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Second Movement. Fig. 2 shows my left foot coming into position, the toes on one cord and the heel on the other, making a little triangle with the cords (this will be explained in detail later).

Figs. 2–4 show the right-hand action. From the beginning I must try to bring in my right hand, which means doubling up the elbow as much as I can. We all know how it is difficult to hold a weight at arm’s-length where it is easy if you hold it close to you, and the principle here is the same.

Beginners get so excited in the early stages that they tighten and stiffen the right shoulder and elbow; the result is that their right hand gives the opponent a sort of poke which actually forces him away instead of drawing him in.

In Fig. 3 the right leg prepares to come in. Beginners also tend in their excitement to make this leg hard, and almost to kick out with it. Practise this movement, keeping the leg very soft.

In Fig. 4 the right leg shoots into position. I should not try to bring it tightly against the opponent’s leg, but perhaps two inches away. Notice that my right foot crosses the cord.