[8.5.0] Kusanku Section-8 NBunkai (Counter to a Front Kick)

[Source:] [Isshin-ryu Black Belt]

[Rating:] Moderate

Part-1 Attacker: Front Kicks

Part-2 Defender: Trap, Back-knuckle, Kick, and Elbow Strike

• Trap the attacker’s kick and pull backwards into a cat stance to break his/her balance.
• When the attacker tries to escape deliver a back knuckle.
• Snap kick to the bladder.
• Move forwards and drop to one knee and hook the attacker’s foot.
• Push the attacker backwards.
• Drive your elbow into the attacker’s groin.

Rule: Stacking hands and dropping into a cat stance is normally indicates a move to break the attacker’s balance.

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