Plate 110

shows the Seiza (seated posture). The spine and head are erect and the body sits well back on the heels. The body-weight is dropped to the stomach and the hands placed on the knees. The Shinai is placed to the left side with the guard level with the knee and the mask laid on the gloves, to the front, with the towel draped across the top. The Senior student ensures all
are ready then shouts 'Kyo-tsuke' (attention) and everybody braces up and pays attention. The second command will be 'Rei' and the class and teacher perform Za-rei' (kneeling bow) as in plate 111. The left hand is placed on the floor followed by the right, the elbows lowered to touch the floor and the forehead to touch the hands.