Toyama Kumitachi Sambon Me (#3)

Tsuki - Hidari Kesa

Uchidachi (Attacker): Take three steps forwards (starting with your right foot) approaching the Shidachi then Skee forward towards your opponent’s stomach on the last step. Lower your sword to Gedan Kamae as the Shidachi lowers their kissaki to your throat. Take two small steps backwards starting with your left foot when the Shidachi move back to the center while raising your kissaki to cross your opponent’s sword. Maintain equal height to the Shidachi’s sword while you both lower your swords to knee height. As the sword reaches below your waist, it should be turned clock-wise at 45 degrees.

Shidachi (Defender): Gauge the Uchidachi’s speed and approach at an equal speed three steps forward. On the third step as the Uchidachi Skees, raise your sword to your left in a motion that would deflect if connected (carefully making sure not to make contact with your opponents Iaito) while stepping to the right hand side. Continue the motion of your sword and make a downward Hidari Kesa strike to your opponent’s neck. The Uchidachi should lower his sword slightly as you draw a line from the neck to the throat. The Shidachi should take three steps to the left and back to center themselves starting with the left foot. The legs should never cross during these steps. As these steps are taken the kissaki should remain at the height of your opponent’s throat and you should finish in Chudan Kamae. Pause and then lower your sword slowly (count to six) allowing the Uchidachi to match your movement. As the sword reaches below your waist, it should be turned clock-wise at 45 degrees

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