INSIDE GUARD.
Stand in the second position, having the wrist of the right hand nearly as low as the waist, the hand being exactly over the right foot. The point of the sword is raised as high as the eyes, and the edge is turned inwards.
OUTSIDE GUARD.
The outside guard is formed in the same manner as the inside, with the exception that the edge of the sword is turned well outwards.
To get to the hanging guard, the words are given as follows:—Inside guard—outside guard—guard.
ATTACK AND DEFENSE.
The swordsman having learned thus far, is taught to combine the three movements of striking, thrusting, and guarding, by the following exercise:—
1. Inside Guard.
2. Outside Guard.
3. Guard.