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Step to your Left - now facing Back towards the start point - in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi) into Gedan Barai (Lower Block) 

Feet Position on Diagram Facing Screen

	Before you start to turn, look to your left to view the attacker coming at you from your left side
	Bring your Left foot in to your Right foot.  Step forward and outward towards the 4.30 clock position with your left foot making sure when you finish the step you land in a WIDE front stance
	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 right )
	As you turn, push your Right arm and hip forward, keeping your Left arm at your shoulder until just before your feet land in the correct 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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