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Roppon Me
Toyama Kumitachi Roppon Me (#6)
Gedan - Hidari Kesa
Uchidachi (Attacker): The Uchidachi prepares to begin this Kumitachi
by raising his sword over his head to Jōdan Kamae, right foot
remaining forwards. Stepping with the right foot first the Uchidachi
makes three steps, ending the third step with a simultaneous
downwards cut. From here the Shidachi should have stepped to the
Uchidachi’s left and Kesa cut to the neck. Take three steps
backwards beginning with the left foot and to the right away from
the Shidachi when the Shidachi steps forward. The kissaki is kept
lowered for these steps. Make three steps forward as the Shidachi
steps back, while raising your sword to Chudan Kamae. 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): As the Shidachi, begin stepping forward along
with the pace of the Uchidachi and as the Uchidachi cuts downwards
sidestep to the right. Following a deflecting motion, (again no
contact with Iaito, deflecting with Bokken drills) hidari kesa to
the neck. Pause briefly and raise your sword to Jōdan Kamae while
making one step forward with the left foot. Pause and then take two
steps back (starting with your right foot) while lowering your sword
into Chudan Kamae. Swords should cross in the center of the room.
Pause and then lower your sword slowly (count to three) 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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