Seeing my sensei gripping his katana and approaching me, i slowly begin to get into my fighting stance. My fighting stance was a unique one, not seen to often by martial artist or swordsmen. (Cfs I've been working on, don't worry about it) The stance it's self was simple, my right foot forward (lead foot) and my left foot closely wedged behind it on a 45 degree angle. My left leg is slightly bent while my body remains up right and stiff. I hold my katana out in front of me, bisecting my body along the vertical axis. This stance was known to protect the central line, which was to those who practiced this style of fighting the point of the body which is the center of your body. The central line controls balance and focus, you lose your central line your in trouble. My sensei now within striking distance gets into his own stance, i observe closely looking for any abnormalities or giveaways in his stance for possible attacks. And after looking for a bit, i find one. My sensei in a crouched position with his sword in a downward position along his hind leg. His lead leg outstretched pointing at me. His hands were gripping the hilt tightly in a downward grip. It appeared as if he was going to swing his katana from his hip. Due to the positioning of my legs, your lead foot collides with my lead foot. My eyes shift downward as this is happening, and on the way down i notice your hand swiftly shift in position. Going with my prior observation, i rotate my upper body to my right. Avoiding your first strike by a hair, watching your hands i notice your katana coming back downward. With my sword out in front of me I quickly rotate it to a horizontal grip blocking your downward slash. As the two blades clash, i plant off of my hind foot. Thus forcing my arms upward which sends your katana away from my body.