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9. SPEAR HAND (Figs. 60-66) the opponent's arm, pull him into you and, at the same time, spear
Take a deep stance. Extend your left arm with the palm up. Now, him with the opposite hand. An elaboration of this tactic is seen in
turn your left hand over, clench your fingers, and begin to pull back Figs. 63-66. Here, after spearing, circle your right hand counter-
to your left side. Simultaneously, spear out with your right hand, clockwise with your body and then thrust it forward again. Imag-
palm up (Figs. 60-62). Then, turning your right hand over, pull ine catching an opponent's left triceps from underneath. Your
back and let the left spear come out from under the withdrawing counterclockwise circle pulls him forward, and then you quickly
hand (not illustrated). The hand going out and the hand coming in release him and spear his armpit.
must move as one. The function of this exercise is that you cross