Both sides close, the weight is swung down but misses and hits the ground.
Sword attacks and a bind comes from a funnelled catch - note the sword is in a full stance and the defender feet together at the point of the bind.
The sword is trapped down and then struck with a flail hit. This hand trapping is a staple with the Jo.
Sword attacks and a bind comes from a funnelled catch - note the sword is in a full stance and the defender feet together at the point of the bind.
The sword is trapped down and then struck with a flail hit. This hand trapping is a staple with the Jo.