Thursday, July 30, 2009

American Karate-Do - Self Defense Technique - Def. Ag. single lapel grab

Students LS and SG practice a Self-Defense Technique based on movements from Nihanchi Kata. It's a defense against a single lapel grab.

Lesson 1:

After trying to break the hold

LS needs to soften the opponent with an angle kick to knee/shin

She then follows up with a back fist/hammer fist

Then backs up with a defensive hand position

asses the situation

and escapes!