Skills Summary: July 28th

Saturday July 28th we had a special class honoring Joe Dan for receiving his Black Belt.  Congratulations Joe.  Sensei Terry invited a guest instructor (Master Ray) who holds rank in Ju-Jitsu, Aikido, and Karate and instructs at the YMCA in Franklin.   Master Ray shared 3 techniques.  

Strangle escape: 

• Kick the leg to divert the attackers attention away from the strangle attempt.
• Apply pressure to the pressure points at the elbow (using your thumbs) to break the hold.
• Control the arm and take the attacker to the ground.

Both hands held behind back escape:
Method 1:

• thrust your hips back toward the attackers pelvis to pry your hands apart.
• Grab his ankle with your left hand and wristlock with right hand.
• Throw your opponent over your shoulder (Similar to ippon seonagi)

Method 2:

• Take a large step backward positioning your left knee behind his left knee.
• Spin your torso and arms such that your left hand pushes his chest.
• This should cause the attacker to fall over the left knee.

Overhead attack with a stick:

• As the opponent swings down with the stick, step forward into him placing your right hand on his tricept and pushing him backward.
• Place your left hand in the small of his back and step through.
• He will fall.

Disclaimer: These notes are purely the recolections of a low ranking judoka. They may not be complete or even correct.