How to Perform Oni Kudaki in Ninjutsu
Oni-kodaki, the Demon Crush, is not nearly as gruesome or horrific as it sounds. In fact, it causes no harm whatsoever to an attacker. It’s a simple ninjutsu counter-defensive technique that's used when an attacker has grabbed the front of your shirt, intending to punch or kick you while holding you immobile. Such a move depends on the very human tendency to shrink back or pull away when grabbed, effectively leaving you at the perfect distance from your opponent to be beaten silly. To perform the oni-kodaki, you simply move in toward your opponent, forcing him off balance and driving him safely to the ground. With that accomplished, you can either try to talk to your attacker, continue to attack if you see fit, or run like heck.
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Instructions
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Performing the Demon Crush
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Allow your opponent to advance and grab you by the lapel or front of the shirt with his left hand. You must act quickly to take your attacker off balance and prevent his follow-up attacks. This means you have no time to assume any stance other than your natural one. Immediately step back and to the right, pivoting clockwise at a 45-degree angle to half-face your opponent. This will put him forward and off balance, as well as line you up for your counter-move.
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Slip your arm up underneath your opponent’s arm from the outside while stepping forward with your right foot, bring your right shoulder into contact with her left shoulder. Once your entire right arm is slipped up from underneath, turn your palm downward and slip your arm over the top of your opponent’s arm so they are elbow-to-elbow. This motion will transfer your opponent’s hold to the outside of your sleeve.
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Pivot on your right foot so that your shoulders meet and you are now facing in the same direction. Lock your elbow shut and raise your arm, forcing your opponent’s elbow up and backward, causing him to arch his spine as he his pulled off balance.
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Step back with your left foot to pull your opponent completely off balance. The only thing holding her up is your elbow locking into hers. Drop down to your right knee to pull your opponent safely to the ground to finish the technique.
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