Parry/
Forearm Strike-Neck Strike
This motion introduces the student to deadening of
an aggressor's striking arm (via an atemi strike)
and additionally includes a neck strike. If the uke has any
preexisting neck injury or soreness, practice of this
technique should not be attempted.
Practice of this combination (as with the majority of
others) begins with the tori and the uke standing face to face,
at an arms length/distance from each other (this should be confirmed,
by the tori placing his hand on the shoulder of the uke to establish
proper practice distance).
Technique practice is began with both parties having
their hands at their sides. When the uke begins their strike,
the tori should motion their near-side hand straight up
(bending at the elbow, until the (open) hand is (essentially)
horizontal, and (only) contacts the
aggressor's striking arm (acting as more of a inward/outward
parry than a strike).
This should be done in conjunction with the tori rotating
(their hips and torso) to face the approaching strike attempt.
The tori's counter-side hand motion is performed in
conjunction to the initial hand's parrying action (and additionally,
in case the initial hand's motion should miss the uke's
strike, can provide an additional "cover"), crossing the
groin, waist, chest and face, and continuing until it is vertical.
That hand (once becoming vertical) continues forward, and
downward ,striking the uke's forearm, (with the intent of numbing
it) utilizing the back(dorsal)-side of their forearm to strike
the top of the uke's (striking) forearm with. Should the tori's
same-side hand miss it's initial deflection of the striking
arm, the secondary hand should be in position to strike/deflect the
aggressor's arm, providing a minimal level of deflection itself. When
applicable, the initial forearm strike should be immediately followed
by the tori striking the same side of the uke's neck (i.e. if the
uke's Right arm is struck, then the Right side of the Uke's neck
should be struck).
A variety of follow-up striking methods are available,
and students are encouraged to experiment with them until they
discover which are more comfortable/practical (depending on
individual situations).
In
the event that the uke utilizes the arm
opposite
(from
the tori's parrying
hand/arm), the tori's (initial) parrying hand will not have
sufficient reach
to parry the attacking limb of the uke. For this reason, the tori's
dominant hand will still
perform it's initial (outward) striking action, in conjunction with a
rotation away from the strike. As this strike is being done, the
tori's initial hand modifies
it's motion to be utilized as a downward
(open-handed) strike to the mid-section (solar plexus) of the uke.
Though able to be used as shown, this strike is
usually done with emphasis being on using the edge of the
hand, and scooping in a forward and downward manner.
At the same time, as the Right hand complete it's
outside parry, it will then circle (over the top of) the
uke's striking Left arm, further parrying it (across the tori's
front) forward, which will motion the strike rearward and/or
downward, while the tori rotates his body position towards the
(actual) striking side. The tori's arm should be extended maintaining
consistant contact with the uke's striking arm while doing
this. Once the tori's hand/arm is extended, The tori's arm will
rotate, so as to parry the
uke's arm towards the opposite side. Simultaineously, the tori's
other hand has (if
possible) completed it's strike, it then retracts to grasp the uke's
(striking hand's) wrist (which was motioned to that side, by the
parrying hand (as described above). With the tori holding the wrist
of the uke's striking hand (with the opposite side hand) the tori
will enact an arm-bar
using the near-side's forearm
(placed as defined elsewhere). This motion (the “arm-bar” ) can
be supplemented with either a neck strike (of several optional
forms/locations) or can be utilized to (only) apply controlling
(point) applications.
These two arm motions (and strikes) must be performed
as quickly as possible (with as little time-lapse as possible between
them). The uke's response (to the initial forearm strike) will cause
them to bend at the waist, towards the impacted arm and withdraw that
stricken arm, turning that side away from the tori (allowing only a
short amount of time to be able to strike that same side of
the uke's neck).
If/when the uke chooses to utilize a "high"
(wound up) strike (commonly achieved by initially pulling thier
striking fist up or behind their own shoulder prior to projecting it
forward) for the tori to strike the aggressor's forearm it then
becomes somewhat impractical. This commonly occurs if/when the
aggressor attempts to deliver a "Hay-maker" (or "Hook"ing
punch). In that circumstance it would be more practical to strike
the aggressor's bicep (of their striking arm). The combination of
their upper arm's forward motion in combination with the tori's (own)
forward strike will make this strike more efficient. The previously
practiced "follow-up" strike (to the Uke's neck) can still
be attempted, though the practicality of doing so may be impaired by
the uke's (physical) response from having performed this particular
strike.
By (the Tori) having performed a straight punch
(upon the uke's arm), it is easier (for the tori) to have directly
withdrawn their strike, therefor the performance of a
straight-strike/punch (in stead of "sideways"
strike) to the uke's neck would be more practical in that
circumstance. Much of that decision will be based upon what
"footwork" the student will have utilized during the
delivery of the initially used motion.
Additionally, it is not uncommon for the uke to bend
one, if not both knee's (in an effort to establish their own
stability) The neck strike will slow the uke's rotation, and usually
will cause a knee-buckling response (of it's own), in
conjunction with a retreating action (away from the tori) depending
on the direction of the neck strikes impact. These strikes should
only be done with light to moderate impact during class
practice (to prevent injury to the uke). The result/reaction from
these strikes, amounts to a numb arm and moderate light
headiness (when performed lightly) upon the uke.
As the student becomes more adept with this techniques
execution, the addition of a kick, will add/create
modifications that will need to be practiced with, before their
application to/in an actual defensive situation. Depending on
which leg of the aggressor is struck, different reactions, timings,
as well as any possible follow-ups may, or may not be
applicable.
Practice (as always) begins at a “slow”
speed, until the tori is confident with the required actions.
Practice speed can be increased so long as both parties are
comfortable with doing so.
There are multiple follow-ups available, and
student's are encouraged to experiment with discovering what would
work best for them (be it Tuite, arm-locks or strikes) in
varying circumstances.
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