Kihon Tips: Tai-Hazushi

Tai-Hazushi:

Begin in right honte-uchi.[/*:m:35qxa64p]
Draw the jo with your left hand, until your right hand can cover.[/*:m:35qxa64p]
The right hand moves to the right thigh, palm up.[/*:m:35qxa64p]
In two man kihon, uke would launch his attack once the jo is on tori's right thigh. This is his best chance to attack, as the jo is not pointing at him.[/*:m:35qxa64p]
Tori steps back with his right foot until even with his left foot. The right foot should not take a full step back.[/*:m:35qxa64p]
As tori steps, the left hand comes over the head. Tori's left elbow is by his left ear, his forearm is parallel to his feet, the jo is hanging from his left hand.[/*:m:35qxa64p]
Tori may left the jo slide in his right hand.[/*:m:35qxa64p]
Tori steps back with his left foot, finishing with honte-uchi.[/*:m:35qxa64p]