Nami-gaeshi / Returning Wave
波返し
Unique foot block snapping the sole upward along the opposite thigh in Kiba-dachi stance.
Quick Facts
CategoryConcept / Principle
Pronunciation/[nah-mee gah-eh-shee]/
Alternative NamesReturning wave kick/block, Inside leg sweep defense
Definition
Nami-gaeshi ('returning wave') is the signature foot technique of the Tekki / Naihanchi kata series. Snapping the sole of the foot up along the inner knee protects the groin from low kicks and stomps low attacks.
Related Terms
Ashi足
Foot or leg in Japanese martial terminology.
Kiba-dachi騎馬立ちWide side-facing stance resembling riding a horse with parallel feet.
Kata型 / 形Codified sequence of martial movements representing defense and attack against imaginary foes.
Uke-waza / Blocking Techniques受け技Category of defensive blocking and deflecting techniques in Karate and Jujutsu.