(Side View)

Simultaneously perform jodan gaiwan uke and mae geri chudan. This is yoko mae geri so don't turn the chest round towards the rear.

As your right foot returns...

...to your left foot, it goes into the final position for mahanmi neko ashi dachi and does not move.

Prepare for shuto uke in a continuous smooth and fast motion.

There should be no momentary pause or change of pace from the beginning of this sequence to completing the shuto uke.

Left hand opens up and then travels up 45 degree towards the right should in preparation for shuto uke. Right hand comes down along or as close to the centre line in a protective motion.