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Figure 617. If you thinkyour opponent will try enupper-cut against you,keep your arm high andbe ready to step back.Figure 619. Notethat your attackingleft handstarts from yourchest and strikesright for his neckor face, and thatin this mannerthere is no warningof the punch.In regular boxingthe drive isout of the shouldersand body,and can easily bedetected.Figure 618. Even beforehe has a chanceto land his blow oreven start it, strikehim across the neck orface wit~ the edge ofyour hand.self in all phases of the art, and has done so consistentlyand intelligently.3. Do not become overconfident; there is always somethingyou can learn from others.4. Think about the basic principles of judo, rehearse themto yourself, and then keep to them in your judo practice.S. Your opponent must be the one to defeat himselfyoujust help him along.6. Have a ready, thought-out defense for the instant yourown attack has been blocked or stopped.7. Bring your hips into play more than any other part ofyour body; in most of your throwing forms your hips mustbe below those of your opponent.

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