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Hold the pair of sai with one in each hand. Cross the sai in front of the chest. Follow by moving both sai downward to the sides of the body, while moving the left and the right foot into hachiji-dachi stance. Assume the hiraki-yoi position (hinged ready stance).

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Slide-step (the same footwork as in karate’s oi-tsuki, lunge punch) to the east with the left foot, and perform, a left reverse sai middle-level thrust.

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In the same position, follow with a right reverse sai middle-level thrust.

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Slide-step to the east with the right foot and right reverse sai middle-level thrust.

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In the same position, follow with a left reverse sai middle-level thrust.

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Step to the east with the left foot, and perform, a left reverse sai middle-level thrust.

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In the same position, follow with a right reverse sai middle-level thrust.

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Move the left foot to twist the body to face the opposite direction (west). Stand on the left leg with the right leg raised and execute a right sai downward block.