[4.3.3] Wansu Section-4 Kaishaku: Counter to a Lapel Grab

[Source:] [Isshin-ryu Black-belt] [ From Video]

Rating: Basic

Part-1 Attacker Grabs the Lapel (to control your movements)

Note: This is only a piece of the bunkai. It is the trap and palm heel portion.

Part-2 Defender: Trap Attacker’s Hand, Palm Strike Elbow, and Punch

• Trap the attacker’s hand by pressing your hand against the adversary’s. (3a.5.a)
• Palm-heel strike upwards to the elbow joint. Hyperextend the joint.
• Step into a crane stance.
• Low block to turn the adversary and open his/her centerline targets.
• Snap punch to the attacker’s solar-plexus.

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