[4.3.1] Seiunchin Section-4 Kaishaku: Counter to a Lapel Grab (Children’s Bunkai)

[Source:] Isshin-ryu Black-belt [Old Bunkai]

[Rating:] Basic

Comment: This is a very simple bunkai that can be used to instruct children. This can be an excellent introduction into the practice of bunkai.

Note: This is a good example hoe the cat stance creates distance and can be used to pull an attacker off balance.

Part-1 Attacker: Grabs Lapel   

Part-2 Defender: Strips Attacker’s Grasp and Back-knuckle Strike                   

• Pull backwards into a cat stance to break the attacker’s balance froward, after weaving your arm between the attacker’s arms that are holding your lapels.
• Grasp your wrist and pull both hands to your hip.
• Trap the attacker’s wrist. (LH)
• Back-knuckle strike the attacker’s temple. (RH)

Information: This series of bunkai does not contain all the movements in the hanto series.

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