[5.2.0] Section-5 Kaishaku: Counter to a Shoulder Grab from Behind

[Source:] [Ryukyu / Chinese Kenpo]

Rating: Moderate

Part-1 Attacker: Grabs Shoulder from Behind.

Part-2 Defender: Turns, Blocks Punches, and Elbow Strikes

• Spin 180 degrees. This should cause attacker to release grasp.
• Strike arm that has grabbed shoulder with back knuckle strike.
• Pull your arm back slightly and vertical snap punch attacker.

Information: When I first learned this kata, the strike after the spin was a middle block to remove the grasp, but after watching Tatsuo Shimabuku’s 8mm film it is a vertical snap punch with the right hand.

• Grab arm that had grasp your shoulder.
• Step forward with the left foot Seisan-Dachi. Pull the attacker forward and push his/her arm downward.
• Vertical snap punch to attacker’s solar plexus.

Note: The attacker in a worst-case scenario will pull away.

Information: This series turns the attacker opening up the side of his head for attack. This is the first one two combination, or multiple strikes with forward footwork.

• Maintain control of the attacker.
• Elbow strike to the temple
• Reach under the attacker’s armpit grasp his/her shoulder Grip the neck and spin them around 180˚ throw and place the attacker in a Figure-Four Choke.

[End Series]