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Intermediate Self defense #2

4th Kyu

1. right foot back into front leaning stance (zenkutsu dachi), right high area block (jodan uke);
2. right knife hand turning block (shuto enkei take) and grab opponent’s right arm;
3. pull opponent’s arm down hard as you slide your right foot up to your left foot; step up left foot so you stand directly behind opponent, left arm across opponent’s neck
4. twist left arm so palm faces out, step around 180 with your left foot pulling opponent’s head up and back laying opponent across your right leg while cradling opponent’s head in your biceps;
5. right palm heel strike (shotei uchi) to opponent’s jaw; pull right hand back to ear (Kiai).