[8.3.0] Seiuchin Section-8 Bunkai: (Counter to Single Lapel Grab)

[Source:] Isshin-ryu Black-belt

[Rating:] Basic

Theory: When someone grasps your clothing, it is to control your movement. After they grab you, they will attempt to: throw you, push you into a wall, or strike you. The moment a person grabs you; you must initiate a counterattack. Hesitate and you’ve lost. 

Part-1 Attacker: Grabs One Lapels

Part-2 Defender:  Figure-four Lock and Throw

• Trap the attacker’s grasp with your left arm (LH).
• Palm strike the attacker shoulder with your free hand. (RH)

Note: This is to stop the attacker’s punch.  A single lapel grasp, normally sets-up a punch.

• Rotate the shoulder and punch to the opponent’s solar-plexus. (RH)

Note: This is a loosening up technique.

• Place the attacker’s trapped arm in a figure-four lock. (RH)
• Rotate your shoulders while stepping in front of the attacker throwing the opponent with Tai-otoshi.

Note: In karate we use locks to set-up a throw. This is what differentiates karate from judo. The throw is not demonstrated in the kata. It is simply understood or hidden technique.