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THE BIG WAVE (OKI-NAMI)

The “BIG WAVE” aka OKI-NAMI (big wave) is a basic set of blocks that progresses from High, outside middle, inside middle, low and then repeats from low, inside middle, outside middle, high.  All 8-moves create a WAVE up and down the floor.

  1. HIGH BLOCK w/reverse punch
  2. OUTSIDE MIDDLE w/reverse punch
  3. INSIDE MIDDLE w/reverse punch
  4. LOW BLOCK w/reverse punch

1/2 WAVE

  1. LOW BLOCK (repeated) w/reverse punch
  2. INSIDE MIDDLE BLOCK w/reverse punch
  3. OUTSIDE MIDDLE BLOCK w/reverse punch
  4. HIGH BLOCK w/reverse punch

FULL WAVE

HIGH BLOCK

normal rising block

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OUTSIDE MIDDLE BLOCK

like answering the phone

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INSIDE MIDDLE BLOCK

give yourself a hug 

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LOW BLOCK

normal downward block

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ALL 4 TOGETHER

Makes 1/2 wave

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Sprawl (Takedown Defense)

  • Definition: A sprawl is a defensive move used to counter a shoot. The defender throws their legs backward while dropping their hips to the mat to prevent the attacker from grabbing their legs or completing a takedown.

  • Goal: Deny the takedown by removing the legs from reach and applying weight on the attacker.

  • Key Components:

    • Quick reaction to the shot.

    • Hips drop down hard into the attacker.

    • Chest pressure applied to push the attacker’s head down.

    • Legs move back and wide to maintain balance.

  • Follow-ups:

    • Spin behind to take the back.

    • Front headlock setup.

    • Guillotine choke (especially in BJJ).

SPRAWL VS SHOOT

Shoot = attack (get takedown)

Sprawl = defend (stuff takedown)

They form a key offensive/defensive pairing in grappling exchanges. Learning both is crucial for stand-up grappling in both wrestling and BJJ.

In both wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), the terms “shoot” and “sprawl” refer to opposite movements that are essential for takedown offense and defense.

Shoot (Takedown Attempt)

  • Definition: A shoot is an aggressive forward movement where a grappler lowers their level and drives toward the opponent’s legs to secure a takedown (e.g., single leg, double leg).

  • Goal: Close the distance, get underneath the opponent’s hips, and take them down to the mat.

  • Common Setups:

    • Double-leg takedown: Both legs are targeted; the grappler lifts or drives through the opponent.

    • Single-leg takedown: Only one leg is grabbed; the attacker may lift or trip the opponent.

  • Key Components:

    • Lower level with a strong posture.

    • Step deep with the lead leg.

    • Drive through using hips and legs.

    • Finish by lifting, tripping, or turning the opponent.

  • Used in: Both wrestling and BJJ, especially in gi-less (no-gi) grappling.

HEIAN GODAN

平安五段

HEIAN = PEACEFUL / GODAN= LEVEL #5 – Multi View

 

HEIAN GODAN:

Heian Godan– 23 movements.

Bow (rei) and Announce Kata Name:  “HEIAN Godan” 

 Starting to the LEFT.

  • Ready position
  • Turn left 90 degrees, step out left back stance, left middle inside block
  • Remain in back stance, right middle reverse punch
  • Turn right 90 degrees, pivoting on left foot, draw right foot into left, feet together attention stance, left middle hook punch slowly (dynamic tension)
  • repeat (mirror image)
  • Turn right 90 degrees, step forward right back stance, right middle inside block
  • Remain in place, left middle reverse punch
  • Turn left 90 degrees, pivoting on right foot, draw left foot into right, informal attention stance, right middle hook punch slowly
  • Step forward right back stance, right middle augmented block
  • Step forward left front stance, bring both fists to right hip, then downward x-block
  • Remain in place, bring crossed fists to chest, then upper x-block (open hand)
  • Remain in place, twist hips right 45 degrees, wrists remain touching, rotate palms to face each other, then pull hands to right hip, wrists remain touching
  • Remain in place, left middle hammer-fist strike
  • Step forward right front stance, right middle lunge punch, Kiai

2nd half:

  • Turn left 270 degrees, pivoting on the left foot, horse riding stance, right downward block, to the right
  • Remain in place, left middle vertical knife-hand block, to the left, slowly
  • Turn left 90 degrees, pivoting on left foot, right middle crescent kick
  • Turn left 90 degrees, pivoting on left foot, horse riding stance, right middle front elbow strike into left palm
  • Bring left foot behind right, cross stance, right middle augmented block, to the right
  • Turn left 90 degrees, straighten right leg, extend left leg forward about one foot in length, toes touching ground, punch straight up behind head with right fist, left fist remains in contact with right elbow
  • left leg slides forward to initiate the jump momentum 
  • Bring right leg rapidly to left, jump off left foot, draw knees high, turn left 90 degrees in the air and land right low cross stance, draw both fists to waist during jump, then downward x-block on landing
  • Turn right 90 degrees, pivoting on the left foot, step forward right augmented front stance, right middle augmented block
  • Turn left 180 degrees, pivoting on both feet, left augmented front stance, right downward palm-heel strike, simultaneously left upper sweeping block
  • Feet remain in place, shift weight back, left back stance, left downward block, simultaneously right upper inside block behind head
  • Turn right 90 degrees, pivoting on the left foot
  • Turn left 90 degrees, pivoting on the left foot, step forward right brief front stance, left downward palm-heel strike, simultaneously right upper sweeping block
  • Feet remain in place, shift weight back, right back stance, right downward block, simultaneous left upper inside block behind head
  • Pull right foot back into ready position, facing same direction as start
  • Bow (rei)

TEGUMI 手組

According to Master Funakoshi’s  autobiography, early students of karate benefitted from experience in tegumi growing up, which gave them the fundamentals of fighting.  In essence: Tegumi (hands grappling) can be seen as a specific, older form of grappling that influenced the development of martial arts in Okinawa, while Jujutsu is a broader term for a family of martial arts that includes grappling, striking, and throwing techniques. 

Kumite (grappling hands) 組手 we know as sparring.  Its literal translation is grappling hands, crossing of hands or is easiest terms:  hand-to-hand.  When the kanji is reversed 手組 we get Tegumi. So one essentially is sparring on our feet, the other is sparring on the ground.

Tegumi 手組

Kumite 組手

組 – “kumi association;  braid;  plait;  construct;  assemble;  unite;  cooperate;  grapple
手 – “te hand

 組 The word “kumi” as a verb (組む – kumu), meaning to intertwine, grapple, unite, assemble, build, put together, or collaborate.  The “G” in gumi is just a pronunciation and is till the kumi kanji.