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Happo-Giri

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Happo-giri highlights cutting motions in four directions, and similar movements in eight directions. It forms the basis of Aikido body movements.

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Happo-giri is characterized by body turns at an angle of 270 degrees. When enough training in Happo-giri is amassed, you will be able to turn your body instantaneously in any direction you desire. The key is to study the relationships between the body turns and foot movements.

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