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2. The Jeet Kune Do Rear Cross
The Rear Cross is executed from the guard position,
the rear hand is thrown from the chin, crossing the
body and travelling towards the target in a straight
line. For additional power, the torso and hips are
rotated counterclockwise (for right-handers or
Orthodox, and clockwise for lefties or Southpaw) as
the cross is thrown. Weight is also transferred from
the rear foot to the lead foot, resulting in the rear
heel turning outwards as it acts as a fulcrum for the
transfer of weight. Body rotation and the sudden
weight transfer is what gives the cross its power. See
Picture 26 below.
Picture 26 The Jeet Kune Do Rear Cross
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