Hatsumi Masaaki - Stick fighting
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DISCUSSION---------------------------------<br />
You will notice here that the leverage ot the st1ck is very weak.<br />
This technique depends for it's success upon destroying the<br />
strength of h1s arm with your in1tial blow to his upper arm and<br />
upon its swift application. From the position 1n Fig. 2 you would<br />
be well advised. once you have bent his arm. to take hold of the<br />
stick with your left hand to release your right hand and pass it<br />
under his arm lo take hold of the stick again. which will give you<br />
leverage on his arm. If his arm straightens with h1s palm towards<br />
you and his forearm against the left side of your neck. you can<br />
put pressure aga1nst his tnceps. step back w1th your right foot<br />
and pull h1m to the ground. Refer also to Yoko ku;ik1. Technique<br />
34.<br />
3 PlJII up with your r1ght hand and push down<br />
with your left. go down on your right knee and<br />
hold his arm trapped against your warst and<br />
lhlgh.<br />
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