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ESSENTIAL POINTS

1 Never underestimate your assailant. Always assume he is dangerous.

2 Stepping, weight shifting, and body turning are the keys to avoiding an assailant's attack and bringing him into position for your counterattack.

3 Turn your body as a unit, not in isolated parts, for maximum effect.

4 If the ground is rough, bumpy, or slick, you may be unable to maneuver as you would like. Simple weight shifting and twisting of your hips may be all that is possible. Don't get too fancy in your footwork.

5 Your body can only act efficiently in karate techniques if you make it a stable foundation, working from braced feet and a balanced position as you deliver your blow.

6 Coordinate your blocking or striking action to the assailant's target area with your stepping, weight shifting, and body turning for maximum effect.

7 Do not oppose superior power with power, but seek to harmonize it with your body action and direct it to your advantage.

8 Seek to deliver your striking actions to the assailant's anatomical weak points (vital points) rather than to hard, resistant areas.

9 After delivering the striking action to your assailant's target area, you must never loose sight of him and you should be constantly alert for a continuation of his attack.

10 Use discretion in dealing out punishment to any assailant. Fit the degree of punishment to the situation.