Kicking leaves you momentarily on one foot, and for that moment you are in a very weak position. … - Morihei Ueshiba

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Morihei Ueshiba

Kicking leaves you momentarily on one foot, and for that moment you are in a very weak position. If you were to be swept off your feet, you would be finished. This is why lifting your feet off the ground is crazy.

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