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== B. Two-Step Sparring (Ibo Maisogi) ==

The main purpose of this sparring is to acquire a mixed technique of
hand and foot parts, the attacker therefore, must use both the hand and the
foot alternately.

It is, however, entirely optional whether the attacker uses the hand or the
foot first. As in the case of three step sparring there are two methods of practice.

(1) The attack is executed only while stepping forward and the defense while
stepping backward.

(2) Both the attack and the defense are executed while stepping either
forward or backward.

a. The distance between X and Y is basically the same as that of
three step sparring, though it can be flexible.

b. X and Y take an attention stance online AB facing each other.

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=== Typical Procedure of Two-Step Sparring ===

1. At the command of “two-step sparring ready (Ibo Matsogi Junbi)":

X: Move the right foot to A forming a right L-stance while executing a
forearm guarding block.

Y: Take a parallel ready stance moving the left foot.

Both X and Y shout “Ya” as a ready signal.

==== Method One ====
2. At the command of “commence":
i. X: Move the right foot to B, forming a right walking stance toward B while punching with the right fist.

Y: Move the right foot to B to form a left walking stance toward A while executing a
side block with the left inner forearm.

ii. X: Execute a low front snap kick to the lower abdomen with the left foot.
Y: Move the left foot to B, forming a right walking stance toward A while executing a pressing block
with an X-fist.

Y: Execute a high punch with the right fist.

3. At the command of “stop”;
Both X and Y bring the right foot respectively
to form a parallel ready stance.

==== Method Two ====

2. At the command of “commence":
i. X: Move the left foot to A, forming a right walking stance toward B while punching with the right fist.
Y: Move the left foot to A, forming a left walking stance toward A while executing a side block with the left inner forearm.

ii. X: Execute a low front snap kick to the lower abdomen with the right foot.
Y: Execute a pressing block with an X-fist.

Y: Execute a high punch with the right fist.

3. At the command of “stop”;
Both X and Y bring the right foot respectively
to form a parallel ready stance.

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See:
[[Suggested combinations for two-step sparring]]

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