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Rh counts for him who would make himself expert in jiu-jitsu.

Mention was made in Chapter IV. of the coat-sleeve trick. A fuller explanation will now be offered. In making the attack the assailant throws his hands forward, seizing the upper ends of the lapels of his antagonist's coat. Care must be taken by the assailant to get both of his arms inside the arms of the intended victim. If the man attacking throws one arm around the outside of one of the arms of the attacked man the assailant loses much of his advantage. It will be easy to understand how the one on the defence may use his enclosed arm in a vigorous outward movement that will do much to break the hold. Once the clutch on the lapels has been secured, the coat must be yanked instantly down until the sleeves confine the victim's arms tightly at a point just barely above the elbows. Then firm hold must be maintained. In resisting an actual attack, if the man who is employing the coat trick finds the leg trip described in Chapter IV. to be impracticable under the circumstances, he may secure instant advantage