[5.5.4] Section-5 Kaishaku: Counter to a Front Kick

[Source:] Isshin-ryu Black-belt

[Rating:] Basic

Information: 

Many schools will stop the bunkai at the point of the throw, but we take it a bit further to show potential self-defense beyond the perimeter of the kata. 

Part-1 Attacker: Front Kicks

Part-2 Defender: Trap Kick

• Step outside the kick and trap the leg with your rear hand.
• Wrap your arm around the attacker’s leg destabilizing the opponent. (LH)

Note: The arm under-hooks the leg.

Theory: Stepping to side avoid the kick. Even if you do not trap the kick, you’re not struck by it either.

Part-3 Defender: Throws and Applies a Heel Hook and Knee Lock.

• Lift the attacker’s leg and twist his/her ankle until he/she falls face forwards.

Note: Maintain control of the leg.

• Follow them to the ground.
• Place them in a Heel Hook and pin them to the ground.

Part-4 Defender: Hold until Attacker until help Arrives.

• Apply pressure on the lock until the attacker stops resisting.

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