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Step Forward in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi) and Block Upwards (Age Uke)

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	Straighten your Right arm and point it in the direction you will be blocking  (to a point directly in front of and slightly above your face).  This will give focus to your block
	As you step forward, keep your Right arm straight, palm facing the floor.  Keep your Right fist at your side just on your belt area.
	Push your Right hip forward as you step to give yourself more Left side hip rotation at the completion of the move
	Do not step in a straight line  as this will make your stance very narrow - step out to the 10.30 clock position
	As your Left foot touches the finish position, bring your Left fist forward and up quickly from your waist to finish slightly above and about 6 inches in front of your forehead.  At the same time bring your Right hand quickly back to your waist - palm facing upward
	Push your Left hip forward so your shoulders finish at an angle of 45 degrees
	Your Left hand palm should be facing you as it travels upward, turning away from you quickly at the end of the technique.
	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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