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The last few nights at training we've been working on pivoting on the front and back legs 45-90degrees to avoid an oncoming attack (kick or punch) and then following up with a counter attack such as a hiza, shita-tsuki, gedan mawashi, or a combination of a few.
My biggest problem here is being able to pivot / step far enough away from the opponent in order to effectively follow up with a combination of counter attacks - I simply find my self too close to move around them properly, so I guess theres some footwork issues on my part.
Can someone give me some pointers on footwork when up close and well within striking distance, particuarly when it comes to effectively moving around your opponant! this would be much appreciated!

Osu!