Sixth kumitachi --- Ki Musubi no Tachi

Saito's description.
Uketachi Uchitachi
2-3. Blending ki, raise the bokken up over the head breathing in deeply. Same movement as uke
4-5. Lower bokken to your right side Same movement as uke
6-7. Step forward with the right foot and strike with shomen uchi. (Be sure to strike down fully.) Shomen uchi komi
8. Thrust as the opponent raises his bokken.
9. Make a flowing strike to the left. Point the bokken at your opponent for a thrust.
Shomen uchi komi.
11-12. From below, control your opponent's wrist. In preparation for another strike, raise the bokken up ove the head.
13. Return to initial stance. Return to initial stance.


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