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Rh in going under his adversary's outshot left arm it is possible to strike a blow with the edge of the nearer wrist at the base of the spine. The result of the blow is likely to be the breaking of the spine of the one so attacked. A blow equally wicked may be delivered with the edge of the hand—of course, the little finger side.

A trick from which considerable amusement may be derived is the throwing of an opponent over the shoulder. It is better that the throw be made over the right shoulder. The illustration shows the best position for the making of the throw. Of course, much must depend upon the way in which the assailant finds it possible to make the attack. In throwing over the right shoulder the assailant, standing at his opponent's left side, seizes the opponent's left arm with both hands, as is shown in the illustration. The method of taking hold is shown. The assailant, after having secured the hold, and having pinched the victim's wrist and arm muscles in the usual style of pinch, makes a sudden twist to the right in such manner that his intended victim rests over the left side of