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Saito's Jo Suburi #19

Art Ward demonstrating.

Flowing to the left, front strike

Begin in right hanmi (ken no kamae). Step back with your right foot to perform shomen uchikomi. After the strike, turn to your left, bringing the jo around in a horizontal plane and then up and over your head. You will be in left hanmi facing to the rear as you perform the final shomen strike.

Tips:

• "Turn to the left and strike. This is an exercise for improving body movement." Morihiro Saito, Traditional Aikido Volume 1, 1973.
• As you pivot, make sure that the jo is in a position to protect yourself.
• P. Bernard demonstrating.

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