Shukuchi (Footwork)

The word shukuchi (?), sometimes written shukuchih (?) or shukuchijutsu (?),
is a Japanese-language term for various techniques of rapid movement. The characters in the word
literally mean "reduced earth".
Historical use
Shukuchi is the Japanese word for the power of teleportation attributed to some sennin and xian.
Those possessing this ability were believed to be capable of moving vast distances in a single step.
The term is sometimes used to refer to a similar ability in Buddhist belief.
Appearances
In martial arts: In modern Japanese martial arts, shukuchi refers to a sudden movement into an
enemy's maai (space) or blind spot to attack. This definition is relatively recent, and is, therefore,
used somewhat differently by various schools.
In popular culture
Fictionalized versions of shukuchi are common in manga and anime. In this context, it is usually
portrayed as short-range teleportation or as the ability to move quickly enough to
become invisible. Son Goku, the main character of the Dragon Ball franchise, is seen performing
this feat as a child and eventually masters the art of teleporting when an adult.
In addition, Seta Sjir from Rurouni Kenshin[3] and various characters in Negima!: Magister Negi
Magi employ such techniques. The (Nerubian) Weaver, a character from the popular video game
mod of Warcraft III, Defense of the Ancients, and its successor Dota 2 has an ability called
Shukuchi, which allows it to become invisible and run with maximum movement for a short time.
Also, in the manga and anime "Prince of Tennis" the shukuchi method is used by players of the
Higa Middle School from Okinawa to give the illusion of moving from the baseline of a tennis court
to the net in a split second.