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To
most people, the clenched fist has been the main weapon of attack or
defense. But Lightning Ju-Jitsu makes use of other blows more precise,
painful and deadly. The most frequent of these, the edge-of
the-hand-blow, is delivered with the knife edge of the hand; that is,
the outer or little finger side.
For
a vertical blow, crook the arm at the elbow and swing it down obliquely
with a swift, chopping motion. Keep the fingers rigid and close
together (figure 11). Put your bodyweight behind the blow by rising to
your toes; then flex your knees slightly at the instant of striking.
Practice with either hand. Learn to strike so rapidly that your
opponent cannot guess your intention.
For a horizontal blow, swing either hand out from the elbow in an arc. Keep the palm facing downward (figure 12).
Edge-of-the-hand
blows are particularly effective in parrying an attacker's blow, in
breaking his grip, in throwing him off balance, and in inflicting
punishment.
Apply these blows upon:
1-The wrist (especially when a fist or weapon is being aimed at you)
2-The lower or upper arm
3-The sides of the body
Except in a life-or-death struggle, avoid striking the following vital points where serious or even fatal injury may result:
- 1-The larynx or Adam's apple
- 2-The back of the neck
- 3-The side of the neck
- 4-The kidneys or base of the spine"
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Close Combat Techniques 
