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Step Forward in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi) and Punch to the Chest area (Oi Zuki Chudan) with your Right Fist

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	Bring your Left fist up and point it forward towards 12 o'clock in the direction you will be punching  (to a point directly in front of you in line with the centre of your chest).  This will give focus to your punch
	As you step forward, keep your Left arm straight, palm facing the floor.  Keep your Right fist at your Right hip
	Make sure your shoulders are square i.e. neither one more forward than the other.
	Do not step in a straight line  as this will make your stance very narrow - step out to the 1.30 clock position giving you a wide front stance facing 12 o'clock
	As your Right foot reaches the stance position, punch with your Right fist quickly from your hip to finish directly in front of your chest with your arm straight.  At the same time bring your Left fist quickly back to your Left hip - 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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