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Knife Hand Block (Tate Shuto Uke) in Rooted Stance (Fudo Dachi)

	Turn your head to look towards the 1.30 clock position
	Breathe in through your nose
	Move your Right foot in towards your Left foot

	Slowly step forward with your Right foot towards 3 o'clock into Fudo dachi.  This will give you a wide stance facing the 1.30 clock position.  Make sure your Left rear leg is bent and the Left hip is pulled back slightly
	Bring your Right open hand to the shoulder and as you step forward into Fudo Dachi, slowly push the hand forward towards 1.30, the outside ridge of the hand away from you
	Keep your Left fist on your Left hip
	Breathe out slowly and strongly through your mouth during the technique, which should last 2 - 3 seconds.
	Tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move