[3.4.0] Naihanchin Section-3 Kaishaku: (Counter to a Charging Opponent)

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

[Rating:] Basic

Information: A strike to the back of the attacker’s neck can propel them forwards. In this bunkai you step out of the way as the attacker rushes you position. You use their forward momentum to drive them into the wall behind you.

Information: Many instructors believe that this kata was designed form fighting an opponent with your back to the wall.  

Part-1 Attacker: Charges Forward to Grab You

Part-2 Defender: Drives the Opponent into a Wall with a Ridge Hand

• Step back into a horse stance to avoid the frontal attack.
• Ridge-hand strike to the back of the attacker’s neck.
• Use the attacker’s momentum to drive them into the wall behind you.

Rule: Your surrounding environment can be used as weapons.

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