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Gavin J Poffley
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Chinto opening sequence

Recently I have been working on some applications for the opening sequences of Chinto kata, as practiced in the kobayashi shorin ryu lineage (specifically the Kyan/ Motobu version handed down from Uehara Seikichi and Toma Shian to Stephen Chan and then to me). I managed to take a very poor quality video after training last week and so thought that I would post it here for all the bunkai afficionados to take a look at.

The ideas here are a combination of stuff Iain covered at his residential course earlier this year, combined with my own adaptations and ideas.

I apologise again for the quality of the video. Our dojo is an airless pit (yay, free high altitude training!), which has caused the lens to steam up terribly and I was very concious of the phone camera's memory so I rushed through the verbal explanations somewhat.

Anyway, enjoy!

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=794901140552058&pnref=story

Mark B
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Nice work Gavin.

I like the fact that you demonstrate your Oyho from the situation of having the initiative (controlling the head) and from being at a disadvantage (your opponent potentially dominating in a grappling situation).

Simple and direct, as it should be.

Wastelander
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Thanks for sharing! Our version of Chinto is different, so it wouldn't fit very well with your application, but good stuff nonetheless!

Mark B
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Following on from Gavins really nice applications for the opening sequence of Chinto/Gankaku I thought I'd share an option from the version I practice. Even though the Chinto I practice differs from Gavins I think it's clear to see that the principles and strategies are very similar. Chinto / Gankaku Bunkai Oyho: https://youtu.be/gvTvvQ5obsA All the best Mark Sent from my 4G Ready Samsung Galaxy S4 on Three
Gavin J Poffley
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Thanks for the comments guys. This is one of those kata with a hell of a lot of variations so there is a lot of room for different analysis and different ideas.

What I like about what I have found here is that it has somewhat of a logical and progressive structure to it. The first sequrence gives an emergency response to someone trying to initiate a close range attack, either grappling or striking, with two of the most quick and obvious striking follow ups to the head (front knee to the face and blade of hand to the neck). The next part then tells you what to do if the enemy has come in too fast or strong and secured an instinctive controlling position. The initial response shown after regaining dominance is just a push off to get distance for escaping but it notes that this may not work and so flows straight on to a controlling and striking sequence. Finally it shows the option for a big, higher risk throw if the opportunity presents itself.

 

I will try to make another video for the next sequence this weekend and get it up soon after.