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Practice both the left and right kicks twenty-five times.

SNAP KICKS OFF REAR FEET

The term "off" refers to the foot doing the kicking. In this case, assume a left-rear Forward Stance. Draw your left knee up to the cocked position (fig. ssss1), kick, and replant your foot in the Forward Stance. Repeat this kick twenty-five times and try to maintain balance and good feet positioning.

Now assume a right-rear Forward Stance and perform twenty-five right front snap kicks.

Practicing these kicks will help your coordination and balance.

DEFENSE TECHNIQUES

TWO-HAND FRONT GRAB ATTACK

(Attacker's arms are straight and he is pushing you backward, fig. ssss1.)

Step back about two feet with your left foot and countergrab your attacker's left wrist with your left hand, as in fig. ssss1. Note that you must press your forearm tight to your chest, trapping both his left and right hands. Now swing your right forearm up underneath your attackers elbows (in order to sprain or break them) (fig. ssss1). Circle your right arm clockwise over your attacker's arms to break his hold and pull your right hand into your neck (fig. ssss1). Form a right knife hand (fig. ssss1). Using your elbow as a mid-point, strike your attacker in the throat with your right knife hand as in fig. ssss1. (This strike is called a knife hand chop.) You have now completed the defense technique.