Hello, everyone!
This week, we decided to take a quick look at using some postures from Naihanchi Shodan and Naihanchi Nidan to attack the opponent as you enter into their personal space. Specifically, we look at the "forearm strike" posture and "raised elbow" posture. We use a haymaker as an attack as a simple entry point, but obviously you can get to these in a plethora of ways. These types of strikes are very easy to get to, and the opponent tends to run into them, which is helpful ;)
Thanks for sharing Noah! I really like this for a number of reasons, but primarily for the mindset exhibited. The following hierarchy was introduced to me by Dennis Martin on a BCA instructors course. In order of importance:
Mindset > Strategy > Tactics > Technique > Kit (weapons).
The last one obviously does not apply when we are unarmed, but the remaining hierarchy remains true. The bunkai shows a mindset of taking control, dominating, and, as one of my teachers put it, “being the hammer, not the anvil”. Even the "block" is done in an "attacking way". I like it.
All the best,
Iain
Thanks for sharing. I’m totally stealing this one. Lol. I particularly like the application of the double raised elbows as aggressive, proactive striking (with some defensive cover), and I always enjoy how you guys work follow ups based on probable body response. Well done.
David
Thank you, both! I know that some karateka see "attacking" as being against the "Karate ni sente nashi" principle, but we don't, and it's important to have the mindset to be able to "attack" when necessary, even when it is in your own defense.
Hi Wastelander Very good clip as always, this is a very popular view "karate don't attack" I view this as karate is not aggressive in a way, that karateka is not a attacker. But when I feel under attack, I need to be proactive. Which you and your Sensei shown perfectly on this video. Kind regards Les
Absolutely! All of the past master who wrote about this were clear “Karate ni sente nashi" is a moral instruction; not a tactical one.
All the best,
Iain