KU Quick Tips - Straight Punch Tegumi II

In this KU Quick Tip I share a sequence for training checking and trapping your opponent’s linear strikes in a repetitive, back and forth practice. This video follows on from the Straight Punch Tegumi video, in which 1-2-3 touch checking patterns were introduced. Here we introduce 2 new receptions, and put them all together in a sample sequence for continuous practice with a partner. Straight Punch Tegumi Video: Many similar exercises exist, with different methodologies designed to achieve specific outcomes. This exercise addresses receiving a straight punch as a Habitual Act of Physical Violence (HAPV), but could in reality be used to intercept a shove, grab, or any linear strike. This is a brief summary of some of what we hope to achieve with the drill in Koryu Uchinadi. Cody Stewart is a martial arts instructor of Koryu Uchinadi Kenpo Jutsu under Hanshi Patrick McCarthy. KU is a style of karate that utilizes impacting, clinch, throws, chokes, joint