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Author: Omote Gyaku Tsuki: “Outer wrist twist“
Building off omote gyaku dori this kata tells us that even though we have used what they gave us to defeat them, they will keep on coming.
We always need to be ready to defend. It isn’t over until it is over.
You must learn the three mind states:
- Isshin
- Mushin
- Zanshin
Isshin means:Continue reading »
Omote Gyaku Dori: “The Outward Wrist Twist”
NOTE: THIS IS A VERY DESTRUCTIVE TECHNIQUE. USE EXTREME CAUTION!!!
When you are attacked that person is giving you a gift. They are giving you something they are attached to. It may be their hand and arm, their foot and leg or a weapon that is an extension of them.
If you can affect that thing they give you through striking or capturing, then you have at least disrupted the attack and at best gained control of the attacker.
This is a very powerful tool and strategy.
Many arts will teach you to avoid and evade, and then attack the head or body. This is useful.
But if you can damage the incoming weapon, then the fight may end immediately. If you can capture them by capturing their incoming attack then you take control and can win very quickly!
The principle: Continue reading »