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Shomen Uchi Dai-Ikkyo Omote Wasa
Shomen Uchi Dai-Ikkyo Omote Wasa
Straight strike at the head
Omote Wasa (front technique) : When striking with your right hand, advance your right foot simultaneously. The hand movement is the same as in sitting exercise. The pinned hand of your partner must be right in front of your lower abdomen. Your left foot thrusts forward deeply and forcefully as if sending your partner whirling away. Then draw your right foot forward to align your stance. Be sure not to circle around your partner when executing this technique.
Straight strike at the head
Omote Wasa (front technique) : When striking with your right hand, advance your right foot simultaneously. The hand movement is the same as in sitting exercise. The pinned hand of your partner must be right in front of your lower abdomen. Your left foot thrusts forward deeply and forcefully as if sending your partner whirling away. Then draw your right foot forward to align your stance. Be sure not to circle around your partner when executing this technique.
Shomen Uchi Dai-Ikkyo Omote Wasa
Straight strike at the head
Omote Wasa (front technique) : When striking with your right hand, advance your right foot simultaneously. The hand movement is the same as in sitting exercice. The pinned hand of your partner must be right in front of your lower abdomen. Your left foot thrusts forward deeply and forcefully as if sending your partner whirling away. Then draw your right foot forward to align your stance. Be sure not to circle around your partner when executing this technique.
Straight strike at the head
Omote Wasa (front technique) : When striking with your right hand, advance your right foot simultaneously. The hand movement is the same as in sitting exercice. The pinned hand of your partner must be right in front of your lower abdomen. Your left foot thrusts forward deeply and forcefully as if sending your partner whirling away. Then draw your right foot forward to align your stance. Be sure not to circle around your partner when executing this technique.
