10.1.1] Shi Shi-No-Kun Bunkai Series-10: (Knee Drop, Diagonal Strike)

(Kata Series 4) (Step-20,21,22,23)  

Attacker:

• High overhead horizontal circular strike.

Defender:

• Step back and drop to one knee.
• Diagonal block the opponent’s strike with the front of the Bo.
• Diagonal strike to the opponent’s ribs or hip joint.

Note: Take the target that presents itself.

Attacker:

• Underhand strike

Note: This is a natural counter after the initial block.

Defender:

• Stand-up and low underhand strike.
• Strike downward, with the front of the weapon, as you pull back into the guarding position.

Note: It is never a good idea to go to one knee.     

Note: In a confrontation you can slip and find yourself on one knee.  This does not mean that the fight is over. Knowing how to respond when or if this happens is a good idea.