Irimi (The action of entering)


Nagasu - Inasu - Noru

The arts of 'Nagasu', 'Inasu', 'Noru', are some of the most important characteristics to be found in Wado Ryu's Kihon Gumite.

Nagasu -

Body evasion or flowing movement used against an opponent.

Inasu -

Counter attacking simultaneously or attacking as your opponent starts his attack, using the opponent's movement and body weight to break his/her balance, or counter attacking combined with the art of 'Nagasu'.

Noru -

Not to resist your opponents attack but to bend with it, using your own bodyweight for maximum effect to control and unbalance your attackers posture. 'Noru' can be descried as being like the supple Bamboo in a storm. The stalk will bend but spring back when an opening occurs.

 

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Last Updated 28th March 1999 by Mark Thomas