Ude Tanren - Not to Strengthen arms!

[@michael.schuler]

Interesting. Suggests alternate interpretation of movements near the end of Bassai.

[@GKCgoju]

Can you tell us more?

[@michael.schuler]

​​@GKCgoju Describing physical movements verbally is a challenge. About 5-7 movements before the end of Bassai, there is a low scooping movement followed continuously by an upward movement of the same hand into an ude uke. It has been presented to me as a scoop of a leg or low kick in the initial part of the movement, then continuing straight to a downward redirect of the leg that was swept. Watching your video suggests a new idea to me, one that jives better with my actual kumite experience: perhaps the initial low sweep attacks/redirects the opponent's leg, and the following ude uke deals with a following punch or his attempt to grab you as he falls down. I've been training many years, but I try to remain open to learning new things. I don't know the meaning of the term you used to describe what you are doing, but movements themselves are a universal language for those who try to understand.

[@GKCgoju]

@@michael.schuler great. thanks for taking the time to explain.

[@markfisher2683]

I’d assume this philosophy/ idea applies to all forearm and leg conditioning? The “ conditioning “ is just a byproduct of feeling the grounding and power of the various applications? Thank you, Sensei.

[@GKCgoju]

The legs and body need to be conditioned to receive blows I would say.

[@christophernealey7395]

I figured ude tanren was a just a fun chance for upper belts to torture us. Lol. I didn't know it was called ude tanren though. Love your videos.

[@GKCgoju]

Haha, well I’m sure there is that too 🤣