Natural walking step

Names by art: Karate: Ayumi-ashi · Kendo: Ayumi-ashi · Aikido: Ayumi-ashi

Appears in 3 arts.

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Biomechanics: what the body does

The rear foot passes the front foot, changing the lead side, as in normal walking. It covers more distance than the sliding step but momentarily changes the stance.

Appears in 3 arts

Art	Name used in this art
Karate	Ayumi-ashi
Kendo	Ayumi-ashi
Aikido	Ayumi-ashi

More in this category

Front stance Horse stance Back stance Cat stance Hourglass stance (sanchin) Boxing stance (orthodox / southpaw) Sliding step (front foot first) Following step Body evasion by turning (tai sabaki) Entering and turning (irimi / tenkan) Ginga (rocking base of capoeira) Jump-forward (balestra) Back breakfall Side breakfall Forward rolling breakfall

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Sources

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Wabukan (2026). “Natural walking step”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/passo-natural (accessed 2026-10-30).

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