: By moving to the opponent's side or back—the "blind spot"—the defender minimizes their own exposure while maximizing offensive openings.
Furthermore, the method aligns perfectly with the Bubishi (the classical Chinese text that influenced karate), which describes "whirling hands" and "entering like a swallow." The "Inner Circle" PDF essentially provides a modern, pedagogical structure for these old principles. Sabaki.Method-.Karate.in.the.Inner.Circle.pdf
: Using the opponent's own force and momentum to execute throws and parries. Practical Application and Conditioning : By moving to the opponent's side or