Tai Sabaki

Example of Tai Sabak when moving 180 degrees

Tai Sabaki ( Jap. (体 捌 き ) is a term used in Japanese martial arts and means "movement of the whole body" or "movement." The term can also be translated as body control . The term is widely used in kendo , jiu-jitsu , ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]} Usually Tai Sabaki is used to leave the line of attack so that the attacker finds himself in a better position. Tai Sabaki is often confused with avoidance from a blow . ^[6]

Examples of tai sabaki can be irimi and tenkan techniques , in which there is a “ departure from the line of attack, ” and not “ movement against the line of attack .” This involves the use of harmony, rather than physical strength.

Tai sabaki includes asi sabaki (leg movement) and te sabaki (hand movements).