[7.1.1] Urashi-no-Kun Bunkai Series-7: (Vertical Strikes)

(Kata Series 3) (Step-8&9)

Note: This bunkai teaches the horizontal and vertical strikes.

Attacker:

• Thrust the Bo forwards.

Defender:

• Horizontal strike & block the thrust with the front of the Bo.
• Horizontal strike to the attacker’s hand/ribs with the rear of the Bo.

Attacker:

• Pulls back into a guarding position and low strike to the defender’s legs.

Defender:

• Block the strike to the legs with the rear of the Bo
• Strike to the head with the front of the Bo.

Attacker:

• High Horizontal Push Block

Defender:

• Horizontal strike the ribs right and left.
• Thrust the Bo to the attacker’s solar-plexus.
• Hook the opponent’s lead hand and pull the wrist away from the Bo.