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A specific category of Parrying block which is physically distinguishable by the outward direction (in relation to the practitioner) of its movement in order to effect the block.
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The outward parry travels from the opposite side of the body to the same side (outward) - as the blocking arm.
The outward parry always employs a thrusting method of execution.
Because of the physical makeup of our bodies, outward parry employ a thrusting method of execution.
The word outward, in this case, is equivalent to outside. |
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This parry derives its name from the fact that it travels in a outward direction. |