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Weapons 115<br />

behind the magazine pouch where it is easily accessible to them, but not<br />

easily grabbed by an opponent.<br />

Grip<br />

The grip on the knife should be natural. Sailors grasp the knife’s grip with<br />

the fingers wrapped around the grip naturally as it is pulled out of its<br />

sheath. This is commonly known as a hammer grip. The blade end of the<br />

knife is always facing the opponent.<br />

Stance<br />

Sailors use the basic warrior stance as the foundation for knife techniques.<br />

The left hand is a vertical shield that protects either the ribs or the head<br />

and neck. The right elbow is bent with the blade pointing forward toward<br />

the opponent’s head. This position serves as an index point, where all<br />

techniques are initiated.<br />

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