1. Keep correct Aikido hanmi stance – the feet form a T not an L
2. Shoulder check
3. Transfer weight to the balls of each foot to prepare for the pivot
4. Transfer body weight to the rear leg 60/40
5. Pivot in-place on the balls of your feet 180 degrees.
6. Step back (do not trace an arc or sweep with you foot – step back)
7. Keep body weight forward 60/40 the new direction you are facing.

It is possible to maintain balance and posture through the tenkan. Do not bounce, hop, bob or wobble while doing tenkan. This is a critical foundation for every other Aikido waza.