Soresu footwork

Soresu/Ataru footwork The footwork of Soresu/Ataru teaches circular methods. This is done through the hook step and the scoop step. These two steps will combine to become rotations (spins) and orbital stepping(surrounding). The hook step goes from outside to inside. The step is mainly for turning but the forces created can trap, trip, or kick easily even when one’s weapon is in use. The scoop step is the opposite, turning and stepping from inside to outside. It’s method is more useful for sweeping,