Wanshu mata Chin na
In Wanshu a technique nicknamed “hidden fist” occurs twice.
In this interpretation you are facing one opponent when another pins your arms from behind.
You could use the mata chin na, as shown in the kata, to escape the pin, and still engage the opponent in front.
You twist your upper body toward the right to open a gap between your waist and the opponent’s waist. At the same time this twist of your upper body frees your right arm to reach down to the mata target area.
You apply the seizing technique and then thrust your arm forward. This looks like a punch and uses similar mechanics.
Note: the reflex arc here is short and fast, so kime is essential.
We should learn to defend against this technique. This technique cannot be safely applied. It should not be attempted in training.
It is shown here for the purpose of kata analysis only.
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