Vol.1: Heian Shodan, Nidan, Sandan

The blocks and punches are obvious. Sometimes the overt armlocks stick out like a sore elbow; but what about the subtle, quick, debilitating jolts to knees and elbows that are so easy to ignore when analyzing kata? Here they are, clearly instructed and drawn from the kata you thought you knew—amazingly effective and easy to apply! The original plan for this seminar was to cover various jolts from up to 70 kata. It was quickly determined that even the most basic kata held so many applications that the seminarians could barely cover them all in the four hour seminar. Shihan Annesi took a vote among the students and settled on covering only the Heian Kata. Even then, there was barely enough time to give a representative example of jolt techniques from Heian one through three. The students also encouraged Shihan Annesi to do a follow up seminar with examples from additional kata.

VOLUME 1:

• Introduction
• Preparation Position

HEIAN SHODAN

• Down Block
• Minimization
• Lunge Punch
• Turn
• Hammerfist
• Upper Block
• Turn
• Knifehand Block

HEIAN NIDAN

• Double Backfist Block
• Middle Block, Close Punch
• Both Fists on 1 Hip
• Prep for Side Kick
• Spearhand
• Inside Middle Block/Front Kick
• Reinforced Forearm Block/Turn
• Minimization
• INTERVIEWS

HEIAN SANDAN

• Mid/Low Blocks
• Turn, Side Backfist
• Fists on Hips
• Side Elbow Block
• Turn, Rear Strike
• Slow Free Application
• INTERVIEWS

Volume 2: Heian Yondan, Godan, and Kanku-dai

Although the kata are a vehicle for learning hidden joint jolts, the purpose of the training is to instantly recognize the opportunity for a jolt in self-defense. The positions and theoretical situations that kata provide help you understand the body-mechanics, muscle-use, proximities, and follow-ups important for practical joint jolt application. In this detailed sequel to Hidden Joint Jolts from Karate Kata, Kyoshi Tony Annesi uses Heian Yondan, Godan, and Kanku-dai to illustrate possible interpretations of subtle joint jolts and how they can be converted from formal to more free-flowing practical applications.

VOLUME 2:

• Introduction

HEIAN YONDAN

• double backhand block
• prep for X-block
• low X-block
• side snap kick
• forearm strike
• potential follow-ups
• prep for side head strike
• Kata as a Guide
• side head strike
• rolling backfist
• Slow Free Application
• wedge block
• knee lift

HEIAN GODAN

• prep for bow
• hook punch
• high X-block
• Study Kata in Depth
• crescent kick, forearm, elbow, uppercut, X-block
• low X-block
• Slow Free Application
• fylfot block

KANKU-DAI

• view the sky
• palm-edge block
• front kick rechamber
• slap forearm, drop
• spear to spin
• high X-block, spin
• forearm scoop
• Final Commentary