[13.1.1] Tokomini Bunkai Section-13 (Duck, Strike Knee (Inside), Overhead Strike to Knee (Outside))

Information:

The main striking targe is the opponent’s hands followed by his/her head, but there is another target area that is beneficial. That target is the adversary’s knees and ankles. It the opponent cannot move you have a definite advantage for the remainder of the conflict.  

Ready Position:

Adversary:

• Strikes horizontally to your head with the rear of the weapon.

Defender:

• Drop to one knee and duct the strike while striking to the opponent’s knee. (Inside)

Adversary:

• Strikes 45° angle strike to your head with the front of the weapon.

Defender:

• Block the angular strike with the rear of the weapon.
• Push the adversary’s Bo upwards and circle the front of the weapon over your head and strike to the opponent’s knee. (Outside)

Adversary:

• Strikes horizontally with rear of weapon.

Defender:

• Block the horizontal strike with vertical push block.
• Stand-up and Vertical Push Block to cover for a secondary strike.

Return to Ready Position: