[8.1.1] Urashi-no-Kun Bunkai Series-8: (Vertical Strikes)

(Kata Series 4) (Step-10,11,12)

Note: The Vertical Push Block can be used to clear the opponent by pushing the attacker out of the circle-of-combat. It can also be used to push the opponent’s blow away.

Attacker:

• Horizontal strike with the front of the Bo.

Defender:

• Step into a left foot forward stance.
• Vertical Push Blockto the left.
• Diagonal strike with the front of the Bo. (Head Strike)

Note: You never only block. You always block and strike.

Attacker:

• Diagontal Block the strike to the head with the rear of the Bo.
• Horizontal strikes with the rear of the Bo to the defender’s right side.

Defender:

• Pull into a cat stance and vertical block.

Note: Pulling back into a cat stance creates distance.

• Low underhand strike to the groin.

Attacker:

• Vertical diagonal block the strike to the groin.

Defender:

• Diagonal strike to the attacker’s head.

Note: Strike Low to set-up a strike high.