Raining Lance     (Front: Right step through overhead knife attack)

1.  While Standing Naturally (or while in a left neutral bow), have your left foot step toward 10:30 into a left neutral bow to get out of the Line of Attack.  Be sure to move completely out of your Ghost Image.  While moving out of the Line of Attack, execute a right outward parry to the outside of your opponent's right arm (at the wrist).  Be sure that your parry first meets your opponent's right arm before guiding it. 

2.  While the overhead attack is still in motion, pivot to your right into a horse stance as your left hand assists your right in guiding and controlling the path of your opponent's weapon.  While guiding the knife hand, and without losing momentum, pivot clockwise into a left neutral bow, as you jam the knife into your opponent's right thigh. 

3.  Deliver a right inward horizontal elbow strike to your opponent's sternum (shuffling forward if necessary).  Your left hand is now pinning your opponent's right hand to keep the knife in his thigh.  (The pain from the knife wound should take effect at this point.)

4.  With your left hand still pressing the knife against the thigh, have your left hand convert into a palm up "tiger's mouth".  Have your left arm track up your opponent's right arm, pressing against it, on its way to choking your opponent's Adam's Apple.  Your right hand switches places, palm down, to continue pressing and checking the knife into your opponent's thigh.  (Your opponent should gasp for breath.)

5.  Immediately switch both of your hands so that your left forearm now presses your opponent's right arm, as your left hand grabs and squeezes your opponent's testicles.  Simultaneously have your right hand circle counterclockwise in the shape of the of a crab hand pinch (palm facing your opponent).  Have the crab hand pinch hook and pinch your opponent's eyes.  (Your opponent should feel nauseous from the effects of the squeeze to the testicles, and your crab hand pinch should temporarily blind him.)

6.  Your right foot steps forward into a cat stance (facing 12 o'clock) to the outside of your opponent's right leg.  You may need to adjust your left foot to allow your right foot freedom to move to the front.  As you step forward into your cat stance, your left hand contours up your opponent's right arm, to execute a left inner wrist strike to his throat.  Your right hand switches places to continue pressing the knife into his right thigh. 

7.  Without loss of momentum, have your right foot step forward as you drop into a right close kneel stance (actually kneeling on the ground).  As you step forward, have your left inner wrist switch into a left hooking wrist (shape of the crane) whereby your left forearm utilizes your opponent's right shoulder as a fulcrum.  This fulcrum coordinated with the momentum of your body will force your opponent over your right knee.  (This should sprain or break your opponent's back.)

8.  Deliver a right downward diagonal hammerfist to your opponent's heart.  Be sure to have your left hand simultaneously check, pin, and control your opponent's body against your right leg and body.  (Your opponent should be totally stunned at this point.)

9.  Deliver a left thrusting heel palm strike to the right side of your opponent's jaw (fingers pointed up) to injure and force your opponent off your right knee.  Have your right hand dislodge the knife from your opponent's thigh.  While dislodging the knife, convert your left heel palm strike into a Positional Check at your solar plexus.  (Your opponent should roll off your knee and onto his stomach.)

10.  While still on your left knee, execute a right front crossover, and gradually ascend before you cover out twice toward 7:30.
Self Defense Techniques
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