- Right foot retreats to go behind the left foot, toes touch ground first,
turn sword up with a semi-circle so that palm is facing downward
- Squat halfway down, lower sword handle below the waist, sword tip points up diagonally,
eyes follow the tip; then, while squatting, spin turn body to the right with the ball of the right foot,
carrying sword across
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- Now that the body is facing the West, rise up with the support of the right leg, left foot tip toe, raise sword up in front
- Raise the left knee up high forming a one leg stance, simultaneously use a back hand to lift the
ponting forward above the head, sword finger taps the back of the right fore arm,
straight the back and look forward
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