Nice interpretation of the opening move of Pinan Nidan. I love that you have incorporated the Hikite as a back elbow and the entire initial technique is used to defend against a grab from behind.
Excellent clarity of bunkai...In Pinan Sandan, towards the end of the kata, there's also a hikite/empi with the opposite hand striking to the face as well which is similar to this application.
Pinan Nidan was the third kata I had to learn (for my orange belt/ 8th kyu in Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan) more than 8 years ago and this presentation breathed new life into the form I'd filed away 😄 It makes me wonder what other secrets I've overlooked . . . Many Thanks from South Africa for the lesson Mr. Abernethy
Nice and coll as always. You may check this option in Shisochin-gata of Goju-ryu, where one elbows without side-step but on the contrary - with inside-step and pulling his feet together. But mechanics mostly are same, of course.
Mind blown once again! I’ve been trying to think what that move could be Other than in a block kick punch context, I’ve started to try and think what the bunkai could be before Watching your interpretation, my idea was the attacker comes forward With a grab or just generally close and intimidating, defender drops into the hammer fist position forcing the attackers arms to the side turning them exposing there back at the same time moving themselves off-line whilst maybe grabbing their hair or collar then punching the “off switch” at the back of the head, probably not as effective as yours but love like your option
Nice interpretation of the opening move of Pinan Nidan. I love that you have incorporated the Hikite as a back elbow and the entire initial technique is used to defend against a grab from behind.
Excellent clarity of bunkai...In Pinan Sandan, towards the end of the kata, there's also a hikite/empi with the opposite hand striking to the face as well which is similar to this application.
I love how you work both sides. Good video.
Brilliant work Ian!
I always enjoy your thoughts and practical look at the katas!
That also makes more sense to add as sienshin horse stance bunkai
Pinan Nidan was the third kata I had to learn (for my orange belt/ 8th kyu in Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan) more than 8 years ago and this presentation breathed new life into the form I'd filed away 😄 It makes me wonder what other secrets I've overlooked . . .
Many Thanks from South Africa for the lesson Mr. Abernethy
Nice and coll as always. You may check this option in Shisochin-gata of Goju-ryu, where one elbows without side-step but on the contrary - with inside-step and pulling his feet together. But mechanics mostly are same, of course.
Mind blown once again! I’ve been trying to think what that move could be Other than in a block kick punch context, I’ve started to try and think what the bunkai could be before Watching your interpretation, my idea was the attacker comes forward With a grab or just generally close and intimidating, defender drops into the hammer fist position forcing the attackers arms to the side turning them exposing there back at the same time moving themselves off-line whilst maybe grabbing their hair or collar then punching the “off switch” at the back of the head, probably not as effective as yours but love like your option
Is that Lee Taylor?
The man himself!
practicalkatabunkai he’s such a great guy!
Good Osu!!
Thanks for posting. GB