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Begin the side fall by starting in what will become the final position of the fall:

• Lie on the ground leaning toward the right side (at about a 45-degree angle).

• Lay the right arm on the ground extended at a 45-degree angle palm down.

• The left arm is held across the stomach in a guarding position. If thrown, this arm will be used to grab the opponent and pull upward an effort to alleviate some of the force of the fall.

• Lay the right leg on the ground extended in line with the body with a slight bend in the knee and the outside of the foot flat on the ground.

• Bend the left knee so the sole of the foot is flat on the ground near the mid-calf of the right leg.

• Hold the head up and slightly turned toward the left shoulder.

• This is the final landing position for the side fall. Now practice the slapping motion:

• Lift the right and left legs about 12-inches while maintaining their position.

• Simultaneously pull the right arm to the left shoulder with a tight fist.

• Slap the legs back to the ground to their original position.

• Simultaneously slap the right arm back down to its original position at a 45-degree angle to the side of the body palm down with a kiai. The slapping arm and the legs should strike the ground simultaneously.

• Now practice getting into position and slapping while leaning to the left side. Everything is performed the same as on the right except everything is opposite.

• Repeat movement on each side until the they become smooth and powerful.

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