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Jumping Tiger II (Initiated Response):

Starts in defensive stance (Right Stance). Swordsman shuffles forward with full circle angled neck cut over swordsman's right shoulder. When opponent blocks, swordsman cross-steps to their left (off line) with a full circle cut around to sever opponent's forward right leg at the knee. As the cut completes the final arc, your right foot should swing around behind you in a sliding motion, so that you end up in a proper left stance when the cut is finished.

Comments: This move is only effective if done with full commitment, and it is most useful with a faint. In this move you will end up further left than Jumping Tiger, to compensate for the larger circle to complete the cut. Also your sword contacts with the outside of the knee.

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