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The contours of the body, or weapon, provide a ready-made natural path from the extremity to the center of the body. Follow the contour. Following the contour allows one to stay in contact and maintain sensitivity throughout the execution of the technique. It also prevents one from working against the structural strengths of the body, and allows fluid, direct application of the concepts of aikido. As an attacker extends his arm and weapon, he provides a pathway by sliding his weapon along the contour to hit the target as a strike, atemi, or to provide leverage for a throw, nage, or for take-down and control.

The position that generates the most power is one that allows power to flow from behind and beneath. With the hands and weapon in front of the body, the hips or center moves forward from behind to generate and extend full body power. When stepping and turning tenkan, in a circular step, pull the rear hip back to generate more power than twisting or turning from the front. Rather than pushing a weapon down from above, allowing the weight to rest on the underside of the weapon utilizes the force and natural law of gravity to add power to the striking motion.