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Points for grading and refereeing
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Ukenagashi
a. When the parry is made, does it protect the upper body?
b. Is the left foot brought back behind the right foot and the cut made along the Kesa line?
c. After the cut has been made, is the left hand in front of the navel and the sword tip a little below horizontal?
Sanpogiri
a. Is the initial cut to the first opponent made through the correct diagonal angle from the top right side of the head down to the base of the chin?
b. Is the cut to the opponent on the left performed without hesitation?
c. Is the sword brought up to Furikaburi with a parrying action and does the last cut finish at the horizontal?
Shiogiri
a. Is the strike to the first opponent's hand done firmly and effectively with the flat side of the Tsuka?
b. In making Sayabiki, is the Mune near the Monouchi of the sword on the chest and is the thrust made surely into the solar plexus of the opponent?
c. When the thrust is made, is the left hand brought to the center of the navel and both arms aid the technique with the correct tension?
d. Is the final cut made by going through Waki Gamae without hesitation or pause?