Practical Kata Bunkai: Jion Throw (Hanashiro Version)

This video looks at a leg scooping throw we can see in Jion kata; specifically the version of Chomo Hanashiro. Where this version differs from most is the “manji-uke, morote-uke” sequence where the feet come together is instead performed as “gedan-barai (back arm across the chest), morote-uke” and the feet remain stationary. This variation looks very much like the leg-scoping throw discussed in the video.

While it can be tempting to compare and contrast variations in the kata with a view to making a value judgement as to right/wrong or better/worse, I would caution against that. Indeed, when Hanashiro discssused this kata in the 1938 book ‘Karate-Do Taikan’ he said, “Martial arts are living things. It therefore invariably follows that there will be many variations and different applications.”

This version of the kata is therefore not better or worse than any other variations. However, this throw remains an interesting application for this version of the kata. Other applications of other variations of Jion were covered at the event where this video was filmed.

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All the best,

Iain

[urhvn]

Love this. I'm a grappler who's a big fan of Karate. Every time I see old Karate throws I get way too excited haha. The entry to this with all the striking is absolutely great too.

[karlatkin]

Brilliantly done understanding why we do things make applying them even in kata more convincing

[Mondomeyer]

It’s always a treat to see real karate.

[jcbs]

You are a Karate genius sir. Hope to attend your seminars when I work in the UK next year.

[timoernst]

Very interesting. I noticed that the hopping thing at the end of the video is sth my opponents often do in kumite, e.g. when I try to do a foot sweep (like osoto gari). It might look stupid but it’s quite effective as it makes it more difficult for me to throw them. Ever since I always try to off-balance them as much as possible to make sure the majority of the weight is on the foot I want to sweep which prevents them from hopping. Easier said than done tho.

[Vincentorix]

If someone is grabbing you watch out for the punch.

[troyluna]

Nice stuff. The techniques you show have uncanny resemblance to some movements described in Hung Gar manuals, namely Taming Tiger and Tiger-Crane. Like this one, in the manual, you first do a right horizontal elbow, right palm to opponent's groin, left hand pulls opponent's arm, and finally a rising backfist with right hand.

[valentineugenio]

Excelente explicación de técnica!!! Oss

[vishronebindeseri]

Thank you for the great videos. Would the groin strike not cause a forward bend reaction in the opponent, preventing you from getting close to the chest?

[WuSen]

the moment you grab his leg, you risk your face, since the opponent has a free second hand

[alexanderren]

1:13 proves that this is a TERRIBLE application because of one mistake you made:


You forgot to restomp the groin.

[Miguelingeniero]

That technique expose the face too much, it is good but, you are very exposed to a punch on the face. It could be degerous for you, but it could be useful
Sorry for my english. I'm from chile.