Ritsurei

 Ritsurei ("ree'-tsoo-ray", standing bow). The judoka stands with arms straight down and hands on the outside of the thighs. Heels are together with big toes about 3 inches apart As the judoka bends forward at the waist, the hands move down and forward to the front of the thigh above the knee. As the judoka returns back to upright posture, the hands move up and backward back to the outside and side of the thighs. Throughout the bow, the head keeps in line with the back, but the eyes always look forward.