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[Video of this waza fast and slow, from the side, and ideally, overhead]

Defense against a pursuit punch or knife thrust

• When confronted, remove your belt, and hold it with both hands.
• 7-3 outside, snapping belt taut vertically for a side block.
• Step in, using your belt to pin the opponent’s wrist to their body.
• Tightly grab both ends of belt in one hand. Pull attacker off-balance.
• Incapacitate the opponent with strikes as needed.

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