Practical Kata Bunkai: Basic Arm-Lock Flow Drill

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This eleven minute video was filmed at a weekend seminar in Stuttgart, Germany in June 2013. It looks at some basic arm-locks -- all of which can be found in the karate kata -- and how one can flow to the next should the technique be effectively resisted. The locks are applied with a view to facilitating the delivery of strikes (always the primary method) or putting the enemy on the floor.
Viewers should remember that this is a short clip from a full weekend of training. It cannot show all that was covered nor how the drill shown fits within the total methodology. The context for the practical use of the techniques shown, and the inherent problems associated with the application of certain types of lock, had already been covered. In particular, it should be noted at wristlocks can be difficult to apply due to the small motions required for their application. This does not mean such techniques should not be practised, just that their limitations be acknowledged.
Regular viewers may remember that in June 2011 I accidentally struck my uke (Nicolas Hofele) harder than intended while demonstrating a sequence from Jion, unfortunately my control is only marginally better this time around ... hence the "I did it again!!" remark. Sorry Nick!
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Iain

[@roloduarte3100]

I can't get enough of these videos, they are so good Ian.

[@MrMisdemeanor1]

Abernathy is so knowledgeable. I love how he takes karate and makes it “MMA”. For real, he emphasizes throws, locks, and the traditional punching and kicking. He has really studied.

[@PhilT28]

That wrist lock takedown with the thumbs on the opponent’s wrist is seen in Kihon Kumite #5. Excellent demonstration of the techniques with practical implications and options. Thank you, Sensei Iain!

[@VTSifuSteve]

Very useful. I like your point that "flow" only happens when you fail! Practice flow ...then practice breaking the flow to strike after each lock. Strike to set up a lock, lock to set up a strike. Interesting how that works.

[@Murdawg888]

Great video. I'd love to attend one of your seminars some time.

[@renchi6989]

Finally someone do these kind of videos. I hate when smartass ones try to act smart about bunkai or tradition training.

[@karasutengu2692]

One of my fav videos

[@musashikarate]

Great Stuff Iain. A nice short drill and well explained.

[@senseiruss]

Beautifully done. Great drill.

[@leelewis9518]

Absolutely incredible

[@renchi6989]

You might wanna mention on striking before locking because we need that gap in real fight, he still have conscious so it's hard to use joint locking techniques and people gonna misunderstanding about it.

[@practicalkatabunkai]

An important point and it was covered on the day … as per the description of this video: “Viewers should remember that this is a short clip from a full weekend of training. It cannot show all that was covered nor how the drill shown fits within the total methodology. The context for the practical use of the techniques shown, and the inherent problems associated with the application of certain types of lock, had already been covered.”

[@seppojk]

There’s missing one. This is the same what Ilpo Jalamo is teaching plus that one what is missing in this video. We have in Yuishinkai this kind of drills quite many. Interesting.

[@Linuuux]

Thanks, you’re a great teacher

[@4321djembe]

wonderful video thank you sir

[@nigef334]

Nice. Also seen in Defendo too 😀

[@terryshaw5503]

I like what you share.

[@davidacobb1]

Do you come to Australia at all, Sir?

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[@yokedupbra]

old school karate soo good

[@dariodeni9824]

Don't mess with Iain :D

[@veiledallegory]

I’ll remember this the next time a deadly assassin grabs my wrist. NO my other wrist!

[@practicalkatabunkai]

It’s not a technique or a combination to be applied “as is” in combat, but a drill to help the student familiarize themselves with the way the joints of the arm interact. That’s mentioned in the video and the text that goes with it: “Viewers should remember that this is a short clip from a full weekend of training. It cannot show all that was covered nor how the drill shown fits within the total methodology. The context for the practical use of the techniques shown, and the inherent problems associated with the application of certain types of lock, had already been covered.” I hope that helps clarify. All the best, Iain

[@jeffcuevas5918]

I have got to buy his videos...I need to Stop being cheap..lol

[@mannu8540]

this is shoryn ryu?

[@RobAllshouse]

+Juan Manuel He references heian shodan and other Shotokan forms. Regardless, these joint flows exist in many systems.

[@skylercooper1283]

+Juan Manuel He personally does Wado Ryu. However, he has expressed many times that there are no styles in karate. Same basic kata base, same idea with minor differences. I like this approach much better. Sometimes, there is as much difference between Shorin ryu practictioners in Okinawa as there are differences between "styles." And there should be differences.

[@skylercooper1283]

+Juan Manuel So to answer your question, yes and no.