The appropriate distance between uke and nage. Means "harmony of space"or "distance of union".
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            (mah-eye) distance between uke and nage; it varies according to the heights of the practitioners and whether or not they have weapons
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            the physical and psychological distance between nage and uke
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            Proper distancing or timing with respect to one's partner. Since Karate techniques always vary according to circumstances, it is important to understand how differences in initial position affect the timing and application of techniques.
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            appropriate or harmonious distance
                                                            
                                                     
                        
                                                
                        
                        
                            2 arm-lengths, distance from which uke cannot attack w/o moving