The Side Jump | Newaza Hokyo | Yusuke Kanamaru
Newaza Training
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The side jump is very similar to the side shuffle, however, in this exercise, both your upper and lower body start facing the same direction. You kick up with your legs and hips and completely leave the tatami, rotating your body mid-flight to land on the opposite side. It’s a short, explosive exercise.
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