[T2.06] Osoto-gari: Variation-3 (Ridge-hand and Forearm Strike Throat) 

Translation: (O) major (soto) outside (gari) reaping

The purpose of this series is to bring, the student, an understanding of how Atemi-waza and Nage-waza can be used together in a very direct manner. This philosophy is explored greater within the fundamentals where the technique is taken through all ranges of personal combat.

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

AOKK Category: 

• Reaps

Opening Technique:

The opponent reaches or punches. Trap their wrist and strike them in the carotid plexus with your forearm.  Striking the carotid plexus causes a momentary restriction of blood flow to the opponent’s brain.  In other words, he/she will see stars. This gives you a second to finish the technique.

 Execution:

• Trap the opponent’s arm to limit his/her movement and to eliminate one weapon.
• Quickly drive your forearm into the side of the opponent’s neck.
• Wrap your arm around his/her neck.
• Slip your left lead leg around the opponent’s legs and place your foot behind his/her ankle of shin.
• Twist his/her shoulders and push the opponent backwards until they lift the lead leg and reap backwards with your heel.

Note: If you choose to go to the ground, try to land on the opponent. 

Grips:

1. Strikes take the place of grips.

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Chinto Bunkai

[6.5.1] Section-6 Kaishaku: Counter to a Lapel Grab

[Source:] [AOKK Isshin-ryu Black Belt]

Rating: AOKK Preferred Bunkai

Part-1 Attacker Grabs Your Lapels

Part-2 Defender: Trap his/her Grasp

• Rotate your arms over the top of the attacker’s hands while turning backwards into a horse stance to trap his/her hands.
• As your hands are thrown backwards your centerline is lowered pulling the attacker forward breaking their balance.

Note: Get as close to the attacker’s hands as possible as you wrap your arms over their grasp.

Information: The tighter the attacker’s hold the stronger the trap. Your goal is not to remove the attackers grip but to trap their hands.  Once you move backwards, into the horse stance, the attacker will be pulled forwards. Their natural reaction is to pull away to free themselves.

Part-2 Attacker: Tries to Pull Backwards

Part-2 Defender: Trap his/her Arms and Ridge Hand Strike

• Once the attacker’s arms are trapped press your (LH) down on top of the attacker’s arms to maintain the trap.
• Drive your forearm into the attacker’s neck or carotid plexus.
• Step behind the attacker and reap their leg throwing the to the ground. (Osoto-gari)

Information: This is a viable self-defense scenario at this point, but most instructors combine it with the twin shutos and (Tai-otoshi)

Opinion: This is a great bunkai to demonstrate on the belligerent student at clamps down on your lapels to prove the move will not work because he/she will not let go making the technique work even better. You may need to strike forcefully to get them to learn backwards to make the throw easier. It also helps to wrap your arm around their neck.

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