ZNKR IAI

While walking along opponents to the front and behind intend to attack you. First hit the face of the opponent in front of you with the end of the Tsuka, then, thrust the tip of the sword into the solar plexus of the opponent at your rear. Turn back around and cut the first opponent vertically downwards from above your head.

a] Take three steps forward beginning with your right foot. Take hold of the Tsuka with the right hand and Saya with the left hand while pressing the Tsuba with the thumb as the left foot moves forward. Hit the opponent hard between the eyes using the Tsukagashira as the right foot advances forward. This action uses both the sword and the sheath held together with the left and right hands. Use natural Okuri Ashi foot movement to reach the target.

b] Immediately turn around 180 degrees anti-clockwise and draw the sword from the Saya. Place your left foot to your left and turn to the opponent at your back. Your right hip and sword line should now be aligned with the original starting centerline Place your right fist on your waist and keep the sword horizontal with the blade cutting edge facing to the right.
Without pausing step forward on the right foot and stretch your right elbow without swaying your upper body and thrust the tip of the blade into the opponent's solar plexus. When making this thrust, your right hand should be lower than the tip of the sword.

c] Next you must turn back to the first opponent by making a 180 degree left turn using your right foot as an axis. Slide your left foot to the left and bring the sword above the head through a natural turning pulling and parrying acion. Take hold of the hilt with your left hand and face the opponent in front of you. Immediately step forward with your right foot and cut down vertically to the horizontal position.

d] Without moving your feet, release your left hand from the hilt and place it on the hip over the belt and at the same time, do Migi Ni Hiraite No Chiburi (Yoko Chiburi).

e] Slide your left hand from the left hip to the Koiguchi, take hold and do Noto.

f] After the sword has been sheathed bring your rear foot up in line with your front foot, release your right hand from the hilt and assume Taito Shisei. Return to the starting position beginning with your left foot.