[3.4.1] Section-3 Kaishaku: Counter to a Reverse or Power Punch

[Source:] Isshin-ryu Black-belt

[Rating:] Basic

Part-1 Attacker: Reverse Punches

• Attacker punches with the right-hand. (RH)

Part-2 Defender: Punch and Reap the Attacker’s Lead Leg

• Middle block the punch. (LH)
• Step forward in Seisan-dachi and place your lead leg behind the attacker’s.
• Straight punch the attacker’s solar plexus (RH).
• Break the attacker’s balance while reaping the opponent’s leg forward. (Ouchi-gari) (Major Inner Reap)

Note: What looks like a reverse punch can be kuzushi, or a pulling of the wrist and pushing of the shoulder breaking the attacker’s balance.

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