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Step back with your Right leg into Back Stance (Kokutsu Dachi) Knife hand Block (Shuto Uke)

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	Before you step back into back stance, bring your Left arm up to your right shoulder and stretch your Right arm forward towards the 12 o'clock position.  This will improve your hip rotation and power of the block.
	Make sure you  step back in a straight line keeping most of your body weight over your back leg - step back to the 6 o'clock position
	As your Right foot touches the finish position, bring your Left hand forward quickly from your shoulder to finish with your finger tips in line with your shoulder and your arm bent to 90 degrees.  At the same time bring your Right hand quickly back to just below your solar plexus - hand open - palm facing upward
	Your elbow should be no higher than your lower ribs
	Pull your rear shoulder back, so your chest and rear shoulder are hidden from someone facing you
	Make sure your front leg is slightly bent, toes pointing forward, and your back leg is bent, knee pointing slightly backwards
	Most of your body weight should be over your back leg.  You should be able to lift your front leg to kick without pulling your body weight backwards
	Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move