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Turn to your Right in to Gedan Barai (Low Block) in Front Stance (Zenkutsu Dachi)

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	Before you turn towards 3 o'clock, look over your Right shoulder to face the direction you will be turning to
	Bring your Right foot in to your Left foot.  Carry it on past your Left foot diagonally to the 4.30 clock position so when you finish the turn you land in a WIDE front stance facing 3 o'clock
	Bring your Right fist up to your Left shoulder and stretch your Left fist forward towards 3 o'clock
	As you turn, push your Left arm and hip forward, keeping your Right fist at your shoulder until just before your Right foot lands in the completed stance position
	When your Right foot reaches the stance position, bring your Right fist quickly from your shoulder to finish about 6 inches above your Right knee.  At the same time pull your Left fist quickly back to 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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