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Turn to your Right in to Gedan Barai (Lower Block) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

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	Before you start to turn, look over your Right shoulder to view the attacker coming at you from behind
	Bring your Right foot in to your Left foot.  Carry it on past your Left foot diagonally so when you finish the turn you land in a WIDE front stance
	Bring your Right hand up to your Left shoulder and stretch your Left hand in the direction you will be finishing the block ( low and to your right )
	As you turn, push your Left arm and hip forward, keeping your Right arm at your shoulder until just before your feet land in the correct position
	Make sure you do not step forward in a straight line as this will make your stance very narrow - step out to the 4.30 clock position
	As your Right foot touches the finish position, bring your Right hand quickly from your shoulder to finish about 6 inches above your knee.  At the same time bring your Left hand quickly back to your waist - palm facing upward
	Make sure your front leg is bent with your knee over your toes, and your back leg is straight and locked
	Breathe out completely and tense all your body muscles for a brief moment on the completion of the move

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