[12.1.1] Urashi-no-Kun Bunkai Series-12&13: (Attacker Front and Back)

(Kata Series 10) (Step-34,35)

Note: This is part of Series-11bunkai, but it can be a standalone technique to create distance and improve your ability to see the opponents. This is a distraction technique so that you may gain a better fighting position.

Rule: You cannot allow the adversaries to get behind you. You must keep them in view.

Attacker #1:

• Steps in front of defender.

Attacker #2:

• Steps in behind defender.

Defender:

• Turn sideways and pull the Bo into a guarding position.
• Strike in a circular motion front and back

Note: This is a distraction

• Turn striking the rear opponent with the end of the Bo
• Turn 180° and block the second attakcer’s weapon with the front of the Bo as it is swung over their head and then strike with the front of the Bo to the fisrt opponent’s head.

Note: You must remember that both ends of the Bo are weapons. As you swing one end you must know what the other is potentially doing or could do.