also: なんばはしり
noun
nanba running; same-side arm and leg running
A running style where the arm and leg on the same side move forward together, as opposed to the typical cross-body motion. Often discussed in historical or martial arts contexts. Compare ナンバ歩き.
See also: ナンバ歩き
古武術ではナンバ走りが取り入れられている。
Nanba running is incorporated in classical martial arts.
ナンバ走りは、同じ側の手足を同時に出す走り方です。
Nanba running is a way of running where you move the arm and leg on the same side at the same time.
ナンバ歩き refers to the walking version of the same-side movement, while ナンバ走り is specifically the running form.
The term ナンバ is thought to derive from 難波 (Nanba), an old name for Osaka, possibly associated with traditional movement styles. The exact origin is uncertain.