[3.1.0] Naihanchin Section-3 Bunkai: (Counter to a Lapel Grab (Cont.2.1.0))

[Source:] Shorin-ryu Black-belt

[Rating:] Basic

[Continued from 2.1.0]

Part-3 Defender Trap and Heel Kick

• Trap the attacker’s wrist.
• Cross over heel thrust to attacker’s knee with right leg stepping downward as you step into a Crane or “X” stance.

Note: If you’re wearing hard soled shoes, scrape down the attacker’s shin and drive you heel into his/her instep. Mainly hyperextend his/her knee joint, or stomp down behind the knee joint to drive them to the ground.

Part-4 Ridge hand strike to Front of Throat and Throw

• Step into horse stance with one leg behind the attacker.
• Ridge hand strike to the opponent’s throat.
• Drive the attacker over your knee and throw him/her with Tani-otoshi (Valley Drop)

Note: Throws in karate are very similar to those found in jujitsu except the set-up is different. IN Jujitsu one tries to break the attacker’s balance while in karate we use the momentum developed during the attack.                                     

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