Matsumura Rohai

[harleyt26]

In Matsumura Rohai there is a sweep or throw performed with the right foot and left hand followed with a right hand punch down to the downed attacker with the left hand in a guard type position at the right shoulder.Is anybody familiar with an application to this movement?I cannot make sense of this sweep it seems like you would use the other foot for an effective sweep. Tom Hodges

[SaiFightsMS]

I am familiar with the movement but right now my brain is fuzzy application wise. That is going to wake me up in the middle of the night when it breaks through.

[rmclain]

This application could be a front foot or both foot sweep. I commonly use this sweep in free sparring.

 

Just for illustration: Imagine someone with left-foot-forward back stance in front of you. Your right foot sweeps the front foot in a right to left motion (from your perspective), while the left arm strikes or presses their upper body in the opposite direction. After they are swept - your weight and punch drive straight down into the person.

 

Note: The application of this sweep is like an inside cresent kick (striking with the bottom of the foot) at the ankle level.

 

This technique is easily applicable in sparring and self-defense with a little practice.

 

R. McLain