Leg Technique
Soko-ashi
Arch of Foot
PronunciationSoh-koh Ah-shee
Orange BeltBeginner
Key Points
- Purpose
- Arch of foot - primarily for blocking with shock-absorber effect, also for sweeping attacks to side or arm
- Timing
- Primarily defensive blocking, occasionally offensive sweeps
Difficulty LevelBeginner
Step-by-Step Execution
Follow these steps to perform the Soko-ashi correctly
Use the arch of the foot as striking or blocking surface
Usually used for blocking - soft area acts like shock-absorber
Better to block a punch with soft area like arch rather than hard area
Defensive technique primarily
Can also attack opponent's side or arm with sweeping sideways motion
Offensive application available
Practice Complete
Repeat the sequence to build muscle memory
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required