Midareuchi -

Standard suburi (repetitive swinging) is rhythmic. To train Midareuchi, practice:

Midareuchi (乱れ打ち) is a Japanese term that literally means "scattered strikes" or "haphazard shooting/striking." It appears across several contexts in Japanese language and culture; below is a concise overview covering meanings, usage, and examples. midareuchi

Midareuchi is also a defensive strategy. If your opponent attacks you with a perfect rhythm, you can respond with a defensive Midareuchi—using broken footwork and irregular parries (kaeshi) to make them miss. Standard suburi (repetitive swinging) is rhythmic