Following step

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

Appears in 3 arts.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

The rear foot first moves up close to the front foot, then the front foot steps out. It hides the start of the movement and closes distance suddenly.

Appears in 3 arts

Art	Name used in this art
Karate	Tsugi-ashi
Kendo	Tsugi-ashi
Aikido	Tsugi-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) Natural walking 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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You may quote short excerpts with a visible link to this page. Suggested citation:

Wabukan (2026). “Following step”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/passo-seguido (accessed 2026-10-30).

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