Ryukyu Kenpo Kobujutsu

                    Movement
Proper movement transitions us from stance to stance in a smooth, balanced, instinctive manner. It automatically adjusts for proper distance and position in regards to defense and countering. Movement and stances are inseparable in technique application.
          Stepping (with Pivot)
In all stepping movements the back foot must be adjusted to the proper distance or position required for the new stance you are entering.
Forward:
Straight along the centerline.
45° Forward:
To the right or left of the centerline.
Sideways:
About 90° to the right or left of the centerline.
45° Back:
To the right or left of the centerline.
Back:
Straight along the centerline.
Crescent:
Feet start or come together. One inscribes a ‘Crescent’ or ‘C’ as it moves. This allows the foot to go around obstacles such as his legs.
Stutter:
Very quickly done. Feet are brought together. As the one sets down, the other immediately picks up and resets to the appropriate distance allowing the first to kick.
          Crossing Over (The instep)
In Advance:
Both knees are bent; the advancing foot is flat on the ground; the back foot, heel in the air, ball on the ground; continue in advance or pivot.
In Retreat:
Both knees are bent; the retreating foot is flat on the ground; the front foot, heel in the air, ball on the ground; continue in retreat or pivot.
          Crossing Back (Behind the heel)
In Retreat:
Both knees are bent; the retreating foot is placed ball on the ground heel in the air, the front foot is flat on the ground; continue in retreat or pivot.
In Advance:
Both knees are bent; the advancing foot is  heel in the air, ball on the ground the back foot is flat on the ground; continue in advance or pivot.
          Shuffling
In Advance:
Push – Drag. Step forward with the front foot (toe – heel or heel – toe) (back leg does the push), move the rear foot forward the same distance (the drag part) or greater if desired.
Step – Push – Drag. Step forward (closer to the front foot) with the rear foot; then do Push – Drag.
Push – Step – Push – Drag. Step forward with the front foot, then do Step – Push – Drag.
In Retreat:
Push – Drag. Step back with the back foot (toe – heel) (front leg does the push), move the front foot back the same distance (the drag part) or greater if desired.
Step – Push – Drag. Step back (closer to the back foot) with the front foot; then do Push – Drag.
Push – Step – Push – Drag. Step back with the back foot, then do Step – Push – Drag.

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