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Let us consider the natural movement of the body as it walks forward (See Figures ssss1). As seen from the front, the normal position of the body is one in which it is balanced evenly on both feet and held erect, with the feet about the same width apart as the shoulders (Fig. ssss1). As seen from the side, the erect position is obvious (Fig. ssss1). As the model steps forward with his right foot, it is apparent that the movement begins with the hip rotating forward; the upper leg moves next, and finally the lower leg and foot (Figs. ssss1). This should be no mystery to the reader, and simply walking forward will verify that this is the manner in which movement is accomplished. It follows then, that in order for a karate movement to follow the natural movement of the body it must follow the same sequence of movements: hip, upper leg, and finally lower leg.

Figures ssss1 through ssss1 demonstrate the body’s forward movement. In the beginning position (Fig. ssss1), the upper body is naturally upright and the feet shoulders’ width apart. As the model steps forward, the hips move first, followed by the upper and then the lower leg. Any other sequence of movement would be awkward. The principle to be understood here is that the hip must move first, and the upper body must be in its natural erect position.