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Jumping Tiger (Initiated Response):

Starts in defensive stance (Right Stance). Swordsman shuffles forward with full circle angled neck cut over swordman's right shoulder. When opponent blocks, swordsman cross-steps to their left (off line) with a full circle over-head cut straight down on the opponents exposed arm. 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.

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