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Step to your Left in to Gedan Barai (Lower Block) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

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Application

	Bring your Left hand up to your Right shoulder and stretch your Right hand in the direction you will be finishing the block ( low and to your left)
	As you step forward, push your Right arm and hip forward, keeping your Left arm at your shoulder until just before your feet land in the correct position
	Make sure you do not step in a straight line as this will make your stance very narrow - step out to the 7.30 clock position
	As your Left foot touches the finish position, bring your Left hand quickly from your shoulder to finish about 6 inches above your knee.  At the same time bring your Right 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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