[6.2.0] Naihanchin Section-6 Kaishaku: (Counter to a Lapel Grab)

[Source:] [AOKK Isshin-ryu Black-belt]

[Rating:] Basic

Part-1 Attacker: Attacker Grabs Your Lapels

Information: This movement is found in Shimabuku’s original version of the kata and is a hidden technique representing a kick. In the Korean version it is a Crescent kick, and in the Japanese version it is a high arcing stomp. In a few Isshin-ryu versions of this kata this technique is a side snap kick.

Theory: This movement can be straight ahead just by turning your body sideways and      executing this same movement. This kaishaku is not necessarily from the front with your back against a wall according to the Shorin-Ryu practitioners.

Part-2 Defender: Spear-hand and Crossover Heel Kick

• With the chambered hand grasp the attacker’s arm.
• With the left open spear hand grasp the attacker’s belt. (Control)
• Step into an X-stance or Crane stance and deliver a crossover heel kick.

Note: The crane stance can also be used to load the sidekick as-well-as the heel-kick.

Part-3 Attacker Breaks Free

Part-4 Defender Heel-kicks Knee

• Step out of the crane stance.
• Squat round kick to the attacker’s groin.

Note: The Squat Round Kick is one of the fundamental kicks found in Isshin-ryu. It is not found in other styles of karate.

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