Tachiwaki

Tachiwaki is a traditional Japanese martial art technique involving the rapid, powerful upward or forward movement to defend against or counter an attack. It is often used in swordsmanship and other martial arts to quickly close the distance or shift position with momentum. The term emphasizes the importance of timing, posture, and coordinated movement to maximize reach and force. Tachiwaki can also be applied in modern martial arts training to improve agility, reflexes, and overall combat efficiency. Its core principle is using swift, focused motion to gain advantage in a confrontation.