[2.1.1] Urashi-no-Kun Bunkai Series-2: (Horizontal Strike)

(Kata Series 1) (Step-4)

This is one of the most basic bunkai to a specific attack. In this case, the attack is made high. Normally the attack is made to the opponent’s hands or wrists.

Attacker:

• Thrust the Bo tip Forward.

Defender:

• Horizontal Block with the left tip to the opponent’s weapon.
• Horizontal Strike to the attacker’s shoulder or head.

Attacker:

• Backs out of circle of combat.

Defender:

• Horizontal Strike with the right tip to the opponent’s hand.

• Diagonal Strike to the opponent’s head with the rear of the Bo.