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It is essential that the responses described in this chapter be practiced with a partner. In the beginning, the practice should be very carefully regulated by performing the necessary movements in slow motion until the exact performance is completely understood. By gradually increasing the speed of the response as your training partner "attacks," you will build an automatic response. Frequent practice—a few minutes a day several days a week—will aid this development.

As suggested in this text, practice should be performed in normal daily dress. Do not make the mistake of practicing only on a smooth, Hat surface such as a gym floor, but try to make these responses on grass, gravel, and paved and unpaved surfaces so that you will be prepared for the situation as it could happen.

While the responses described are given in terms of one side—performing either on the right or left sides—in many instances the other side may be learned by simply reversing the instructions.

Finally, in the execution of the responses, never assume that your first response will satisfy the situation. Rather assume a constant alertness which will enable you to continue your attack should it become necessary. The price of a lack of alertness may be your life! While the responses of this book may be directed toward only one target area, other opportunities should be studied.