[2.1.1.] Shi Shi-No-Kun Bunkai Series-1: (Figure-8 Block and Strike)

(Kata Series 1) (Step-1&2)  

Note: Shi Shi-No-Kun is the most Chinese weapon form in the Isshin-ryu curriculum. This kata flows more than the other more static weapons forms.         

 Attacker:

• Horizontal Strike

Defender:

• Block the attacker’s weapon away with the front of the Bo and push the weapon away.
• Strike and push the weapon away with the rear of the Bo as the front of the weapon is pulled back to your left hip.

Note: The front of the Bo rests against your left biceps.

• Strike with the front of the Bo as you pull the rear of the Bo to your left hip.
• Strike with the rear of the weapon as the front of the Bo is pulled to your right hip.
• Strike with the front of the Bo as the weapon is pulled to your left hip.