[9.2.0] Sunsu Section-9 Kaishaku: Counter to a Lapel Grab

[Source:] [Isshin-Ryu Black Belt]

[Rating:] Difficult

Information:

When someone grasps your wrist or clothing it is to keep you in their range of combat for a sucker punch or to facilitate a throw. Failure to react fast enough and you’ll be on your back. This is not a good place to be unless you’re in a BJJ competition.

Part-1 Attacker: One Hand Lapel Grab

Part-2 Defender: Elbow Lock and Spear Finger Strike

• Step backwards to elongate to create distance and break the attacker’s balance.
• Strike downward on the attacker’s controlling arm. (LH)
• Wrap your (LH) arm around the attacker’s trapped arm and tie off to the material of the attacker’s garment.
• Execute a standing elbow-lock.
• Palm heel strike to the attacker’s chin or spear-finger strike the Xiphoid Process. (RH)
• Release the lock.
• Spear finger strike left hand <Solar Plexus>