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Turning and Pivoting Tenshin and Tenkan
Turning and Pivoting Tenshin and Tenkan
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Tenshin - pivot
Pivot 180 degrees on the balls of your feet to end up facing in
the opposite direction.
You should now be facing in the opposite direction, and be in the
opposite stance to when you started.
Remember to transfer your weight evenly as you change your
stance.
Tenkan - turning
Step slightly forward and off the line of attack with the
front foot.
Turn (in the direction of your back) 180 degrees, bringing
the other foot around behind you.
You should now be facing in the opposite direction, and in
the same stance as when you started.