[15.1.1] Urashi-no-Kun Bunkai Series-15: (Combo against a Vertical Block)

(Kata Series 13) (Step-40)    

Note: This bunkai starts off with the defender executing a horizontal overhead circular strike. From the attacker’s defense/block, this is a counterattack to the stopping of your initial attack. Most bunkai are taught from the defense response, but in a real confrontation you become both attacker and defender at different times. Teaching a response from the defensive perspective is merely philosophical.

Defender:

• Executes a horizontal overhead circular strike.

Attacker:

• Vertical Push Block to the left.

Defender:

• Pull the rear of the Bo to your left hip and diagonally strike with the front of the Bo.

Attacker:

• Vertical Push Block to the right.

Defender:

• Quickly horizontal strike left and right with the front and rear of the weapon before the attacker can respond effectively to the attack.