Kyushu - retracting when attack comes

 

Use kyushu as an alternative to blocking an inside low kick. When the inside low kick comes, retract the targeted leg as the kick comes, counter it with your other foot. This will put you into the blindspot position for a knee kick. Here it is step-by-step.

 

Fighting stance (attacker on right). As inside low kick comes, retract targeted leg backwards. Counter kick the opponents leg as your retracted foot lands on the floor.


Secure blindspot position by grabbing both shoulders. Pull opponent off balance while getting your left leg ready for a knee kick. Set your final attack: right hand under chin pulling back, left hand grasping head, kicking foot back.


Knee kick to back of the head, after pull the knee back, clearing room for opponent to fall.
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