In the above example you see an approach to the beginning of Pinan Yondan. The person defending raises both arms to block the incoming punch from the attacker. This is consistent with the form as practiced in most styles. However I have not seen the kata ever practiced with a knife hand strike following the block. One thing I try to do when analyzing a form is first to stay as close to the actual movement as possible. That does not mean that I try to be literal. Being literal might have you looking at the first two moves of the form and thinking "One...Block...Two... Block. In addition to not being too literal I try to keep things simple and direct.
The second response shown is both direct and simple. Were it differs from the first example is that it uses a simultaneous block / strike. The defenders striking hand also serves to block if the attacker throws a left hand also.
In this variation you see a response to a grab. One thing that the illustration does not show very clearly is the idea of using the wrap up and twist of your waist to off balance the opponent. This off balancing causes them to want to straighten up to regain their balance which facilitates your ability to move your arms through the "blocking" movement . In the kata after the first block the hands move toward your left him before executing the second "block". So what you end up with in this example are two options. One, ending in a wristlock and the second ending in a throw.
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