[6.4.0] Sunsu Section-6 Kaishaku: Counter to a Punch

[Source:] [Isshin-Ryu Black-Belt]

[Rating:] AOKK Preferred Bunkai

Information:

Again, I will note that the AOKK does not like using other organizations interpretations of the bunkai. Unfortunately, this is the interpretation I was first taught too. There are many levels to the complexity of a kata’s bunkai. This is a surface level interpretation, yet there are more complex iterations. Since more than one organization agree on this bunkai it was included. To see a more complex level of interpretation review [5.1.0 , 6.2.0] Sunsu Bunkai combination.

 Part-1 Attacker: Attacker Punches

Part-2 Defender: Low Knife Hand Block

• Low knife blocks the attacker’s punch. (LH)

Note: The low block goes completely across the centerline targets of the body. This covers any attack to those target areas. It starts at the ear and sweep across the trunk and even covers the groin. Too many students are taught this is to block a kick. That wastes the potential of this deflection and redirection of a blow. You should block kicks with your knees, legs, and shins. This block must be practiced until you can stop or redirect any blow to your body including your face.

• Trap the attacker’s wrist. (LH)
• Right shuto strike to the Carotid Plexus. (RH)

Note: Striking the Carotid Plexus only stuns the attacker temporarily.

Part-3 Attacker: Attacker blocks Shuto strike

Part-4 Attacker: Attacker Middle Punches

Part-5 Defender: Parry Block and Spear finger strike

• Palm down pressing block attacker’s punch

Note: The downward Parry is a mainstay of AOKK blocking or deflecting an attack. This parry must be practiced during kumite.

• Spear finger strike palm up to the attacker’s throat.

Note: When you see a palm-up spear-finger strike is to the throat. This keeps you from hyperextending the finger joints when the opponent drops their chin. Remember during a real fight to keep your chin down to protect your throat. The chin is up in kata to emphasize awareness.

Information: This is almost identical to the UIKA black-belt version, but the situational attack is different. It only shows the same series of techniques can be used in different situations. The other thing it shows us is that two different organizations have a similar bunkai and that means it could be the original one. Just because it is the original does not mean it is the best interpretation.

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