Theme of the Week: Footwork Variation

One piece of feedback that came from our most recent testing was that students footwork is too predictable. No doubt this means my footwork is fairly predictable as well and my teaching of footwork is predictable.

So, this week we will stir up our stepping and see if we can put some variation into how we step into our attacks and defenses as we spar and move.

Footwork is such a great theme for training outside of the dojo because anytime you are walking, you can practice your footwork. Try stepping shorter or longer than you normally do. Try changing the angle of your feet as you walk. Try walking more on the balls or sides of your feet. Mess with the way you walk as a simple way of bringing your attention to your feet.