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Kata Sequence: Application (Wrist Grab): Similar Ryukyu Kempo application1 1 The Dillman Method of Pressure Point Fighting George Dillman & Chris Thomas George Dillman International 1992 p115 Similar Taiji application2 Alternative Application: (wrist grab) 2 Ultimate Dim-Mak Erle Montaigue Paladin Press 1996 p74 Kata Sequence: Application (Push in Chest or Lapel Grab): Alternative Application (Lapel Grab): Kata Sequence: Application (Wrist Grab or Punch to Head): Similar Ryukyu Kempo application3 3 Advanced Pressure Poiont Grappling George Dillman & Chris Thomas George Dillman International 1995 p333 Shotokan Basic Drills - Training Regime of Chidokan By Ed Hudson – 6th dan There are a range of kihon (basic) exercises as practised in the Chidokan system of shotokan karate-do. It is essential that the karate ka become well versed in these applications and practises before attempting kata bunkai. This article will address the most basic and one of the most practical kihon exercise (drills) in the Chidokan system, Kara Zuki (empty punch). These kara zuki exercises are practised at the beginning of every Chidokan class, emphasising their importance. There are three kara zuki exercises practised in the Chidokan system, kara zuki ichi, ni & san (1,2 & 3). All kara zuki exercises commence with a block tate shuto uke (vertical knife hand block) which was developed by the old masters from a simple natural human reaction to an attack. Other blocks can be used in this drill including maewashi uke and shuto uke. The first kara zuki drill is basic and is executed from a static position. This limitation is removed in the follow on drills of kara zuki ni and san. A further development into a dynamic exercise takes place in a number of later drills, which incorporate body shifting (ashi sabaki and tai sabaki). Kara Zuki Ichi This is performed from soto hachi dachi and is the most simplest of the three kara zuki exercises. It incorporates the following techniques: • Tate shuto uke • Followed by a counter (choku zuki, ura zuki, tate zuki) As mentioned earlier, the beginning block can be either tate shuto uke, maewashi uke or shuto uke. The counters are executed immediately after the block has been performed to the count of ten. The instructor announces a separate counter and the exercise is commenced again starting with the block of choice followed by the counter described above. Only one counter is performed in each set of 10. The drill is illustrated in the following series of photos for the sequence tate shuto uke and choku zuki. Hajime Ich Ni San etc Two Partner Applications Applications for the exercise should be practiced as a two partner drill. The following are examples of some applications. Application Against a Right Punch Blocking on the Inside Application Against a Left punch Blocking on the Inside Application Against Right Punch Blocking on the Outside Application Against Left Hand Punch Blocking on the Outside Application Against Double Handed Lapel Grab &/or Head Butt Note the use of ura zuki as the counter in the above sequence. Counters are restricted to choku zuki, ura zuki and tate zuki. In summary, kara zuki is a basic drill practiced at the beginner level. It provides realistic self defence for the beginner from the first lesson. The exercises purposely excludes dynamic body shifting and foot work as it is a beginners exercise. The counters are restricted for the same reason. This drill has application for a range of attacks from the front. These limitations are lifted in the next series of drills known as kara zuki ni and san. Kara zuki ni and san include attacks from behind, the introduction of a range of counters and dynamic body shifting. 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