Sai Kihon Ippon Kumite

Basic One-Step sparring with Sai
Required for promotion to 2nd Kyu and up.

All Attacks are done with either Shinai, Bokken, or Bo.

1. Attack; Side strike.
   Defense; Step back out side block. then with same sai extended overhead strike, slide forward counter punch.
2. Attack; Overhead strike.
   Defense; Step back extended rising block, stepping punch, then with same sai extended side strike upper level.
3. Attack; Middle level two hand thrust.
   Defense; Step back extended down block, and rear sai extended counter thrust.
4. Attack; Two hand thrust towards groin.
   Defense; Step back extended down block, and stepping forwards extended thrust.
5. Attack; Side strike middle level.
   Defense; Step back horse stance. Outside block with both sai. Extended overhead strike with front sai. Then fold front sai back into reverse hold and using sai elbow strike opponents body.
6. Attack; Over head strike
   Defense; Step back, extended cross block. Push opponents weapon to the side with rear sai and extended thrust with front.
7. Attack; Middle level two hand thrust.
   Defense; Step forward at 45degree angle towards opponent. Inside block with rear sai. Switch front sai to special grip, and hook opponents front ankle. Lift up with front sai and force opponent to the ground. Extended thrust rear sai.