Although I tend to agree to some extent with a couple of the critics as re "real world" self defense, I also appreciate one principle, perhaps obvious to most others: Immediate, fast, powerful, direct, and comparatively simple defense is usually the best defense - at least as the first line stage. Also perhaps obvious to others is the observation that IF one can square off at such distance with an assailant, then it is likely that he/she can get the hell out of the combat scene rather than wait for an attack. Finally, I think most of these impressive, direct counter attacks could be done as well with the defender gets off line rather than just moving straight back. There is really a lot that is worthwhile in this video. One just has to think for himself and adapt, making sure not to throw out, as some of the critics seem to do, the baby with the bathwater. A person who plays the piano at a high level does not toss out the basic drills and disciplined practices just because he knows that a concert performance is not going to "look" anything like them. I'm pretty sure that a fellow such as Ian Abernathy totally gets the importance of practicing basics so that one can build upon them. It's ultimately up to the student; the expert, as in these videos, cannot give it to him/her. But he can, and does, point the way. If karate application is not creative and adaptive, it is very little.
The haiwan uke-square block is designed to block a jodan zuki-high punch I understand every dojo has it's own interputation of a Kara don't forget about throws
No pierdas la Fe en ti guerrero que hasta el más fuerte sabe caer... No pierdas el ritmo guerrero que hasta el más torpe se sabe hallar a sí mismo. Oss
These are extremely good bunkai instructional videos. Thank you very much. Ooss! I especially like the various interpretations of the same movements as this shows the meaning of kata.
Everyone criticizing this guy, honestly not everyone is going to move exactly the same. Hell, block a move hit them back. That's self defense. Over analyzing a technique shouldn't be a concern. This guy is sharp, and his applications are his own. Kudos.
