The 'I' Move (Straight Offense):
Starts in defensive stance (Right Stance).
Swordsman slides his back foot slightly forward and to the left, raising
his sword straight up to make a full chop cut (as if making a head cut).
Swordsman then slides his right foot forward and to the left, dropping
his sword down upon his opponent's arm.
Comments: this is to be used against a forward stance. You
are simply moving from defensive into defensive stance, but are ending
on an angle that cross's paths with your opponents arm. You are oblique
at the end of this move. This move is very affective against beginners.
Safety warning! Target upper arm! When opponents try blocking
this move, they often bring their hand directly into the path of the
blade.
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