10/04/2025
Intentionally control the body.
Take care to not âthrowâ weight forward to rely on momentum. The tensioned upper body will move first throwing off central axis and alignment.
Also, while transitioning, do not rush into the next move without a âsettledâ stability. Do not be too quick to throw.
Intentionally control movement, take the time. Notice the pauses. We are controlling not only our own body, we are also safely controlling our ukes body.
We do not force, make, insist.
Find the harmony.
Eventually, we may want to flow beautifully doing more âadvanced techniquesâ.
But remember to first focus on foundation.
Improvement isnât about grasping fancy techniques, instead, a quietly controlled, rooted stable foundation helps with economy of movement, efficiency and precision.
True strength is subtle, not showy.
A consistent good foundation will create a profound, sustainable state.
It is not magic, just clean, clear intentional movement.
G. Breeland, 6th dan
