Practical Kata Bunkai: Heian Kata Arm-Lock Escape & Flow Drill

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This video was filmed in Stuttgart, Germany in June 2012. It covers some general bunkai concepts and primarily looks at an arm-lock and associated escapes found within Heian Shodan (Pinan Nidan). The second part of the video also shows how a flow drill can be created by getting your partner to counter the counter, which is in turn countered using a motion found in Heian Yodan (Pinan Yodan). This is just a short impromptu clip taken from a full weekend of teaching. I nevertheless hope you find the information presented in the clip interesting and useful to you.

[@senseiruss]

These bunkai techniques are so logical, practical and powerful. Iain is a true master and he explains it all in terms everyone can easily understand. Wow! Awesome! Osu!

[@thecontemplative2]

I like your insights about how different parts of the embusen fit together (in this and other videos) including in this case how they can be counters to techniques within the kata. I've working on this with Naihanchi, but your insights into the Pinan/Heian are interesting and worth pondering.

[@MasterBrianJohns]

An extremely well done video and excellent demonstration of how various kata moves can be used as counters to other techniques. Looking forward to more!

[@staninfire1]

Motion and possibilities great work.

[@austinwiebe2648]

Awesome video, you should do a your take on Taekwondo kata or patterns. As a black belt Myself I would like to see that

[@TheDemzlyChannel]

Nice one Iain, a pleasure - Duane.

[@Skillking22]

Nice drill.

[@carolyncurry4661]

Very very refreshing. lock ascapes.I practiced a variety of this with clifford stuarts W.A.R. defense scenarios.Thanks again for your videos. they are appreciated in west virginaia.... greg dillon

[@teeemartinez]

Thank You, AGAIN !

[@ktugaoen]

Awesome.

[@MrBeiragua]

The heian kata were created to teach children. To teach children how to kick ass!!!