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Previous Position

Rising Elbow Strike (Age Empi) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

Look towards 12 o'clock
Step forward with your Right foot towards 12 o'clock into a narrow front stance

As you step, focus forwards and upwards with your Left arm.  Push your Left hip forward

Strike upwards with your Right elbow as your Right foot reaches its stance position
Pull your Left hip back and bring your Left fist back to your Left hip
Your Right fist will finish next to your Right ear, knuckles facing away from you, thumb nearest your shoulder


Side View

Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

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