Sankukai Karate
Sankukai is a martial art dedicated to the idea that combat involves understanding and accepting the enemy. The actions of an opponent should not be opposed, rather, as in Aikido, they should be assisted. Likewise, the relationship between opponents is more like a dance than a contest. It is also taught that there is a movement in every stillness, and a stillness in every movement. When attacked, a Sankukai master will spend the first melee round avoiding the enemy (Multiple Dodge or Circular Parry). If attacks are largely hand based, then the response will be an Automatic Hold. If the attacks were mostly kicks, then the response will be either a Backward Sweep or a Tripping/Leg Hook; a knockdown attack. Finally, if the aggressor is attempting grappling attacks, then the reaction would be to stand off and start delivering Jump Kicks. Study is restricted to Japanese, Zen Buddhist monasteries. The student must experience the monastic life for at least a year before martial arts training begins. Costume: White karate pants and top. Over that is a short (knee length) black, cotton, sleeveless robe. The final touch is a thick cloth belt that wraps around twice and then is tied in a complex knot. Stance: Front stance with legs a shoulder's width apart, feet forward and knees slightly bent. One hand is outstretched at eye level, the other is a hand's width in front of the stomach, both hands are held open with fingers wide apart.
1st round must be spent in defense only. Weapon Katas not allowed.
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