Kendo · 03
Do-Uchi (Torso/Flank Strike)
Target Strike
- 01
Bait the opponent into raising their arms to attack your head (Men).
- 02
As their arms elevate, drop your center slightly and step diagonally forward to the right.
- 03
Swing the Shinai downward at a 45-degree angle, striking across the right side of the opponent's padded body armor (Do).
- 04
Emit a powerful "DO!" shout upon contact.
- 05
Follow through past the opponent's right side, pivoting back around into defensive readiness (Zanshin).
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