One Minute Bunkai: Morote Gedan Shuto Uke #1

One Minute Bunkai: Morote Gedan Shuto Uke is a basic strike/block used primarily as "atemi" (striking). It is very effective this way when done properly for it can inflict serious damage to the leg. Here we look at it as a catching/trap leading to a potential knee tear (break) or control and subdue as needed. The timing is critical, and catching the leg is actually very easy. Be careful your fingers don't get kicked (a common mistake by all and a necessary grown gain). Also be aware of your opponents hands as you catch, he could still hit you if you are too slow or unaware (so be AWARE!). Disrupt his balance immediately, this will neutralize him.

[Oneminutebunkai]

Thank you! This is such an important point, so many people are using unrealistic distancing and it is teaching them a false sense of security because in a real situation everything they do will be wrong.

[ShotokanGerry]

On the flip side - another reason why snapping back your kicks is so imperative, as well as kicking low! Appreciate your videos.

[BrianEJohns]

A most excellent series of videos and I like them, especially considering that I'm nearly deaf. What I really like is that there are no spoken explanations....just merely demonstration and subtitles. Absolutely perfect for me. Keep up the great work!

[Oneminutebunkai]

Dear deek77,
Just a quick correction, I am not in the UK, I am in Hawaii (USA). Nothing against my bros in the UK, especially Ian Abernathy who I am a huge fan of. But I just wanted to let you know where I am. But most importantly I am thrilled you are learning and enjoying from our videos. There is a huge bunkai revival all over the world, I am glad to be part of it and present bunkai in my own way. Thank you for participating.

[KenpoKid]

Wonderful bunkai for Pinan Nidan and other kata. Thanks again, Osu!

[Oneminutebunkai]

Agreed and well said- you should always be aware of your distance, back up if he advances to maintain your safety area, once, maybe twice, but to me 3 times and your out. The third time I am not going to back up. I'm moving in. You never let anyone get that close. I show that distance only to say that this is a realistic distance for fighting.


if you can avoid fighting that is the best route.

[bloodriotiori]

that's cool man, glad that you can still learn through just visual training. That's how i am too, i can hear fine, but i do best by watching and recreating :)

[KenpoKid]

Just so you know, I've got all the 1MB videos on my iPod, plan on putting on more as you produce them. I've shown the yudansha at my dojo a couple of them and they think very highly of what you guys are doing in the UK. With people such as you and Iain Abernathy, you've got a bunkai revival of sorts going on.

[Oneminutebunkai]

Dear BambooSpirit.
WOW it never occurred to me when deciding to have no dialogue, if I spoke it would have never been around a minute. I always believed that either you learn by looking or you will not get it (my Sensei always said that). I'm so glad it serves the deaf. Mitori Geiko!

[WadeSmith-oexd]

Good stuff. i often wonder why so few MMA fighters know these techniques? You never see them use them, even though I know first-hand they work in real brown and black belt level fighting.

[Oneminutebunkai]

This is true, but even so, one has to practice hitting a makiwara or a bag with snap kicks to understand that you still need to focus some kind of penetration. Otherwise it will be a superficial tap like tournament kicks. Also depending on the situation snapping back the kicks is not necessary and in fact counterproductive. This is a great topic to talk about over a beer (or two).

[Oneminutebunkai]

Heartbreak Ridge- Clint Eastwood. Good slogan for life.

[Oneminutebunkai]

Everything is possible, you know what I say to that? Well I you get kicked–you get kicked!
Hopefully your Jaw is tough. There will always be "what ifs". Real combat is chaotic, unpredictable and it will always be ugly.That is why you never underestimate anyone. Kyan Chotoku once said– "don't brag about your Karate for there will always be someone better than you". A little reality check I always like to follow.

[AAZinvicto]

amazing explanation sir!!! i always wanted to know application of this move!!

sir, i have a question.... what would be the application of the closed fist version of double handed lower block??

[KenpoKid]

Oh, my mistake. American karateka get such a bad rap (though some deserve it), so it's good to see we still have competent instructors. Osu!

[NewEnglandBudo]

Angel-san, What if the guy does a Bruce Lee back roll kick to the jaw when u catch his kick? What if LOL. :o