I thought I would use a provocative title as click-bait to grab your attention.

It has been said that this one technique shows the grading panel enough insight into your technique as to pretty much make a judgement, or at least it is very telling on how Wado is your Wado currently.

This technique is practised a fraction of times in a lesson compared to every Kihon, and could well even be done once depending on how the class goes but it is my favourite technique. I do feel it is a secret technique in Wado.

It is a precursor to both Junzuki and Tobikomizuki. It embodies Wado’s concept of eking out the most efficient outcome. It embodies the following set of principles.

Mudana Chikara - No unnecessary strength and power.

Mudana Dosa - No unnecessary movement.

Mudana Waza - No unnecessary technique.

Don’t underestimate the value of this single technique. You learn: how to move from the very neutral and static position of Shizentai; not to telegraph the technique or at least minimise its visibility; dropping your weight and timing.

What is the technique? Well, it's when you stand in Yoi and your instructor shouts Hidari Gamae. How you then make that movement and the mindset behind it is telling.