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10. To CONCEAL (TS'ANG) (Figs. 208-214) right as your right foot goes forward (this method is not shown). If
FORM : Turn your left toes out and pull back to your left side with he does not strike, step forward with your right as you strike his
your left hand as your right hand circles high from left to right heart with your left hand from under your right, which continues
(clockwise). Continuing the circle, turn your palm up when your the triceps pinch.
biceps are on a line with your shoulder. Simultaneously, your right
foot comes forward on its toes, a fist-width ahead of your left. Next,
push forward with your left hand under your right as your right
foot goes forward.
FUNCTION : As your opponent strikes with his left list, deflect and
pull it toward your left side. In the same motion, wheel to the right
from the waist and clamp your right hand under his nose (in clamp-
ing, think in and then up, not merely up, or you will lose him). As
he raises his left elbow to take the clamp off, release the clamp and,
turning clockwise, come under his rising left arm, grab his triceps
and screw counter clockwise in a small circle. What should happen
here is that in his agony, he will strike with his right hand. If he
does, depress with your left and hammer into his head with your

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