Stances are lower to encourage muscle development, and techniques are trained to their kinesiological extremes, like full chambering and full range of motion. At this time, variables are encouraged. Unusual trajectories, every variation possible of width, depth, length and targeting of techniques is explored to create the sogobujutsu hyoho. Add weapons, and life is jolly. The time at which this transition occurs is extremely variable, and is very individual.
Keen perception is hard to train, but easy to spot.
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