404. BLOCK AGAINST SLASH
a. Execution.
(1) From the guard position, thrust the rifle out and up. The weapon stays in the same general position as in the guard position, but the arms are now nearly at full extension.
(2) Push the balance of the rifle into the opponent’s rifle. (See fig. [21].)
Figure 20.—Parry Left.
b. Move Into the Attack and Recovery.
(1) After the opponent’s slash is blocked he is overextended and off balance.
(2) Counter with a slash or horizontal butt stroke.
(3) Recover to the guard position in the same manner as outlined in section 3.