Sochin Bunkai

Sochin Bunkai: Application examples for Shotokan Karate Kata Sochin

Some of the applications in this kata bunkai video contain joint locking techniques.
These techniques can severely damage joints and, if applied to the neck can even
be lethal. Practicing should be done slowly and with caution to avoid injuries.
Beginners should train under supervision of an experienced teacher!!

00:00 Start
00:05 Combination 1
Variant 3a: is like an Aikido Tenchi Nage
00:33 Combination 2
Variant 3: Throw is a Kaiten Nage. Pressing kyosho point "small intestine 16"
at the opponent's neck helps bringing him down.
00:56 Combination 3
The uraken attack to the upper arm can go to kyusho point "NUE 9" on top of
the biceps. Weakens the arm and knees.
01:08 Combination 4
The shuto attack to the arm can go to kyusho point "large intestine 10" which
makes the head coming forward and also weakens the knees.
01:19 Combination 5
01:28 Combination 6
The attack with the left hand to the neck can be made to kyusho point "gall bladder 20".
GB20 is a KO point.
01:34 Combination 7
01:48 Combination 8