Another quiz kata movement

Question

everybody seems to be doing them so I decided to take a shot.

1 what is an augmented forearm block and how is it used

2 is there more than one proper interpretation of a move

3 what should each move be capable of doing

4what are the rules of strike and or disrupt

5 how do you gain extra credit by in depth study of movements

6 what is "crossing the T"

7 how is a kata technique tested for effectiveness

8 what does returning your hand to the hip posistion signify

9 what is a U punch and it's purpose

There is more but that will do for now

Answer 1

1. We use the augmented block as a combination strike and grapple. The idea is that if you have to use both arms to block something coming at you then it would be better to move out of the way so that block is not trained as a real two armed block.

2. Yes there are many interpretations for each move, and it is encouraged to study the various uses and hidden techniques. The biggest idea with this though is to keep the interpretations simple.

3. Preventing the incoming attack from hitting you. Changing plane of attack and maintaining center-line for the counter. Incapacitating the attacker or getting rid of the weapons (whatever they may be)

4. What are the rules? I'm somewhat confused as to what area you are asking. Kyusho or just physical?

5. I've never gotten extra credit, but I have found some amazing hidden techniques that weren't passed on to me.

6. Never heard of the term.

7. We tested our techniques on various types of people coming at us full blast.

8. Wrist lock is the simple one.

9. Yamatsuki! lol.  cross quadrants, possible takedown

Answer 2

1 an augmented block is like an outward block (palm facing you) and an inward block with your left (palm facing you) with your left fist near your right elbow. it isnt really a "block" ...it has many applications. an armbar for one...the left arm at his wrist, your right forearm extends his elbow. if you stand in sanchin and do a couple repeated outward blocks, you can see that an augmented block is there..."in between" blocks. it is called augmented because your right (or left) hand blocks, the other "augments" that block. or reinforces it. it is a literal interpretation of the movement. but the move has many other applications.

2 yes there are many different applications for each move. there is what is calle "kaisai" ...certain rules that apply to the apps. of kata movements. for example...if you're moving forward you are attacking, if you are moving backward you are defending. not set in stone, but general rules. so if you step FORWARD and do a low "block"...it isnt really a block at all..but an offensive hammerfist. for more info get "the way of kata" ..good book. .or "75 down blocks" another good book. it shows 75 different ways to use a "low block"

3 it varies. one shito ryu instructor i know had to have 5 answers for every technique. each "block" or whatever had to be transformed into a joint lock, a takedown, a throw, an entry...pressure points ...etc.

4 the rules of striking? they vary from style to style. my favorite is "the time to strike is when the opportunity presents itsself" (one of the 8 codes of isshinryu, similar to the 8 codes of goju ryu) ...disruption to me this is "kuzushi" or breaking the balance. when someone is off balance they are weak, and cant fight you. there are many ways of disrupting someones balance.

5 there is no extra credit. only knowledge and personal achievement. the extra credit is personal knowledge and understanding of why you are doing what you are doing. how it works...etc.

6 i have no idea what crossing the T is...probably something in your dojo but not in all. i know when someone says to me to make sure i "dot the i's and cross the t's"...it means pay attention to detail and make sure you do a good and thorough job the first time.

7 against a resisting opponent. anything else is just theory and guesswork!! ...no NOT in sparring. that is not what kata was designed for.

8 many things!!! another rule of bunkai (use both hands) ..it isnt a chamber at all. it can be a great many things. often it is seen as a rear elbow strike. it is also commonly seen as a grab and retract. pulling your opponent (or some part of his clothing/body) toward you (which can be an off balance) or into a punch or kick. etc.

9 most of the time i've seen a "u punch" ...as in wankan. ..it isnt a punch at all. but a takedown. the low arm scoops under the knee. the top hand pushes the body over. though it can be a punch too. actually more like a deflection and simultaneous strike.

the thing is...there is no one correct answer. we are all blind men in a cave. noone was actually there when the kata were created. so we have to just do our best with what we have. and in many ways i think karate-ka of today (good, authentic traditional ones...not mcdojos) are better than those of old.

Answer 3

Ok here are the answers from my perspective and the way we train:

1) It is a block wih the other hand re-enforcing it. We do not use this as a block, as it is slow. We do use it in the manner that the re enforcing hand is parrying an attack and the block is actually a strike. At higher levels both hands are striking. It is a double motion that happens at the same time. It can also be used to perform joint locks.

2) There are many different interpritations once you fully understand the basics of the motion, and they tend to change depending on how long you train and how much you study it. the correct one is any tjhat works for you against  resisting opponent.

3) Not sure what you are looking for, but my  answer is going to be striking the opponent, rather then blocking. Thsi is where Tenshin(body shifting) comes into play.

4) Not sure what you are looking for here. if you describe what you want I probably know it.

5) Simply understanding the motions better. i don't understand what you mean by extra credit.

6) I have never heard this term used for karate, however if you are talking about the martial arst version of the naval manuver, I would say it would be getting to one of your opponents sides, where they only have the use of two weapons9one arm, one leg) while you have all of yours availible.

7) Through randori with resisting opponents.

8) Most of the time you have grabbed and are pulling him in to disrupt his balance. It is also used to gain power while your other hand is striking him. You would never start out  fight in this position, but if I slam a palm heel into his chin, the other hand is coming back for power and releasing immedietly.

9) In our style we do not have a u punch per say, however we do have double punches, one to the solar plex and the other to the throat. The lower hand is actually coming over the top of your opponents attack and blocking it, while the upper hand strikes. Or combined with tenshin to avoid his attack, both punches are strikes.

Answer 4

1/ its that long 20yrs since I done shotokan as I remember is'nt it a double armed block.

2/ Yes in jiu-jitsu certainly there are at least 3 basic and advanced more techniques

3. distracting,and delivering a telling blow ( in jiu-jitsu )

4/ As above and gain the advantage.

5/ muscle memory and reactive instinct

6/ dont know,but if you define it I'll probably know.

7/ Against resisting ukes

8/ I'll guess and say ready to strike again.

9/ Striking the head and lower torso simultaneously

Best wishes :)***