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Ichimonji No Kamae - Ninjutsu
In this lesson you will learn how to execute an ichimonji.
The ichimonji ( lit: first position... ichi = one ) is the most basic
defensive posture used to defend against an attack.
Find more ninjustsu instructions at ninjutsu main.
Technical description: Ichimonji No Kamae - Ninjutsu
- Front Foot: Slightly turned in
Back Foot: Slightly turned away
Angle between feet: 90 °
Distance between feet: appr. 2 shoulder widths
- The back leg carries between 60 and 70 percent of the weight.
The upper body is upright. Don't lean back too much, just because the backleg carries more weight.
This would make the stance instable.
- Turn the hips away from your opponent.
This makes his target smaller.
- The lead arm is bend 90 degrees or slightly less and the hand is at head hight.
( open hands )
If you stand with the left foot in front, the left arm has to be your lead arm.
- The back hand is close to the chin, so that you can protect your head.
- Bent your head slightly down to protect your chin and look straight forward.
Trainer advice: Ichimonji No Kamae - Ninjutsu
- Practice both sides of the ichimonji.
- Practice the ichimonji in front of a mirror.
- Learn how to go from an ichimonji into a hicho.
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