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

Feet Position on Diagram Facing Screen

	Look towards 6 o'clock
	Bring your Left foot back in towards your Right foot.  Step forward and outward with your Left foot towards the 4.30 clock position.  This will give you a wide front stance facing 6 o'clock
	Bring your Left fist up to your Right shoulder and stretch your Right fist towards 6 o'clock
	As you step, push your Right arm and hip forward, keeping your Left fist at your Right shoulder until just before you reach the correct stance position
	As your Left foot reaches the finish stance position, bring your Left fist quickly from your Right shoulder to finish about 6 inches above your Right knee.  At the same time bring your Right fist quickly back to your Right 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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