[15.4.1] Kusanku Section-15 Kaishaku: Counter to a Lapel Grab

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

[Rating:] Moderate

Part-1Attacker: Grabs both Lapels

• Attacker grasps both lapels

Part-2 Defender: Twin Palm Heel and Twin forearm strike with Tai-otoshi

• Push your forearms between his/her grasp.
• Pull both hands back activating the nerves in his/her forearms.
• Wedge his/arms out slightly.

Note: Make the attacker believe you’re trying to free yourself, and just before he/she turns to throw you hit then with the double palm strike.

• Push forwards with a twin palm heel strike to the head and bladder simultaneously.
• Strike with Heaven and earth to remove the attacker’s grasp.
• Trap the attacker’s left wrist with your (RH),
• Underhook the attacker’s armpit with your left arm.

Note: You can also wrap your arm around the attacker’s neck.

• Turn 180° and throw the attacker with tai-otoshi.

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