Martial arts pentjak silat

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Actzon B : If the enemy's kick is near the side-thrust type, shift your weight onto your left leg and quickly raise your riglft leg (possible target) to protect your groin; you then strike your upper wrist bone hard against the enemy's kicking foot, just above the ankle (# 2-# 3). You may then knock the enemy's attacking leg inward, toward his centerline, and deliver a thrust kick of your own to the kneecap of the enemy's platform leg; or else you may face into the enemy at once and deliver a straight snap kick into the groin.

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Situation 2. You have assumed a posture of sitting on the ground while the enemy is on his feet and is closing in on you

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1). Reference: Training Exercise 4 (page 68). Action: When the enemy comes within range, meet his attack with a roundhouse kick aimed a t his head, using your right leg (# 2). Should he evade the kick (# 3), leap to your feet in order to face him from some suitable combative posture (not shown).


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