An application of Seoinage, usually translated as Over-Shoulder Throw, in this case specifically Ippon-Seoinage or Kata-Seoinage (kata = shoulder). A punch or downward blow is deflected as an atemi (strike to kyusho or vital spot) is applied. Defender then moves in for throw. Notice that throwers upper body is inclined forward but that his upper body, from waist to head, in held in a straight line. If he were to bend forward too much, curving his body, he would lose the necessary contact between his opponents body and his own. His legs are bent sufficiently to place his center of gravity below that of his opponent. After the throw, a finishing blow, choke or armlock follows to decisively end the fight. Students sometimes ask about the difference between striking in Jujitsu and striking in Karate. To the casual observer they look the same. In fact, at times you may think youre actually in a karate class, rather than jujitsu. Jujitsu contains all the usual blocking, striking, punching, kicking found in a typical karate, kenpo or taekwondo class. One difference is this: atemi-waza (striking vital spots) is a means to an end. We strike vital spots to distract or soften up an opponent to make entering for a throw or other transitional technique easier. Of course, that distraction or softening up may be as minor as making someone blink, or breaking their nose or a rib. In theory, you dont even need to actually strike them, as long as they believe theyre being struck (perception is reality). In general, this is known as breaking their ki or internal power. Karate, on the other hand, is sometimes characterized by the phrase Ikken Hissatsu (One blow, one kill), or Ippon Kowashi (to destroy an attacker with one strike). This has several meanings, one of which is to be able to generate enough power to down an attacker with just one strike. Jujitsus Ikken Hissatsu would be comparable to the last strike given to definitively end aggression, after one or more previous strikes had taken place to get you to that point. From the standpoint of real fighting, the average man, woman or teen is more than capable of generating enough power to distract or soften up an attacker. Being able to generate superhuman striking force is impressive, but thankfully not necessary for the average person in real situations. Another meaning of Ikken Hissatsu, one that characterizes our training, is full commitment - full commitment to the success of a technique, to our training, to society, to all our endeavors.
Posted on: Sun, 19 Oct 2014 12:49:18 +0000
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