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 '''Nami-ashi uke''' is the sweeping-foot block; a simple and versatile low-level defense. We only refer to this technique by its Japanese name, to avoid confusion with [[Nagashi uke|sweeping blocks]].
-To perform a nami-ashi, the arch of foot taps the opposite-side thigh, just above the knee, then immediately [[Snap|snaps]] back into a proper [[Stances|stance]].
+To perform a nami-ashi, tap the arch of your foot against the inside of your opposite-side thigh, just above the knee, then immediately [[Snap|snap]] back into a proper [[Stances|stance]].
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 To perform a nami-ashi, the arch of foot taps the opposite-side thigh, just above the knee, then immediately [[Snap|snaps]] back into a proper [[Stances|stance]].
- [Video of a nami-ashi, fast and slow, from the front and the side]
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 This simple move has a variety of applications:

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-'''Nami-ashi uke''' is the sweeping-foot block; a simple and versatile low-level defense. Please note that in our lessons, will only refer to this technique by its Japanese name, so it will not be confused for a [[Nagashi uke|sweeping block]].
+'''Nami-ashi uke''' is the sweeping-foot block; a simple and versatile low-level defense. We only refer to this technique by its Japanese name, to avoid confusion with [[Nagashi uke|sweeping blocks]].
-To perform a nami-ashi, the arch of foot taps the opposite-side thigh, just above the knee, then [[Snap|snaps]] back into a proper [[Stances|stance]].
+To perform a nami-ashi, the arch of foot taps the opposite-side thigh, just above the knee, then immediately [[Snap|snaps]] back into a proper [[Stances|stance]].
   [Video of a nami-ashi, fast and slow, from the front and the side]
 This simple move has a variety of applications:
-*Nami-ashi is the ultimate defense against [[Leg sweep|leg sweeps]] and [[Stomp kick|stomp kicks]] to the [[Kyūsho#Instep|instep]] or [[Kyūsho#shin|shin]]. A quick nami-ashi denies the opponent from having a target, reducing their attack into a shadow-boxing drill.
+*Nami-ashi is the ultimate defense against [[Leg sweep|leg sweeps]] and [[Stomp kick|stomp kicks]] to the [[Kyūsho#Instep|instep]] or [[Kyūsho#shin|shin]]. A quick nami-ashi denies the opponent their target, turning their attack into a shadow-boxing drill.
 *Nami-ashi can be used as a [[Transitional stance|transition]] to quickly change your direction.
-*The up-stroke of a nami-ashi uses the [[Koshi|ball of your foot]] to swat attacks away, to the inside, much like a [[Nagashi uke|sweeping block]] does with attacks to the midsection.
+*A nami-ashi's upstroke swats attacks to the inside with the [[Koshi|ball of your foot]], much like a [[Pressing_block|pressing block]] does with attacks to your midsection.
-*The down-stroke of a nami-ashi uses using your instep as a hook to swat attacks away, to the outside.
+*A nami-ashi's downstroke uses your instep as a hook to swat attacks away to the outside.
-*Nami-ashi allows you to use your lower leg as a defensive cover (i.e., a “meat-shield”), to protect your [[Kyūsho#Groin|groin]] at the expense of your [[Kyūsho#Shin|shin]].
+*Nami-ashi defensively covers (i.e., a “meat-shields”) your [[Kyūsho#Groin|groin]] at the expense of your [[Kyūsho#Shin|shin]].
-*Nami-ashi can be used to off-balance opponents in the [[Maai#The Clinch|clinch]]. If you and your opponent are pushing against each other, a nami-ashi can momentarily release the pressure without compromising your balance. Since the opponent continues to push, which effectively becomes a burst of forward momentum which can be used to augment blows or to setup [[Manipulations_and_Takedowns|takedowns]].
+*Nami-ashi can off-balance opponents in the [[Maai#The Clinch|clinch]]. If you and your opponent are pushing against each other, a nami-ashi can momentarily release the pressure without compromising your balance. The opponent continued push now supplies forward momentum, which can be used to augments your strikes or set up [[Manipulations_and_Takedowns|takedowns]].
   [Video of all of the applications of nami-ashi (see article)]
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 To perform a nami-ashi, the arch of foot taps the opposite-side thigh, just above the knee, then [[Snap|snaps]] back into a proper [[Stances|stance]].
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+ [Video of a nami-ashi, fast and slow, from the front and the side]
 This simple move has a variety of applications:
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 *Nami-ashi can be used to off-balance opponents in the [[Maai#The Clinch|clinch]]. If you and your opponent are pushing against each other, a nami-ashi can momentarily release the pressure without compromising your balance. Since the opponent continues to push, which effectively becomes a burst of forward momentum which can be used to augment blows or to setup [[Manipulations_and_Takedowns|takedowns]].
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 *The up-stroke of a nami-ashi uses the [[Koshi|ball of your foot]] to swat attacks away, to the inside, much like a [[Nagashi uke|sweeping block]] does with attacks to the midsection.
 *The down-stroke of a nami-ashi uses using your instep as a hook to swat attacks away, to the outside.
-*Nami-ashi can allow you to use your lower leg as a defensive cover (i.e., a “meat-shield”), protecting your [[Kyūsho#Groin|groin]] at the expense of your shin.
+*Nami-ashi allows you to use your lower leg as a defensive cover (i.e., a “meat-shield”), to protect your [[Kyūsho#Groin|groin]] at the expense of your [[Kyūsho#Shin|shin]].
-*Nami-ashi can be used to off-balance opponents in the [[Maai#The Clinch|clinch]]. If you and your opponent are in a clash, pushing against each other, a nami-ashi can allow you to momentarily take the pressure off of them without compromising your balance. Since the opponent continues to push, this effectively gives them a burst of forward momentum which can be used to augment blows, or as part of the balance-breaking needed to setup [[Manipulations_and_Takedowns|takedowns]].
+*Nami-ashi can be used to off-balance opponents in the [[Maai#The Clinch|clinch]]. If you and your opponent are pushing against each other, a nami-ashi can momentarily release the pressure without compromising your balance. Since the opponent continues to push, which effectively becomes a burst of forward momentum which can be used to augment blows or to setup [[Manipulations_and_Takedowns|takedowns]].
 [Video of all of the above-listed applications of nami-ashi]

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−	Nami-ashi uke is the sweeping-foot block; a simple and versatile low-level defense. Please note that in our lessons, will only refer to this technique by its Japanese name, to ~~help avoid confusion with~~ the [[Nagashi uke\|sweeping block]].	+	'''Nami-ashi uke''' is the sweeping-foot block; a simple and versatile low-level defense. Please note that in our lessons, will only refer to this technique by its Japanese name, to prevent it from being confused for the [[Nagashi uke\|sweeping block]].

	To perform a nami-ashi, the arch of foot taps thigh of the opposite-side leg, just above the knee, then rotates back into a proper [[Stances\|stance]].		To perform a nami-ashi, the arch of foot taps thigh of the opposite-side leg, just above the knee, then rotates back into a proper [[Stances\|stance]].

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-Nami-ashi uke is the sweeping-foot block; a simple and versatile low-level defense. Please note that in our lessons, will only refer to this maneuver by its Japanese name, to help avoid confusion with the sweeping block.
+Nami-ashi uke is the sweeping-foot block; a simple and versatile low-level defense. Please note that in our lessons, will only refer to this technique by its Japanese name, to help avoid confusion with the [[Nagashi uke|sweeping block]].
 To perform a nami-ashi, the arch of foot taps thigh of the opposite-side leg, just above the knee, then rotates back into a proper stance.
 [Video of a nami-ashi, fast and slow, from the front and the side]
 This simple move has a variety of applications, such as:
-•	Nami-ashi is the ultimate defense against leg sweeps, and stomp kicks to the instep or shin. A quick nami-ashi will deny the opponent a target, reducing their attack into a shadow-boxing drill.
+*Nami-ashi is the ultimate defense against leg sweeps, and [[Stomp kick|stomp kicks]] to the [[Kyūsho#Instep|instep]] or shin. A quick nami-ashi will deny the opponent a target, reducing their attack into a shadow-boxing drill.
-•	Nami-ashi can be used as a transitional stance to quickly change your direction.
+*Nami-ashi can be used as a [[Transitional stance|transitional stance]] to quickly change your direction.
-•	The up-stroke of a nami-ashi can swat attacks away, to the inside, with the arch of your foot, much like a sweeping block does with attacks to the midsection.
+*The up-stroke of a nami-ashi uses the arch of your foot to swat attacks away, to the inside, much like a [[Nagashi uke|sweeping block]] does with attacks to the midsection.
-•	The down-stroke of a nami-ashi can swat attacks away, to the outside, by using your foot as a hook
+*The down-stroke of a nami-ashi can swat attacks away, to the outside, by using your foot as a hook
-•	Nami-ashi can allow you to use your lower leg as a defensive cover (i.e., a “meat-shield”), protecting your groin at the expense of your shin.
+*Nami-ashi can allow you to use your lower leg as a defensive cover (i.e., a “meat-shield”), protecting your [[Kyūsho#Groin|groin]] at the expense of your shin.
-•	Nami-ashi can be used to off-balance opponents in the clinch. If you and your opponent are in a clash, pushing against each other, a nami-ashi can allow you to momentarily take the pressure off of them without compromising your balance. Since the opponent continues to push, this effectively gives them a burst of forward momentum which can be used to augment blows, or as part of the balance-breaking needed to setup takedowns.
+*Nami-ashi can be used to off-balance opponents in the [[Zones#Clinch|clinch]]. If you and your opponent are in a clash, pushing against each other, a nami-ashi can allow you to momentarily take the pressure off of them without compromising your balance. Since the opponent continues to push, this effectively gives them a burst of forward momentum which can be used to augment blows, or as part of the balance-breaking needed to setup [[Manipulations_and_Takedowns|takedowns]].
 [Video of all of the above-listed applications of nami-ashi]