Cross-cutting - Cross-cutting

…〈Karausu〉 = Both players hold their swords in a high stance and cut down, passing each other with their right foot, repeating this twice. 〈Kirigaie〉 = Both players stand with their backs to each other and cut alternately right and left. 〈Udedome〉 = The player in charge holds the attacking hand with his left hand and swings his sword over with his right. …

*Some of the terminology explanations that mention "kirigaie" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…〈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。〈腕止め〉＝乙が切ってくる手を甲が左手で押さえ，右で刀を振りかぶる。…

※「切り違え」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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