In this lesson we will consider the situation when both opponents are armed. Weapons are the swords of both fighters. In the beginning of the battle of strategic advantage no one else owns. Uke is more aggressive and is constantly looking for an opportunity to attack. Uke wants to finish the fight quickly, so he decides to attack with a powerful blow from above. Tori uses a dynamic variant of protection, puts the sword on the chest level and moves to the left. If Tory had taken a step forward, the uke would have run into the sword and the fight would be over.

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Without losing the inertia of motion, the tories making a circular motion with the sword and goes to swing for a strike from above. The circular movement of the sword goes through the right side. In addition, Tory transfers body weight to the left leg.

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The uke smoothly completes his overhand. But Tory is no longer where the blow came from. The withdrawal from the line of attack is important not to forget to twist your hips and pull your right leg to the left, otherwise the tories risk a serious leg injury. Also, Tory is ready to complete his strike. Uke in this situation is defenseless. Tori can attack both the neck and arms of uke.

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Tory imitates a slap on the wrist. At the last moment he stops the sword, turns his blade up and otagawa ago, directs bokken tip to the abdomen of uke.

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Tori offers to give up the uke and picks up the sword as a sign of reconciliation.

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Uke takes a step back, but does not give up, and performs a swing for a new blow. Tory, in turn, takes a step with your right foot and simultaneously performs a circular kick. This is a very quick and biting blow. If desired, Tory can seriously injure the leg or groin of the uke.

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Tori raises his sword to the throat of uke, without causing harm to his health. It is very important to hold the bocken correctly – the left hand should rest against the end of the handle. The position is very convenient to perform a tsuki to the throat.

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In the next moment, Tory twists to the left. It is very important to work with your hands – tori takes the sword for himself, as if pulling it from the body of the uke. Works the whole body, including legs. From this position it is very convenient to strike.

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The uke again succumbing to the ploy of the tories and kicks from above. Tori familiar movement out of the line of attack and immediately executes a kick to the neck of uke. After that, the uke decides to give up.

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