Karausu (standing) - Karausu

…〈Kasumi〉 = A and B stand behind each other, with B standing below, and A and B cross each other, right and left, and make a straight cut.〈Karausu〉 = Both hold their swords in a high position and cut down, alternating from their right foot. This is repeated twice.〈Kirigaie〉 = Both stand back to back, and cut alternately, right and left.…

*Some of the terminology explanations that refer to "Karausu (Tachimawari)" are listed below.

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…〈霞〉＝甲乙が後ろ前に位置し，乙は下にいて，甲乙が右左と交差して刀を一文字に流す。〈唐臼（からうす）〉＝双方が刀を上段に構え右足から入れ違いながら切りおろす，これを2度くり返す。〈切り違え〉＝双方背中合せとなり，右左と互い違いに切り払う。…

※「唐臼（立回り）」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。

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