[T1.00] Kibisu-gaeshi: (Heel Pick)

Translation: (Kibisu) one handed, (gaeshi) counter or to flip:

Warning: Do not attempt these techniques without a qualified AOKK instructor’s supervision.

This is a variation of the single-leg takedown or Kuchiki-taoshi. Strike uke to cause him/her to retreat or pull him/her forwards and when they pull backwards reverse your direction dropping down and catching uke’s heel. You can also surprise the opponent by simply shooting in and executing Kibisu-gaeshi without any set-up.  Another more direct method is to shove uke backwards with a two-handed push breaking his/her balance and quickly follow with the Heel-Pick. It can be used as a counter if you’re trying to throw your opponent and he/she counters the throw and pushes away from your hip. When you feel the separation, immediately turn and drop into this throw.

Opening Technique:

Any strike to the face is a good opening technique. Get the opponent thinking high and then go low.

Karate Version of Kuzushi:

Palm strike to the chin or chest to break the opponent’s balance backwards.

 Execution:

Demonstrated Attack:

1. Clinch

Demonstrated Response:

• Pull down on uke’s neck until he/she resists and pops up.
• Drop or shoot forwards and grasp uke’s heel.

Note: You do not need to go to one knee. The grasp can be inside the heel or outside the heel just ensure the back of the foot is cupped securely in your hand.

• Next drive your other arm across the opponent’s abdomen, waist crease, or thigh and drive all your weight into your forward momentum.

Note: If this is being done for sport or in single combat, you can follow the opponent to the tatami (mat).

Warning: Be aware that if you shoot in to make this take-down you’re exposed to a knee strike or a kick from the opponent.

Warning: Do not go to the ground if there are more than one attacker. Do not go to the ground if there is a lot of debris than can cut you or could be used as a weapon.

Warning: Never go to the ground if there are multiple opponents.

Note: Follow this technique with an arm-bar, mount above the hips, or simply walk away. If you choose the mount, follow immediately with open hand strikes, closed hand strikes, and elbow strikes. In sport you may choose to apply a choke or lock the opponent to gain a submission.