sanseru

[KarateKid7]

does anyone know the bunkai of the last two moves? is it linked to gung-fu by anychance. the chicken beaks i think are probably blocks but it seems surreal and being the last move as a signature move almost seems to hint to me the kata is symbolising the tip of an iceberg by suggesting a fighting system related to gung-fu. our head sensei was saying something abt this. anyone kno what im ranting abt? if not. no worries.

[Sauzin]

In Goju Sanseryu the last two moves are a turn around and an assisted crane strike in a squat stance at the 45.

(see picture on this web link: http://www.seiwakai.co.za/Stylekata.html)

Let me make a general statement that applies to bunkai with kata. If you are transitioning to a deep stance, such as a squat stance, generally some type of grapple or take down is involved either by you or your opponent. With this particular move the rear hand generally entraps an arm or head and the the forward arm makes the strike. Since there is a 270 degree turn right before this along with a crossing entrapment motion with the arms prior to the strike, in the transition a lock (usually an armbar) can be applied to one or two appendages of an opponent. The opponent can either be at the location of the "U" punch just before the turn or can be behind you grasping at your shoulders. After you've done this the striking locations should be obvious but you will also likely notice a tendency for your opponent's head to fall to a position of vulnerability. A neck break can also be applied with the same motions and angle as the crane strike. This is considered a more advanced application of the motion.

[KarateKid7]

thanks mate.