process
which will take those tenths of second vital to neutralize it.
Tai-Sabaki
must be fast, stable and accurate. Running a perfect Tai-Sabaki we'll have more
time for problem solving. This entails a lot of grassroots work to get to
intuit the moment, to be as fast as possible and maintain a position stable
enough to perform the counterattack.
Attending
the maximum of the jujutsu-derived arts, give in first and then win, combined
with those that carry the aiki concept, if you pull enter, if you push pivot,
tai-sabaki becomes the fundamental tool to carry out those principles.
Tai-Sabaki
is not used only as a method of elusive, it is used in the execution of many projections
and also in luxations, strangulations, controls... says J. Kano ′′ tai-sabaki
control is the key to optimal execution of projection techniques ". Also
Kyuzo Mifune asserted that ′′ tai sabaki is the first and final stage in Judo
practice ". R. Hernaez for his part said that ′′ if Tai Jitsu weren't
called that it would definitely be called Tai Sabaki Jitsu ". With these
words they suggest the importance of elusive. Distance (mai) and timing are
essential for your proper execution.
In Tai-Sabaki there
are two very important principles
Irimi: It's a linear
displacement going into the attack, slightly out of its line, taking the
initiative. It involves getting into the attack. It's hard to assimilate
because the natural instinct of defense is to go back, but for the attacker
it's a surprise because it's not expected either.
Tenkan: It's a
circular shift, a 180 o turn, which aims to redirect and / or absorb the
attack. It's a quick turn to the opponent's dead angle that puts you in an
advantageous position for the answer. The twist itself allows it to merge with
the attack and translate the opponent's own attack movement into the defender's
power generator.
According
to Taoist theory we could say Irimi would be the Yang, the action and Tenkan
the Yin, the passive.
According
to where we move, four new concepts appear to us
Omote:
by the attacker front
Ura: Behind the attacker
Uchi: inside the attack
Soto: out of attack
Top
Tai-Sabaki according to our displacement
Soto
/ Uchi Nagashi: Back
Soto / Uchi Hiraki: Lateral
Soto / Uchi Irimi: Go ahead
Soto / Uchi Tenkai: Circular
O Soto / O Uchi Tenkai: Great Circular
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