by Scott Hamilton | Jun 12, 2021
Keri Kudaki (蹴砕) “Kick Break” The uke performs a migi zenpo keri. Fall back to the left 45 degrees, sink low and perform daken uke into the appropriate kyusho with your right hand. You should sink low enough that the target kyusho is approximately shoulder height. The... by Scott Hamilton | Jun 12, 2021
Henka Kudaki (変化砕) “Variation Break” This combines the techniques of keri kudaki and ken kudaki. Sono Ichi Uke performs migi oitsuki. Fall back 45 degrees with your left foot and perform a right jodan daken uke to the appropriate kyusho. Immediately perform a right... by Scott Hamilton | Jun 12, 2021
Tai Hodoki (体解) “Body Escape” These are the principles for defeating, releasing and escaping body holds. Sono Ichi The uke grabs around the waist of the tori from behind. Drop your hips powerfully while bringing your elbows tight into your side. This will either... by Scott Hamilton | Jun 12, 2021
Happō Keri (八方蹴) “Eight Method Kicking” This is how to utilize a kagiken (鍵拳) “Key Fist”. This is kicking with your leg bent. You should utilize the heel to strike (except for groin kicks). The name of the kick comes from it’s resemblance to old Japanese... by Scott Hamilton | Jun 12, 2021
Oya Goroshi (親殺) “Parent Kill” This is a method for attacking the thumb. The uke grabs the tori’s right lapel with their left hand. Begin by covering the uke’s grabbing hand with your right. Step back with your left leg, rotate your hips counterclockwise and press...