[7.5.0] Seisan Section-7 Bunkai: (Counter to a Lapel Grasp)

[Source:] Isshin-ryu Black Belt

[Rating:] Moderate  

Part-1 Attacker: Grasps Lapel

Part-2 Defender: Block, Punch and Throw

• Middle block and remove the grasp (LH).
• Punch to solar-plexus (RH).
• Punch to liver (LH).
• Grasp the attacker’s hand or sleeve (LH).
• Kick past the attacker’s leg and reap backwards while pulling the attacker off balance (LH). (Osoto-gari)
• Grasp the attacker’s shoulder and push the opponent backwards (RH) while pulling with the (LH).

Note: This looks like a punch, but it is the push-pull motion that is practiced when you’re punching air while in a horse-stance in karate class. This twists the attacker’s shoulders to break their balance.

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