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Upright stance is unarguably
considered to be the fundamental technical principle
of positive Judo, a one rich in its content: free-going,
explosive, unexpected, surprising, intelligent, creative,
effective and efficient.
To retain
the balanced state of the body and a full view of
the opponent and the situation, SHIZEN HON
TAI (upright positive stance) is essential
to the judo we wish to cultivate.
Such posture
is conducive to the “functional freedom” of the human
body.
It determines
the mechanical equilibrium which is attainable though
the aligning of the whole body as a lever of one unit
with the pelvic as its centre.
The power
of the pelvic region ( TANDEN ) is
the major force of the whole body mechanics, vital
for both maintaining one’s own and destroying an opponent’s
balance.
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