The beginning of this kata is similar to Yukitsure.
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Face shomen.
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Begin walking forward right, left, then right.
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The third step (right) is a short step.
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Begin to nukitsuke and take a step 45° right.
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Cut naname with your upper body facing the second opponent and leaning towards them.
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Ukenagashi.
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Move the right foot toward the left opponent (45° from shyomen) and kirioroshi.
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Make an upward block with the sword just over and in front of your head. There should be a strong feeling of seme toward shyomen. Keep the cutting edge up with the tsuba left of your head.
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Bring your left foot to your right and bring the body up slightly. Pivot on the right foot and circle to the right strongly using the hips.
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At the same time, lower the sword to a chest level position and cut in a large circle stopping directly opposite from shyomen. This is a cut across the chest and should be level with your shoulder. Keep your body at the same level during the turn. Do not use too much strength for this cut.
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Furikaburi.
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Step forward with the right foot and kirioroshi.
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Fumikaeru and turn 180* toward shyomen with a slight wakigamae.
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Move the right foot forward and kirioroshi.
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Yoko chiburui.
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Noto.
