As Ashitaka's leg dropped with speed and power, his opponent reacted at the last possible moment. He stepped to the side and grabbed Ashitaka's leg, then yanked it down. In this instant, Ashitaka saw his opponent's fist coming straight for his chest. There was no way to avoid such a quick attack at such a distance, but he could and he would block most the damage. Ashitaka quickly formed an "x" with his arms that covered up most of his chest, and his opponent's fist made contact with it. The power of the punch caused Ashitaka to skid back a little, but with his great sense of balance and low center of gravity, Ashitaka never left his feet once they made contact with the ground.
What's a snowman without a little dirt, Frost?
Without wasting another moment, Ashitaka began to charge. As he charged, Ashitaka grabbed some dirt and grass with his right hand and threw it at his opponent. Within a second, his left fist can be seen bursting through the grass and dirt, aiming to connect with the center of Jack's nose.