Nakamura Ryu Kumitachi

1. After bowing to each other, both take two and a half steps forward. On the third step:

   Uchidachi Shohatto -- Lowers sword Chudan kamae Chiburi Noto Five small steps back.

   Shidachi Steps back, draws sword Steps in, left kesagiri Brings kissaki to throat Chudan kamae Chiburi Noto Five small steps back.

   Both draw swords, assume chudan no kamae in preparation for #2.

2. Both take three steps forward. On fourth step:

   Uchidachi Furikaburi -- Step back, lowered sword Step forward, chudan no kamae Lower blade

   Shidachi Morote tsuki Disengage Left jodan no kamae Step back, chudan no kamae Lower blade

   Both take five small steps back. Assume chudan no kamae.

3. Both take three steps forward. On the fourth step:

   Uchidachi Morote tsuki Lower sword Chudan no kamae Lower blade.

   Shidachi Side step. Kesagiri Place kissaki at throat Return to center line; chudan no kamae Lower blade

   Both take five small steps back. Assume chudan no kamae.

4. From chudan no kamae:

   Uchidachi Right jodan no kamae Take three steps forward Shinchokugiri Lower sword Chudan no kamae Lower blade

   Shidachi Flat "seigan" no kamae Take three steps forward Right suihei giri Focus kissaki on uchida throat Return to center line. Chudan no kamae Lower blade

   Both take five small steps back. Assume chudan no kamae.

5. From chudan no kamae:

   Uchidachi Left hasso no kamae Take three steps forward Left ko-gesagiri -- Lower sword Chudan no kamae Lower blade

   Shidachi Flat "seigan" no kamae Take three steps forward Steps to the left; furikaburi Right kesagiri Focus kissaki on uchada throat Return to center line. Chudan no kamae Lower blade

   Both take five steps back. Assume chudan no kamae.

6. From chudan no kamae:

   Uchidachi Left jodan no kamae Take three steps forward Shinchoku giri Lower sword. Step back diagonally Return to center line Lower blade Take five steps back Chiburi, noto Bow to shidachi

   Shidachi Flat "seigan" no kamae Take three steps forward Left kesa giri Step forward into jodan no kamae Return to center line Lower blade Take five steps back Chiburi, noto Bow to uchidachi