Re: What is correct maai?
I remember once I was doing some kihon waza, and my instructor mentioned to me that my ma ai kept changing...far, near, far, near, thoughout the waza. At that particular time, for that particular waza, he said it should be the same throughout the waza...move to the appropriate distance, and maintain it thoughout the waza.
But that was kihon, empty hand, and one particular instance. I can't even remember now what waza it was!