15.Perform shomen uchi as in number 5. 16.Slide back to your left rear, reach your right hand to the tip of the jo, push the jo back through your left hand until your right hand is against your chest and your left hand is next to your left hip. Number 16 should be performed as one movement with number 15. Pull your right foot back slightly. Both of your hands should be in front of your body.
Arms are bent at the elbows.
18.Let go with your right hand and reach past your left hand from underneath the jo. Flip the jo over so that your left hand is in front. This vertical movement knocks down a thrust that is coming toward your chest. 19.Slide forward slightly and perform a low tsuki at knee level. 20.Raise the jo over your head with the tip still pointing forward.