Kata Mune Dori and Ryo Mune Dori Grip Break Combinations
The Takagi Yoshin Ryu style of movements and kata fits seamlessly into modern self-defense scenarios as well as professional protector applications. In this course you will explore two classical kata from this lineage; Kata Mune Dori and Ryo Mune Dori, “single lapel grab catch” and double lapel grab catch” respectively. In addition to the kata specifics we will also cover some parallel methods of dealing with similar but different attack grab styles that are congruent with the principles of these two kata.
Lessons
2. Kata Mune Dori – Initial Defense
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Here we will look at the first couple of steps of the Kata Mune Dori kata.
3. Kata Mune Dori – Takedown
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In this section we look at how to finish the Kata Mune Dori technique with a wristlock and leg sweep takedown.
4. Modern Single-hand Grip Break
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Here we will examine an alternative approach to stripping an attackers grip from your chest.
5. Inside Leg Sweep
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This is a broadly applicable leg sweep technique that you can fit into many scenarios.
6. Adding the Leg Sweep to Kata Mune Dori
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Here we put the leg sweep into our Kata Mune Dori kata.
7. Throw-Specific Tactical Footwork Considerations
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Depending on your starting, position there are a few footwork options that you want to be comfortable with.
8. Influencing the Opponent
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Let’s explore how to take charge of the action and timing using these principles.
9. The Anaconda Choke
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The “Anaconda” is a powerful strangulation technique that fits well into our training scenario.
10. Free Response with Kata Mune Dori Applications
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Let’s look at how we can structure our training to allow us to perform these techniques more spontaneously.
11. Ryo Mune Dori
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Ryo Mune Dori is a classical Takagi Yoshin Ryu kata that teaches a response to a double lapel grab attack.
12. Stripping the Two-hand Grip
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13. Double Underhook Grip Break
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“Double Underhooks” is a fancy way of describing a “bear hug” that is under our arms from the front. Escaping these holds can be tricky without good technique.
14. Double Underhook Counter – Hiza Guruma
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“Hiza Garuma” or the “Knee Wheel” technique is a powerful tool in your kit that will allow you to take your adversaries advanteagoues position and use it against them.
15. Single-hand Collar Tie Escape – The Russian
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A “Russian” is a neck grip breaking technique that can put you into a powerful attacking position after you have escaped your opponents control. To access this content, you must purchase To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Monthly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Master Access, Yearly, To-Shin Do Training Subscription – Advanced Access, Monthly, […]
16. Two-hand Collar Tie Escape – Countering the A-Frame
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An “A-Frame” or “plumb” clinch can be a devastating position to find yourself in. Don’t get caught there without a plan of escape.
17. Finding Neighboring Techniques
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To truly understand a technique you must know its neighbors well.
18. The Value of Repetition
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The value of intelligent and intentional repetition in training can’t be overstated.
19. Closing Thoughts
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Kata Mune Dori & Ryo Mune Dori both ultimately position us in an interesting spot relative to our attacker. The parallel techniques that we explored also put us into a similar spot. Practice these techniques and get to these positions ultimately to understand the overarching principles of Takagi Yoshin Ryu and To-Shin Do.
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