TOM HILLS DOJO - Goju Karate - Grappling Side control & arm isolation

[borobei]

it looks like a version of the crucifix.is that in gojo ryu bunkai?

[TOMHILLSVISION]

@borobei Hi, Yes it does. I was tempted to call it a crucifix but usually with a crucifix you are under the opponent. Part of the technique (the second hand grab) is from San sei ryu Kata (Preying Mantis - last technique of Kata). The leg position is like Tsuru ashi dachi (White Crane foot stance) similar foot positions are in many Goju Kata - Saifa, Seiunchin, Kururunfa as leg traps, but obviously used on floor in this case. Thanks for your interest regards Tom

[borobei]

@TOMHILLSVISION Great demonstrations and explanations as usual mr. Hills,the more i look into Gojo Ryu the more it amazes me the same way your instruction does,thanks for the videos and the answers,keep up the good work.

[TOMHILLSVISION]

@borobei Hi, Always a pleasure to chat to serious and knowledgable Martial arts practitioners such as yourself. Shame the rest of the Utube community cannot deal with each other in a similar manner. Kind regards tom.