Old-School Karate Defensive Principles Part 2
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- Опубліковано 17 вер 2024
- iainabernethy.... This series of videos looks at old-school defensive methods; both as shown by Choki Motobu and as we find in the traditional kata. A new episode will go live each week until the series is completed.
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When discussing defensive methods, we need to appreciate the following:
1) At close-range, action will normally beat reaction. Therefore, the efficacy of all defensive methods is limited within the context of close-range civilian conflict (as opposed to consensual fighting). However, that does not mean defensive methods should not be practised. They are still needed if we have lost the initiative, but they should not be practised or presented as a primary method.
2) Much of modern karate has “blocks” practised solely as a means to stop an attack from landing. Conversely, the defensive methods of old-school karate seek, not only to stop an attack, but also to regain the initiative and limit the enemy’s ability to launch further attacks. “The true blocks of karate make it [difficult] for the enemy to launch a second attack.” - Choki Motobu.
3) The defensive methods of old-school karate do not rely solely on the ability to visually recognise a specific attack and then enact a specific response. They are made up of generic “default” actions that protect a target and support the regaining of the initiative, and methods that utilise a tactical feel (via proprioception) to more quickly identify the enemy’s action.
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If only all karate was taught this way. May your influence spread sir👍🥷👍
My first instructor starting in my teens was an older Karate practitioner and most of our training was based on closing and doing damage. The focus was on body movement and concepts. Later in my twenties, an older Filipino gentleman taught much the same way with a focus on body movement and concepts. What and how you teach reminds me so much of their teachings. Respect.
Watching these 2 videos made me realize the wisdom of “blocking” at the relative less mobile upper arm/torso. In the kumite as usually practiced I find the punch retracts too quickly to really do the block then punch thing. Following in and/or presenting an entire arm for the block per Motobu seems to also give the defender more time to react in addition to now having at least 2 senses to detect the attacker’s actions.
I'm very lucky to have come across teachers in the past who understood the true practical applications of old kata . I didn't have to undo years and years of thinking . It's absurd to think that hand to hand fighting has changed at all within our recorded history . Anatomy and physics hasn't changed . Violent human nature hasn't changed . Take 2 guys from 1000 years ago, and 2 from today , put them paired off in a room and say the winner gets to leave and you'll see the exact same thing in each room. Like you state in point #3 , in close range there isn't time or room to recognize a specific attack , let alone formulate a plan . All you can do is cover and clear the sector its coming from and try to shut things down . Enjoying the series , thank you
Its amazing how far and WHY they went away from this (practical stuff) in modern Karate
I completely agree! I love the demonstration of staying attached.
I find it so much more realistic than the posing style applications you see in movies.
I've been training for 38 years and I came to the conclusion long ago, that the application of each technique usually falls into multiple categories of effectiveness, the primary delivery system being designed to be either armed or unarmed, with a 3rd category of lower percentage, foul tactics and even a 4th catagory of secrete and mythical techniques like the old eagle claw kung fu, throat rip out.
That high block is undoubtedly both a frame for clinching and an armed sheild block, as demonstrated by a follow-up punch tradionally coming from the hip like a weapon thrust.
For unarmed combat as a clinch technique, it's actually equally as effective on the ground as a frame for pins and escapes often seen in judo and juijitsu. Ty for posting!
really enjoying this series thank you
Thank you for Part 2! Great to see explanations of Bunkai using sensible self defence techniques. Is there a Part 3? I hope so! Keep up the great work you do
You are welcome! A 3, 4 and 5 are coming soon! In video text: "A new episode will go live each week until the series is completed."
Thank you, that is so great I look forward to the rest of the series!
Finally it's out I've been waiting for the part 2 And keep returning here to see if it's out finally it is !!
Part 3 next Tuesday :-)
@@practicalkatabunkai sir you made the kata and bunkai so much clear to me I study karate for self defense and I've been doing one step sparring for whole of my teenage life I never understood at first why we are always moving forward instead of backward in Kata and bunkai until you mention in the part 1 about preventing the other hand of the enemy from striking then everything make sense I will be patiently waiting for your next part 3 sir Iain Abernathy would love to learn more and more
very good - applies to any style
what a strange and cool scenario to haver a class
Very nice
Lovely stuff yet again! Merch idea: Iain doing the Funakoshi nut squeeze with the caption "Is that okay with everyone?"
Great stuff!!! :)
2 seconds in!!!
I'm a Kudo guy at heart but mainly train kyokushinkai now.
I've never thought of this from your videos before but, I bet your a right bastard to throw 😅❤
That's because your a very square looking guy with a low Base of gravity!
Sorry Sensei I didn't quite word that right 😂❤👊👍👍
@@ShinjitsuKK I’m definitely throwable (as many of my training partners will attest), but the combination of “stocky” with relatively short legs means people need to pick their throw … the taller ones tend to rely on their reach and hit me from a distance :-)
Purchased your video on Naihanchi and Bassai like... ten years a go? Ouch, there are more to learn still 😅
I'm still trying to figure out if that is ok 😊
😂❤
Hope there is a Part 3
A 3, 4 and 5! In video text: "A new episode will go live each week until the series is completed."
@@practicalkatabunkai Nice!
👍 excellent
Somebody please put his name in the hat for season three of the Ultimate Self Defense Championship
Great show ... but I am both too old and too busy :-)
@@practicalkatabunkai well, you may be doing yourself a disservice on the age part, sir. But if nothing else, a running commentary on your channel of the shows highlights might be very interesting. Just a suggestion.
Video starts with a gargantuan mistake: It was July 12th, not 24th. 🙂 Greetings to purple group, you were great 🙂
Minute 1:03 is perfect for Tekki / Naihanchi Shodan bunkai, just added it to the curriculum 🙂
2:04 should be the video thumbnail to attract 3K people 🤣
3K = KKK? 😂
Iain,loved your gojo ryu applications you showed some years ago,how do you feel with headbutts,being an english man i am particularly found of them myself,as others in our club found out😆,always controlled btw,love how you put stuff across to people,anyway all the best to you 🙏
Thank you! We teach and use headbutts in the dojo. They are in our combinations and pad-drills (taking care not to impact so hard we lose brain cells). Controlled headbutts are also permitted in sparring. Tactically, they are primarily used for distraction and to open up more meaningful strikes. They can be finishers, but they rarely are. Definitely something that should be part of the overall mix. As Musashi says in The Book of the Five Rings, “To cut and to slash are two different things … Even if you slash strongly, and it proves to be decisive, it remains slashing.” I would put headbutts in the “slash” category.