What is my favourite waza?
My favourite waza would be harai-waza. Admittedly, I have not been at training recently so that I can practice this but in reflecting on this particular question (adapted for Postaweek2011), I would have to say that this is it – or at least until something else takes my fancy.
This refers to any of several techniques for deflecting an opponent’s shinai and attacking in one motion. ie Harai Men, Harai Kote, Harai Dō, Harai Tsuki.
A video demonstration, from the All Japan Kendo Federation, provides a better idea of what this actually means in practice.
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