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continue the action. An alternative is action shown in Figs. 127—
Here, for speed the right arm strikes the elbow and is whipped
29. Here, you attempt to roll his arm but he pushes downward,
circularly up to his head. Your body moves as in the basic action-
preventing your turning it. Simply take his downward resistance as
Although this is speedier than the arm-roll, it is not as sure,
impetus and thrust your right hand forward to his chest as your
because you do not have the control, and his posture is not as
broken. If, when he feels you depress his right hand, he crosses right leg goes forward. This action is straight ahead and does not
with his left hand, simply turn it in with your right shoulder and involve crossing his body.
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