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Saito's Jo Suburi #5

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Thrust with high return strike

Begin in left hanmi with the jo held horizontally (left hand in middle of jo and right hand at the base). Swing the job slightly backwards and follow with choku tsuki but remain on the line-of-attack as you slide your feet forwards.

Now slide both feet to the right side of the line-of-attack (remain in left hanmi) as you raise the jo with both arms to protect your head. Slide your right hand along the jo to your left hand, let go of the jo with your left hand, turn the jo and grasp the base of the jo with your left hand. As you do this, step with your right foot forward. At this point you will be in jodan no kamae and can complete the final shomenuchi strike towards your opponent.

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