One Minute Bunkai: Chinto (Kyan) #5

One Minute Bunkai: This is the classical opening sequence for the Tomari Chinto Kata of Kosaku Matsumura with the rotating palms. This is a defense against and upper level attack to the face. As you catch the arm/fist you initiate the rotation of your palms, grab his wrist firmly with right hand and while that is happening your left hand moves behind his hand (and does not loose contact or adhesion this is very important). You then deliver a violent hyperextension of the connecting tissue of his wrist. This can end the fight, this would be considered the first punch followed by the second to his rib cage. The last move in this sequence is modified as needed to throw him backwards with your left hand which has not let go of his right wrist, your right hand assists with the throw. This is an effective application that follows the Kata very accurately.

In this video I make mention of left and right hand usage because it is easier to explain things from the way the Kata is performed, but of course you should practice this technique on both sides.

This was never taught to me, this is one I came up on my own. We all need to experiment and discover, through your own discoveries you internalize Karate principles and they then become second nature to you. Think, explore and experiment.

[dreamaster]

Love the screaming at the end! Nice touch!

[danielpatten]

Thank you again for another great video on bunkai!

[banesil]

Amazing description and application. I've always loved the way you apply the bunkai without changing it from the kata. Oss.

[WadeSmith-oexd]

Good stuff. Of course you can kick and knee to the face to finish them too.

[JohnDoe-wjht]

Last time I checked, your Uke was a green belt... Congratulations!

[stuartcohen]

I thought it was something like this but didn't get the wristlock. Thanks! Eager to see your take on some of the other motions that follow the opening.
Crunching sounds made me flinch!

[zzdoc]

Jack needs to team up with Paul Enfield's Julio 'down in the school yard.". They can commiserate. Always enjoy these tidbits. Onegiashimasu!

[nonenone]

If it's a x-block why is it performed that way in the kata? How you train is how you would perform in a confrontation.

[blackgoku]

I'm waiting for Jack's revenge now ;)

[truthserum]

Sorry, you're not catching that punch in a real situation. I know what you'll say but believe me I am right