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[edit] Choku Tsuki

Jo technique: Basic thrusting movement.

Commence in basic left posture, hidari hanmi, with the Jo resting vertically on the mat immediately in front of your left foot. Hold the Jo with your left hand. Reach down with your right hand to grasp the Jo near its base. Your left hand should lift the Jo as you do this. Slide your right hand down to the end as you bring the Jo to a horizontal position (Tsuki No Kamae). Slide the Jo through your left hand back and then forwards, swinging your right hand up to the front of your centre. Slide both feet forwards as you lower your posture during the forward thrust.