[T1.03] Kibisu-gake: Variation-3 (Heel Hook Pick)

Translation: (Kibisu) one handed, (gake) hook:

This is a variation of the heel-pick takedown. This pick is made with your heel. Push forwards and pull backwards with your heel. This is at counter an attempt to place you in a clinch to throw you. Execute this throw the second uke reaches for you.

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

Note: Do not let uke place you in a guillotine choke if you attempt this throw.

AOKK Category: 

• Takedowns

Opening Technique:

Palm strike to uke’s face as they reach for you as a distraction.

Karate Version of Kuzushi:

Palm strike to the chin or chest prior to the dropping into the throw. This breaks the opponent’s balance backwards. If you are close enough, you can use a head butt prior to the dropping. This breaks the opponent’s balance backwards. 

Execution:

• Drop to the tatami and wrap your heel around and behind uke’s heel.
• Under-hook uke’s knee or thigh with one arm.
• Drive the forearm of your free hand into uke’s thigh while rotating your shoulders.

Grips:

1. Grasp uke’s ankle or heel with your heel.
2. Under-hook uke’s knee joint and forearm strike with the free arm.

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. 

Note: Follow this technique with an arm-bar, mount above the hips, or stand up and 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.