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15. To UPHOLD (T'O) (Figs. 244-250)
FORM : Toe-out your left foot as your left hand circles clockwise with
the fingers down. Then squat and put your left hand by your left
foot, right hand lower and in front of it, as your right foot comes
forward on its toes. Pull back with both your hands and then circle
them high and forward (the left hand held high, the right medium)
as your right foot goes forward.
FUNCTION : This is a defense against a kick. With his left foot for-
ward, your opponent tries a right kick. Circle to the left from your
waist, lower your body, and circle your left hand under his leg,
deflecting and capturing it. Bringing your right foot forward on its
toes, circle your right hand under his knee. Pull toward yourself
with both hands and then continue the circle by stepping forward
with your right foot and throwing your left hand high in the air.
This really launches an antagonist into orbit, and during practice
it may be well for the defender to do what the coward in Fig. 250
does—to hang on the attacker's head. In this way you work up
repetitions without injury.

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