Kendo
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How to Kendo
Starting Position
1. Keep your back straight throughout the exercise.
2. Do not move your arms too quickly, as this can cause injury.
3. Make sure to keep your elbows slightly bent throughout the exercise.
4. Do not lock your knees when you push off your right foot.
Proper Form
1. Draw your left arm back, keeping your elbow bent, and at the same time draw your right arm back and up, with your palm facing up.
2. As you draw your right arm back, turn your body to the right, and bring your right foot forward.
3. As you turn, swing your right arm forward and down, and at the same time swing your left arm forward and up.
4. Push off your right foot and return to the starting position.
Breathing Technique
1. Breathe in as you draw your arms back.
2. Breathe out as you swing your arms forward.
Precautions
1. Stand in a left natural posture, with your feet shoulder-width apart, your left foot forward and your right foot behind, your weight evenly distributed between both feet.
2. Bend your knees slightly and keep your back straight.
3. Raise your left arm to the side, your elbow bent and your palm facing forward.
4. Raise your right arm up and to the side, with your palm facing up.