A distinct type of Step Through Foot Maneuver which is physically distinguishable by the use of a step across the (width) center-line followed by a reorientation of the Point of Reference to the opposite direction - rotating in the same direction (horizontally) as the initial step.

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This maneuver should ideally initiate the step with the front foot and (almost) never with the rear foot - in relation to the initial Point of Reference (e.g. prior to the maneuver).

Although slight, there is an expansion of distance from the new Point of Reference after the maneuver is effected, which is why this maneuver is said to - "step away from the unknown".

This maneuver should ideally be executed by stepping the front foot it to the opposite side of the vertical center-line, followed by a shift in-place to face the opposite direction. This maneuver is completed not only to change direction, but also to purposely create more distance from one's Obscure Zone. In this scenario, if the maneuver were executed using the back foot, distance would be decreased to the Obscure Zone, causing one to step closer to the unknown - commonly referred to as: "stepping into the unknown."

This maneuver can be executed to any angle and is not limited to the 180 degree shift of the curriculum basic. It also may be used to close distance, although it is not recommended to do so in a combat situation, due to the fact that one would be closing distance into the unknown.

Examples of the this maneuver being executed using the varying characteristics discussed, may be found in the forms of the system.