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Aikitaiso

Descriptions of the Aiki-taiso from Rod Kobayashi-Sensei:

9. Tekubi Kosa Undo
Stand naturally with your hands at your sides. On the "One" count, relax and swing your arms, starting with your fingertips, until your wrists cross over each other. Immediately release them so that they return to the starting position.Repeat this five times with the left wrist in front, then five times with the right wrist in front.This exercise leads the attacker who is holding your wrist or wrists within your range of effectiveness as you lead them out of their range of effectiveness.
"TWO"__Slide forward with your right foot in front, then turn 90 degrees to your left.
"THREE__Slide forward with your left foot in front, then turn 180 degrees to your right.
"FOUR"__Slide forward with your right foot in front, then turn 45 degrees to your left.
"FIVE"__Step forward with your left foot, then turn 180 degrees to your right.
"SIX"__Slide forward with your right foot in front, then turn 90 degrees to your left.
"SEVEN"__Slide forward with your left foot in front, then turn 180 degrees to your right.
"EIGHT"__Slide forward with your right foot in front, then turn to your left to face front.

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