Wrestling As Accessory To Boxing

Wrestling is another, and in fact a very important branch of science, and for scientific purposes, consists of "Side-falls," "Back-falls," and "Cross-buttocks." The latter is most generally in use, and is one of the most dangerous falls that can be given, and one from which splendid results oft-times follow. We shall commence with "Back-falls," and bring the others in rotation. We could cite numberless cases where men have been placed hors de combat by receiving the slightest possible fall. We seriously advocate its use wherever practicable. In preparing to give this fall watch your opportunity, and when about to close with your adversary, rush in and throw your left arm well round your opponent's waist. Your right arm should be thrown out at right angles, passing under the chin, your right hand resting near your enemy's right shoulder. The elbow should be parallel to it on the other side of the neck. Twist your left foot round his right leg about the ankle, and try to lift it from under him and towards you while at the same time you pull towards you with your left arm, and push from you with all your might with your right arm and chest, and throw down your adversary if you possibly can. If you find you cannot accomplish it, break away from him immediately and regain your position at once. The manner in which we have described this fall may be varied according to the custom or the capacity of the practicer. For instance, if the pupil can accomplish it better and more naturally by having the right arm under, and twisting the right leg under his bellicose friend, or in fact by a total reversion of this method, then in the name of the classic hero of the olden time, the great Achilles, let him do it, and let it be understood that in either of the other throws that we are about to explain, the same idea or plan is to be carried out.

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