[4.0.2] Tokomini Bunkai Section-4 (Block and Overhead Strike Counter to a Sai Thrust)

Note: The defender deflects the thrust with the front of the Bo and strikes with the back of the Bo in one flowing circle.

Adversary:

• Thrusts with Sai (LH).

Defender:

• Block the thrust with the front of the Bo to deflect the attack.

Adversary:

• Thrusts with Sai (RH).

Defender:

• Swing the back of the Bo forwards and knocking the weapon to the side.

Note: The strike with the rear of the Bo can and should be to the attacker’s wrists or hands.

• Swing the weapon over your head like a helicopter blade and strike with the end of the front end of the weapon.

Note: This strike is to the attacker’s head.