RYU HA GIKAN RYU KOPPO JUTSU (Truth, Loyalty, and Justice school - Bone/Structure attacking art) Founder: Uryu Hangan Gikanbo - 16. century The Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu is almost totally unknown today to the public. The founder of Gikan Ryu was Uryu Hogan Gikanbo , who lived during the Eiroku Era (1558 - 1570). The Gikan Ryu was heavily influenced by Gyokko Ryu Koppojutsu. From the teachings of Gikanbo comes the saying: 'Bufu Ni Sente Nashi (From this side will not come the first strike) . Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu contains special kicks, punches and throws. It is said that Gikanbo developed a special punch that could break a sword. Gikan Ryu is known for powerful "cross" counterstrikuing, which come from far side of the body to strike, unlike strikes seen in the other Bujinkan schools. These strikes, when performed properly, can disable the attacker without further confrontation. GYOKKO RYU KOSSHI JUTSU (Jewel Tiger School - Flesh Attacking Art) Founder: Tozawa Hakuunsai - 12. century Koshijutsu: Attacks against soft parts of the body and muscles. Moves sideways, or around the attack, to get close to Kyoshi (the week parts of the body). These targets can be nerve points, but also inner organs, or muscles and where the muscles are attached. One of the reasons for this system is probably because it was developed by a small person. A frequently used body weapon in Gyokko ryu is the fingers and the fingertips. It is important to protect the heart. Therefore a starting position with the right leg forward is preferred, so that the left side is turned away from the opponent. Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu is the oldest school in the Bujinkan, and was probably brought to Japan from China around 618 AD - 907 AD. Gyokko Ryu's movement is suited for armored or unarmored combat. It utilizes distancing, circular movements and attacks to detailed functions of the body such as muscles and nerves. Typical for the Gyokko Ryu are powerful counter-striking blocks that hit with the knuckles and balance-taking. Shitojutsu (use of thumbs and fingers) is at trait of Gyokko Ryu, and the many various fist positions used in the Bujinkan come from this school GYOKUSHIN RYU NINPO (Jewel Heart School - Higher order of ninjutsu) Founder: Sasaki Goeman Teruyoshi - 16. century It is believed that the techniques of Gyokushin Ryu are based on Gyokko Ryu. In the west, not much is known of the combat techniques of Gyokushin Ryu, except that it may have utilized many sacrifice-throws. The school specialized in the espionage aspect of Ninjutsu. This school was kept secret and unmixed with other schools until it passed to Toda Nobutsuna (1624-1644). KOTO RYU KOPPO JUTSU (Knocking Down Tiger School - Bone/Structure Attacking Art) Founder: Chan Buso - 16. century The exact origin of this school is not known, but it is speculated that the Koto Ryu came to Japan via Korea, by Chan Busho, a Chinese warrior. The techniques were organized by Sakagami Taro Kunishige in 1542. Koto Ryu uses short distances between opponents, and the techniques are direct and to- the-point. It focuses on powerful striking, with power generated from twisting and turning of the hips and shoulders. In the Bujinkan, it is renowned for its unarmed techniques that attack the body's structure to take down opponents. Distance is created by moving along with the attack, then moving forward with a strike and then move quickly out to a safe distance again. This is done to come in with a strike at exactly 90 degrees against the bone structure of the attacker to do most damage. To do this demands good timing and rhythm in the defensive attack, often done with yoko aruki. Another important part of the footwork is to hit the attackers toki (the top of the foot), by kicking or stepping on it to control his balance. Starting distance should be really big from the start, the attacker must take one big step or several steps to reach the defender. This states clearly that Koto Ryu was developed for the battlefield or out doors in general, and not inside a house or narrowed places. The Koto Ryu stylist should be looking right between the attackers eyebrows, so that the attacker cannot read the intentions through his eyes. The attacker will also believe that he have eye contact, wich will be confusing for him in an unusual way. Other typical methods of Koto Ryu is the use of metsubushi, different ways of blinding the attacker or attacking the eyes directly. KUKISHINDEN RYU HAPPO BIKEN (Nine Demons School - Weapons Art) Founder: Izumo Koshiro Yoshiteru - 12. century The founder was a guard of the Tenno Go-Daigo (Emperor) called Yasushimaru Kurabito Takamasa. Because of his excellent contribution as a guard, Yasushimaru was later awarded Kuki family name. The Kukishinden style was developed in the Kumano prefecture, and during the life of the school it was employed by Japanese seamen for combat. This greatly influenced the schools techniques and weapons. Warriors of the Kukishinden are said to have used masts and rigging during combat. In addition to eight techniques such as Bojutsu, Yari, Naginata, Shuriken, Taijutsu this Ryu also uses Kenpo (Sword). It excels especially in it's use of the sword. At the time, as it was an era of civil wars, sword was mainly used to kill, but as time changes and it became more peaceful, sword switched its function to protect good, and punish the bad.
Because the Kuki Suigun (Navy) used swords on ships, the lowered Posture that gave better balance became the basic way of sword of this Ryu. This school is most famous in the Bujinkan for its many different weapon techniques. It is a complete fighting system and battlefield art based on unarmed fighting, bo, hanbo, yari and naginata techniques as well as techniques for throwing projectiles. Techniques are done assuming the combatants are wearing armor, and the movements reflect this. Since this system may have been used as a naval art, consequently the movements are designed to be used on a ship that is slippery and rocking.Sensei Ueshiba, the founder of modern Aikido, in his youth studied the Kukishinden from the Kuki family. KUMOGAKURE RYU NINPO (Hiding In The Coluds School - HIgher order of ninjutsu) Founder: Heinaizaemon Ienaga Iga - 16. century It is introduced by Iga Heinaizaemon Ienaga (Kumogakure Hoshi) who was believed to be the founder of Iga Ryu Ninpo. This Ryu was passed to the Toda family by Toda Sagenta Nobufusa. Ninjutsu school of thought, centering its techniques on the non-violent side of Ninjutsu. Specialties of this Ryu include the Kamayari (a hooked spear), and is known for its tobi-waza (jumping techniques). The hooked spear was originally used for climbing up the sides of ships and was also used against swordsmen. Also used was the Demon Mask, sometimes worn by the members of the Ryu, for masking their faces, to play on the myth surrounding ninja and to scare the enemy. It may be from here that the Kikaku Ken strike ("Demon Horn strike") originated, which is rarely seen in other arts. When going into battle, ninja of this Ryu wore armored sleeves to protect themselves. Kumogakure Ryu also taught various survival techniques such as making fire in wet weather. It is said that the phrase "Shikin Haramitsu Daikomyo", which is said during the Bujinkan bowing procedure, comes from this Ryu and reflects both Buddhist and Shinto attitudes. SHINDEN FUDO RYU DAKEN TAIJUTSU (Immoveable Heart School - Striking/Grappling Art) Founder: Izumo Kanja Yoshiteru - 12. century Shindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu was founded in the beginning of 1100 by Izumo Kaja Yoshitero. Shindenfudo Ryu's jujitsu was one of the arts that contributed to the creation of Kodokan Judo. It is most famous in the Bujinkan for the rough Dakentaijutsu striking techniques. It utilizes throws, strikes, locks, and kicks done in a fairly straightforward manner. It uses the body as a striking weapon and often appears "hard" in application. The Shinden Fudo Ryu emphases the use of nature, and techniques are often very casual-looking. There are no formal postures in the school, the kamae are ?held in your heart?. However most of the techniques start from natural standing and sitting postures. One of the secret attributes of Shinden Fudô ryu is the "Principle of nature". Shinden Fudo Ryu suits small od weak persons very well. The school is specialized on Jujutsu and Iainuki (fast sword drawing). Striking and kicking should be done in blind angles of the opponent. TAKAGI YOSHIN RYU JUTAIJUTSU (High Tree, Raised Heart School - Grappling Art) Founder: Takagi Oriemon Shigenobu - 17. century Takagi Yoshin Ryu was often used by ancient Japanese police in close-quartered urban settings to apprehend fugitives. It employs grappling and throwing techniques similar to modern day Jujitsu/Judo/Aikido. Takagi Yoshin Ryu has a "yielding" feel that reacts to the forces provided by the opponent, and uses someone's efforsts against them. Although similar in some ways to Judo/Jujitsu/Aikido, Takagi Yoshin Ryu goes further by making it more difficult for the opponent to roll or fall safely. It includes techniques for non-lethally ambushing, disarming, and capturing people for questioning. Fighting wearing armour and Daisho (long and short sword), and fighting agains oponent wearing armour and Daisho. Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu has been handed down together with Kukishinden Ryu for generations. TOGAKURE RYU NINPO (Hidden Door School - Stealth/Survival Combat Art) Founder: Daisuke Nishina - 12. century It was founded by Togakure Daisuke who was a vassal of Kiso Yoshinaka when he lost a war and, after learning various military arts such as Kosshijutsu, and Kenjutsu from his uncle Kagakure Doshi, was in hiding in Iga in the early 12th Century. It was initially called Togakure Ryu Happo Hiken but has been called by various names since that time. Iga Ninja such as Momochi Sandayu and others studied the Ryu and they passed it to the Natori family of Kishu clan, and later in the 17th Century, to the Toda Family. Togakure Ryu is known for it's use of the Shuko, Sendan Nage, Shuriken, 4 feet Shinodake used in Suiren. Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu is a branch of Kosshijutsu. Togakure utilizes a large array of ninja weapons, including the Kosetsu Shogee, shuriken, Shuko/Ashiko hand and foot claws, grappling hooks, etc. The movements in Togakure Ryu are very low, stretched out and angular - as opposed to circular movements with small footbase as seen in other arts. It was developed in highly mountainous areas, and its very low stances and long range attacks make much more sense when put in the context of that terrain. The strategies employed are adapted for survival and escape, such as throws that direct the attacker away, rolling movements, evasion and "disappearing" skills, and techniques that incapacitate (sometimes brutally and deceptively). When necessary, the emphasis was on escape and spying involving the use of little gadgets, espionage, concealment, sabotage, breaking in and escaping, etc. The Sakki Test for the rank of Godan (sensing an
attack without seeing it) comes from Togakure Ryu
TAIJUTSU
GIKAN RYU KOPPO JUTSU (Truth, Loyalty, and Justice school) KAMAE Shizen No Kamae Hachiku No Kamae Ichimonji No Kamae The body is side on. The left leg leads, and is almost straight with the left foot pointing forwards. The right foot, faces to the rear. The right hand is near the left shoulder. Sanposhin No Kamae Hira Ichimonji No Kamae The arms are straight out at shoulder height to the sides. The palms are down. The feet point out to the sides. WAZA Uke does a Tsuki. Tori steps back with a left Jodan Uke. Tori shifts his weight to the left keeping his left hand in contact with Ukes right wrist. The right forearm comes in contact with Ukes neck, and tipping Ukes balance knocking him back. Star in Hira Ichimonji no kamae. As Uke starts a Tsuki, Turn on the spot to the left, The Palm of the right hand comes into contact with the back of Ukes neck, and with a slap, projects Ukes forwards. Start in Hira Ichimonji no Kamae. As Uke starts his Tsuki, Turn to the left like a spinning top to the left. Turn the hand into Shikan Ken (palm up), and strike into the neck. Start in Shizen. Uke strikes with a right Tsuki. Tori moves into a Migi Ichimonji. As the hands pass over the punch the fingers point towards the eyes (do not move out of the way, place your right foot on his right foot). Uke applies pressure to your arm. Tori moves 90° to the left, and strikes with a Ura Shuto to Shichibatsu. Ryote Fudo Ken, with the left hitting Shichibatsu, and the right hitting just below the shoulder. Henka Start from Shizen. Uke does a right Tsuki. Tori moves to Ichimonji, and as the hands pass over pointing at the eyes, press his arm up, and move in with a right kick to his left Satani. If you Jodan Uke is too far to the left kick with your right leg to Omote Sai, on his right thigh. Start in Shizen. Uke does a right Tsuki. Tori does a Jodan Uke, Uke does a left Tsuki. Tori moves to the outside, and strike down, and forwards with the right hand as it aims towards the face. The right strike should be open or in Fudo Ken Star in Shizen. Uke does a right Tsuki. Step with the left foot to the outside of his right arm (he aims for the face). As he steps Tori strikes with a left Fudo Ken to Butsumetsu. Tori's right hand then grabs Ukes right wrist. The left Fudo Ken strikes down on top of the right thigh. Tori drops down on his left knee on top of Ukes right foot, and pulls the right hand down and forward. Tori then does a right kick to Men or Suigetsu. Tori then spreads Uke out using both of his arms (keep the knee down on the foot). Tori pulls the right arm back, and kneels on it. Tori reaches under the left leg (above the knee) from Ebi Dori, and the right hand controls the lower back. Shoden Kata
Hiki Otoshi The uke grabs the left sleeve between the shoulder and the elbow with his right hand. The tori sidesteps to the left covering the grabbing hand with his left inside wrist area on the outside of uke's grabbing hand, then bring the right hand over the top to create a jumonji effect with your arms to bar the arm then drop back to the right bringing him down. Kakae Komi The uke grabs the left wrist with the right hand and jodan tsuki with his left. The tori drops to the left and uses a basic tehodoki movement on the wrist grip and executes a jodan uke with his right hand, then he hugs the arm with his right arm to form an arm bar, twist to the outside of the arm and step on the toes to trap any movement, then twist and lean back to break the arm. Kote Gaeshi The uke grabs the left hand with both hands. The tori steps to the left and takes his right hand over the top of uke's hands takes hold of his own left hand. Then twist bringing uke's hands in towards your chest trapping them on your chest then taking ura gyaku with your right hand and barring the elbow with your left elbow to his right elbow. Iri Chigae The uke grabs the right wrist with his right hand. The tori steps back 45 degrees to the left and grabs the inside of the wrist, then step in and execute a left happa ken strike to the solar plexus to bar the arm, bring the wrist down to the obi then take a deep step away and twist to throw uke to the ground. Ete Nage The uke grabs the left wrist with his right hand and jodan tsuki with his left. The tori responds by sidestepping to the left whilst twisting the left hand so that the palm is facing up and the fingers are pointing to the eyes, then with your right hand take an upside down omote gyaku, then place your left hand palm against the uke's fingers with your fingers pointing towards the eyes, drop your weight and wind the arm in a circle to throw. Ryote Dori The uke grabs both wrists . The tori responds by stepping forward 45 degrees to the right, taking his left hand towards the eyes to break the grip then bring down the left elbow down sharply onto the uke's left elbow to break the elbow while stepping back. Ryomune Dori The uke grabs the lapels with both hands. The tori passes the right hand over and in between the uke's hands and assumes a kongo gassho grip, then twist to the right and bring the hands towards the chest then step back with the right leg to take down. Kasumi Gaeshi The uke grabs the left lapel with his right hand and jodan tsuki with his left. The tori steps to the left whilst covering the grabbing hand with his left hand then brings his right hand over the top to grab his own clothing (jacket) to entangle the uke's hand. The tori then twists to the right taking ura gyaku bringing the left elbow over the top of the grabbing arm to lock arm twist back to break arm. Ori Ki The uke grabs the obi (belt) with his right hand and punches (jodan tsuki) the tori steps forward to the left and blocks whilst covering the right hand with the middle knuckles on the back of uke's hand, then as you step back bring your right hand on top of your left hand to apply pressure to drive the knuckles home drop your hips deep to create intense pain. Uchi Otoshi The uke executes a right tsui ken (downward striking fudo ken). The tori drops back to the right whilst blocking with a jumonji cross block then kick attacker with right foot to the kinteki (testicles) as you drop back, grab the wrist with your right hand and the elbow with your left forearm then step deep into deep stance. Iki Chigae As you walk towards each other the uke grabs the right wrist with the right hand, the tori responds by twisting to the outside of the arm and executes a left shuto to the solar plexus whilst keeping hold of the uke's right hand then drop your weight and grab under the elbow or triceps area with the left hand then row the elbow to throw.
Eri Hiki The uke stands behind the tori and grabs the collar with his right hand. The tori then twists inwards and away whilst executing a left boshi ken , covering the grabbing hand as you go. Bring the left forearm onto the elbow as in ganseki, roll the forearm to bar the arm, bring the other arm to join the left arm and step back, barring th arm with both arms. Hiki Tate The uke grabs the tori's right wrist with his right hand. The tori steps back 45 degrees to the left, grabbing the inside of the wrist then steps in and executes a fudo ken to the solar plexus. Then hug uke's arm with the left arm barring the elbow then drop body taking arm into attacker's body. Maru Mi The uke grabs the right wrist with right hand. The tori circles right hand clockwise to grab uke's wrist and then steps in and bars elbow with his own arm or armpit and executes yokonagare into uke's arm. Gyaku Te Nage The uke grabs both wrists. The tori kicks with right foot to uke's kinteki whilst twisting left hand up so that the fingers are pointing towards uke's eyes. With the right hand take an upside down omote gyaku then turn the wrist into a reverse take ori, using your elbow to bar uke's elbow, then twist to throw. Mojiri Gaeshi The uke grabs left lapel with right hand and the tori executes a chinese burn usinf pressure points twisting the body to the left and executing a right shuki ken to the face to bring uke down. Ichimonji The uke grabs the right lapel with his left hand and executes a tsui ken. Tori covers with right hand and drops to the right knee and catches punching hand with left, twist clockwise rising up to bar both arms and throw with double seionage. Gyaku Muna Dore The uke grabs both lapels. The tori passes over and between the uke's hands and grabs the right hand from underneath, then passes left hand under both arms whilst twisting inwards to bar arms. Step across and throw with double seionage. Eri Jime The uke takes a cross hand jime (right hand on top). The tori executes a double boshi ken to the butsumetsu (ribs) then takes ura gyaku on uke's top hand, twisting clockwise, bringing left elbow over the top to bar the arm. Twist back to break or throw. Mae Kata Dori The uke grabs the left lapel with his right hand and punches with the left. The tori side steps to the left, taking ura gyaku with the right, then twist clockwise bringing left arm over grabbing arm close to the body (creating hon gyaku) and down while dropping body. Tsuri Gane The uke rugby tackles tori's waist. The tori hugs uke's chest and kicks to kinteki with the right foot then executes a yokonagare bringing uke over. Then drive thumbs into throat. Uchi Komi Kakae The uke executes a right tsui ken, the tori shifts back 45 degrees to the right, blocks the arm and takes goja dori. Then twist in and execute a boshi ken to the throat with the right hand and follows uke down keeping the goja dori on. Then straddle uke's body, sits and twists to break the arm. Kaeshi Nage The uke, from behind, grabs the right with his right hand. As tori turns around, uke punches to the head. Tori raises the right hand to cover the incoming punch while grabbing the inside of the wrist. Twist clockwise with the body, bringing left hand onto grabbing hand and twist wrist anti-clockwise to lock, then lift and throw. Sanmyaku Dori The uke hugs waist from behind (left hand on top). Tori strikes double fudo ken onto uke's hands to release grip then takes uke's left hand with his right hand then brings left hand under uke's left arm and grabs his own right wrist on top. Then twist anti-clockwise to break the arm.
Kihon Happo Koshi Gata Two Ukes face Tori, all are in Hidari Ichimonji Tori’s Ichimonji is loose and relaxed. Tori faces Uke 1, Uke 2 is on Tori’s right side. Tori turns the front of his left foot outwards which exposes his right side to Uke 2 (this movement with the foot also sets up the correct angle for Tori’s next move). Seeing an opening, Uke 2 steps in with Migi Jodan Tsuki. Tori keeps looking at Uke 1 but steps with the right leg towards Uke 2, to the outside of Uke 2’s strike and hits Uke 2’s right Butsumetsu with a Migi Tsuki. Tori then keeps moving in that direction to escape. Continuation: After Tori strikes Uke 2 with a Migi Tsuki, he steps forward with his left leg (still looking at Uke 1) and then pivots on the left leg, turning the body anti-clockwise to do a simultaneous right punch and right kick to Uke 1. The punch is to Men and the kick is to Suzu. Torite Gata The footwork for the Gikan Ryu style of doing each of the Torite Kihon Goho is very similar - basically four steps which take Tori to the outside and then slightly behind Uke in a curve. The main thing with the Gikan Ryu style is that the movement is everything and the technique is accomplished by the movement. Also, Tori does not attempt to release Uke’s grip while applying the locks (or throws). Rather, Uke’s hand is kept against Tori’s chest (in the case of Ura and Omote Gyaku) and the final takedown makes use of the chest pressing down on the back of Uke’s hand to apply the lock and take the balance. For the Ura and Omote Gyaku, Tori uses his middle and ring fingers of one hand on the inside of Uke’s wrist to isolate the joint and fold the wrist joint inwards. Probably the most important point for the Torite Kihon Goho in the style of Gikan Ryu is that the footwork takes you to a point where Uke’s arm is behind his own back slightly. Omote Gyaku Uke and Tori are in Shizen. Uke grabs Tori’s left lapel with the right hand. Tori uses his left hand to restrain Uke’s right hand and steps back left with his left leg. At the same time, Tori extends his right arm to push a right boshi ken into Uke’s right wakitsubo (Toris’s hand is open in a shako ken attitude). Tori then moves his right foot to the left (like yoko aruki). Tori then steps with the left foot to behind Uke and (using his left hand) turns Uke’s right hand anti-clockwise palm out (so that the back of Uke’s hand is against Tori’s chest). Tori isolates Uke’s wrist with two fingers and ensures that Uke’s right hand is behind his back and the balance therefore gone. Tori then swings his left leg back to position 3. and pushes down on the back of Uke’s right hand with his chest by bending the body forward. This applies the lock and takes Uke’s balance. Omote Gyaku Tsuki Uke and Tori are in Shizen. Uke grabs Tori’s left lapel with the right hand and does a left jodan tsuki. Tori uses his left hand to restrain Uke’s right hand and steps back left with his left leg. At the same time, Tori extends his right arm to slap the right side of Uke’s face with the back of his hand (the hand is open as if in ichimonji). Tori then moves his right foot to the left (like yoko aruki). Tori then steps with the left foot to behind Uke and (using his left hand) turns Uke’s right hand anti-clockwise palm out (so that the back of Uke’s hand is against Tori’s chest). Tori isolates Uke’s wrist with two fingers and ensures that Uke’s right hand is behind his back and the balance therefore gone. Tori then swings his left leg back to position 3. and pushes down on the back of Uke’s right hand with his chest by bending the body forward. This applies the lock and takes Uke’s balance. Ura Gyaku 1.Uke and Tori are in Shizen. 2.Uke grabs Tori’s left lapel with the right hand. Tori uses his left hand to restrain Uke’s right hand and steps back left with his left leg. At the same time, Tori extends his right arm to push a right boshi ken into Uke’s right wakitsubo (Toris’s hand is open in a shako ken attitude). 3.Tori then moves his right foot to the left (like yoko aruki). 4.Tori then steps with the left foot to behind Uke and (using his right hand) turns Uke’s right hand clockwise palm out (so that the back of Uke’s hand is against Tori’s chest). Tori isolates Uke’s wrist with two fingers and ensures that Uke’s right hand is behind his back and the balance therefore gone. 5.Tori then swings his right leg around clockwise so that he is further behind Uke and pushes down on the back of Uke’s right hand with his chest by bending the body forward. This applies the lock and takes Uke’s balance.
Musha Dori 1.Uke and Tori are in Shizen. 2.Uke grabs Tori’s left sleeve (at the elbow) with the right hand. Tori steps back left with the left leg. 3.Tori then moves his right foot to the left (like yoko aruki). 4.Tori then steps with the left foot to behind Uke and “cups” Uke’s right elbow with both hands (Tori’s left hand is on top, right hand underneath), directing the elbow down and back towards Uke’s rear left hip. At this point, Tori ensures that Uke’s arm is behind his back and the balance therefore gone. 5.Tori then swings his right leg around clockwise so that he is further behind Uke and lifts Uke’s right elbow at the same time as the leg movement. This applies the Musha Dori. Once the elbow is lifted, Tori can swing his left leg back anti-clockwise and push Uke’s elbow back and up further with the right hand (in a rapid snapping motion). Ganseki Nage 1.Uke and Tori are in Shizen. 2.Uke grabs Tori’s left sleeve (at the elbow) with the right hand. Tori steps back left with the left leg. 3.Tori then moves his right foot to the left (like yoko aruki). 4.Tori then steps with the left foot to behind Uke and puts his left arm underneath Uke’s right arm as an entry into Ganseki Nage. 5.Tori then swings his right leg around clockwise so that he is further behind Uke and raises his left arm into the Ganseki position preparatory to applying the throw. As soon as the right foot is in position, Tori “inserts” his left foot in front of Uke’s right leg and continues the clockwise rotation of the body to throw Uke with Ganseki Nage.
GYOKKO RYU KOSSHI JUTSU (Jewel Tiger School) KOTSU Typical of Gyokko Ryu is the powerful blocks to take away the opponent's balance. When blocking, it is preferred to block and hit with the knuckle of the wrist. Strike the inside of Ukes wrist, with Nio Ken. This will injure the tendons, and veins of the wrists. Back of the hand, with Shikan Ken, or Nio Ken. This will injure the small bones in the hand, making the fist painful to clench. Nagare. Use Shuto, but do not just drop the Shuto into the muscle, even though this is painful, more pain and damage will occur if at the point of executing the Shuto the body weight is dropped. It is possible to tear the muscle when doing this. Bicep, use Shuto or Boshi Ken to the inside or the outside of the arm. Shoulder joint, drive a Shikan Ken into the Joint. Best when as wing punch comes in. The main point of Gyokko Ryu Taijutsu is move around your Uke. Do not move too far away or too close. Maintain the right amount of distance. When executing the techniques of the Gyokko Ryu keep within 36 cm of your opponent. Keep the flow in a circular motion, and do not stop and start as in Karate. It is important that you should focus your eyes on a point at infinity behind your opponent's head. You should be aware of everything around you, other attackers, obstacles, terrain etc., not just the enemy in front of you. When Tori moves to avoid the incoming punch, the right foot faces the direction that Tori travels in. Hide this. KAMAE Ichimonji No Kamae The left leg is forward with the toes pointing slightly inwards, the right foot points outward and carries 60% of the weight. The left hand is open and pointing at your opponent with a slight bend in the arm, the right hand is closed with the thumb up and resting on the inside of the left elbow. Hicho No Kamae (Hidari) (Single crane posture) The left foot is on the right leg at knee height with the left knee protecting the groin. The left hand is open and pointing at your opponent with a slight bend in the arm, the right hand is closed with the thumb up and resting on the inside of the left elbow. Jumonji No Kamae (Hidari) (Cross posture)
Both feet are about shoulder width apart with the knees bent. The left arm is crossed in front of the right, both hands are closed with the thumb up. Shoshin no kamae The left leg is forward with the toes pointing forwards, the right foot points outward and carries 60% of the weight. The left hand is open and pointing at your opponent with a slight bend in the arm, the right hand is closed with the thumb up and resting on the right hip. Hanin no kamae Left leg is forward with the toes pointing slightly inwards, right foot points outward and carries 60% of the weight. The left hand is pointing at opponent with the middle and ring finger held by the thumb, with the pointer and little finger pointing forwards. The right hand is slightly above and to the side of the right ear with the middle and ring finger held by the thumb and the pointer and little finger pointing upwards with the palm towards your opponent. Kime No Kamae Grab your opponents left lapel the right hand and his right sleeve with the left hand. WAZA Uke is in Daijodan and cut to the lead leg. Tori is in Ichimonji no kamae, and raises to Hicho no Kamae. Uke then cuts down with Jodan Kiri. Tori steps forward with the left leg, an turns to the right to face the sword in Jumonji no Kamae.Uke then does a horizontal cut. Tori steps back with the left leg dropping the arms to the side of the body. Sanshin No Kata (Form of the three hearts) Chi No Kata (Earth form) Tori steps back to Soshin no kamae. Dropping his weight slightly on the right leg, Tori steps forward with the right foot, and brings the right hand up in Sanshitan ken, passing past the knee to strike up, finishing at shoulder level. The hand must not alter course, and moves like a penduleum. The feet must change direction. Sui No Kata (Water form) Tori steps back to Soshin no kamae, and steps back to the right 45 degrees with a left Jodan Uke. Stepping forward with the right foot, Tori strikes with Omote Shuto to Uko. The Shuto in this strike is a "Killing Strike". Practice first moving without the feet. Ka No Kata (Fire form) Tori steps back to Soshin no kamae, and steps back to the right 45 degrees with a left Jodan Uke. Stepping forward with the right foot, the right hand rises up from the Obi to come from underneath the left hand. Tori then strikes with Ura Shuto to Uko. Destroy Ukes posture then you can move him anywhere you wish. Fu No Kata (Wind form) Tori steps back to Soshin no kamae, and steps back to the right 45 degrees with a left Gedan Uke. Stepping forward with the right foot, Tori strikes with a Gedan Shito Ken to Koe. Trick Uke with the extension of the strike soon after the extension of the strike to max level. Bend the right knee extra. Try to strike with the whole momenteum of the body not just the Shito Ken. If Uke kicks, the Gedan uke is to move Uke out of the way gently. A Tanto can be drawn from a boot, without Uke seeing. Move as if cutting like the wind. This rises from underneath the same way the plants grow from the soil. The Fu no kata symbolises moving things out of the way. Ku No Kata (Void form) Tori steps back a little with the right foot, and does a left Gedan Uke. At the same time Tori lifts the right hand (open) above the head. Tori then does a right Sokuyaku Keri. The Gedan Uke can block either a kick or a punch, use Chosui Dori. In ku, the raised hand is for balance. When doing the kick in Kumite it is used like a glove to catch a baseball.
Taihen Kihon (Basic body movement) Tori is in Hira no Kamae. Uke cuts at Tori. Tori steps back to a Ichimonji (leaning back) and then does a Ashi Nagare. Tori is in Hira no Kamae. Uke cuts at Tori. Tori steps back to Ichimonji no Kamae, then does either a Jun or Gyaku Nagare to the rear. Tori is in Hira no Kamae. Uke cuts at Tori. Tori steps forwards with the left foot, then turns to face the sword. Tori then does a Koho Kaiten. Taihenjutsu Muto Dori Kata (Body movement defense against swords) Hira No Kamae (Flat stance) As the Uke steps forward with a vertical sword slash, Tori moves from hira back into hidari ichimonji to avoid the cut. Tori then pivots to the right and does a right shoulder roll, rolling away in the direction of Uke's advance. If a long Tachi is used, a greater distance is needed. The step back to Ichimonji is greater. Be careful to see the distance between you and the sword. This sort of training is a most important part of Taihenjutsu. Ichimonji No Kamae (Letter One stance) From hidari ichimonji, Tori dives forward and to the right under Uke's vertical sword slash, to end up behind Uke. As Uke turns and approaches with a second cut, Tori steps forward with the right foot, and with the left knee on the ground, applies a right shito ken thumb drive fist to the solar plexus while sheltering himself with the left forearm. Jumonji No Kamae (Cross stance) Tori uses Shi Ho Tobi four-directional leaping method from the jumonji offensive posture to avoid Uke's sword slash. As soon as the blade is cleared, Tori springs back at Uke with restraining grabs and counter strikes. Henka Jump out then jump back in, the Shuto to the neck is to the rear and side Ki Kata (Basic foundation patterns) Migi Ichimonji No Kamae Tori stands in migi ichimonji no kamae. Uke strikes left jodan tsuki. Tori steps to the inside and blocks with a right fudo ken to hoshi. Tori then steps forward with the left foot and applies a left omote shuto to Uke's uko or kasumi. Hidari Ichimonji No Kamae As above, on opposite side. Hidari Hicho No Kamae Tori stands in left hicho no kamae. Uke steps in with a right chudan tsuki. Tori sinks down and does a left downwards block (right past his body) to nagare. Tori lifts his body up and left to kick to Uke's butsumetsu or armpit. After the kick, the foot lands on the spot and Tori steps forward with his right leg , striking Uke's Uko with a right ura shuto. Migi Hicho No Kamae As above, on opposite side. Jumonji No Kamae Tori stands in jumonji no kamae. Uke strikes right jodan tsuki. Tori steps inside the punch and does a left block to hoshi. Tori then rocks forward, thrusting a left boshi ken into Uke's right butsumetsu or armpit, then strikes to Uke's eyes with the left hand (this can only be a feint). Uke steps forward and punches left jodan tsuki. Tori blocks, does boshi ken and metsubushi as before but on the opposite side. Torite Kihon Gata (Basic grab creation methods) Migi Omote Gyaku (Right outside twist) Uke does a left grab to mune. Tori steps back left, covering Uke's hand with his right hand, with his thumb between Uke's hand and Tori's chest. Tori then steps up to his right foot with his left, releasing Uke's grip
and raising his hand while doing left metsubushi. Tori takesUke's hands with boh hands (and placing his right thumb in the centre of the back of Uke's hand). Tori finishes by stepping back with his right foot, applying omote gyaku, taking Uke directly down. -Henka Instead of stepping out to the side, Tori steps back with the left foot, pulling Uke to the ground. Also continue with Uzimaki -Henka Bend the knees, and lift the hand above the head, step out to the side to throw. Grabbing his hand is related to tradition. When stepping back step so that you are side on to Uke. When holding the hand in Omote Gyaku, place Yubi (thumb) into the Omote Gyaku Kyusho (middle of the back of the hand). Hidari Omote Gyaku As above, on opposite side. Migi Omote Gyaku Henka Uke does a left grab to mune and a right punch. Tori covers Uke's grabbing hand with his right hand. As Uke punches, Tori steps back to the right and does a left block to Uke's hoshi. Tori then steps forward with his right foot to the outside, releasing Uke's grip and extending Uke's arm to the side while the left hand sweeps across Uke's eyes. Tori keeps walking past to take Uke down with omote gyaku (Uke's arm should be extended). Hidari Omote Gyaku Henka As above, on opposite side. Migi Ura Gyaku (Right inside twist) Uke does a left grab to mune. Tori covers Uke's grabbing hand with his right hand, then steps back right while sweeping his left hand across Uke's eyes (metsubushi), and taking the grabbing hand from above. Tori then steps up to his left foot with his right, releases Uke's grip and twists Uke's hand upwards. Tori continues to twist Uke's hand in ura gyaku downwards as he walks forwards. Hidari Ura Gyaku As above, on opposite side. Migi Jigoku Dori (Musodori) (Right hell capture) Uke grabs Tori's right sleeve with his left hand. Tori steps back to the right (into a kind of an ichimonji no kamae), with his right palm on Uke's left elbow, and rolls Uke's arm over (locking his wrist and elbow on the crook of Tori's elbow). Tori then shifts his weight onto his front, pushing Uke upwards and backwards to the point where his body wants to come forward. Tori does a right pushing kick to the outside of Uke's left knee, taking him down with the kick and the armlock, and pinning Uke down with the shoulder / arm lock. When you are in Muso Dori it is important that you are side on at an angle to Uke. Point with your knee. If you face him in Muso Dori place the heel behind his knee. Hidari Jigoku Dori (Musodori) As above, on opposite side. Migi Musha Dori (Right capture the warrior) Uke grabs Tori's right sleeve with his left hand. Tori steps forward to the right, pushing Uke's arm backwards, and steps around so that he is parallel to Uke. Tori then sinks down, and raises back up, applying musha dori with his hands clasped together. As Tori tightens the lock, he does a right kick to the side of Uke's knee, then goes down onto his left knee (opposite knee to the musha dori practised in kihon happo) as he takes Uke down.To finish, Tori secures Uke. Hidari Musha Dori As above, on opposite side. For the techniques - If he is strong use the body more, drop the weight. He does not need to let go of the jacket for you to be able to complete the technique. Omote Kote Gyaku When one is being held in kumiuchi (as in Judo), never hold any part of the opponent's body or clothing. Place the left hand's thumb nail into the back of the opponents right hand, stepping backwards and lifting his hand above the opponents head, with the palm facing away. Then place the right hand onto the opponent's
raised hand and apply pressure to take down. Ura Kote Gyaku As one is held in kumiuchi, place the left hand on the opponent's right hand with the fingers pointing up. From here, step back with the left leg and simultaneously place the right hand over the opponent's right, digging the thumb nail into it. Move backwards with the right leg, bringing the opponent to the ground by twisting his wrist and applying pressure to it with the other hand. A variation of this is to apply pressure to the opponent's elbow. Oya Goroshi As the opponent holds the gi in kumiuchi, gently place the left hand under the opponent's right hand (which is holding the lapel) with the thumb on the outside and all the other fingers on the inside. Step backwards with the right leg turning the body to the side, thus straightening the opponent's arm. Then place the right hand on the opponent's thumb and use the palm to bend it. Ko Goroshi As the opponent holds the gi in kumiuchi, hold the hand with the left in the same way as with oyagoroshi. Then sink the thumb's nail into the base of the nail of the opponent's little finger so as to release his grip. Once released, apply pressure by trying to put the tip of the little finger to it's second joint while encasing it in the hand. Finally, hold the little finger firmly and bend it backwards. Omote Gyaku Kimewaza Roppo First put the opponent on the ground by using omote gyaku then do the following (opponent on his back after a left handed omote gyaku): Place the right foot under the opponent's armpit and lock the elbow. Step on the side of the opponent's face with the right foot and lock the elbow over the leg. Step on the opponent's rib cage with the left foot and lock the elbow over the leg. Kneel on the left knee, keeping the right leg straight, pushing the rib cage with the foot, and keeping the arm straight with the palm facing up, finally putting the body weight on the wrist. Bend the opponent's arm at the elbow so that it is perpendicular to the floor and place the right knee onto the middle of the upper arm, while twisting the hand in an anti-clockwise manner. From here do a zenpo kaiten. Ura Gyaku Kimewaza Roppo First put the opponent on the ground by using ura gyaku and then do the following (opponent is on his front after a right handed ura gyaku): Grasping the hand firmly, kneel with the right leg, keeping the left leg straight so that the foot is pushing the opponent's arm straight, and place the body weight onto the back of the opponent's hand, bending it at the wrist. Maintaining the opponent's arm straight, place the right foot under his wrist, while keeping it bent and lifting the toes a little. Then kneel on opponent's elbow. Place the right knee on the side of the opponent's trunk from under the arm and put the body weight onto it while locking his arm with the right shoulder (facing opponent's feet). Bend the opponent's arm by holding the elbow with the right hand and sliding the left hand under his forearm and catching his shoulder with it. Lie on the opponent's back, catching both of his arms with the forearms from above. From here do a koho kaiten. Ganseki Nage As the opponent holds one in kumiuchi, place the hands on the inside of those of the opponent. Step forward with the right leg , moving the right arm under the opponent's elbow and bending one's arm so that the hand is next to the ear, keeping it open. At the same time take hold of the opponent's other elbow. Step in front of the opponent's right leg with the right foot and twist the body to the left, reaching to the left foot with the open hand, thus taking the opponent to the ground. Ganseki Otoshi This technique is used when one fails to complete ganseki nage. If the opponent resists the ganseki nage, then place the right foot in front of the opponent's left and slip it backwards allowing oneself to lean forward. This should sweep the opponent's left leg backwards. During training release the opponent's right hand so that he can do a zenpo ukemi. Ganseki Ori Another way of putting the opponent on the ground if one is unable to do so with ganseki nage is by using
ganseki ori. Instead of twisting the body to the left, place the right foot behind the opponent's right and lock the knee back while leaning the body, thus snapping the opponent's leg if done properly. Goja Dori This technique, also called musha dori, together with ganseki are traditional forms of fighting when wearing a "Yoroi" (armour). As the opponent holds one in kumi uchi, place the hands inside his. Move forward while moving the right hand over his elbow from the outside and turning it back in, under the elbow. The elbow should now be bent with the right forearm under it. Clasp the right hand from underneath with the left hand, keeping both wrists straight, and raise them towards one's chest, thus securing the opponent. To bring down, kick to the "kobura" nerve point (the muscle just under the back of the knee). Omote Taki Ori As the opponent reaches to catch one's lapel, hold his wrist from above with the thumb and middle finger and push the base of one's palm upwards under his armpit, so as to bend his wrist. Repeat to the opponent's other hand and turn the body to the side placing one foot in front of both of the opponent's feet. Lower the hand opposite that foot, raising the other, while twisting away, thus bringing him to the ground. Ura Taki Ori Again, as the opponent reaches for the lapel, taking hold of the wrist from the inside with the thumb and middle finger while keeping the index finger straight. Pressure the opponent's wrist with the index finger and raise his hand. Do the same with the other hand and turn away from the opponent, placing one foot in front of both of his feet so as to bring him down. Hon Gyaku The beginning is done in the same manner as ura kote gyaku, but turning the opponent's hand until his palm is in a vertical position and straighten his arm. Then place the free hand over the holding hand with it's little finger placed on the little crevice of the opponent's wrist. Finally turn the opponent's hand towards him, keeping it vertical, to put him to the ground. Katate Zeoi As the opponent holds one in kumiuchi, hold the wrist that is holding the lapel, from above with the right hand and turn the body under his arm from the outside so that his elbow is locked straight on one's chest. pull his arm diagonally down and straighten one's free hand in front of the opponent. Ryote Zeoi This is basically the same as katate zeoi, however one must catch both of the opponent's wrists before turning the body under his arms and also twisting both of the wrists together. Omote Oni Kudaki As the opponent holds one in kumiuchi, never hold onto him in any way. Place the right elbow to the opponent's chest with it's hand going under his right upper arm, while placing the left over the opponent's right forearm. Then clasp both hands together, turning the body away from the opponent, thus bending his elbow, and continue to turn to bring him to the ground. Once there, lift his arm up so that the upper arm is perpendicular to the floor and his forearm horizontal. To restrain, straddle the opponent, catching the free hand with the right foot, then turn the arm. Ura Oni Kudaki From kumiuchi, place both hands inside his, then placing the right elbow to the opponent's shoulder, pushing it gently. Entrap the opponent's arm by circling the right hand around it, bending his forearm at the elbow, while holding onto his wrist with the left and his elbow onto one's chest. Finally, place the right leg behind his and bring to the ground. Then restrain. Muso Dori As the opponent holds one in kumiuchi, turn the right arm in an anti-clockwise manner, with the hand traveling under his left forearm, turning it. Take hold of his sleeve at the elbow, having left hand trapped between one's right upper arm and forearm. Place the left hand on the right and push down onto the elbow. O-Gyaku Once again the opponent holds one in kumiuchi. Entrap the opponent's left arm as in ganseki, releasing his right arm and lever his left arm to bring him to the ground with the help of one's left hand. Once on the ground, push his forearm forward with the upper arm. Finally, restrain by straddling the opponent, holding his free hand with the right foot and use the body weight to restrain.
Sanshin No Kata (Shoshin Go Kei Gogyo No Kata) (Form of the three hearts) Chi Uke is in ichimonji no kamae, Tori is in shizen no kamae. Uke strikes migi jodan tsuki. Tori moves back 45 degrees with right leg and lets right arm swing back while left arm points at Uke. Tori then steps forward with right leg as his right arm swings forward and up to strike Uke's uko with nishitan ken or sanshitan ken. Sui (Mizu) Both Uke and Tori are in ichimonji no kamae (Tori with right fist on hip). Uke strikes migi jodan tsuki. Tori moves back 45 degrees with right leg and blocks left jodan uke to the inside of Uke's arm. Tori then steps in with right omote shuto to Uke's uko. Ka (Hi) Both Uke and Tori are in ichimonji no kamae (Tori with right fist on hip). Uke strikes migi jodan tsuki. Tori moves back 45 degrees with right leg and blocks left jodan uke to the inside of Uke's arm. Tori then steps in with right ura shuto to Uke's uko. Fu (Kaze) Both Uke and Tori are in ichimonji no kamae (Tori with right fist on hip). Uke strikes migi chudan sokugyaku. Tori moves back 45 degrees with right leg and blocks left gedan uke to the inside of Uke's leg. Tori then steps in with right upward swinging fudo ken or koppo ken to Uke's gorin. Ku Both Uke and Tori are in ichimonji no kamae (Tori with right fist on hip). Uke strikes migi chudan sokugyaku. Tori moves back 45 degrees with right leg and blocks left gedan uke to the inside of Uke's leg. Tori then raises his open right hand above his head to draw Uke's attention and then strikes right sokuyaku to Uke's gorin Ku No Kumite Uke attacks with migi jodan shikan ken (or fudo ken). Tori goes back and blocks with his right hand with an uke naga shi. Then pull Uke's hand between Uke's legs and turn at the side of the body. Check the back of Uke's knee with your own knee. This is a Ku variation and an example of kumite no kata. Jo Ryaku No Maki (12 techniques against unarmed attacks) (Upper principle scroll) Kokuu (Empty sky) Uke and Tori stand in hidari ichimonji no kamae. Uke steps forward with right jodan punch. Tori steps out to the right (inside), and does a left block. Tori then shifts his weight forward and does a right omote shuto to Uke's right hoshi or jakkin (from below). Uke kicks with his right foot. Tori steps yoko aruki with his right foot to the outside of the kick and does a left keri kaeshi to Uke's kicking calf. As Tori lands, he strikes Uke's butsumetsu with a left boshi ken (from above). Henka Uke attacks as before. Tori does block and shuto as before. As Uke kicks, Tori shifts to the outside of the kick (left leg leading, and pull the right leg up to it) and strikes to Uke's right sai (outside) with his left knee. Tori then extends his left leg to kick away Uke's supporting leg (at the knee). Henka Both Uke and Tori start in ichimonji no kamae. Uke attacks with migi jodan tsuki shikan ken to ganmen (face). Tori blocks jodan uke to the inside of Uke's arm with ken kudaki and follows with omote shuto with the right hand to Uke's right hoshi (elbow). Uke attacks with migi sokugyaku to Tori's gorin (stomach). Tori steps to the left and applies keri kaeshi to the side of Uke's knee or thigh and follows with a left boshi ken to butsumetsu or the kidneys. Renyo (Giving a Ride) Tori and Uke stand in hidari ichimonji no kamae. Uke steps forward with a right jodan punch. Tori steps out to his left (outside) and does a right block. Uke does a right kick. Tori avoids to the outside of the kick and applies a right keri kaeshi. Uke grabs Tori's mune with his right hand. Tori covers Uke's grabbing hand with his left hand, and steps to the left (to the outside) and strikes with a right ura shuto to Uke's uko (with weight change). Tori's right hand then returns to take hold of Uke's grabbing hand in ura gyaku, helping to apply the lock with his left hand under Uke's elbow (weight changing to Tori's right to bring Uke's balance forward). Tori then changes to omote gyaku, kicking Uke in the chest. Tori's kicking leg lands behind Uke to take him
down with omote gyaku / o soto. Henka When Tori takes Uke down with omote gyaku, Tori steps behind Uke's legs with his right foot, strikes with his hip, and applies the omote gyaku to send Uke over Tori's hip. Henka Tori and Uke are both in ichimonji no kamae. Uke attacks with hidari jodan tsuki to ganmen (face). Tori steps out at 45 degrees to the right and blocks with ken kudaki to the outside of Uke's hoshi (elbow). Uke follows up with a right sokugyaku ken, Tori defends with a right fumi komi keri kaeshi. Uke grabs Tori's lapel with the right hand. Tori takes hold of Uke's right wrist and steps in on the right with ura shuto to uko (neck). While still holding Uke's wrist, step in with the right leg, apply hon gyaku, follow up with a right sokugyaku to sternum or shinchu (heart). Danshu (Projectile hand) Tori and Uke stand in shizen no kamae. Uke grabs Tori's right sleeve with his left hand and does a right jodan punch. Tori responds by stepping to the right, blocking with a left fudo ken to hoshi and rolling his grabbed hand in an ura gyaku movement (Tori's palm on Uke's elbow). Tori then shifts his weight forward onto his left leg and does a left ura shuto to Uke's uko, then applies ura gyaku to Uke's grabbing hand. Tori finishes by doing a right kick to Uke's soto kaku and takes him down. Secure. Henka After blocking and rolling Uke's arm over, Tori does a left shako ken to Uke's ganmen then reaches over with his left hand to grab some flesh on the back of Uke's grabbing upper arm. Tori then steps back left (down to his left knee), taking Uke down directly with O gyaku. Henka Uke grabs Tori's right wrist with his left hand and steps in with the right foot to strike with shikan ken to Tori's face. Tori steps 45 degrees out with the right leg, rotates his wrist downwards to press Uke's hand on his body and blocks with fudo ken to the inside of Uke's arm then ura shuto to the neck with the left hand and a kick to the inside of Uke's knee with the right heel. Danshi (Projectile fingers) Uke grabs Tori's mune with the left hand and does a right jodan punch. Tori covers Uke's grabbing hand with his right hand and steps out to his right, blocking with the left hand to Uke's hoshi. Tori then shifts his weight onto his front (left) leg and simultaneously applies a left boshiken to Uke's butsumetsu and twists Uke's grabbing hand in an omote gyaku movement. Tori does a right kick to Uke's left butsumetsu and applies omote gyaku to take him down. Henka Uke grabs Tori's right lapel with his left hand. Tori holds Uke's grabbing hand with his right hand. Uke attacks with right jodan fudo ken. Tori blocks with left jodan uke followed by left boshi ken to Uke's butsumetsu then kicks Uke's left leg with his right to take down. Finish by lifting Uke's left arm and stamp on the side of his ribs with a left sokugyaku. Saka Nagare (Gyaku nagare) (Reverse flow) Tori stands in left ichimonji no kamae, Uke strikes with a right punch. Tori steps to the outside (left) and does a right block to the back of Uke's hand. Uke then does a right kick. Tori responds with a right keri kaeshi (being careful not to push Uke too far). Tori then grabs Uke's right hand with his left in preparation for omote gyaku. Uke does a left punch to Tori's suigetsu. Tori responds with a right fudo ken to Uke's left nagare followed by a right ura shuto to yugasumi to straighten Uke's arm. tori then takes him directly down with omote gyaku. Henka Tori stands in left ichimonji no kamae. As Uke comes in to punch, Tori shifts slightly to the outside and does a right punch to Uke's armpit (this technique is using some kind of weapon, ie. a pen, small stick etc. The punch to Uke's armpit actually makes contact with the full length of Uke's arm, cutting or scraping the whole arm). Tori then grabs Uke's (now useless) right hand with his left in preparation for omote gyaku and pulls downward and to Uke's right to open Uke's body up. As Uke attempts a left punch to Tori's face, Tori ducks under it and then strikes upwards with weapon to the underside of Uke's arm (hoshi or jakkin). Tori then takes Uke down with omote gyaku. Henka Uke grabs Ryote to Tori's mune and attempts a knee kick to Tori's suzu. Tori covers by bringing his right knee up (left 45 degrees). As his foot lands forwards, Tori takes Uke's right hand in preparation for omote gyaku. Tori does a right ura shuto to Uke's right yugasumi then hooks his fingers over the right-hand part of Uke's collar bone and takes him down. Henka Uke and Tori in ichimonji no kamae. Uke strikes right shikan ken to the stomach. Tori steps 90 degrees to the outside and takes hold of the hand with the right hand. Uke applies sokugyaku keri with the right foot to
Tori's stomach, Tori applies keri kaeshi and changes grip from the right to the left hand. Uke strikes fudo ken to the solar plexus or the heart. Tori blocks with gedan uke, steps in with right ura shuto to the neck. Finish with omote gyaku to the right hand. Keoh Uke grabs ryote to Tori's mune. Tori responds with a right kick to Uke's suzu (leaning the body back slightly to straighten Uke's arms). Tori then rocks forward, either striking the backs of both of Uke's hands with shikan ken, or striking both of Uke's nagare with shikan ken (The strike to the backs of the hands works better with some kind of weapon, ie. a pen or short stick. Striking nagare is more effective when you are unarmed.). Tori finishes with a right kick to Uke's suigetsu. The strike to the hands should strike downwards with a kind of cutting motion. The strike to nagare strikes horizontally inwards. Henka Uke grabs Tori's lapels with both hands (ryote dori). Tori applies ryote shikan ken to the back of the hands in a sweeping motion and at the same time a sanshin motion kick to the groin. Uke strikes with a right jodan tsuki to the face. Tori blocks with fudo ken to the inside of Uke's elbow, step in with the right leg and ura shuto to the temple followed by a kick to the stomach. Hane bi (Leaping blame) Uke grabs Tori's collar from behind with his right hand and pulls. Tori reaches over his shoulder with his right hand to touch Uke's grabbing hand (do not grab, just use your hand as a sensor). Uke does a right kick. Tori steps over to the left to avoid the kick to the inside and turns to face Uke, doing a left gedan block. As Tori is turning in to face Uke, Tori takes Uke's grabbing hand and brings it over his head in ura gyaku, bringing it down and forward to bring Uke's balance forward (helping to apply Tori's left arm on Uke's elbow). Tori simultaneously changes to omote gyaku and kicks Uke in the chest or face to take him down. Henka Uke grabs Tori from behind with the right hand on the collar. Tori's right hand presses on Uke's right hand and turns to face the attacker. Uke kicks with the right leg. Tori blocks with gedan uke, as he leans to the right grab the little finger and the ring finger, raise the hand up and shift to omote gyaku. At the same time, apply a right sokugyaku geri to Uke's face, stomach, or breast. Ketoh (Imperial fall) Tori stands in left ichimonji no kamae. Uke does a right kick. Tori steps to the outside and kicks to the back of Uke's calf. Uke stops Tori from kicking him by pulling his foot away, and lands forward, punching to Tori's face. Tori steps to the inside and does a left block. Tori then shifts his weight forward onto his front (left) leg and does a right shako ken to Uke's face (aim your thumb at Uke's asagasumi, and your fingers will naturally go into his eyes). Tori finishes with a right kick to Uke's butsumetsu. Henka Uke strikes with a right jodan tsuki. Tori follows the punch (uke nagashi). Uke kicks with a right sokugyaku keri. Tori applies a right keri kaeshi. Uke sees the kick coming and pulls back the leg and strikes instead with gedan fudo ken with the right hand to Tori's stomach. Tori moves 45 degrees to the right and blocks with left gedan uke, follow with a goshitan ken to the face and a kick to the heart. Yubi Kudaki (Break the finger) Uke grabs Tori's collar from behind with the right hand. Tori holds Uke's right hand with his right hand and turns left to face Uke. Tori then punches with a right fudo ken to Uke's kimon or butsumetsu. Tori brings Uke's right hand over his (Tori's) head to Tori's front, applying a hon gyaku / ura gyaku with his right hand, making the lock tighter by putting downward pressure on Uke's forearm with his left arm. Tori takes Uke directly down. Henka Uke grabs as before. Tori bends his body forwards so that he can take hold of Uke's little finger instead of just the hand (use the thumb nail on Uke's little finger). Tori takes down as before. Henka Uke grabs as before. Tori holds Uke's right hand with his right, turns in towards Uke and steps on Uke's right foot with his left, then does a left punch to Uke's face. Tori changes his left arm position in preparation for ganseki, and takes Uke down directly using the arm and the foot. Henka Uke grabs with the right hand from behind on the collar. Tori's right hand goes over Uke's right hand, press and step out 45 degrees with the right leg. Execute a left fudo ken to Uke's head, grab Uke's fingers with the right hand. Go under Uke's arm and apply hon gyaku on his fingers. Ketsu miyaku (Squeeze the wrist) Uke applies a right sankaku jime (sankaku jime is a very dangerous choke. You must get into the habit of
lowering the chin to one side as soon as you feel the opponent starting to apply the technique - this will lessen the effectiveness of the choke) Tori lowers his weight and holds Uke's right hand with his left, and applies pressure to Uke's right hoshi with his right thumb. Tori twists his head out of the lock and takes Uke down with the hold he has on Uke's arm. Henka Uke applies a right sankaku jime as before, Tori drops his weight and kicks with his left heel to Uke's right uchi yaku as he turns in to Uke. Tori's leg lands beside Uke's right leg. From here, Tori takes Uke down with pressure to the side of his knee. Henka Uke applies a right sankaku jime as before. Tori drops his weight. Tori takes Uke's right thumb with his left hand and Uke's hoshi with his right hand. Tori releases Uke's grip, pushes his right leg backwards between Uke's legs, and throws Uke with ippon zeoi. Henka Uke applies a strangle from behind with the left forearm (sankaku jime). Tori turns the chin towards the hand and grabs wrist with the left hand. Strike with boshi ken to Uke's armpit and push up on the elbow. Boshi ken to the wrist nerves, finish with seionage. Henka Uke applies a strangle from behind with the right forearm (sankaku jime). Tori turns his chin towards Uke's right elbow and holds Uke's right hand with his left and Uke's right elbow with his right hand. Tori applies pressure to Uke's right wrist and seitaku kyusho points to lever the arm away from his neck. Tori straightens Uke's right arm and then throws him to the ground with seionage. Tei ken (Squeeze and strike) Uke attacks Tori from behind with tai jime. Tori simultaneously strikes backwards with his head to Uke's face, and strikes backwards with his hips. Tori then steps to the side and stamps on one of Uke's feet. By bending Uke's fingers back, Tori brings Uke's arms up, while sinking out of Uke's grip. Tori applies a crossed, straight-arm lock with Uke's arms on Tori's shoulder, and throws Uke either by taking Uke's back leg with his foot, or by walking forward. Henka Uke grabs Tori in a bear hug (Tai jime) also covering the arms. Tori drops the body, a short step to the left, grabs Uke's hands and pulls them outwards. Step back to the left with the right leg, fudo ken to the face. Continue the movement and finish with genseki otoshi. Sakketsu (Satei) (Killer squeeze) Uke attacks from behind with a full nelson. Tori simultaneously strikes backwards with his head to Uke's face, and backwards with his hip to break Uke's grip (do this with the feeling of doing a koho tobi, for great effect). Tori lifts Uke's right hand with his right hand, as he steps out to the right striking Uke's face with the back of his left fist. Tori then puts his left arm under Uke's right arm to throw him with ganseki (not allowing Uke to roll). Secure. Henka Uke attacks with Tai jime (bear hug) from behind. Tori drops his body weight. leans forward and grabs at hand / fingers and pushes them outwards. Step out left with the right foot behind the left (yoko aruki). Keep hold of the hands so Uke's arms are crossed and walk to drop the attacker. Doko Tori is in Ichimonji no kamae, Uke is in Doko no kamae. Uke strikes with shikan ken, Tori moves backwards 45 degrees and strikes with jodan uke. Tori steps forward with the right foot and applies omote / ura shuto to Uke's neck. Hicho Tori is hicho no kamae, Uke is in Doko no kamae. Uke strikes with chudan shikan ken. Tori applies left gedan uke and clears the attack out of the way opening up the body, Tori then does a left sokugyaku geri to armpit or butsumetsu. Left leg drops down and also backwards, step with right leg. Right ura shuto to neck. Jumonji Tori in Jumonji, Uke in Doko. Uke strikes with right shikan ken. Tori steps back 45 degrees on the right, left chudan uke. Left boshi ken to the pectoral muscle. Uke strikes with a left shikan ken. Tori does a right chudan uke then a right boshi ken to the pectorals. Finish in jumonji. Omote Gyaku Uke grabs Tori's left lapel with the right hand. Tori takes a light hold of the hand and steps back on the right. Right hand joins the left, step forward with the right foot and push Uke's hand into the air releasing the grab. Step back on the left and apply a wrist lock (Omote Gyaku).
Omote Kote Gyaku Dori Uke grabs Tori's lapel with the right hand and strikes with katate buri (roundhouse strike) to the head. Tori steps back 45 degrees to the left and right jodan uke (important to keep head down in case block misses). Right hand joins the left, step back on the left and apply omote gyaku. Ura Kote Gyaku Dori Uke grabs Tori's lapel with the right hand. Tori turns to the left and the right hand envelopes the attacking hand. Turn back to face Uke turning the hand so that Uke's hand is upturned. Tori's left hand takes hold of the elbow. Twist the little finger towards the face (Ura Gyaku). Important - keep the attacking arm horizontal for a better lock. Musa Dori Tori and Uke hold each other right hand on lapel, left hand on the sleeve by the wrist (kime no kamae). As Uke attempts to throw, Tori applies right boshi ken to the throat, The left hand releases the wrist and goes over the top of Uke's arm and around so as to grip / lock Uke's arm. Make sure that the arm is bent at the elbow. Lift the arm to apply the lock, right hand can assist. Can also be used to take down the opponent with more pressure in the lock. Chu Ryaku No Maki (8 techniques against Tanto or Kodachi). (middle principle scroll) U Jaku (Black Magpie) Tori stands in hidari ichimonji no kamae. Uke attacks with a right strike. Tori steps to his left (to the outside of the attack), does a right block to the back of Uke's hand, and takes hold of Uke's wrist. Uke does a right kick. Tori shifts to the outside of the kick and counters with a right keri kaeshi. (By this point Tori is standing virtually behind Uke, holding Uke's right hand with his right hand.) Tori steps in with his left foot to strike with a left boshi ken to Uke's kidneys (or strike under the back of Uke's ribs with an uppercut type shikan ken). Tori then steps yoko aruki with his right foot to stand on Uke's right foot and raises Uke's right arm. Tori then steps through with his left foot (Tori has his back to Uke, guarding him with his left elbow) applying omote gyaku as he goes. Tori continues to twist Uke's hand down to his legs and then lifts up, throwing him. Secure. Henka Uke does a right strike as before. Tori blocks but doesn't take Uke's hand (a Karateka will, for example, pull back his fist after punching). Uke kicks and Tori does a keri kaeshi as before. As Tori pushes Uke's body around, the natural reaction for many people would be to try and lash out with the right hand. As Uke strikes, Tori takes hold of his arm / wrist and steps through as before (Tori strikes Uke's butsumetsu with his left elbow as he goes). With Uke's arm on Tori's right shoulder, locked at the elbow, Tori puts pressure on the elbow joint, changes to holding with his left hand and strikes Uke's right butsumetsu with his right elbow. Tori then changes back to his right hand (grabbing Uke's thumb) and takes Uke down with omote gyaku as before. Secure. Henka Uke attacks with right jodan tsuki. From hidari ichimonji, Tori moves to the right to block ura jodan uke with either hand and then catches Uke's right wrist (with the thumb on the back of Uke's hand). Uke then attacks with a right keri to koe and Tori defends with a right keri kaeshi. Tori then raises Uke's right arm and strikes Uke's butsumetsu with a right boshiken using sanshin motion. Tori moves under Uke's arm (yoko aruki, right over left) and applies omote gyaku, katate nage. Seito Tori stands in left ichimonji no kamae. Uke attacks with a right strike. Tori shifts to the inside of the punch and does a left block to the inside of Uke's right wrist. Uke does a right kick. Tori steps to the left to the outside of the kick and does a right block to Uke's yaku. Uke does a right strike to Tori's suigetsu. Tori steps to the inside again and executes a left block to Uke's nagare (After blocking, Tori opens his hand so that he has his hand, palm up, holding Uke's right wrist between his thumb and forefinger). Tori does a right shako ken to Uke's face then takes hold of Uke's right shoulder with his right hand. Tori does a right kick to Uke's suigetsu, and takes Uke down forwards with ogyaku (Tori drops down onto his right knee to do this). Secure. Henka As before, but after Tori kicks Uke's suigetsu, Tori half applies the ogyaku, bringing Uke's body forward, but not taking him down. Tori does a right knee kick to Uke's face as he is bent forward, and steps behind Uke's right leg, taking him down with seionage. (In reality, Tori would step to the side of Uke's leg, and take him directly down with pressure to the side of Uke's knee. This is very dangerous.) Henka Uke attacks with a right jodan tsuki. From hidari ichimonji, Tori blocks left jodan uke. Uke attacks with right
keri. Tori steps out to the left and blocks with a right gedan uke followed by a fake right strike to ganmen. Tori then grabs Uke's right wrist in ura gyaku with his left hand and Uke's right shoulder with his right hand. Tori does a right sokuyaku keri to Uke's suigetsu and applies o gyaku as he steps back with the right leg onto his right knee. Da Shin (Pulling and Shaking) Tori stands in left ichimonji no kamae. Uke steps in with his right leg, thrusting with a tanto. Tori avoids to the outside by shifting his right foot around, and taking Uke's knife hand with his left (fingers up). Tori strikes down onto Uke's gogoku with a right shuto to make Uke drop the knife. Uke kicks at Tori's suigetsu with his left foot. Tori avoids to the left , and does a right keri kaeshi (still holding Uke's knife hand). As Tori's right foot lands, he strikes Uke's knife hand with his right hand, breaking Uke's wrist with take ori / omote gyaku. Tori continues the movement to take Uke down. Henka Uke attacks as before. Tori avoids and takes hold of Uke's knife hand as before. Instead of making Uke drop the knife, Tori hits upwards with his right hand to Uke's knife hand, making Uke hit / cut his own face with the knife (this strike resembles the swinging strike in Chi No Kata of Sanshin No Kata). Tori steps with his right leg behind Uke's legs and takes Uke down with seio. Henka Uke attacks as before. Tori avoids as before, but takes hold of Uke's wrist with Tori's fingers downwards. Tori takes Uke's knife hand with his right hand, and steps forwards (Tori keeps his elbows against his own body for power), cutting Uke's butsumetsu area with Uke's knife, and lands with his right foot on Uke's right foot. Tori steps out to the left slightly, and twists Uke's knife hand into position to stab Uke in the right kidney. Using a weight change to his right, Tori stabs Uke's kidney, and as Uke begins to drop, Tori uses his right knee against Uke's right knee to make Uke drop directly onto the knife. When you take Uke's knife hand with your right hand, hold around the thumb so that he can't release his grip on the knife. Also, by gripping in this way, no fingerprints are put onto the knife. Henka Uke with wakizashi, Tori in hidari ichimonji. Uke thrusts with sword. Tori moves back leg round to the outside of the thrust, grabs the sword hand with his left hand, right shuto to hand to make Uke drop the sword. Uke does left kick. Tori counter kicks with right leg and finishes with omote gyaku. Hosen (Bee tip) Uke has a Tanto, and raises it to Jodan no Kamae, and steps while cutting with Jodan kiri. Tori is in Ichimonji no kamae, and ducks/moves to the left under the Tanto. As Tori raises his body straight, he kicks up with the right foot, kicking the Tanto out of Ukes hand, and lifting his right arm up. With Ukes both arms up, and the body open, Tori does a right open hand push (Gyokaku ken) to Ukes chest knocking him down. Tori then jumps up, and onto Ukes chest. Observe the flow of the Tanto. The duck and rise motion is Moguri Gata (Submerging pattern). Henka As Uke cuts with the Tanto, Tori, ducks, and moves to theleft under the Tanto, then kicks up with the right hand,lifting Ukes hand high. As the foot comes down, Tori pushes Ukes chest with a right Gyokaku ken (open palm strike). As Uke falls on to his back Tori jumps up onto Ukes chest. Ko Rai (Koraku) (Tiger striking down) Uke does a right jodan kiri with a tanto. Tori steps left from hidari ichimonji no kamae and catches Uke's right wrist with his right hand. Tori then does a left ura shuto to Uke's kasumi, keep hold of Uke's wrist, and goes under Uke's arm (omote to wrist) to throw Uke with katate nage. Tori finishes with a sokuyaku ken geri to Uke's men. Henka Uke attacks jodan kiri with tanto. From hidari ichimonji, Tori steps to the left and catches Uke's right wrist with his right hand. Tori then does a left ura shuto to Uke's kasumi. Holding Uke's wrist, Tori goes under Uke's arm, applying omote to the wrist, to throw katate nage. Finish with sokuyaku ken geri to men. Kou (Hanetsurube) Tori stands in left ichimonji no kamae. Uke does a right jodan punch. Tori steps right (to the inside of the punch) and does a left block. Uke kicks with his right foot. Tori avoids to the left, blocking with his right hand. Tori then lowers Uke's right hand to the floor while lifting Uke's right leg (Tori uses his left and right hands respectively for this) to throw Uke. Henka Uke with wakizashi, Tori in hidari ichimonji. Uke cuts down with the sword. Tori moves to the inside of the cut and grabs Uke's sword hand with his left. Uke does right kick. Tori moves to the outside of the kick and blocks gedan uke with his right arm, scoops kick upwards with the right arm to throw Uke down on his back.
Shien (Giant Monkey) Uke attacks with right tsuki (tanto) koho. Tori moves to the inside of the thrust with his right hand on the outside of Uke's arm, then grabs Uke's wrist with his thumb on the inside of the wrist. Tori steps with the right foot in front of Uke and waits. Uke attacks with a right keri. Tori responds with a keri kaeshi to the right and goes under Uke's arm to throw katate nage. Henka Uke with wakizashi, Tori in hidari ichimonji. Uke cuts down with sword. Tori moves under the cut and to the outside, he then kicks up to Uke's sword arm with right leg and then strikes matsukaze with right shako ken to knock Uke down. Tori then leaps to land on Uke's head with both heels. Ho Ryaku (Destructive fall) Uke stands behind Tori with wakizashi, Tori is in shizen. Uke thrusts with sword to Tori's back. Tori moves to the inside of the thrust and raises his right arm so the sword goes between right arm and right side of Tori's body. Tori then applies take ori to Uke's sword hand with both hands. Keeping hold of Uke's sword hand with his left, Tori turns towards Uke and strikes shako ken to the face. Tori then grabs Uke's right shoulder and spins round and down onto the left knee to throw Uke. Finish by stamping on the side of Uke's ribs with the right heel. Henka Uke attacks jodan kiri koho with tanto. Tori moves to the inside of the cut and catches Uke's arm in a hug with his right arm. Tori then applies take ori to Uke's knife hand, holds Uke's hand with the left and turns to the right to strike Uke's kasumi with a right ura shuto. Tori finally applies ogyaku as he steps back with the right leg onto the right knee. The right knee can stay up and the left knee can drop so that Uke's men hits Tori's right knee as he falls. Kou Gyaku Tori stands in left ichimonji no kamae. Uke does a right jodan punch. Tori steps to the outside of the punch and catches Uke's right wrist with his right hand. Uke then kicks with his right foot. Tori sinks down and catches Uke's right leg on his left shoulder. From here, Tori can either apply leg ganseki or a left keri to Uke's supporting leg. Henka Uke with wakizashi, Tori in hidari ichimonji. Uke cuts down with the sword. Tori moves to the outside of the cut and grabs Uke's sword hand with his right hand. Uke does right kick. Tori moves to the inside of the kick and blocks gedan uke with his left arm, scoops kick upwards with the left arm and turns to his right to throw Uke with taijutsu, or, after scooping kick, does a right kick under Uke's right arm. Once Uke is on the ground, Tori can attack Uke's right elbow or arm and right leg simultaneously. Finish with a jump back and kick opponent with both feet. Ge Ryaku No Maki Mutodori Gedan (8 techniques against Katana or Yari attacks). (Lower principle scroll) Shun Uke (Corresponding hero) Uke has ken in obi. He draws, Tori steps in with the left foot and his left hand jams and pushes back Uke's right hand (that holds the sword). Tori then steps forward with his right foot and does ganmen dori, he then pulls Uke's ken out of Uke's grip with the right hand and finishes with tsuki to Uke's suigetsu. When you tsuki, the left hand is holding the ken by pressing on the side, blade up. Henka Tori steps with his right foot behind the left so that he is in to Uke's armpit, then does ganmen. Henka Same foot with step back. Uke has ken in his obi, he draws, Tori steps back with the left foot and jams Uke's right hand with his left. Uke steps back and pulls ken, Tori keeps his left hand to Uke's right hand and steps forward with his right leg to apply ganmen dori. Tori steps back with his right foot (maki) to apply musodori to Uke's arm, then pulls ken away with his right hand and finishes with tsuki. Henka Uke with katana in scabbard, Tori in hidari hanin. Uke starts to draw his sword. Tori shifts forward to stop the draw by pushing the pommel back into the scabbard with his left hand. Tori then steps in with a right fudo ken to Uke's face, he then moves back and draws Uke's sword and thrusts it into Uke's gorin (with left hand on sword spine). Tori then positions the sword under Uke's left arm and throws genseki using the sword. Henka Uke with katana in scabbard, Tori in hidari hanin. Uke starts to draw his sword. Tori shifts forward to stop the draw by pushing the pommel back into the scabbard with his left hand. Tori then steps in with his right foot behind his left so he is in close to Uke's armpit and applies ganmen dori. Henka Uke with katana in scabbard, Tori in hidari hanin. Uke starts to draw his sword. Tori shifts forward to stop the
draw by pushing the pommel back into the scabbard with his left hand. Uke steps back and pulls the sword. Tori keeps his left hand on Uke's right hand and steps in with the right foot to apply ganmen dori. Tori then steps back with the right (maki) to apply muso dori to Uke's arm. Finish by pulling away the sword followed by a thrust. Shun Soku (Corresponding limb) Uke is wearing a sword in his obi, both Tori and Uke stand in shizen no kamae. As Uke attempts to draw his sword, Tori steps in with his left and jams the butt of Uke's sword with his left hand. Uke strikes Tori's jamming hand with a right ura ken, but Tori avoids by stepping out to the right and taking the bottom end of Uke's saya, and lifting it so that it is locked against Uke's elbow or tricep. Tori takes Uke down and secures him with his saya, finishing with a toe kick to Uke's butsumetsu. Henka Uke with katana in scabbard, Tori in hidari hanin. Uke starts to draw his sword. Tori shifts forward to stop the draw by pushing the pommel back into the scabbard with his left hand, then steps in with a right shuto to Uke's upper sword arm. Tori then moves and takes the back end of Uke's scabbard over the back of Uke's left arm to apply tsuki iri with the scabbard. Finishing with a right sokuyaku. Ichi Geri (First attack) Tori stands in left ichimonji no kamae. Uke stands in seigan no kamae with katana. As Uke pulls back his right foot and raises his sword into dai jodan no kamae, Tori does yoko aruki in towards Uke, controlling Uke's right elbow with his left palm, and does a right boshi ken to Uke's omote kimon (Tori has his left leg forward. Be sure that you don't finish up directly in front of Uke, but slightly to his right). Tori finishes with a right kick to Uke's suigetsu or kage. Henka Tori does yoko aruki in towards Uke as before, controlling and doing the boshi ken as before. This time, Tori does a simultaneous right kick to Uke's knee and pushes Uke backwards with the boshi ken to his omote kimon. Henka Tori does yoko aruki in towards Uke as before, controlling and doing the boshi ken as before. Tori shuffles forward a little more with the left foot, closing his distance with Uke and staring Uke in the eyes. Tori gives Uke the chance to cut left to right, but keeps Uke under control. As Uke tries to cut, Tori shifts onto his left foot, raises his right foot and takes Uke down with o soto gake. Henka Uke attacks with a jodan kiri. Tori responds with mogurigata and uses his left arm to jam Uke's right arm. Tori then does a right boshiken to Uke's butsumetsu followed by a right sokuyaku ken keri, osotogari, or keri to koe or suzu. Kai Soku (Vanguard limb) Tori stands in Hidari ichimonji no kamae. Uke cuts downwards from dai jodan no kamae. Tori steps out to the left, and does a right kick to the fingers of Uke's right hand, landing on Uke's right foot. Tori covers Uke's right hand with his left so that Uke can't draw his shoto. Tori does a right ura shuto to Uke's kasumi, and applies o gyaku to Uke's right arm. Tori finishes by stepping behind Uke's legs to take Uke down with o soto gake. Henka Uke is in daijodan with katana, Tori is in hidari hanin. Uke cuts down with sword. Tori moves to the outside of the cut and kicks Uke's arms with his right leg. Tori then strikes right ura shuto to Uke's uko and takes down with harai goshi. Finish by taking Uke's sword, cutting his neck as you do so. Henka Uke attacks with jodan kiri (two swords in his obi). Tori steps to the left to avoid the cut and applies a right sokugyaku ken keri to Uke's hands. Tori then steps in with his left leg and uses his left hand to jam Uke's right elbow. Uke then tries to draw his other sword, so Tori responds by striking Uke's kasumi with a right ura shuto. Tori grabs as in o gyaku and applies sotogari to Uke's right side. (As your left hand traps and the right strikes kasumi, you apply o gyaku, left hand goes in motion as if to apply muso dori and the right hand grabs his right shoulder). Ko Ryaku (Seize and squeeze over) Tori stands in hidari ichimonji no kamae. Uke cuts downwards from dai jodan no kamae. Tori steps to the right (inside), covering Uke's right wrist with his right hand (or left hand). Tori then shifts in with his left, reaches over with his right arm and takes hold of Uke's right tricep. Tori then steps in with his right foot to the outside of Uke's right foot, applying o gyaku to Uke's right arm, while Tori pushes his right foot forward (tate nagare) to bring Uke down forwards. Tori finishes up on top of Uke, securing him. Henka Uke is in daijodan with katana, Tori is in hidari hanin. Uke cuts down with sword. Tori moves inside the cut to
jam / strike Uke's arms. Tori then holds Uke's arm and applies te makura. Finish by taking the sword and cut. Iai Fu (Permentary thought) Uke attacks with yoko kiri (left to right), Tori avoids koho. Uke attacks jodan kiri. Tori responds with moguri gata, jamming with his left arm, and applies a right boshi ken to Uke's butsumetsu followed by a right keri to Uke's koe or suigetsu. Henka Uke is in shizen with katana in scabbard, Tori is in shizen. Uke draws and cuts in one motion. Tori moves back into hidari jumonji. Uke then raises sword into daijodan. Tori quickly takes two steps in, raising his left hand to stop a possible downward, cut and strikes Uke's butsumetsu with a right boshiken. Finish with a right sokuyaku and move back. Chin Gan (Sinking wind goose) Uke stands in seigan no kamae with katana. Tori stands in shizen no kamae. Uke attacks with tsuki (right leg forward). Tori avoids to the left (his outside), striking Uke's gokuro with a left shuto. Tori takes Uke's hand with both hands , moves around anti-clockwise, and takes Uke down with omote gyaku. Henka Uke comes in with a tsuki as before. Tori avoids as before. Tori controls Uke's right hand with his right hand, and Uke's left hand with his left hand. Tori pulls on Uke's left and pushes on Uke's right, pushing the blade to Uke's throat as Tori steps in and slightly right with his right foot. Tori breaks Uke's balance by pushing on the throat then steps around with his right foot, taking Uke down with o soto gake (while still controlling the blade on Uke's throat). Tori finishes Uke off by cutting his throat. Henka Uke comes in with a tsuki as before. This time, Tori avoids inwards to the right (his inside), controlling Uke's hands with his left. Tori simultaneously strikes Uke's face with his right elbow, and kicks the inside of Uke's right knee with his right foot. Tori then takes hold of Uke's right shoulder with his right hand and as he lands backwards from the kick, applies o gyaku to Uke's right arm, taking Uke down and securing him on the ground. Henka Uke is in migi seigan with katana, Tori is in hidari hanin. Uke lunges forward with a thrust. Tori moves to the outside of the thrust and grabs Uke's hands. Tori then moves underneath Uke's arms (keeping hold of the hands) and continues moving to Uke's left side, Tori then pulls Uke's hands back to his left hip to throw Uke. Tori ends up holding Uke's sword in a reverse grip. Henka Uke attacks tsuki. Tori moves left and drops to his left knee. Tori's left hand blocks (traps) Uke's right hand and presses to his right. Tori then does a left fudo ken to Uke's right hand to make Uke drop the sword. Then, Tori grabs omote gyaku, stands, and applies the lock. Fu Uke (Fuumo) (wind bowl) Tori stands in shizen no kamae. Uke stands in dai jodan no kamae. Uke comes in to cut downward. Tori avoids inwards to the left, covering Uke's right hand with his right hand. Tori then hooks his index and middle fingers over the back of the tsuba. Tori strikes with a left ura shuto to Uke's jinchu while simultaneously pulling Uke's sword out of his hands with his right hand. Tori takes hold of the hilt with his left hand and cuts Uke down. Henka Uke attacks as before. Tori avoids as before, taking hold of the sword as before. Shuto and pull as before. If the pull does not pry the sword from Uke's grip, Tori pushes the blade to Uke's throat as in the Henka of Chin Gan. Tori then takes Uke down with o soto. Henka Uke attacks as before. Tori avoids as before. Holding Uke's right hand with his right hand, Tori steps in with the left , striking Uke's right elbow with his left shoulder. As Tori leans him forward, Tori sweeps Uke's right leg backwards with his left foot, dropping Uke directly down to the ground. Henka Uke is in daijodan with katana, Tori is in hidari hanin. Uke cuts down with sword. Tori moves to the outside of the cut and grabs Uke's hands or tsuba with his right hand (in a claw if to tsuba). Tori then strikes with a left ura shuto to Uke's face (jinchu). Finish by levering Uke's sword out of his grip by rotating it to the side (butsumetsu) and cut to Uke's left side or downwards. Baku - In Sanpo Hiden
Ten Ryaku Uchu Gassho (Heaven and universe prayer) The hands are clasped in front of the body (chest), then move the hands straight out in front of you until the arms are straight, step back into Doko no kamae, passing through Ichimonji no kamae. This gives you the feeling of you and God coming together as one, and to work as one, through your own strength and mind. Then you can defend yourself. The hand postures sometimes used as kamae at the beginning of some techniques are used to help focus your intention onto him. The Ten Ryaku Uchu Gassho means peace and harmony (all elements from the right united), with no desire to fight. Chi Ryaku Futen Goshin Gassho (Circle of wind prayer) The thumb (Ku), and the forefinger (Fu) of each hand touch, the left then interlinks with those of the right hand. These are then held vertical in front of the chest. This is Futen Goshin Gassho. When doing this is Kata the right foot steps back, and the hands separate. The thumb and forefinger still touch. The wrists cross, as in Jumonji no kamae, but are close to the body. This is called Kohyo Gassho. When doing the Futen, you should imagine that a Typhoon or whirlwind is spinning around you as you preform the Inso. This will help protect you. Jin Ryaku Chi Sui Ka Fu Henka Ryaku Hanno Hon Itsu Gassho (Circle of Earth, Water, Fire, Wind prayer) The thumb (Ku), and the ring finger (Sui), of each hand touch, and those of the left hand interlink with those of the right hand. They are held in front of the chest. This is Hanno Hon Itsu Gassho. When in waza, the right foot steps back, and the hands separate from each other. With the fingers still touching each other. The right foot steps back, and the right hand drops to the side of the Obi. The left arm straightens, and points at Uke. This is Ton Ryu no kamae (escaping dragon posture).
GYOKUSHIN RYU NINPO KOTSU The Jodan Uke is very close on the inside of the striking arm. Use the hips to pivot into place for the Uke. The Uke is usually fast, and snappy. More as a straight to the point block. Use one of your hands, and tie up Ukes arms, I.E Musha Dori, also Omote Gyaku. Use a rising, and sinking body motion "up, and down" movement. This is very noticeable within the Ryu's Taijutsu. WAZA Ichiboku Goshinjutsu Technique 1 Tori lies on his back (asleep on a futon with his head on a wooden pillow). Uke approaches from Tori’s right side and grabs Tori’s right lapel with his left hand. Uke then punches to Tori’s face with his right fist. Tori moves his head to the left (Tori’s left) as he deflects Uke’s punch to the right with the lef t hand. Tori then rolls his body to the right, holding onto Uke’s right hand with the left hand and barring Uke’s elbow with the left elbow, using his rolling body to bar and break Uke’s right arm. Both of Uke’s arms should be trapped. Technique 2 Tori lies on his back (asleep on a futon with his head on a wooden pillow). Uke approaches from behind Tori’s head and puts his left hand over Tori’s mouth. Uke then attempts to cut Tori’s throat with a knife held in his right hand (could even be sharpened wood, flint etc. - any sharp implement). Tori immediately moves his head to his left while turning to his right and raising both hands into Hoko No Kamae (while still on his back), the right arm blocks Uke’s knife attack. Tori uses his left hand to press Ukes’s left hand firmly onto Tori’s face and Tori continues turning to his right until he is face down. With Uke’s hand pressed against Tori’s face the result us a kind of Taki Ori on Uke’s left wrist. Technique 3 Uke lies on his back (asleep on a futon with his head on a wooden pillow). Tori approaches from Uke’s right
side without looking at Uke. Tori kneels down on his right knee (close to Uke’s right side) and at the same time lifts Uke’s right arm by the wrist (Tori uses his right hand to do this). Tori then swings his right foot clockwise (pivoting on his right knee) until his lower right leg lies against Uke’s right side and simultainiously brings his straightened left leg over Uke’s neck. Tori drops backwards onto his back, slamming his left leg down onto Uke’s throat (or mouth) and at the same time breaking Uke’s right arm across Tori’s right knee/thigh. Counter to Technique 3 Uke lies on his back (asleep on a futon with his head on a wooden pillow). Tori approaches from Uke’s right side without looking at Uke. Tori kneels down on his right knee (close to Uke’s right side) and at the same time lifts Uke’s right arm by the wrist (Tori uses his right hand to do this). Uke does a Koho Kaiten over his left shoulder to come up into a kneeling position and then throws Tori with a Tomoe Nage using the right leg. NB. When Uke does Koho Kaiten hi must do the roll in the space below his pillow, the roll is virtually on the spot with very little backward movement. Technique 4 Uke and Tori face each other with legs braced wide in a kind of Sumo posture. Tori charges Uke and “tackles” Uke around the waist. Uke resists. Tori places both hands just below Uke’s buttocks and lifts. Tori then immediately pushes Uke backwards to either the left or the right. Uke will fall backwards and Tori does a zenpo kaiten over Uke’s body and face. Counter to Technique 4 Uke and Tori face each other with legs braced wide in a kind of Sumo posture. Tori charges Uke and “tackles” Uke around the waist. Uke resists. Tori places both hands just below Uke’s buttocks and lifts. Just before Uke’s balance is compromised, Uke uses either his right knee or right foot to push Tori’s left knee down to the floor at an inward angle (Uke attacks the outside side of the knee). Uke then drops backwards and turns to his right, wrapping his legs around Tori’s waist to apply Do Jime and bringing Tori to the floor. Takagi Yoshin Karame Dori When Uke kicks, block underneath. Pass the right hand over the top of his shin. Between your right arm and your body. Raise to right foot only. Turn him and hit with right shuto to back of the calf. Push away. Katate Otoshi Tori in Seigan, Uke in Seigan with katana. Uke does a tsuki. Tori steps to the left and does ken nagare. Uke releases the katana. Tori takes his hand in both hands and steps under and throws with Ryote Kote Gaeshi. Shizumi Nage Uke draws with Do Kiri. Tori jumps back to clear. Tori goes to Seigan as Uke goes to Daijodan. As Uke cuts, Tori jumps in underneath, left hand to kashira and right fudo ken to Suigetsu (Gorin) left knee down. Stand turning to the left taking both hands ???? his sword across his arms ???? tsuba in right hand and throw. Right hand has tsuba, left hand has his left kote when you ???? and throw. Seigan Uke is in Daijodan. Tori in right seigan. Uke cuts. Tori moves to left outside and strikes down to nagare with the right hand. Uke drops the sword. Tori lifts Uke’s hand and steps underneath as in hira ichimonji, pushing Uke’s left hand up with the left hand. Tori continues his turn, throwing Uke with kote gaeshi with the right hand. Shime Hodoki (Defence against hon jime or gyaku jime) Hoshi Dori For this, simply apply pressure to the nerve points of the opponent’s elbow with the thumbs and then throw. Gyaku Zeoi Nage Do a gyaku zeoi holding either one or both of the opponent’s arms. Temakura Simply do a temakura, however, if the opponent’s body resists, execute a shuto to his ribs and return to doing the temakura.
Waki Jime Catch the opponent’s sleeve but more preferably his gi from the side and drive a pair of boshi ken to his ribs. Defence against san kaku jime. Hoshi Dori nage To avoid strangulation, lower the chin and raise the shoulders. Then take hold on the nerve points of both elbows with thumbs and then throw with a gyaku zeoi. Zu Dori Nage Catch hold of the opponent’s hair, ears or throat and then throw. Shunken Gata Taijutsu Shodan Level *Shinken Gata* When studying the techniques from the Shinken gata, do not think of these techniques as if they come from any particular school. Even though many of them come from the Kukishinden Ryu, they are no longer part of these Ryu-ha. Sei On Uke and tori stand in KUMUCHI. Tori steps out to the left and gives a right BOSHIKEN to uke’s neck (under the ear ) and pulls with the left arm on uke’s right elbow (to unbalance him). Tori is now standing besides uke and gives a right heel kick into the back of uke’s right knee. Tori then goes down to his left knee and pulls on uke’s right arm and pushes with BOSHIKEN. Uke falls onto his back (keep the right foot after the kick behind uke’s right foot). Cho Yoku Uke and tori stand in KUMUCHI. Tori steps out to the left and gives a right BOSHIKEN to uke's neck and pulls on the right elbow. Tori is now standing besides uke and gives a right heel kick into the back of uke's right knee. After the kick tori goes to the right knee (behind uke) (continue grabbing with both hands) and then tori does SEOI NAGE. Uke falls onto this back. Yume Otoshi Uke does left jodan TSUKI, then right jodan TSUKI. Tori responds with right JODAN UKE, then left JODAN UKE, and grabs the right hand with his left. Tori comes in with a right BOSHIKEN under the ear and steps with the right leg behind uke's right. Tori then does OSOTO GAKE (push him down with the BOSHIKEN, pull on the right arm). Sui Yoku Uke does right jodan TSUKI, then left jodan TSUKI then right ZENPO GERI. Tori does left jodan uke, right jodan uke and grabs uke's left hand, then left GEDAN UKE (just above the knee). From the same movement from the block, tori goes up and applies a left BOSHIKEN to uke's neck. Step back with the right foot and pull uke down. Uke falls onto his back. Sui Sha Uke does right TSUKI, left TSUKI, right TSUKI and left ZENPO GERI. Tori responds with left JODAN UKE, right JODAN UKE, left JODAN UKE (soft block) and grabs uke's right wrist with left hand, and finally with right GEDAN UKE (above the knee). With the right hand tori grabs uke's (right) shoulder. Note : it is not written in the DENSHO if it is left or right shoulder. Tori then kicks with his right foot against uke's right knee (to unbalance him) and from the kick between uke's legs and encircles uke's left leg (from the inside). Tori then pushes with his left arm and with the right leg he pulls uke's leg (to tori's left side). Uke will fall onto his back (make a circle movement with uke). Kubi Wa Uke does right jodan TSUKI, left TSUKI, right TSUKI, and left ZENPO GERI. Tori does left JODAN UKE, right JODAN UKE, left JODAN UKE and grab the wrist, and right GEDAN UKE (just above the knee). From the last block, tori applies a right BOSHIKEN in uke's neck in a SANSHIN motion and goes down to his left knee (pushing with the BOSHIKEN and pulling on the arm). Uke falls onto his back. Nagare Uke does right jodan TSUKI, left Tsuki, right Zenpo Geri, and right TSUKI. Tori does left jodan Uke, right JODAN UKE, left UCHI UKE and right SOTO UKE and grabs the wrist. Toril puts left arm over uke's right shoulder and grabs uke's left lapel. Uke releases himself by pushing his right shoulder up. Tori turns in
(clockwise) and puts uke's right arm on his left shoulder. Tori stretches out his own left arm (for protection) and goes to left knee and throws uke. The arm is elbow barre down. KATATE GYAKU SEOI NAGE. Uke falls onto his back. Iso Arashi Uke grabs with his left hand does right TSUKI and right ZENPO GERI. Tori checks uke's left hand on the wrist with right hand (fingers outside, thumb in) and does left JODAN UKE and left GEDAN uke (just above the knee) Tori then comes in with his left hand SHAKOKEN and pushes uke's head back against the chin. At the same time, he takes the grabbing hand in OMOTE GYAKU and goes down to his right knee. Uke falls onto his back. Oshi Ori Uke grabs with his left hand and does right TSUKI and right ZENPO GERI. Tori checks the grabbing hand, left JODAN UKE, left GEDAN UKE and tori then puts his left arm over uke's left arm (do URA ONIKUDAKI). Tori applies with right OMOTE GYAKU to uke's left hand and steps in with the URA ONKUDAKI with his left foot. Tori is now standing next to uke. Tori now does a right kick into the back of the uke's left knee and goes down on the right knee from the kick and drags uke down. Uke falls onto his back. Fu Buki Uke grabs with his left hand and does right TSUKI and right ZENPO GERI. Tori checks the grabbing hand, left JODAN UKE, left GEDAN UKE. Tori grabs uke's left shoulder with right hand and grabs uke's left hand in OMOTE GYAKU. Tori then steps in with his left foot (next to uke) and gives a right heelkick into the back of uke's left knee. Tori then steps in with his left foot behind uke and turns his body to the right. Apply OMOTE GYAKU with uke's left hand and push on his left shoulder with left. This is not KOSHINAGE. The feet stay where they are. Kata Ho Uke does right TSUKI, left TSUKI, right ZENPO GERI, and right JODAN TSUKI. Tori does left JODAN UKE, right JODAN UKE, left GEDAN UKE, left JUMONJI block (with the block, left foot is in front, left hand is inside, right hand outside, and uke's arm between the hands). Tori then grabs with his right hand uke's right elbow and pulls (to unbalance uke) and grabs the hand in OMOTE GYAKU with the left hand. Tori then steps behind uke with his right foot and grabs uke's right shoulder with right hand. Do OMOTE GYAKU and pulll on the shoulder. OSOTO NAGE. Tatsumaki Uke does right TSUKI, left TSUKI, right ZENPO GERI, left ZENPO GERI, right JODAN TSUKI, and left JODAN TSUKI. Tori does left JODAN UKE, RIGHT JODAN UKE, left GEDAN UKE, right GEDAN UKE, left JUMONJI block (with block, left hand is in front, right hand behind elbow). This is to break the elbow. When the last left TSUKI comes, tori grabs right arm with left hand, then steps left with his left foot (next to uke's right side) and does right JODAN UKE. Tori then does right BOSHIKEN into uke's left side of the neck and steps with his right foot behind uke's right leg. Tori then pulls on the arm and pushes with the BOSHIKEN. Uke falls onto his back. KYUSHO men : face asagasumi : point under the chin hoshi : point on the elbow nagare : point on the forearm sai : thigh kaku : knee yaku : ankle toki : top of the foot butsumetsu : four points on the ribs uko: neck "door of rain" rear of jawbone shichibatsu : top of the hip bone (back of the hip) suigetsu : solar plexus suzu : groin kasumi : temple tento : top of the skull (frontal bone of the skull) yugasumi : point below the ear koe : to find the correct point. place the fingers on the point of the hip bone. the thumb should be positioned
on his koe. murasame : notch between the clavicles kage : sternum ryumon : dent at the shoulder bone gorin : five points around the navel omote kimon : top of the chest (uke's left side) urakimon : top of the chest (uke's right side) jinchu : base of the nose shinchu : centre of the heart wakitsubo : ribs in the armpit jakkin : bicep (jujiro)
KOTO RYU KOPPOJUTSU (knocking down tiger school) KOTSU The Koto Ryu techniques use short distance between the two opponents The Koto Ryu concentrates more on striking Attacks to the face in addition to metsubushi are common techniques of the school. Yoko Aruki (cross stepping), and stamping on toes (Toki). Short distance and striking hard. Always make the eyes appear blank so no telepathic movement can be detected by the opponent. A saying in the Koto Ryu is "The eyes are everything.". Looking at the eyebrows of the opponent. The counter attack is similar to a explosion. Do not explode too soon or the body will become weak, and you will lose. KYUSHO -
Ura Kimon, the gap between the 4th and 5th ribs right under the nipples. Yanagi Kaze, the Adam's Apple. Rangiku (or Kasumi), the temple. Hiryuran, the eyeball. Shishiran (or Suigetsu), the area a little bit lower than the pit of the stomach. Kosei (or Suzu), the testicles. Yu Kasumi, the soft dimpled area right behind the earlobe. Tsuyu Kasumi, directly under the ear. Ryumon, the soft dimpled area on/near the clavicle. Jyujiro, the front part of the shoulder bone. Jyaku Kotsu (or Hoshi Shita), the gap between the upper and lower bones of the arm at the elbow joint. Daimon, the gap near the shoulder joint. Asagasumi, the chin. Hoshi, the armpit. Kimon, the nipple. Kinketsu, the ribs. Koshitsubo, inside the hip bones. Koe, the leg joint at the lymph nodes. Tenmon, above and below the eyes and nose. Amado, the area where the lymph glands are, about two inches below the ear. Jin Chu, the area below the nose, above the upper lip. Hachi Yô, the ear. Menbu, the face and the forehead. Shoku Kotsu, the Adam's Apple. Gorin (Tsuki Kage), the right side of the area around the navel, alongside the navel. Gorin (Inazuma), the left side of the area around the navel, alongside the navel. Sai, the inner thigh, specifically the left inner thigh. Usai, the right inner thigh. Yaku, the calf. Matsukaze, the areas left and right of the throat's indention.
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Murasame, the area immediately below the Adam's Apple. Hoshisawa, the elbow joint. U-in, the area immediately below the right eye. Sa-in, the area immediately below the left eye. Tentô, the top of the head. Shin Chu, the chest. Wakitsubo, the root of the thumb. Butsumetsu, the side of the ribs. Kyôkei, the top of the five toes. Hadome, one inch below the ear lobe.
Ura Kimon Ryu Fu Kasumi Hiryuran Shishiran Kosei Yugasumi Tsuyugasumi Ryumon Jujiro Jakkin Daimon Asagiri Sei Kinketsu Koshitsubo Hichibatsu Tenmon Uko Jinchu Happa Menbu Tokotsu Gorin Sai Matsu Kaze Mura Same Hoshizawa In Ten To Shin Chu Wakitsubo Yubitsubo Butsumetsu Kyokei Rikimon Yanagikaza Rangiku Kosgi Yuugiri Tsuyugiri Hoshi Kimon Kinkoku Koe Amado Yaba Menbu Groin Tsukikage Inazuma Usai
Outside Devil Opening (ribs under the pectoral muscle) Willow Wind (above and below the Adam's apple) Fog or Mist (temple) Flying Dragon Confuser (eyes) Tiger Confuser (stomach) Power of Tiger (groin) Evening Mist (soft spot below the ear) Drop of Mist (under the jaw line) Dragon Gate (under the collar bone near the point of the shoulder) Intersection (front of the shoulder) Weak Muscle (upper arm between the bone and muscle) Big Gate (middle of the shoulder joint) Morning Mist (bottom of the chin) Star (directly under the armpit) Tabu Hole (sternum) Hip Pot (inside ridge of the hip bone) Voice (side of the hip) Heaven's Gate (ridge of the eye socket) Door of Rain (side of the neck) Center of the Human (base of the nose) Eight Leaves (clapping the ears) Face (bridge of the nose) Independent Bone (Adam's apple) Five Rings (around the stomach) Leg (inside and outside of the upper leg) Pinetree Wind (just above and below the ends of the clavicles) Village Rain (notch between the clavicles) Cliff of Stars (elbow joint) Shadow (inside the swell of the cheekbone) Top of the Head (soft spot at the top of the head) Center of the Heart (middle of the chest) Side of the Body (the ribs under the armpits) Finger Pot (base of the thumb and index finger) The Day the Buddha Died (ribs just under the chest muscles, front and back) Strong Tendons (top of the foot just above the toes) Below the chest, below the armpit between the 4th and 5th rib Adam's apple Temple Testicle Dent behind the ear Below the ear, chin Below the armpit Top of the chest : Rib Cage Dent of spine, causes pain and suffering for seven days All the side below the lymphatic gland in the neck Both ears Face, forehead Right side of navel Left side of navel Right side
Yano Sonu Vin Sain Ten To Shin Chu Wakitsubo Kenkotsu Yubitsubo Butsumetsu Rikimon Gorin Kyokei Hadomi Amado
Calf muscle Below indentation of the throat Below the right eye Below the left eye Frontal bone of the head : Front of the chest Armpit : Heaven Bone (four places) Between the thumb and index finger Four places on the rib cage Below the chest Five points around the navel Top of the five toes One inch below the ear lobe Both sides below the chin
Kurai Dori ("Taking proper position"; Kamae) Ichimonji No Kamae The left leg is forward, and slightly bent. The left arm is straight out pointing at Uke, and the hand is open. The right hand is in Shuto, and is held above the left bicep with the palm face towards the face. Migi Seigan No Kamae (Right "Correct eye" posture) The right leg is forward with the toes pointing at your opponent, the left foot points outward and carries 60% of the weight. The right hand is open and pointing at your opponent. The left hand is open and lies on your right bicep, half way between elbow and shoulder. In koto ryu, for migi seigan, your right hand is placed in front of you, pointing at your adversary, and the left hand is placed in such a way that protects you from potential attack. Even though this is migi seigan no kamae, in reality your mind and heart can be assuming kage no kamae ("shadow position"), which could be ichimonji no kamae, hoko no kamae, etc. You are ready for any type of attack. Since this is called kurai dori, foot positioning becomes very important, and is crucial for proper distancing. This will help freedom of movement. Hidari Seigan No Kamae (Left "Correct eye") As above, in ichimonji, but with left hand pointing at opponent's heart and your body leans back slightly. As you can see, this left seigan posture is different from the illustration you saw before. This posture is what your heart is feeling. With this posture, you attack and strike the hidden target. Hira Ichimonji ("Level figure-1" posture) Stand on right leg with the left foot placed on the side of your right knee. Both arms are stretched out to your sides. Imagine a spinning top. Your centre of gravity is balanced in the air. A top in motion flies away tangentially from what hits it and continues to spin. Hoko No Kamae ("Hug -surround" posture) The weight is evenly distributed between both legs. The arms are held above the head with the hands open. When some animals meet their enemy, they threaten the enemy by making their body look bigger than it is. This posture is good for a small person, and the attitude for this posture is "I will defend myself no matter what happens. Attack whenever you want!". Bobbi No Kamae ("Defensive posture") Both feet are close together with the right foot pointing at your opponent and the left foot pointing outwards. Both knees are bent. The right arm is extended towards your opponent with the hand closed and the left fist rests at your left hip. The right hand is in front and the left hand is on the hip. You are ready for any attack any time. Since this is kurai dori "proper positioning". Kamae No Tanren (Kamae training) Ichimonji no Kamae
Hidari Ichimonji no kamae. As Uke kicks with the right foot, step out to the left, and catch the kick with the right hand. Turn to the right facing Uke, and kick with Sokugyaku keri into the back of the inside left thigh, or up into the base of the spine. From here drop the left foot into Ukes left (supporting leg) thigh. Kick and/or push him to the ground. Seigan no Kamae Hidari Seigan no kamae. As Uke moves forwards with a Jodan Tsuki, Yoko Aruki forwards, and form a low / flat Jumonji Dori (left under right). The left hand is at Butsumetsu, and the right under the forearm. Turn to the left so your back comes near his. Push with the hands and strike with a right Ura Shuto. Hira Ichimonji no Kamae From Hira Ichimonji no kamae, as Uke strikes turn to the right, and step back, and down with the raised right foot. The left hand slaps Ukes right elbow, and then slaps Hachi-Yo to the Yo. HENKA Turn to the left, and slam the right foot into Ukes ribs, and slapping Hoshi, then drop the foot onto him. hoko no Kamae As Uke strikes step forwards with the left foot. The left hand drops down onto Ukes hand pushing it down. The right hand goes to Mura Same with either Ryu Ken, or Shako Ken, and pushes into Kyusho NOTE: Both hands move together. Bobbi no Kamae As Uke strikes Yoko Aruki to the right with the left foot. The left hand comes without moving to Ukes face (Natural movement). Yoko Aruki to the left dropping below the arm, and strike with a right Fudo ken into Ukes Butsumetsu / Suigetsu. Shoden No Kata (Initial transmission forms) Yokuto (Scooping and throwing) Uke applies a judo grip. Tori is relaxed but covering Uke's right hand with his left hand. Tori moves his left foot slightly towards the right to help his body to twist as he strikes with a boshi ken to the point below Uke's ear (yugasumi). Tori then applies a right keri to Uke's suzu, steps in with his left foot with his body down low, and thrusts a left happa ken upwards to Uke's asagasumi, standing up as he strikes to give power. Henka Uke grabs as before. Tori steps out to the left, striking with a right happa ken to Uke's left ear. Tori twists his spine and hips right around to the right, picking up his left heel, and strikes nio ken upwards to Uke's asagasumi. Henka Uke holds Tori's right wrist with his left hand and Tori's left mune with his right hand. Tori does a left nio ken to Uke's left hand (the one holding Tori's wrist), followed by a right boshi ken to Uke's uko. Finally, Tori applies a left happa ken or nio ken to Uke's asagasumi The point of Yokuto is striking to Uke's asagasumi and yugasumi. Henka (Bojutsu) Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi. Tori is in Shizen Tai with the Bo. Tori steps out across to the right (leg is straight). The top of the Bo is close to the chin, the Bo is in line with the right leg. Tori pushes the tip of the Bo into Asagasumi. Tori does a right kick to Gorin, and steps with the left foot, and pushes with the left hand. The left hand grabs the top of the Bo, and strikes with a Do Uchi. Ogyaku (Big lock) Uke attempts koshi nage. Tori jams the throw with his left knee and by pushing his left hand into Uke's hip, with the thumb pushing down into the point on the top of the hip bone (shichibatsu). Tori pushes Uke down with his thumb, then pivots his hips to the left, lifting his right heel, to apply a right nio ken to Uke's butsumetsu. -Henka Tori practices lowering the hips to jam Uke's throw, and takes Uke down by pushing down on the back of Uke's legs with his knees. -Henka Tori lowers his weight as Uke tries to throw and does a nio ken to Uke's shichibatsu. Tori then pivots his hips to apply a right nio ken (using the knuckles of the little finger and the ring finger) to Uke's right kaku (inside of knee). Finally, Tori finishes with a left nio ken upwards to Uke's asagasumi. If you are in close, you may also use kikaku ken to men or kasumi.
Koyoku (Resistance) Uke attacks with a right jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with a left jodan uke then does a reverse right boshi ken to Uke's right butsumetsu or ura kimon. Tori's left arm then comes under Uke's punching arm in preparation for a genseki. Tori steps forward yoko aruki and on the next step , throws Uke with ganseki over his hip. -Henka Uke attacks jodan tsuki with the right hand. Tori blocks jodan uke (without moving the legs) then directs a boshi ken or sanshitan ken to Uke's ribs. Tori's left arm stays with Uke's arm after the block. Shift weight from the right to the left leg and go in under Uke's right arm to throw with seionage, ganseki nage, or haraigoshi. Shuto. -Henka Uke steps in with right jodan tsuki. Tori shifts back and right with a left jodan uke, then moves forward with a right uppercut punch to the solar plexus. Tori then steps forward and places his right foot behind Uke's right foot and executes osoto gake rear hip throw. -Henka (Jutte) Hold the Jutte in the right hand, and do the Kata. When the Left hand comes up under Ukes right arm, the Jutte is held vertical with the shaft against the back of the muscle. Tori then grabs the top of the shaft with the right hand, pulling it to apply pressure, taking Uke straight down to the ground face down. Shito Uke applies hon jime. If Uke's right hand is above, Tori steps back with his left, pushing down onto Uke's hands with his chin and does a right boshi ken to Uke's kasumi (Strike with a cutting feeling. Aim for kasumi in such a way that if it misses, it will cut across Uke's eyes). Tori Finishes by taking Uke's right (top) hand and applying omote gyaku. If Uke does hon jime with the left hand above, the technique is the same but using the opposite side. Henka Uke grabs Tori's lapels with both hands. Tori applies ryote koppo ken to both sides of Uke's head. Hold in Uzumaki. Hosoku (Taking and dropping) Uke does a left hand grab and punches with his right hand. Tori steps back with his right and blocks left jodan uke, followed by a right boshi ken to Uke's left koe (To find the correct point, place the fingers of one hand on the outside of the point of Uke's hip bone. The thumb should then be correctly positioned on Uke's koe). Tori pushes inwards and down with the boshi ken to lower Uke's body. Tori then steps in with his right, using kikaku ken to Uke's men. Your target should be the crown of Uke's head, the temple, nose, or jaw. Do not use kikaku ken against Uke's forehead as that is too hard. Henka Uke attacks as before. Tori blocks as before followed by a right toe-kick (sokugyaku) to Uke's left koe, to lower Uke's body. After rising up with the kick, Tori uses his body weight going downwards with the kikaku ken. The strike should cover as many targets as possible, nose-lips-chin etc. Henka Uke attacks with a right jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with a left jodan uke. Uke attacks with a left jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with a right jodan uke then moves his weight forward and lowers his right fist to strike with a right boshi ken to Uke's left hip. As Uke bends forward due to the strike, Tori shifts his weight forward slightly to strike kikaku ken to Uke's face. Hoteki (Release and throw) Uke grabs Tori's lapel with the right hand. Tori presses Uke's right hand with the left hand. Uke steps in with a left strike. Tori does omote shuto to the inside of Uke's upper arm, followed directly with koshijutsu to Uke's right elbow using the left hand while Tori grabs Uke's right wrist with the right hand. Tori then steps in to throw with seionage. Henka Uke grabs Tori with his left hand and punches jodan uke with his right. Tori steps back with his right foot and shoves his right palm-heel up into the back of Uke's straightened right elbow, lifting Uke. Tori then steps forward and places his left foot behind Uke's left foot and executes osoto gake rear hip throw. Henka(Bojutsu) Tori is in Shizen Tai. Uke grabs with the left hand, and does a right Tsuki. Tori steps out to the right, and a left Jodan Uke. Tori grabs the Bo with the left hand below the right hand. Tori turns to the left, so that the Bo is in front of him, and against the back of Ukes hand. The right leg is over Ukes left leg, and with the use of the Bo throws Uke. Shato (Break and drop) Uke grabs Tori's lapel with the right hand. Tori presses Uke's hand with the left hand and does a right omote
shuto to Uke's right inside upper arm. Tori then steps in with the left leg to strike boshi ken to Uke's ribs in a downward motion. Keto (Hook and topple) Uke applies a ryote grab to Tori's mune. Tori steps back with his right and applies a downward ryote shikan ken to both of Uke's hands, sinking his (Tori's) body very low. Tori finishes with a right kick to Uke's gorin uchi or suigetsu. Henka Uke applies a right grab to Tori's mune. Tori steps outwards to the left, striking and pushing the outside of Uke's fist with his left fist. Tori then does a right kick to Uke's right uchi kaku, and a second kick to the front of Uke's knee to push Uke down. Henka Uke applies a right grab to Tori's mune. Tori steps out to the right, striking the outside of Uke's fist with his left fist. Tori finishes with a left kick to Uke's right kaku. Saku Geki Uke attempts a ryote grab to Tori's mune. Before Uke reaches Tori, Tori avoids to the left and does a boshi ken to Uke's asagasumi with a sanshin style swinging motion. The distancing on the first movement is important as next, Tori should able to kick with his right foot to the outside of Uke's right thigh (sai). Henka Uke attempts a ryote grab to Tori's mune. Before he reaches Tori, Tori avoids to the left and does a sanshin style boshi ken to Uke's asagasumi, followed by a mawashi style kick to Uke's right uchi kaku. Tori steps down from the kick behind Uke at Uke's blind spot. Tori then takes one more step and draws katana then finishes Uke off. Batsugi Uke does a right grab to Tori's mune. Tori steps out to the left and strikes with a right shako to the right side of Uke's face (The thumb strikes above the corner of Uke's mouth, the index finger to the right eye. The other fingers can be used on the left side of Uke's face.). Tori then drops to his right knee, applying omote gyaku to Uke's right hand and taking Uke directly to the ground (Half apply the lock with the left hand, and slap Uke's twisted hand downwards with your right hand. The idea is to break the hand on the way down. Not only to throw Uke.) Henka Uke does a right grab to Tori's mune. Tori steps out to the left and strikes with a right ura shuto to Uke's uko (this strike should straighten Uke's arm). When Uke's arm is straight, it should be possible to take Uke's thumb with Tori's left hand and use it to get more effect on the omote gyaku. You can also take Uke's little finger with your right hand, to use a combination of oya goroshi and ko goroshi to control Uke, and take him down with o soto. Henka Uke does a right grab to Tori's mune. Tori steps out to the left and strikes with a right ura shuto to Uke's uko. If Uke's grip is still strong, Tori sinks down, puts his right arm under Uke's elbow, and lifts. Tori steps releasing the elbow lock, and applies omote gyaku. Henka Uke does a right grab to Tori's mune. Tori steps out to the left and strikes with a right ura shuto to Uke's uko. Tori then steps in with his right to strike downwards with the right elbow onto Uke's ura kimon. Tori puts his right arm over Uke's right arm, steps back , and applies ura gyaku against his (Tori's) body. Tori then takes Uke directly down using his footwork. Tan Geki Tori stands in hidari seigan. Uke attacks with a left punch then a right punch. Tori steps back and blocks first with a right block. As the second punch comes in, Tori backs off slightly and blocks with the left arm in hoko no kamae. Tori moves in slightly , pushing his hands towards and over Uke's face to distract his attention. Tori finishes with a right kick to gorin or suigetsu (The kick should be "placed" on the inside of Uke's knee and then follow Uke's inside leg up to the groin, if this is the target, with the foot turned sideways, big toe uppermost.) Setsu To Uke does a right grab to Tori's mune Tori steps out to the left and does a right shuto to Uke's jakkin to release Uke's grip. Tori then twists his body to the right and does a left boshi ken to Uke's right butsumetsu. (What gives this technique power is the weight change. Although the technique is done virtually on the spot, you should take small steps. If Uke moves away, or is knocked away by the shuto to jakkin, step in with the left leg to make distance for the boshi ken.) Henka
Uke does a right grab to Tori's mune Tori steps out to the left and does a right shuto to Uke's jakkin. If Uke still keeps hold of mune, Tori twists his body to the right, raising his left arm to strike Uke's jakkin from below with the top of the wrist (This should break Uke's elbow). Tori then steps in with his left leg, striking with a right shikan ken to Uke's butsumetsu. (The shikan ken strike should be done with the fist horizontal in order to go in between Uke's ribs). Uke does a right grab to Tori's mune. Tori steps back with his left leg, twisting Uke's hand slightly in an ura gyaku movement (Tori uses his left hand to do this) and applies a right shuto to Uke's nagare (This twisting movement of the hand is to bring Uke's nagare to the top where it is easier to get at.). If Uke is within reach, Tori strikes Uke's face with his right elbow. Tori then steps out to the right and does a left horizontal shikan ken to Uke's butsumetsu. Henka Uke grabs Tori's lapel with the right hand. Tori presses Uke's hand with the left. Uke steps in with the left and tsuki. Tori strikes Uke's right jakkin with the a right fudo ken, slides the right foot forward to hit Uke's kasumi with a left koppo ken and finishes with a right keri to suzu using the shin. Shihaku Tori stands in hidari seigan. Uke does a right punch followed by a left punch. Tori moves back to the right and blocks the first punch at Uke's wrist. As the second punch comes, Tori moves to the inside and blocks to Uke's jakkin. Tori then does a right kick (only raising the knee to make Uke attempt to block and leave his body open). As Tori steps down from the kick, he punches downwards with a left nio ken to Uke's suigetsu. Henka The technique progresses as before but as Tori raises his knee for the feint, he also raises his right fist in preparation for a punch. Practice checking where the opponent concentrates his attention and attack through his guard. If Uke goes to block the punch, Tori kicks him. Practice not letting the opponent know which is the feint, and not deciding yourself which is the feint. Henka Uke attacks with a right jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with a jodan uke from hidari ichimonji no kamae. Uke then attacks with a left jodan tsuki. Tori steps back with the left leg, left keri as a fake and then left fudo ken to butsumetsu as Tori steps down and forward with the left foot from the fake keri. Henka Uke attacks with a right jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with a left jodan uke. Uke attacks with a left jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with a right jodan uke, then lifts his left leg as if to kick but instead steps forward with a left tsuki. Kyogi Tori is in migi seigan. Uke attacks with a left punch followed by a right punch. Tori moves back to the left with his left leg and blocks Uke's first punch by striking the wrist. As the second punch comes in, Tori steps out to the right and back with the right foot and strikes Uke's right hoshi. Tori then moves forward yoko aruki with his right foot stamping on Uke's right foot (toki), and simultaneously punching nio ken to Uke's right butsumetsu (still controlling Uke's right arm). Henka Uke attacks left punch then right punch. Tori blocks as before. As Uke attempts a third punch with his left hand, Tori steps in with right yoko aruki stamping on Uke's right toki and applies a right nio ken to Uke's asagasumi, blocking or jamming Uke's punch with the elbow (still controlling Uke's right arm). Tori steps forward with his left foot, sweeping Uke's right leg with his right foot, and pushing Uke down with the right fist. Henka Uke attacks left punch then right punch. Tori blocks as before. As Uke attempts a third punch with his left hand, Tori steps in with right foot on Uke's left foot (stepping very shallow so that Uke cannot use his knee to put pressure on Tori's). Tori controls Uke's right shoulder with his left fist so that the only possible attack Uke can do is kikaku ken. As Uke attempts kikaku ken, Tori's right arm goes under Uke's left arm to apply ganseki otoshi (do not let Uke roll). The important points of this technique are the stamping on the toki, and the practicing of the yoko aruki movement. Henka Uke attacks with a right jodan tsuki. Tori moves his left leg back to his right leg as he does a soft left jodan uke. Uke attacks with a left jodan tsuki. Tori does a soft right jodan uke as he moves to the inside of the punch and sweeps Uke's right leg with his right leg. Tori then follows Uke down with a right boshi ken. Kakko / Katsuko Tori is in migi seigan. Uke attacks with a left followed by a right punch. Tori blocks the first punch with his right to Uke's wrist. As the second punch comes in, Tori steps right and back with his right leg blocking to Uke's hoshi with his left arm. Tori then simultaneously kicks with his right foot to the top of Uke's right knee, and strikes with a right sanshitan ken to murasame (middle finger goes into murasame and pushes downwards while the index and ring fingers hook over the collar bone and help to control sideways
movement). This is a very difficult technique to practice safely. The simultaneous kicking and shitan ken should be practiced against an inanimate object. Henka Uke punches left then right. Tori blocks as before. As Uke attempts a third punch (left), without blocking, Tori avoids to the left and does a right kick across to uchi kaku (with a yoko aruki feeling) and a right sanshitan ken to murasame to take Uke down. Henka The main point about "Kakko" is taking Uke down using the sanshitan ken to murasame. The following drills are to practice this point. They should be practiced both sides; Migi Seigan. Uke attacks with a left punch. Tori blocks. As Uke steps in to do a right punch, Tori avoids to the right placing his left hand onto Uke's murasame. Tori then steps over with a left yoko aruki, pushing into Uke's murasame. Tori walks around Uke with yoko aruki until he falls. Hidari Seigan. Uke attacks with a right punch. Tori blocks. As Uke steps in to do a left punch, Tori does a right yoko aruki around to Uke's right, taking Uke's right arm around with him to break Uke's balance, and using a right sanshitan ken to take Uke down. Ura Nami Tori is in migi seigan. Uke punches with his left, then with his right. Tori blocks the first punch with a right jodan uke to Uke's wrist and blocks the second punch with left jodan uke to Uke's hoshi by moving back with the right leg (on the second block, Tori sets up his distance and angling for the following kick). Tori simultaneously does a right kick across to Uke's right shin (yaku) with a yoko aruki feeling and a ryo boshi ken to Uke's uko to take Uke down. Henka Hidari Seigan. Uke does a right punch. Tori blocks. As Uke steps in with a left punch, Tori controls his right arm and does a right yoko aruki to Uke's right side, punching shikan ken to Uke's right uko (The target is not the lymph gland, but the muscle below the ear.). Henka Uke attacks with right jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with left jodan uke. Uke attacks with left jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with right jodan uke without moving the legs, yoko aruki along the front / side of Uke's body and sweeps Uke's rear foot away. At the same time, Tori does a right koppo ken to Uke's face. Ten Chi Tori is in migi seigan. Uke attacks with a left punch then a right punch. Tori blocks the first punch at Uke's wrist and moves back to the right to block the second punch at Uke's hoshi. Tori simultaneously kicks with the big toe side of his right foot to Uke's suzu, and does a shako ken to Uke's face, landing forwards. (When you strike with the shako ken, the thumb strikes jinchu and the other fingers around the eyes.) Henka Tori is in migi seigan, Uke attacks as before. Tori blocks as before. Instead of kicking to suzu, Tori kicks across with his right foot to Uke's right uchi kaku to take him down, and simultaneously strikes shako ken across to the side of Uke's face (This strike should have the feeling of being like a cat or tiger swinging at something.). Kata Maki Tori is in hidari seigan. Uke punches with the right, then the left. Tori blocks the first punch at Uke's wrist and moves back to the left to block the second punch at Uke's hoshi. Tori then steps in lightly with the right foot to apply musha dori to Uke's left (front) arm. Tori simultaneously strikes with a left boshi ken in a swinging "sanshin" movement to Uke's omote kimon and takes Uke down with the lock by dropping straight back onto the right knee. Henka Tori is in hidari seigan. Uke attacks as before. Tori blocks as before. Tori applies musha dori and takes Uke down with a right kick to the back of Uke's left knee (kaku). Henka Uke attacks with right jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with left jodan uke. Uke attacks with left jodan tsuki. Tori moves to the inside so the punch goes between his right arm and the right side of his body. Tori then bars Uke's arm from this position and turns to his right to strike Uke's butsumetsu with a left boshi ken. Tori continues the turn down onto his right knee to drive in the boshi ken. Chuden No Kata
In Chuden No Kata the kamae is not decided. The techniques can be tried from any kamae or no kamae. The way the opponent attacks is also flexible. It can also be tried , merely walking up to the opponent and attacking him. The most important point is the timing. Hida Tori does a right shuto (omote or ura) to Uke's yugasumi, followed by a right kick to suigetsu or butsumetsu. The meaning of "Hida" is "flying / jumping strike", so you should have this feeling when you attack. You should step in low and strike upwards. The strike should knock Uke's head backwards, bringing his body forwards, where he is easier to kick. Hisaku Tori does a right boshi ken to Uke's uko, then grabs with both hands to Uke's shoulders (ryumon). Tori then jumps up, wraps both legs around Uke's waist, and squeezes. Tori lowers his back to the ground, grabs both of Uke's ankles and pulls them to make Uke fall backwards. Tori secures Uke's left leg and applies pressure to Uke's yaku as Tori lays back. Tori finishes with a kick to Uke's suzu. Henka Uke and Tori begin in shizen. Tori strikes Uke's left collar bone with a right shitan ken and grabs both Uke's shoulders. Tori then leaps up to grab Uke's waist with both legs to apply O jime and leans back to pull Uke forward. Tori grabs Uke's ankles which causes Uke to fall backwards. Tori finishes with a stamping heel kick from this prone position. Hicho Tori does a right shako ken to the left side of Uke's face (thumb above the side of Uke's mouth, fingers around Uke's cheek and eye), then does a kick to the tip of Uke's sternum (kage). Hito Tori does a goshitan ken to Uke's omote kimon, then jumps up and does a double (simultaneous) kick to Uke's face or chest. If Tori loses his balance when he lands, he rolls backwards. Kuden or "oral tradition"; This technique can be used in a two against one situation. The kicker supports himself on his partner's shoulder, and his partner helps to give lift to the jumper by holding his belt and lifting. It can also be used by using one's surroundings. Holding onto overhanging branches, door frames etc. to help the jump. Henka Uke and Tori are walking towards each other. Tori walks as if to pass Uke on his right side, but just before Uke and Tori meet, Tori turns to his right as if someone had attracted his attention. As Tori turns back towards Uke, he strikes Uke's chest with a left fist. Tori then jumps up and kicks Uke in the face or chest with a double tobi sokuyaku keri. On landing, Tori does a koho kaiten and finishes with shuriken when Uke starts to get back on his feet. Kappi Tori steps in with a right ura shuto to Uke's uko. Tori then either steps in with his left or does a switch step and applies a left ura shuto to Uke's uko, followed by koho tobi. Henka Uke and Tori are walking towards each other. Tori passes Uke on his right side and strikes Uke's right kidney with a left koppo ken followed by a right ura shuto to Uke's neck as Tori leaps backwards. Tori then finishes with shuriken. Monpi Tori steps in with his right leg, grabs Uke's left waki tsubo and twists to break Uke's balance to Uke's right. This opens up Uke's left koe so Tori then does a right kick to koe. Suito Uke attacks with a right punch then a left punch. Tori blocks the first punch to Uke's wrist, and the second punch to Uke's hoshi. Uke steps in and applies a right headlock. Tori strikes Uke's omote kimon with the back of his right fist. Tori then steps with his right foot behind Uke's right leg as Tori twists his right fist and strikes upwards to Uke's asagasumi and then pushes Uke down to the ground with the right fist to asagasumi. Gohi Tori takes Uke down with a right sanshitan ken to Uke's murasame. (The middle finger goes into murasame, the index finger and ring finger can hook over the collar bone to control sideways movement.) By putting power into the neck muscles, this technique can be countered. In order to prevent it from being
countered, first, strike upwards to Uke's asagasumi, and then continue downwards using the wrist in the same way as a cat swiping with it's paw. Hehi Tori does a sanshitan ken to Uke's murasame as in "Gohi" above. If Uke resists, Tori does a left shako ken to strike to the right side of Uke's face (The thumb strikes to the point above the edge of the mouth, and the fingers aim for the eye.). Tori does a migi tobi in the same direction as the strike. Teki Gaeshi Tori does a right grab to Uke's left waki tsubo or butsumetsu, breaking Uke's balance to his right. Tori then does a right kick to the inside of Uke's left thigh (sai). Koto Tori does a right sanshitan ken to Uke's murasame. As Uke is falling, Tori does a right kick to Uke's suzu. Kakuhi Uke does a ryote grab to Tori's chest. Tori steps out to the left and does a right nio ken to Uke's asagasumi. Tori then grabs the Uke's jacket (at Uke's right shoulder) with his right hand, uses his left hand to apply omote gyaku to Uke's right hand, and does a right kick to Uke's left koe to flip Uke over. Okuden No Kata (Inner transmission forms) Santo Uke attempts uchi mata. As Uke kicks Tori's left leg up, Tori drops his weight down to the right and strikes with nio ken to Uke's uchi kaku or sai (inside). Using a slamming motion with his left forearm, Tori breaks Uke's right grip and jumps or rolls clear of Uke. Henka Uke attempts uchi mata. As Uke kicks Tori's left leg up, Tori drops his weight down to the right and strikes with nio ken to Uke's ganmen. Tori continues to drop his weight down to the ground, striking with nio ken to Uke's left toki. Tori holds Uke's left leg with his right arm and pulls Uke over his body, using the left leg against Uke's right leg to control the throw. Santo Tori stands in hidari seigan. Uke thrusts tsuki with tanto. Tori steps out to his right and does a left block to Uke's knife hand (block with left hand holding knife wrist from the top in a kind of a take ori). Tori then does a right shako ken to Uke's right hoshi (thumb goes into hoshi). Tori's right hand pulls back to his left armpit, and then hits take ori onto Uke's knife hand to make him drop the knife. Tori then steps with his left behind Uke and applies ura gyaku with both hands. Tori kicks to the back of Uke's knee, and as Uke falls, Tori adjusts the angle of Uke's arm so that he falls on it and breaks it with his own weight. Koto Tori is in hira no kamae. Uke steps forward to cut downwards, right to left with tanto. Tori steps in with his left very low and jams Uke's cut with a left nio ken to Uke's hoshi (with your arm straight). Tori then steps forward, simultaneously striking double happa ken to Uke's ears and kicking with right foot to Uke's suzu (The simultaneous happa ken and kick should be very explosive. Coming up from a low position and extending upwards.). Henka As Uke comes in to cut, Tori blocks with his left forearm, steps out to the right and does a downward shuto to Uke's jakkin. Happa ken and kick as before. Henka Uke attacks with a kick or a punch and Tori responds with the appropriate block. tori then stretches out Uke's attacking arm or leg, and then steps in with a body slam to break or weaken the limb and down the attacker. Shisen Uke attempts a front choke. Tori drops down and uses his chin to stop the choke. Tori then does a double happa ken to Uke's ears and then grabs both ears, digging his nails into the backs. Finally, Tori steps forward with kikaku ken to Uke's jinchu. Kompi As Uke walks towards Tori, Tori jams Uke's step by stepping on Uke's left foot with his right. Tori then does a right ura shuto to Uke's uko, and jumps back to the left in migi seigan. Practice both sides. Henka
As Uke approaches, Tori executes a right omote shuto to the left side of Uke's neck from Tori's left side. Tori then leaps back and to the left to escape. Sho Setsu As Uke walks towards Tori, Tori steps in right with his body twisted round to the right (almost facing the opposite direction), and strikes Uke's omote kimon with the back of nio ken. Tori then steps around to the right so that Tori is standing parallel to Uke. Tori then kicks with the toes of his right foot to Uke's throat. So Setsu Tori strikes with the thumbs to both sides of Uke's butsumetsu. Tori then grabs some flesh of Uke's butsumetsu, lifts Uke slightly, and then Tori drops to left knee, throwing Uke to Tori's left. Don't "throw" Uke as he could roll out of it, but pull Uke directly down to the ground. Henka Try grabbing different parts of Uke's body and taking him down as before. For example his ears, the flesh of his arms, or the outside of his thighs. Soto Tori grabs Uke's shoulders and pushes his thumbs in between Uke's shoulder muscles and collar bone to lower his body. Tori then steps between Uke's legs with his left foot. Tori then lowers his body and throws Uke tomoenage with his right foot in Uke's stomach. Tori goes over with Uke, finishing on top of him. Tori applies a choke (any), and rolls off. Henka Uke grabs Tori by both lapels and pushes backwards. Tori reaches over Uke's arms to grab his jacket lapels, neck muscles, or ears and pulls him onto a kikaku ken strike to the face. Tori then drops to his seat, sliding his legs between Uke's legs, while pulling Uke forward and down. Tori can use an upward swinging kick to Uke's groin to send him over onto his face. Tori follows the motion of the roll and ends up astride the chest of the prone Uke. Ko No Ki Tori steps in with his right and applies ryo happa ken to Uke's ears (or clap in front of Uke's face as a distraction). Tori then jumps up and delivers a double front kick to Uke's suigetsu. If you lose your balance on landing, roll backwards. Henka If Uke is very tall, distract him with double shuto to uko and lower him with a grab to his ears. Jump up, kicking him in the face or suigetsu with both knees. If Uke is very short, lift him up with his ears and kick. Henka As Uke punches with his right, Tori steps inside, standing on Uke's right foot with the left. Tori claps in front of Uke's face as a distraction. Tori then does a right kick to Uke's suzu, and as Tori lands, kicks with his left foot to Uke's suzu. This can also be done as one movement. Kicking right - left before landing. Henka Tori executes a double happa ken ear slapping strike or shito ken thumb drive to the side of Uke's neck. Tori then leaps into the air and delivers a double simultaneous front kick to the stomach, chest, or face. Tori can turn his striking hands into grabs to pull Uke into the kicks if necessary. After kicking, Tori drops backwards to the ground with a backward roll to cushion the fall and escape. Kimon Uke walks towards Tori. Tori steps in left and grabs Uke's left chest muscle / armpit with his right hand. As Uke's right arm comes out, Tori secures it with his left and pulls it to twist Uke off balance. Tori steps in with his right foot beside Uke's right foot and drops down to his (Tori's) left knee, using the grips on Uke's arm and armpit to pull Uke 90 degrees over Tori's right knee. (Rather than actually "pulling" Uke down, Tori should break his balance with the hands, and then place the knee in the same direction as Uke's balance so that he "trips" over it.). Uke should not be able to roll, but fall flat on his hip / back. In reality, Tori would control Uke's right arm so that he lands on it on the way down and breaks it. Henka Uke and Tori begin in shizen. Uke grabs both of Tori's lapels with two hands. Tori responds by grabbing both of Uke's latisimus dorsi muscles and pulls Uke towards him. Tori then retains his hold and pushes Uke away with boshi ken to Uke's left and right butsumetsu. Tori then turns to his left and drops onto his left knee to throw Uke to the ground. Using the momentum of Uke's fall, Tori rolls over Uke to drive in his right boshi ken further. Ransetsu Tori steps in right, grabbing and twisting thumbs into Uke's butsumetsu both sides. Tori then slides his left foot through Uke's legs and drops to the ground pulling Uke directly to the ground on his face.
When you pull Uke on top of you, be sure that your elbows are protecting you from Uke's full weight, and also possibly striking him in both koe. Henka If you can't get your foot between Uke's legs, put it to the side, and drop, using the grab to butsumetsu to steer Uke in the direction you want him to go. The point of Ransetsu is freely using yoko nagare and tate nagare to throw Uke. Henka Uke and Tori begin in shizen. Uke grabs Tori's latisimus dorsi muscles. Tori strikes both sides of Uke's neck with a left and right koppo ken simultaneously. Tori then grabs Uke's trapezius muscles and throws him with tomoe nage. Ura Kimon Tori steps in right and strikes with a right shako ken to Uke's omote kimon. Tori then does a right kick to Uke's omote kimon. Henka Uke punches. Tori blocks by striking to Uke's jakkin followed by a kick to Uke's jakkin. The point of Ura Kimon is striking the same place twice. Hekito No Kata (Attack forms) Soku Boku Tori stands in migi seigan. Uke is in dai jodan no kamae with katana. As Uke cuts to jodan, Tori steps in and to the left, checking Uke's right arm with the his (Tori's) left hand (not having the feeling that you are holding him, as he will probably try to escape). Tori then does a right kick to Uke's right hoshi, and a right ganmen dori as Tori lands. Boku Hen Tori stands in hira ichimonji no kamae. Uke stands in chudan no kamae. Uke steps forward with his left foot and cuts left to right (to Do). Tori jumps back and out left to escape the cut (not too far). As Uke raises the sword over his head ready for a jodan cut, Tori jumps back in, slightly to the outside (his left), lightly securing Uke's left elbow with Tori's right palm (thumb on hoshi). Tori finishes with a right kick to Uke's butsumetsu. Damara Tori stands in hoko no kamae. Uke stands in chudan no kamae. Uke shifts his weight forward with a tsuki to Tori's suigetsu. Tori steps slightly forward left and twists to the right so that the sword just misses him. Tori steps forward with a right yoko aruki and strikes with a right nio ken to the back of Uke's right hand. Tori then takes Uke's right hand, steps out left, extending Uke's arm to the side, and walks forward applying omote gyaku. Shuriki Tori stands in migi bobi no kamae. Uke stands in dai jodan no kamae. As Uke steps forward and cuts downwards, Tori steps forward left, outside of Uke's cut (Tori's left hand stays on his hip, right forearm vertical as a guard). Tori then applies a right ura shuto to Uke's right nagare (This shuto should cut downwards from his elbow towards nagare). Tori does a right yoko aruki forwards, and applies a right omote shuto to the point at the top of Uke's nose at eye level. Kibo Tori stands in hidari seigan. Uke stands in dai jodan no kamae. As Uke steps forward and cuts downwards, Tori steps out to the right (Keep your kamae, using your front arm as a guard). Without stepping, Tori twists his hips and punches with nio ken to Uke's left tricep (This should push the top half of Uke's body back, exposing his ribs). Tori finishes with a right kick to Uke's floating ribs. Batsu Yu Tori stands in left bobi no kamae. Uke stands in chudan no kamae. As Uke steps forward and cuts from left to right (to Do), Tori does yoko aruki forwards to the inside of Uke's cut, checking the hilt with his left hand, and punching with a right nio ken to Uke's jinchu. Seki Ryoku Tori stands in left hoko no kamae. Uke stands in dai jodan no kamae. As Uke steps in to cut down to Tori's men, Tori steps in slightly to Uke's outside, drops down to the left knee, and does a right nio ken to Uke's suigetsu.
Kahi / Kappi Tori stands in hira ichimonji no kamae. Uke stands in chudan no kamae. As Uke thrusts to Tori's suigetsu, Tori avoids to the right and slightly to the rear. Uke then steps forward and cuts left to right to Tori's Do. Tori drops to his hands and knee and ducks right under the cut. As Uke raises his sword to cut downwards, Tori jumps up from the ground and strikes with a double front kick to Uke's butsumetsu. HetsuPi Both Uke and Tori begin in shizen no kamae. Uke approaches Tori. Tori responds by pressing down on Uke's matsukaze with a right shako ken and then steps forward with his left leg to strike Uke's face with a left shako ken. Tori finishes with koho tobi.
KUKISHINDEN RYU
KAMAE Hira no Kamae With both hands open and held at the hips, your eyes stare into the opponent's eyes. Hira Ichimonji no Kamae With both hands open and spread out to the right and left, your eyes stare into the opponent's eyes. Seigan no Kamae With the body turned to the right side, lightly clench your right fist and put it on your hip, and put your left hand in shuto at the opponent' s eyes. Katate-Hicho no Kamae With the body turned to the left side, lightly clench your right fist and point it at the opponent's chest and keep your lightly clenched left fist against your left chest. Your eyes stare at the opponent's eyes. Kosei no Kamae With the left hand lightly clenched and above your own head, lightly clench the right fist and put it against your chest, pull your right foot back and lower your hips. Your eyes stare into the eyes of the opponent. Shoden No Kata Seion Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi. Tori hold the collar, and the elbow. The right thumb, presses into the nerve in the side of the neck, and the thumb of the left hand, presses into the nerve in the elbow. Tori shifts the left foot to the left, and places the right foot, against the hip. Pressing the nerves, pushing out the foot, and turning Anti clockwise Tori throws Uke onto his back. Henka Instead of placing the foot on the hip, Tori places it behind Ukes Right leg, and throws him. Suiyoku Uke strikes from Seigan with a right Jodan tsuki. Tori is in Hira, and moves back into seigan, and a left Jodan Uke. Uke then strikes with a left Jodan Tsuki, Tori does a right Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist after the block. Uke does a right kick, Tori responds with a left Gedan Uke, and straight up to strike Kirigasumi, with a left Boshi Ken. Tori then steps forward with the right foot, and kicks with the left to Ryuge. With draw the right leg to kneel and Uzimaki. Kirigasumi - below the ear Ryuge - ankle bone outside calf Suisha Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, Tori does a left Jodan Uke (Daken Style), and ducking low strikes to Nasai. Uke then strikes with a left jodan Tsuki, and a right jodan Tsuki. Tori does a right then a left jodan Uke grabbing the wrist with the final block. Tori then kicks the left leg with his right foot to Sai. Tori then grabs the neck, and finishes with Uchi Mata
Nasai -
Sai - Thigh
Kubi Wa Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, and a left Keri. Tori is in seigan, and does a left Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist, and a right Gedan Uke, with a right Boshi ken from the inside to Ryumon. Tori then takes hold of the neck, and twists Uke down to the left, by stepping back with the left leg. Tori then applies a lock to the arm with the knee, and re-applying the Boshi ken Ryumon - Hollow on top of the shoulder. Hosetsu Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki, Left Jodan Tsuki, right keri. Tori, does a left Jodan Uke, right Jodan Uke, and a right Fudo Ken to Nasai, and grabs the last striking wrist. Uke then does a right Jodan tsuki. Tori lifts the wrist he holds, and grabs the arm with his left arm, swings it out to the right to stop the Jodan Tsuki. Switch hands on the wrist, and apply a choke with the right hand, turn the boy so that you can start a seio Nage. Uke pulls away. Tori goes under and throws with Ippon seio Nage. Iso Arashi Uke grabs the collar with his left hand, and a right strike. Tori in a form of Kosei, does a left Jodan Uke. Uke then does a right kick, and Tori does a left gedan Uke. Tori locks the hand on the collar, and strikes to the face with a left Shako ken. Tori steps back with the right foot, and does Uzi maki, lock the hand on the knee to finish. Fu Buki Uke starts the same as Iso Arashi. The defense is the same, but take the hand in Omote Gyaku. Take hold of the elbow with the left hand, and force it upwards, and kick to right Nasai. Turn under the arm to throw with Seio Nage. Kata Ho Uke does a right then a left Jodan Tsuki, and right keri. Tori does a left, then right Jodan Uke., and a right Fudo ken to Nasai. Uke then does a left Keri, and tori responds with a left Fudo ken to Nasai. Uke then does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori blocks with Jumonji Dori, and applies Oni Kudaki. Tori then steps out to the side and does Osoto Gari. Straddle Uke, and lock the arm. Tatsumaki Starts the same as Kata ho, until the last right Jodan Uke. Tori applies the Jumonji Dori, but Uke strikes with a left Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps to the side, and does a Jodan Uke to Uko, with omote Shuto. Tori then takes hold of Daimon, steps out, and kicks with Kakato keri (backward hook) to the hip ot upper thigh. Tori kneels, and pulls Uke down across the hips. Chuden No Kata Ura Nami Uke is in Seigan no Kamae, Tori is in Hira no kamae. Uke strikes with a right Tsuki, and a left Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and a right Jodan Uke. Uke then follows with a right Keri. Tori steps forward 45 degrees to the right, and strikes into Ukes right thigh with a left Gedan Uke. Uke follows Tori, and strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a Jumonji Dori and applies a Oni Kudaki, and kicks with the right foot, to Ukes stomach. In the same motion Tori drops the right foot, behind Ukes right foot, and drops with the Oni Kudaki. Ten Chi Uke is in Seigan, Tori is in Hira Ichimonji. Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, Left Jodan Tsuki, right Jodan Tsuki, and a right keri. Tori does left Jodan Uke, right Jodan Uke, Left Jodan Uke, Tori steps to the outside of the kick, and strikes with a left fudo ken into the thigh. This turns Uke round to the left. As he comes back to face Tori he strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori shifts to the left, to the out side of the Tsuki, using Jumonji Dori. Tori takes hold of the arm, and pulls it down be hind Ukes back. Tori makes Uke bend forwards, and steps a little forward with the left foot, and kicks the chest with the right foot. Tori then drops to the left knee, and pulls Uke down to the ground. Kata Nami Uke is in Seigan, Tori is in Hira Ichimonji. Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, and a right keri. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and steps forward with the right foot, turns to the left, and strikes with a right Fudo ken into the thigh. Uke then does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori grabs the sleeve with his left hand, and the collar with the right hand. Tori steps with the right foot, and throws with Osoto Nage.
Kasumi Gake Uke is in Seigan, and Tori is in Hira. Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, and a right keri. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, steps forward to the right, and turning to the left strikes with the right hand with a fudo ken into the thigh. Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori grabs the sleeve with his left hand. The right hand strikes Ukes right a shoulder, then moves down to grabs Ukes right elbow. Tori then pulls the elbow so that it bends. When the elbow is bent the forearm is vertical. Tori turns under the arm, and throws with Osoto Nage. The bent arm is the same angle as for Musha Dori or Oni Kudaki. Tatsu No Se Uke is in Seigan, Tori is in Hira Ichimonji. Uke dopes a right Jodan Tsuki, and a right Keri. Uke does a left Jodan Uke, and a left Gedan Uke. Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori turns to the right and grabs the elbow sleeve with the left hand. Tori turns his hand over to the left, and down so that Ukes hand rests on Tori's forearm. Uke then grabs Toris elbow sleeve, and steps forward with the left, and the right to the outside of Tori. Toris right hand comes down, and strikes him in the thigh, making him release his grab. Tori then switches his grab from the right arm to the left arm. Tori barrs the arm vertical to the body. Tori places his right hip against Ukes right hip, and throws him. Shio Kaze Uke is in Seigan, Tori is in Hira. Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki, and a right Keri. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and a left Gedan Uke to Kaku. Uke does a left Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a right Jodan Uke to Hoshi, or Nagare. Tori with his right hand grabs Uke from above the backside of Uke right Bicep. At the same time Tori applies a Ura Gyaku with the left hand, and a keri to the right Koe. Tori drops Uke forwards. If he resists come back up, and knee him in the chest or face then drop him forwards. Kaku - Knee Hoshi - inside elbow Koe - Side of the groin Yama Arashi Uke grabs the collar with the left hand, and a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps back to the left 45 degrees, and does a right Jodan uke to Jaku kin. The right hand checks the grab from underneath. Tori applies a Ura Gyaku with the left hand, and walks under the arm with Yoko Aruki, at the same time striking to Butsumetsu with the right elbow as he passes. Tori walks behind Ukes back locking his arm behind him. Tori then kicks into Buda with the right foot, and steps back with the right foot, taking Uke down, so that he falls onto his arm breaking it. Buda - middle of the calf Jaku kin - Inside bicep (middle of) Yanagi Kaze Uke grabs the collar with the left hand, and strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori checks the grab with the right hand, and steps back 45 degrees to the right, with a left Jodan Uke to Jaku kin. The right hand then strikes with Fudo ken, or Oshu to Butsumetsu. At the same time as the strike. Tori grabs Ukes left arm with the left hand, at the same place as the Jodan Uke. With the right hand Tori grabs the Butsumetsu, and brings Uke to his toes, and throws him, in the same way as doing Omote Gyaku. Tatsu Nami Uke grabs the collar with the left hand, and does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori checks the grab, and strep back to the right 45 degrees, with a left Jodan Uke. Tori then grabs the grabbing hand with his right hand, and turns it to the right so that Toris elbow locks it open. Tori steps with the right foot, and turns so that the knee comes to the ground. Tori then throws Uke to the ground with Omote Gyaku. Kobi Uke grabs the collar with the left hand, and strikes with the right. Tori steps back 45 degrees, and does a left Jodan Uke Tori then applies a Omote Gyaku hold to Ukes grabbing hand, and the left hand grabs Ukes left elbow. Tori then steps back with the left foot, then kicks with the left foot, to Yaku, and steps through. From the Omote Gyaku Tori strikes from under the arm with the right hand to Asagasumi with Oshu,knocking Uke to the ground. Tori's knee should be on Ukes Suzu, and the right elbow on Dokotsu, as you roll over him Oshu - open palm strike. Dokotsu - Suzu - groin Jugan Uke grabs the collar with the left hand, and strikes with the right hand. Tori steps back 45 degrees to the right, and a left Jodan Uke. Tori applies a Take Ori with the right hand to the grabbing hand. With the left hand Tori grabs the elbow of the grabbing hand. Tori drops his weight then comes up as if rolling a stone (to Ukes arm), knocking him to the ground. Shiho Dori
Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki, Tori does a left Jodan Uke to the wrist. Uke then grabs Tori's collar with the left hand. Toris left arm comes up in front of his body, and with the right arm applies Oni Kudaki to the grabbing arm. Tori then does Yoko Aruki to the left, and moves the right foot, behind Ukes left leg. Then stepping back with the right leg, and straightening Ukes arm, Tori bring Uke to the ground. For the take down walk in the direction his left leg points.. If the Oni Kudaki fails change to Omote Gyaku, if he tries to escape, change the technique to Yume Makura. Sabaki Gata Ara koma Uke grabs the collar with the left hand, and strikes with the right. Tori steps back with a left Jodan Uke. Tori checks the grab with the right hand, and then turns it into Omote Gyaku, but hold the hand close to the body. Tori steps in with the right foot, and strikes with a left Boshi Ken to Shada Somi. Tori then steps back with the right foot, with the Boshi ken still applied. This pushes Uke to the ground. Keep the Boshi ken in place to restrain. Shada Somi - below the ear Shika Ashi (Kasoku) Uke grabs with the left hand, and kick with the right foot. Tori checks the grab, and steps to the right, and a left Gedan Uke.Uke then does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke to Hoshi, and kick with the right heel o the inside of his right knee, or calf, and turns the heel over, and kicks the same area on the left leg. For the final heel kick keep the hips back. Chikusei Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki, and a left Jodan Tsuki. Tori blocks first to the wrist, and second to Hoshi. Uke then does a right keri. Tori does a left Gedan Uke to the ankles. Uke immediately does a right Jodan Tsuki. From the Gedan Uke, Tori does a left jodan Uke to jaku kin. From under the arm Tori strikes with a right Oshu Ken to Butsumetsu (the right leg is in front). Tori then grabs the butsumetsu, and brings Uke up on to his toes, and at the same time grabs the flesh on the upper arm with the left hand. Tori turns Uke, by pressing Butsumetsu, and pushing the arm. this also makes Uke bend backwards. With the right hip Tori throws Uke with Harai Goshi. Tori also drops his body weight as he throws. Place the knee into the ribs when Uke is on the ground. Careful when doing the Harai Goshi, as Uke can land on the knee, and break their back Yume Makura Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, Left Jodan Tsuki, right Zenpo Keri, right Jodan Tsuki. Tori responds with a left Jodan Uke, right Jodan Uke, left Gedan Uke, and finally with a right Jumonji dori. Tori's left hand takes hold of Ukes right wrist, and the left hand takes Ukes elbow.. Tori steps back and brings the arm into a form of Oni Kudaki. Tori then changes the grab from backwards to forwards, and pushes on the elbow, and pulls on the wrist so that his arm opens straight. Tori holds Ukes straight arm against his chest, and falls backwards taking Ukes arm with him. Tori then rolls over Ukes back, and holds him in O Gyaku Suso Sabaki Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, and a left Jodan Tsuki, right Keri, and a right Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, Right Jodan Uke, Left Gedan Uke, Left Jodan Uke. From the block move outside of the hand, and take hold of the wrist in Ura Gyaku with the right hand from above. The left hand grabs the flesh on the shoulder, and the body turns to the right to the arm. Toris right leg steps over Ukes right leg, and Tori attempts to throws him. Uke does not let himself be thrown Tori counters this by stepping back with the left leg, and applying pressure to the shoulder (Ryumon) with the wrist, and a Take Ori moving up and down to break the wrist. Iso Gaeshi Uke does a right Tsuki, Left Jodan Tsuki, right Keri, right Jodan Tsuki, another right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke to Kote, right Jodan Uke to Hoshi, left Gedan Uke to kaku, followed by a right Fudo ken to kaku, left Jodan Uke to Kote. Toris right hand applies a Omote Gyaku from the Fudo ken from underneath (keep the Omote Gyaku close the body). Tori then walks in with the right foot, and the right elbow is on top of Ukes right elbow. Tori then steps out with the right foot, and presses down with the right elbow, dropping Uke. Kaze Harai Uke grabs with the left hand, and strikes with the right. Tori places his right palm under Ukes elbow, and
presses up, and a left Jodan Uke to Jakkin,or wakiboshi. Uke then does a right keri. Tori hand moves from the elbow to the hand, and Tori does a Gedan Uke. Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. As Uke strikes Tori changes from a right to a left Ura Gyaku, and strikes with the right elbow to Uko, or Butsumetsu. Tori then walks under the arm (still keep Ura Gyaku), until Tori is behind Uke. Tori places his right hand on Ukes shoulder. Tori then kicks Uke with Sokushi keri to Buda. Kuruma Dori Uke grabs the collar with the left hand, and strike with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori checks the elbow,and pushes up on it, and does a left Jodan Uke.Tori does a right keri. Tori changes from a elbow to a hand check, and a left Gedan Uke. Uke then does a right jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist. Tori steps across the to left with his right foot. The right hand come under the grabbing arm, so that the shoulder or right bicep, presses against the elbow, and apply pressure in this way to drop Uke. Do not let the grabbing hand turn or you could lose control. Kimon Uke is in Seigan, Tori is in Hira. Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, Left Jodan Tsuki, right Keri, left Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, right Jodan Uke, left Gedan Uke, right Gedan Uke. Immediately after the last block, Tori applies a Musha Dori, to Ukes left arm, and spins around onto the left knee, and drops Uke onto their back Ura Kimon This starts the same as Kimon, but with two kicks, then a left Jodan Tsuki. Tori immediately applies a right Oni Kudaki to Ukes left arm, and kicks with the right foot, to Ukes groin. Finish with Osoto Gake or Nage. Uki No Uke is in Seigan, Tori is in Hira. Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, left jodan Tsuki, right Keri, left Keri, right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does the Uke's. Tori immediately applies a Oni kUdaki to the right arm, and kicks with the right foot to the groin. Tori the grabs the collar with the right hand, turns and throws with seio Nage, or applies a Shime waza Ran Puu This starts the same as Uki No. Tori applies a Oni Kudaki to the right arm, and kicks with the right foot, into the groin. Tori grabs Uke in Kumi Uchi, and throws with Seio Nage. While Uke is still in the air. Tori steps from under Uke for Taki Otoshi. Okuden No Kata Fu Setsu Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, Left Jodan Tsuki, right Keri, Left Keri. Tori responds with the Uke. For the last Keri Tori strikes with a Fudo Ken into the leg. Uke then does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori blocks with Jumonji Dori, and applies Oni Kudaki. Tori straightens the arm, and Goes underneath anti clockwise (take hold of Ukes shoulder with the left hand). Tori then kicks with a right Kakato Keri to Ukes inside right thigh, then steps back with the right foot, to throw Uke face down. Gongi Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki, left Jodan Tsuki, Right keri, left Keri. Tori responds with the Uke. For the last Keri to punches with a Fudo ken into the thigh. Uke then does a right jodan Tsuki. Tori then does a Jumonji Dori to Ukes right arm, and applies Oni Kudaki. Tori then does a right kick to Ukes groin. Tori places his right foot between Ukes legs, drops to the left knee, and pivots on it to the left throwing Uke with the Oni Kudaki still applied. Kaeshi Waza Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, left Jodan Tsuki, right Keri, left Keri. Tori responds with the Uke. For the last Keri Tori strikes with Fudo ken into the thigh. Uke then strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori applies a Jumonji Dori, and applies Oni Kudaki. Tori then switches this to Musha Dori. Tori then kicks back with a right Kakato keri to Ukes stomach. Tori then drops the foot down, and spins around to the right (going down). and applies a Shime waza. Oni Otoshi Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, left Jodan Tsuki, right Keri, left Keri. Tori responds with the Uke. For the last Keri Tori strikes with Fudo ken into the thigh. Uke then strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori applies a Jumonji Dori, and applies Oni Kudaki, which is then changed to Musha Dori. Tori kicks with the Shin to Ukes
groin, the same leg the throws with Osoto Nage. Iwa Kudaki Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, left Jodan Tsuki, right Keri, left Keri. Tori responds with the Uke. For the last Keri Tori strikes with Fudo ken into the thigh. Uke then strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki, Tori blocks with a left Jodan Uke, and a right Chin Ken to the face. The left hand at the same time grabs the wrist. Tori places his hips near Ukes, and throws with Osoto Nage. Slam the hips in hard Setsu To Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, left Jodan Tsuki, right Keri, left Keri. Tori responds with the Uke. For the last Keri Tori strikes with Fudo ken into the thigh. Uke then strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki, Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist, as the right hand strikes with Fudo Ken into the right bicep. Tori then does a right shin kick to Ukes groin, and pushes Ukes arm in, and down, whilst grabbing the shoulder with the right hand. Tori then steps back with the left foot, and down to the knee, pulling Uke with him. Goto Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, left Jodan Tsuki, right Keri, left Keri. Tori responds with the Uke. For the last Keri Tori strikes with Fudo ken into the thigh. Uke then strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori applies a left Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist. Tori then grabs Ukes right shoulder with the right hand. Tori steps in and under, knocking Uke up with a hip strike, and then stepping out to the left so that Uke falls. Dofu Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, left Jodan Tsuki, right Keri, left Keri. Tori responds with the Uke. For the last Keri Tori strikes with Fudo ken into the thigh. Uke then strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori applies a left Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist. Tori keeps this arm straight whist he strikes with a right Ura Shuto to Kasumi. Tori then kicks with the shin into Ukes groin, and continues the foot through between the legs, and hooks Ukes furthest leg up. Grab the shoulder with the right hand, and push whilst sweeping the foot away. Ukes right palm must be up to stop the arm from hitting you. Oni Kudaki Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, left Jodan Tsuki, right Keri, left Keri. Tori responds with the Uke. For the last Keri Tori strikes with Fudo ken into the thigh. Uke then strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori applies a Jumonji Dori, and applies Oni Kudaki. Tori then does a shin kick to the groin, and places it behind Ukes right leg for Osoto Gake. For the final throw turn to the left. Be careful This is almost exactly the same as Ura Nami from the Chuden no kata Yanagi Kaze Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, left Jodan Tsuki, right Keri, left Keri. Tori responds with the Uke. For the last Keri Tori strikes with Fudo ken into the thigh. Uke then strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori applies a left Jodan Uke. Uke then grabs Tori and attempts seio Nage. Tori drops his hips, and strikes Uke with Boshi Ken in Shichibatsu. Tori then jumps around to the front of Uke, and strikes with the right elbow into Ukes chest. Tori then takes hold of Ukes left arm with the right hand. Tori's left hand comes up under Ukes right arm, and grabs the collar. Tori then goes under Ukes right arm, and throws with Nagare. Tori kicks Uke when he is dow. Tachi Uchi Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, left Jodan Tsuki, right Keri, left Keri. Tori responds with the Uke. For the last Keri Tori strikes with Fudo ken into the thigh. Uke then strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke. Uke then grabs Tori and attempts to throw with Seio Nage. Tori drops his hip and strikes with Boshi Ken to Shichibatsu. With the Boshi Ken Tori pushes Uke away, and goes behind him, and grabs the flesh at Butsumetsu. Tori then turns and throws Uke. For the Butsumetsu grab, dig the thumbs in. Throw from the side so he will not fall off. Beware of this technique, as the throw will break the neck. Hane Otoshi (Hane Taoshi) Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, left Jodan Tsuki, right Keri, left Keri. Tori responds with the Uke. For the last Keri Tori strikes with Fudo ken into the thigh. Uke then strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori applies a left Jodan Uke. Uke grabs Tori, and attempts Seio Nage. Tori drops the hips, and applies Boshi Ken to Shichibatsu. Uke then turns to face Tori, who then strikes with Ryote Koppo ken to Ukes Uko. This makes Uke arc his back. Tori throws with Osoto Nage.
Shirabe Moguri Gata Moguri Dori Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori blocks with a left Jodan Uke. Uke then grabs Toris blocking wrist. Tori steps in with a right keri. As this comes to the ground, Tori steps in with a the right foot, and a right Ura Shuto to Uko. Tori then places the right foot behind Ukes right foot, and placing the hips together, throws Uke. Sharin Defense against Moguri Dori. As Tori places his hip to throw. Uke pushes his right thigh up under Tori's thigh. The right hand then comes up to the neck, and the left goes around the back to grab Tori's left Shichibatsu. Uke then drops to his left knee pulling Uke over it, using the hands to help him. Note For then technique to work properly Uke, and Tori must be in a straight line. Ko Fuki Ryu Fuki Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki, and a left Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and a right Jodan Uke, and then grabs the collar with the right hand (with a right step forward), and the left hand grabs the right sleeve. Uke grabs Tori in the same fashion, and attempts to throw with Seio Nage. Tori drops his body weight, and does a right fudo Ken into Uke groin, followed by a right Fudo Ken into the top of the right thigh, at the same time a left Fudo ken into the back of the ribs. Pull Uke into a standing position. Tori grabs Ukes left bicep with the right hand, and the right bicep with the left hand. Tori then does a Kikaku Ken to the chest. Toris right leg goes inside of Ukes legs, hooking back on the left leg, and pushes Uke to the ground. Tobi Chigae Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and then moves to the outside of Uke, and does another Jodan Uke (right) to the back of Ukes hand. Tori then steps on Ukes right foot, with his right foot. With Ukes right arm away from Tori (across the front of Ukes body). Tori strikes with a right Boshi ken to Ukes Butsumetsu Yama Otoshi Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and then grabs hold of the wrist. Tori places his right hand on Ukes left Shoulder, and pushes his thumb into the neck. Tori turns his right hand into Shako ken n the face, and step behind Ukes right eg with his right leg. Tori then throws Uke, keeping hold of the wrist with the left hand. To Ryaku Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi (left hand holds the collar). Tori checks the collar grab with the right hand, and holds the arm with his left hand. Tori steps to the right, and drops the right hand down under Ukes left arm. The right hand comes up and the palm is placed under the elbow. Tori Yoko Aruki's to the right, and the left hand grabs the bicep of ukes left arm. Tori then steps back with the left foot, and then drops to the left knee, pulling Uke down onto his front Sho To Musa Sabi Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke. Uke counters this by moving his right arm, under Toris left arm, for Ganseki Nage. Tori strikes Uke in the right Koe with a right Boshi Ken. Uke steps out with the right leg to escape the Boshi Ken. Tori grabs Ukes right wrist with the left hand, and the right shoulder with the right hand. Tori then kick Uke in Suzu with the right foot. From the kick Tori places the right foot on Ukes right knee (inside). Tori pulls the wrist, and pushes the shoulder, and kicks the leg away for Uchimata. Tama Nage Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke. Uke continues his Tsuki by moving his right arm under Tori's for Ganseki Nage. Tori counters by striking Uke in the right koe with a right Boshi Ken. Uke steps out with the right foot to escape the Boshi Ken. Tori grabs Ukes right wrist with the right hand, from
under neath in Omote Gyaku, and grabs the right elbow with the left hand. Whilst putting pressure on the elbow, Tori changes the Omote Gyaku to Ura Gyaku, and grabs the top of the breast bone with the right hand. Tori steps behind the right leg for Osoto Nage. Note If changing the hands is too risky, throw instead with Gyaku Nage. Gyaku Nage Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and immediately grabs the wrist with his left hand, and the right shoulder with his right hand. Tori then tries to kick Uke in Suzu. As he does this Uke does a left Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps back with the right foot (from the kick), and does a right Gedan Uke. Tori then grabs the back of Ukes right hand with his right hand. Tori strikes with a left Shitan Ken to Ukes face. Uke now has his right hand free, and blocks with a right Jodan Uke. Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist with the left hand. From the left wrist grab Tori strikes with the left hand to Jinchu with Shitan Ken. Toris then places the right leg behind Ukes right leg for Osoto Nage. Uchi Harai Uke attacks with a right Jodan tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, followed by a Shitan Ken to ukes face. Tori then steps forward with the right foot, and strikes with a right Shitan Ken to Ukes face. Tori does a right Zenpo Keri. Uke does a left Gedan Uke, and a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori applies a left Jodan Uke, and a left Shitan Ken to Ukes face, Tori quickly steps forward with the right foot, and strikes with a right Fudo ken to Ukes Butsumetsu. Tori's right arm moves under Ukes left arm, and the left hand grabs Ukes right arm, the right foot goes behind Ukes right foot, and throws. Kodachi You must keep a very long distance when doing these techniques. Uke will have a Katana. All the time he is looking for an opening to attack you. When he does attack, you must move fast, as it will all be over in less than a second. Above all, you must be prepared to be cut. With all of the Kodachi techniques you must maintain eye contact with Uke. He will wait for your attention to drop, or for you to look away from him. Keep your guard up at all times. You must not go to him, as this will be fatal, he must come first to you. Kodachi Kata Hicho Ken (Flying birds sword) Uke starts in daijodan and does jodan kiri, which finishes with Uke in seigan no kamae (this is not the attack, but a show of strength). Uke then steps back into hidari hasso no kamae. Tori is a good distance away with the Kodachi, in shizen no kamae. Each time he moves, a little of his back is exposed as a target for Uke. Uke, when shown enough of the back, will attack the back at waist height with do uchi. Tori walks / jumps forward very fast, and strikes Uke in the ribs with the Kodachi. Ishishi Geki (Chinese Lion attacks) Uke is in daijodan, Tori is in naka seigan. Tori moves to the left and turns his body to present the left side of his body as a target, then moves his right foot to the left, back into naka seigan. Tori repeats this twice more. As Tori moves around Uke, Uke will pivot on the spot to maintain a watchful eye on Tori. When Tori's left side is presented a third time, Uke steps in with the right leg to cut do uchi to Tori's left side. Tori lunges forward with his weight over the right leg and thrusts the Kodachi at Uke's heart. Tori keeps his left arm down by his left side for protection and continues his forward movement by stepping yoko aruki. Juji Ken (Cross swords) Uke is in daijodan, Tori is in shizen no kamae with the Kodachi in the left hand. Tori does yoko aruki to the left. This will expose Tori's right side to Uke. Uke will cut with do uchi to the right side of Tori's waist. Tori moves forward with the right foot, and takes hold of the sword hand with his right hand. The Kodachi is then thrust into Uke's shoulder, or slashes the shoulder.
SHINDEN FUDO RYU
KOTSU The Shindenfudo Ryu is broken into two halves, Jutaijutsu, and Dakentaijutsu. The beginnnings of the Jutaijutsu, is solely Jutaijutsu, but as you move further through the Kata, Dakentaijutsu starts to creep in. So when the end of the Jutaijutsu Okuden is reached, Dakentaijutsu is primary, and Jutaijutsu is secondary. The Dakentaijutsu is the oppersite to the Jutaijutsu, with more Jutaijutsu at the end, and less Dakentaijutsu. The Shindenfudo Ryu also has Hojojutsu. Use as little movement as possible. When Uke strikes shift out of the way with as little effort as possible. When striking, do so with as much force as is possible. Mainly from Shizen. Right step forwards, with the right hand following the foot, and slamming directly into Uke. Can also be done while walking, with the natural swing of the arms. Also strike with Shikan ken turned flat, for striking into the throat. The Dakentaijutsu involved a lot of attacks from behind. All of the kata can also be done with either Uke, Tori or both wearing Daisho. Understand that the Ryu Ha is meant to be practiced while wearing the Daisho against someone wearing the Daisho. Understand Nature. "The basics of Shinden Fudô Ryu begin with an understanding of nature. By training with nature (i.e. in natural surroundings such as a forest or park) you can strengthen your legs, waist and wrist (fists). Training should be with nature (i.e. lifting heavy logs or boulders, walking naturally as you avoid thrown or swung objects, striking old or dead trees, dirt, or sand). Moving through a forest (walking or running), rolling in this surrounding, and/or using the Kakushi Geri ('hidden kick') to strike trees or rocks as you go past them. A person can train with tree branches to strengthen their arms, kick rocks to toughen their legs and roll about the forest floor to enhance their Ukemi. This is the way of training, which does not require a Dôjô (school) or limits practice to just exercise." Multiple attacks. Hatsumi Sensei stressed the use of multiple attacks against an opponent.4 Understand birds. Hatsumi Sensei has repeatedly stated during training this year that in order to truly understand Shinden Fudô Ryu we must understand the nature and behavior of birds. Keep the right hand free. "In Shinden Fudô Ryu it is important to keep the right hand free and 'floating' about. Free does not mean unresponsive or inaction. It does not mean that the right hand cannot be used to strike or grab, parry or remove an opponent's attack. Rather the 'freedom' to act in these situations is exactly why the right hand must remain free. Also, it was the limb that best controlled the sword [or 'soul'] of the Samurai and as such must always be prepared to unsheathe the ultimate weapon of the defender." Punching. In Shinden Fudô Ryu the hand is thrown in a natural manner by stepping forward with the leg. Start from Shizen No Kamae. As you step forward to punch, bring your punching arm straight up from the hip. There is no chambering of the arm. Remember to open your hips. The punch should become virtually undetected to your opponent, and with the integration of the hip/leg movement and the arm, your punch will be fast and powerful. KAMAE Za No Kamae (Fudoza) Sit on the heel of the left foot, and have the sole of the right foot, tucked into the calf of the left leg. Hira Ichimonji No Kamae Both arms are held ot from the sides of the body at shoulder height. Feet are shoulder width apart. Seigan No Kamae The lead hand is out at Uke with the fingers pointing at the heart. The rear hand is clenched near to the ear. Katate Seigan No Kamae Same as Seigan no Kamae with the right hand at the eyes. Shizen No Kamae Feet shoulder width apart, with both hands, palms back against the hips.
JUTAIJUTSU
Shoden No Kata (Initial transmission forms) Kata Mune Dori (Single chest capture) Uke and Tori are both in Za Kamae. Uke comes up on the right foot, and grabs the Mune with the right hand. Tori checks the hand, and grabs it in a two handed Ura Gyaku. Tori then does a right kick to the stomach, and pushes right upstanding leg out to the side with the left foot. Tori drops to his back, doing a Ura Gyaku, and pushes the leg away, so that Uke falls next to him on to his stomach. Tori then goes up onto his right knee sitting next to Uke, and putting his left hand into Ura Gyaku on the floor (the arm is bent at 90 degrees). With his right hand Tori, holds Ukes hand on the floor (in Take Ori), and with the left pulls the elbow towards him. This is called Te Kubi. Gyaku Katamune Dori (Reverse single chest capture) Both Uke, and Tori are in Za Kamae. Uke steps up with his right foot, and grabs Tori's Mune with the right hand. Tori right hand comes over and grabs the hand in Ura Gyaku, and the right foot, kicks out to Uke's stomach. Tori then drops onto his back, and pulls Uke with him onto his back. They lie side by side. Tori comes up onto his right knee, and Pulls the elbow (hand still in Ura Gyaku) with the left hand, and pulls Uke onto his back on Tori's left side. Ude Ori (Arm break) Uke and Tori are both in Za Kamae. Uke comes up on the right foot, and strikes with a right Tsuki. Tori leans to the left, and grabs Uke wrist with the right hand, and then leans back to the right, and raising the right knee, and applies pressure to Ukes elbow by using his knee. Tori rolls to the left and continues the pressure. Ura waza Uke comes up on the right foot and grabs the Mune with the right hand. Tori holds this with two hands. Tori leands back and pulls the arm. Tori then grabs the left shoulder with the left hand, and steps back to the left knee, pulling Uke down onto his front. Matsu Kaze (Pine tree wind) Kuden: The meaning of Matsu Kaze is to remove the Opponents wind by grabbing the throat. Start with Kumi Uchi with the left hand on the Obi. Do a slight shift to the right, and move the right hand inside of the collar. Tori then shifts to the left, and drops the left hand to Butsumetsu. Tilt Uke to you left. Right foot goes behind Ukes right foot, Tori drops to the left knee and throws Uke. Note: Use the thumb in the neck to shift him to your left. His buttocks should be half on, half off when lying across the your knee. This fall can be hard, use your thumb to control his fall. Instead of the thumb, use a grab to the collar bone to shift him if he refuses to move. Ryu Ko (Dragon Tiger) Uke does Hon Jime to Tori. Tori grabs Ukes left elbow with the right hand, and the right shoulder with the left hand. Tori then steps in with the right foot, and does Yoko nagare, taking Uke over the top of him. Gedan Gake (Low hook) Uke is in a left Seigan Kame, and does a Jodan Tsuki. Tori is in Shizen, and steps out to the right, with a left Jodan Uke. Tori moves forwards with a right kick to the groin, and at the same time grabs Ukes right hand in Ura Gyaku with the right hand. Tori turns to his right so that Uke bends over. Tori then does Zenpo Ukemi, with his body on Ukes arm. Tori keeps the Ura Gyaku on, and lies on the arm to break it. Ude Ori (Arm break) Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi. Tori controls Ukes left arm with the right hand (palm against the back of the elbow). Tori fakes a left tsuki to Suigetsu, but changes it to a Shikan Ken to Jinchu. Tori applies a Muso Dori to the left arm, and turns to the left so that he is standing next to Ukes left. Tori pushes Uke down onto his stomach, and knees with the right knee on the shoulder. Tori takes Ukes left hand in Ura Gyaku, and pulls it to dislocate the shoulder. Kyu In (Old street) This is the same as No 7 Ude Ori. But when Tori does the Muso dori, he does a left kick to Ukes left knee. The ending is the same. Kimon Dori (Demon gate capture) Uke does a Ryote Mune Dori. Tori hold both of his hands, and drops his body weight. Tori then does a right step onto Ukes left Toki, and letting go of the hands does a Ryote Fudo ken to Ukes chest. Tori immediately
grabs the Gi with both hands, and turns to the left to throw Uke. Note When turning to the left to throw Uke, the movement of the hands is similar to that of turning a steering wheel. Ura waza After the Fudo Ken, if Uke resists, pinch the flesh between the thumb, and a bent fore finger. Keep your knees touching Ukes. You must drop the body weight down when doing the Fudo Kens. Attack Kimon. Ura waza Instead of striking the to Nagare, then grab both Kimon, to break the balance. Step back, and down to one knee, and throw. Jinchu Nage (Centre of man throw) Uke does Ryote Mune dori. Tori grabs with both arms under the armpits, with the thumbs on Kimon. Tori steps with the left foot, forward to the left, and strikes with kikaku to Ukes head. Tori then steps with the right foot, behind Ukes, and does Osoto gake. The hands still hold Kimon. Koromo Kaeshi (Garment over throw) Uke does Ryote Mune Dori. Tori moves to the left to a Ichimonji style Kamae. With the left hand Tori grabs Uke right Hoshi. Toris right arm goes under Ukes left armpit, with the hand pressing Kimon. Uke now takes two steps back (left first). Tori goes with Uke, but applies a Shako ken to the face. Tori steps behind Ukes right foot, and the left hand grabs Ukes right wrist. The right hand grabs the right Jakkin (Tori's right elbow presses on Ukes right under arm) Tori now does Koshi Nage. Saka Otoshi (Incline drop) Uke does Ryote Mune dori. Tori holds Uke in Kumi Uchi. Tori then steps forward to the left with the right foot, so that he is standing next to Ukes right side. Tori applies a right Shuki ken to the Butsumetsu, Tori does a right heel kick to the back of Ukes right knee and moves his right arm under Ukes right arm. Tori holds Ukes left wrist with his right hand. Tori steps behind Uke with the left foot, and goes down on the right knee,and throws Uke. Ukes arm is bent right over the right shoulder. Note Pull onto the arm, and the shoulder with the right hand. During the throw Tori turns to the left a little. Satani Nage (Field valley throw) Uke grabs the collar with the right hand. Uke checks the grab, and steps back with the left foot. Tori grabs Ukes right hand with the right hand in Ura Gyaku, and steps back with the right foot. Tori does a right heel kick to the right knee. Tori pulls on Ukes right elbow, and the left hand. Uke falls to the left. Katate Otoshi (one hand drop) Uke does Ryote Mune Dori. Tori checks the right hand with the left hand, and grabs Ukes left wrist from under (fingers on the inside) with the right hand. Tori steps back with the left foot, and then comes back in with the left foot, and pivots to the right (turning ukes arm). Ukes arms are now crossed on Ukes left shoulder (elbows down) Tori does Morote Gyaku Nage. Gyaku Nage (Reverse throw) Uke either does Ryote mune Dori, or does a Jodan Tsuki. Tori turns clockwise to intercept the attack. Ukes elbow(s) are locked, and barred elbow down, on top of Tori's shoulder. Tori pulls on the elbows, and throws Uke over his shoulder, or bends the arms sharply to break them. Gokuraku Otoshi (Paradise drop) Uke holds tori in Kumi Uchi. Tori steps back to the right with the right palm under Ukes elbow. Tori then steps back in with the right, rolling the elbow over as he steps in, pulling Ukes back a little. Uke tries to regain his balance, Tori places his left hand on Ukes right hand, drops to the left knee, and pushes Uke to Tori's left pulling him over. Chuden No Kata (Middle transmission forms) The main point of the Chudan no kata, is to be able to move freely and control your own body weight. Before doing the Chudan no Kata, Takamatsu Sensei would do a forwards handspring on one finger. Before doing the Chudan no kata, Toda Sensei would jump 1 Ken (1.82m) up in the air. Fu Setsu Tori and Uke hold the left Obi, and the right Mune. Tori steps back to the right, and kicks with a left Keri to
Ukes right Kaku. Tori then steps forward with the right foot in front of Ukes left foot, and then drops down to the right knee, throwing Uke clockwise. Note For the throw, pull on the Mune, and push on the Obi. Tama Otoshi Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi (left hand on Mune right hand on the obi). Tori steps forward to the right, and strikes with Fudo ken to Omote Kimon. Tori again steps to the right, and places the right heel, behind Ukes right heel. As Uke attempts to regain his balance, Tori drops to his right knee, and throws Uke. Note Pull on the obi to help Uke over. Ugo Uke, and Tori are in Kumi Uchi. Tori holds Ukes hand on Mune with the palm up (left hand on Obi, right on the Mune). Tori steps out to the left, and does a right kick to Ukes left Yaku. Tori pulls on the obi to break Ukes balance. Tori steps out to the left twisting, and extending the right arm. Tori then steps to Ukes right foot, and drops to the left knee, throwing Uke. Henka Uke and Tori are in Kumi Uchi. Tori steps forward with the left foot 45°, and strikes with a right Shuto to Ukes right Bicep. Tori pulls the Obi, and pushes the shoulder bending the back. Tori steps in with the right foot behind Ukes legs, and throws (place your legs across Ukes thighs) Ran Odori Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi. Tori holds the left obi, and the right mune. Tori steps back to the right pulling the Mune. As Uke pulls back (for his balance), Tori steps forward with the right foot, and strikes with a right happa ken to Asagasumi. Tori from here strikes down to the right Nagare, and holds it. Tori drops to his right knee, and grabs with the right to the inside of the back of Ukes right leg. Tori switches from right to left knee, pulling Ukes right arm over the shoulder, and raises the leg. Tsuki No Wa Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi, and attempts Seio Nage. Tori resists the throw,, and starts Ganseki Nage with the right arm. Uke resists this, so Tori turns to the left, and grabs Ukes left shoulder with the left hand, and Osoto Gake. Koncho Dori (Butterfly capture) Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi, and throws with Seio Nage. As he goes Tori catches Ukes lapel, and starts a Ganseki Nage, and grabs the wrist to twist Uke forward for a throw, and sweep kick to the legs. Kasa Harai Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi, and starts a Seio Nage. Tori drops the hips, and starts O-Gyaku (Ukes right side is the easiest). Tori catches the elbow, and locks the shoulder. Have the elbow up witht he palm down. As Uke bends over, Tori kicks the left leg above the inside of the knee, and bends the arm into Ura Oni Kudaki. Note It is vital to use the elbow to knock his arm away. It is best to step forward 45°. Kaku Sei Kuden: The name Kaku Sei means cranes voice. The Uke should not be allowed to let out his voice twice. Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi, and attempts a throw. As Uke comes in Tori grabs the obi, and presses the thumb into Shichibatsu. As the throwing motion continues, Toris right arm locks around Ukes neck, and Tori rolls over with Uke, and applies pressure to the neck with the head. Tori is on top of Uke, with the arm still around Ukes neck. Tori holds Ukes right hand with his left hand, and the right shoulder pushes up on Ukes neck to break it. Kasumi Gake (Mist Hook) Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi, and attempts Seio Nage. Tori drops his weight, and grabs the back of the Obi. Tori raise the right arm slightly, and strikes with Fudo Ken to Omote Kimon. Continue this down to the floor, and putting his right on Uke, Tori rolls over him. Note If you can not do the Fudo ken, press downwards with Boshi ken Ura waza Uke does a Ryomune Dori. Tori raises his hands and strikes just above the elbow to weaken the grip. Tori then grabs the pectorals with both hands, and pushes him back and down.
Ryo Yoku Kuden: The name Ryo Yoku, means Both wings. You should have the feeling of both of your arms being wings. Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi, and attempts Seio Nage, Tori jumps to the front, with both arms straight on Ukes shoulders (left first). Tori then pushes down with both thumbs into the collar bone, and kicks to Gorin. Utsushi Dori Uke holds in Kumi Uchi, and attempts Seio Nage. Tori strikes with a Boshi Ken into Shichibatsu, then jumps to the front, and the left hand grips Ryumon, and the right hand holds the front of the Obi. Tori then slides the right foot forward for Yoko Nagare, and pulls Uke to the left. Tori then kicks to Suigetsu. Gaeshi Gata Kote Geashi Uke holds the wrist in Omote Gyaku, and applies the lock. Tori turns to face his locked wrist, and jump/flips, into a cartwheel with the free hand coming over to touch the ground first. A Katate Kuten will complete the Gaeshi. Seio Gaeshi Uke does a Seio Nage. As he throws, do a slight jump, and propel yourself over Ukes shoulder, to land on your feet. Tomoe Geashi Uke does Tomoe Nage. Tori as he is thrown, puts the hands out in front of himself, past Ukes head, and uses the momentum of the throw, to do a cartwheel. Kuruma Gaeshi As Uke does the Kuruma Nage, put both of the hands out in front of you, and either cartwheel or Handspring clear. Note: Finish in Kamae for all of the Gaeshi Gata. Okuden No Kata (Inner transmission forms) Hyo Fu Tori applies a right Hon Jime to Uke. Uke counters by lifting Tori's right arm, and attempting Koshi Nage. Tori responds by dropping the right arm, and body, and then lifts up to apply Musha Dori to Ukes left arm. Toris left leg slides down the outside of Ukes left leg, in a kind of Yoko Nagare movement, finishing up on his back. Tori pulls Uke across his body, and Uke lands on Toris right side. As Tori sits up he switches hands, taking Ukes left arm from underneath with the left arm similar to Oni Kudaki, twisting his hand into Omote Gyaku, while holding Ukes right lapel in Hon Jime. Tori pushes down on the neck, and applies pressure to the left arm while twisting to the right. Waza 1 Tori applies Hon Jime to Uke. Uke counters by lifting Tori's right arm, and attempting Koshi Nage. Tori shifts to the front, and takes Uke right arm in Musha Dori, or Ude Ori, and lifts Uke to apply a lock. Tori's right hand grabs Ukes shoulder. Tori slides his right leg forward into Yoko Nagare movement as before, pulling Uke across his body. Tori then stands up and secure Uke's neck, or head with the left knee, and applies Ude Ori by flexing the spine backwards. Waza 2 Tori applies a Hon Jime to Uke. Instead of lifting the right arm, Uke raises Toris left arm from his lapel. As Uke raises the arm, Tori grabs the sleeve, and skin of Ukes left elbow. Tori the lifts Uke's right right elbow, as the right leg slides down between Ukes legs in Yoko Nagare, bringing Uke over Tori's body, landing on his head. Tori finishes with a kick to Suigetsu Waza 3 Tori applies a Hon Jime to Uke. Uke raises the left arm, and attempts a Koshi Nage. Tori releases the left grip on the lapel, and grabs the sleeve, and skin of Ukes left elbow as Tori steps to his right to Ukes front. Tori pulls Ukes balance forward. Tori then does Yoko Nagare, but this time the left foot goes out, instead of sliding it down. Tori also stamps on Ukes left foot in a cutting motion. Tori then brings Uke over his body, and a kick to Suigetsu. Waza 4
Tori applies a Hon Jime to Uke. Uke lifts the left elbow to attempt Koshi Nage. Tori steps to the right to Ukes front, and grabs Ukes right arm with the left hand, and keeps the right hand on the lapel. Tori then does a right step to Ukes rear, as the right hand goes over Ukes right elbow. As he steps Tori does not place the foot directly to the floor, but drops straight down to Yoko Nagare, putting pressure on Ukes elbow with entire body weight. Gosha Dori (Warrior capture) Uke applies a Hon Jime to Tori. Tori steps back and uses the chin to stop the choke, and applies a Ryote Shako Ken to Ryumon. Tori then jumps up and wraps his legs around Ukes leg waist and squeezes. Tori then releases his hands and drops back to the ground. Tori grabs Ukes ankles and does a right heel kick up into Suigetsu. Tori pulls on the legs and take Uke down. Tori once again kicks to Suigetsu. Tori then sits up, and grabs the skin at Butsumetsu, drops his weight on the knuckles into Butsumetsu, and applies Kikaku Ken to Men. Ura waza 1 Uke applies a Hon Jime. Tori steps back, and stops the choke with the chin, and applies a Ryote Shako Ken to Ryumon.Tori then jumps up and wraps his legs around Ukes waist and squeezes. Tori keeps hold of the Ryumon, and drops to the ground, pulling Uke forward. Tori does a right kick to Suigetsu, and a Tomoe Nage. Ura waza 2 Uke applies a Hon Jime to Tori. Tori steps back and uses the chin to stop the choke. He then does a Ryote Shako Ken to Ryumon, with both thumbs sticking in to the gaps between windpipe, and neck muscles. Tori then does the jump to the waist, and pushes the thumbs deeper in the neck, knocking Uke backwards. Ura waza 3 Uke applies a Hon Jime to Tori. Tori steps back, and uses the chin to stop the choke. Then he applies a Ryote Shako Ken to Ryumon. Tori then jumps to the waist. But if Uke is too strong, or if his balance is too good to pull him forwards, then Tori pushes off him by lowering one leg then the other. Tori then throws him with Ganseki Nage, Seoi Nage etc. Ura waza 4 Uke applies a Ryotte Shako Ken to Tori. Tori steps back, and uses the chin to stop the choke. Tori then applies a Ryote Shako Ken to Ryumon. Tori the jumps up to the waist. But if Uke is too strong, or his balance is good, Tori pushes off him by lowering one leg then the other. Tori then holds Uke left arm, and drops down to the right knee, and turns back to Uke. Teate Uke does Ryote Mune Dori. Tori checks Ukes right hand, and does a Omote Shuto to Kasumi with the right hand. Tori then grabs Ukes right wrist with the right hand (from under the arms), and steps back with the left foot. Tori then steps back with the left foot, and pulls Ukes right arm up and pivots to the right, putting Ukes arm onto his left shoulder. Tori then does Gyaku Nage. Kari Shimo Uke and Tori are in Kumi Uchi. Tori pulls his right hand back to attempt to free it. Uke pulls their arm back, Tori strikes with a Boshi ken to the neck. Tori then locks Ukes elbow, and throws with Osoto Nage. Ura waza 1 Uke and Tori are in Kumi Uchi. Tori pulls his right hand back to attempt to free it. Uke pulls their arm back, Tori strikes with a Boshi ken to the neck. Tori then locks Ukes elbow, and throws with Temakure. Ura waza Uke and Tori are in Kumi Uchi. Tori pulls his right hand back to attempt to free it. Uke pulls their arm back, Tori strikes with a Boshi ken to the neck. Tori then locks Ukes elbow, Tori then steps behind Uke kneeling taking Uke to the ground as he kneels. Tatsu Maki (Tornado) Furoya nage Uke does a right Tsuki. Tori steps back to the right, and does Jodan Uke, and then grabs the wrist. Tori then steps forwards with the right foot, and grabs Uke right elbow with the right hand from underneath. Tori then pushes on the wrist, and pulls on the elbow, and turns so that he is standing next to Uke (on the right side of Uke, both facing the front). Ukes right elbow is now pointing upwards. Tori then does Koho Ukemi, and pulls Uke down onto his back. Yama Arashi (Mountain storm) Uke is in Daijodan, and does Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Shizen no Kamae. When the cut comes down, Tori steps on with the right foot, and drops to the left knee, and does a right Shikan Ken to Suigetsu.
Bai Setsu Uke does Ryote Mune Dori. Tori steps back with the left foot, and grabs the right hand in Ura Gyaku with the right hand, giving a Shuki Ken during the movement to Uke right elbow. With the left hand, Tori grabs Ukes left wrist, and steps forward with the left foot, and turns to the right, and pulls on the arms so that Uke turn with him until they are both back to back. Ukes has both of his arms barred down on top of Toris shoulders. Tori then bends forwards, and throws Uke over the top onto his back.
DAKENTAIJUTSU Ten No Kata Nichi Geki Uke grabs Tori in Kumi Uchi. Tori places his left hand between himself, and Ukes knuckles. The right hand lies on top of Ukes other arm with the palm facing up (he does not grab the lapel). As Uke turns to attempt Seio Nage, Tori drops his body weight, and lifts the right hand up in the direction of Ukes face. At the same time Tori drops his body weight, by bending the knees, and keeping them close to Ukes knees. Tori then turns anti clockwise, and places his right foot behind Ukes right foot (keeping the knees bent, and pushing on the right hand at the face throws Uke backwards. Gekkan Both are in Shizen. Uke steps forward, and punches Shindenfudo Ryu style. Tori does a slight right step, and lifts the left hand to take hold of Ukes wrists (he does not grab). Tori the shifts back to the left, and takes hold of uke right shoulder (Toris left), and kicks with Sokuyaku to Suigetsu. Without stepping back to the ground Tori drops straight out the right knee, at the same time he lifts the left hand, and pulls the right hand with him. Tori drops Uke on his stomach on the ground to his right side. Tori finishes with O-Gyaku. Fubi Ukes does Ryote Mune Dori. Tori grabs Uke by the shoulders with the hands. He them jumps up, and wraps his legs around Ukes waist. He places one ankle on top of the other, and together he squeezes his knees together, and pushes his feet out. He then his Uke in the face with the base of the right Fudo Ken. Tori then drops to the ground (keep the legs around the waist), pulls both of Ukes legs from under him, and drops Uke onto his back. Tori then does a Kagato Ken to the chest. Note The leg grip around the waist is called Ashi Jime. U Ryu Uke grabs Tori from behind in a bear hug (right hand is on top). Tori drops his body weight, and then takes hold of the fingers on Ukes right hand, with his right hand. Tori then pulls the hand out to the right, and steps back with the left foot placing it behind Ukes right leg. Tori then steps back with the right foot dropping to the knee, and throws Uke U ryu (ura waza) As in Kata, but Tori pulls the fingers apart on his right hand, and places his left elbow on top of Ukes right elbow to keep it barred open. Tori applies pressure while the throws Uke over his left leg. U ryu (ura waza) Tori side steps to the left . The right hand comes up and grabs Ukes hair, and pulls him forwards over the right leg. Un Jaku / Hibari Uke and Tori are both in Shizen. Uke steps forward with the right foot, and strikes with the right hand (Shindenfudo Ryu Style). Tori drops to his left knee to avoid the punch. Toris left hand is at Ukes knee, as a cover, with the left elbow at shoulder height. Tori then stands up fast, and brings a right Fudo Ken up under Asagasumi. This knocks Uke backwards. Tori then pivots anti clockwise, so he is standing next to Ukes left side (both face front), and with his right leg crossed over Ukes left leg. Tori takes hold of the skin, and sleeve of Ukes left arm, and pushes his arm forward, knocking Uke over his leg onto the ground. ura waza Finish with Ganseki Nage or any other throw. Once Uke has done his Tsuki, and you have dropped down to your knee, place the left forearm against his knee, and plull his ankle with your right hand, while pushing your left forearm to knock him down. Then roll over his body.
Setsu Yaku Uke does a right punch (Shindenfudo Ryu Style). Tori then shifts to the right, and takes hold of Ukes right wrist with his left hand (the palm is down and on top of the hand). Tori steps in with the right foot, across to Ukes right foot. At the same time twist Ukes hand out as in a Gyaku Omote Gyaku. Toris right hand comes up under Ukes right arm, and grabs the shoulder, and then barr's the arm. Tori then steps through with the right foot, and turns a little clockwise, turning the arm in to Oni Kudaki, and drop him the floor. Note If Uke will not let you turn clockwise, and do the Oni Kudaki, turn instead anti clockwise, and throw Uke with Gyaku Nage. ura waza After the Omote Gyaku, apply Hiji Gyaku, then Osoto Gake. From the Hiji Gyaku, keep on the lock, and reach to grab between his shoulder blades., the throw with a hip throw. Musan Uke strikes with a right Fudo Ken (Shinden Style). Tori steps back, and across the left so the punch passes by his chest. At the same time as stepping Tori drops his body weight, and takes hold of Ukes wrist with the left hand. The right hand comes up under Ukes arm, with a Shako Ken to the face or a Fudo Ken to the chest. Tori then steps back with the right foot to face Uke, and turns the grabbed hand so is similar to Take Ori. Tori then passes under the arm anti clockwise, keeping it straight. When Tori has passed under it completely, he stands at the side of Uke with the arm still straight (in a straight line with the opposite shoulder). With a right Shuto Tori strikes the upper arm muscles dropping Uke. Note When doing the final Shuto, if the body weight is dropped at the point of contact, the Shuto will deliver more impact, and be a more devastating attack to the muscle. ura waza Tori is in Shizen, Ukes strikes with a left Gedan Tsuki. Tori steps forward with the right foot, and back with the left foot. The left hand is palm up under Ukes left hand to cover the Tsuki. Tori takes hold of Ukes left hand with his left, and rotates it to the left, whie striking with a right Fudo ken to Asagasumi (rise this up from underneath). Toris right hand then grabs the left wrist and brings it out to the right side opening him up. Tori then does a left Shako ken to the chin. Tori then passes under Ukes left arm clockwise, and does a right elbow strike to the ribs as he passes. Tori locks Ukes arm. Tori steps back kneeling on the right knee, and finishes with a left Shuto to the upper arm muscles. ura waza This starts the asame as the above Ura Waza. Uke starts with a right Tsuki. After the turn under the arm, Tori then grabs hold of the shoulder with the right hand, and a right sokuyaku geri to Shichibatsu on the right side to finish. Ka Rai Uke grabs Tori's left lapel with the right hand. Uke then steps back with the left foot, and pulls the left hand back to start the punch. As soon as Uke grabs the lapel, Tori checks the hand with his left hand, and takes hold of it. As Uke steps back to do the punch, Tori steps forward with the right foot, and does a right Fudo Ken to Ukes Suigetsu. Toris right and then grabs Ukes right shoulder. Tori steps back with the right foot dropping to the right knee, pulling Uke by the shoulder to the ground. Finish with O-Gyaku. Chi No Kata Ri Ken Uke is in Seiza with wearing a Daisho. Tori is sat in Za Kamae, also wearing a Daisho. Uke comes up on the right foot, and steps forward, and grabs Ukes left Mune with the right hand. Tori takes hold of the his sword with the left hand and places it against the outside of Ukes forearm. Tori's right hand then takes hold of the Sword handle from above the forearm. Tori then leans to the right, and kicks with the right foot, to Ukes chest / hip. Tori then moves over to the right restraining Uke with the sword handle. Tori drops Uke onto his face, and restrains him with the sword. Note: Tori place the sword against Ukes forearm. It must form a cross with the arm and the handle. Place it just below the elbow for best effect. ura waza This is the same start as above, but at the end when the left knee comes up to the top of of Ukes right arm, instead roll the whole body against his arm and shoulder. this way you can add your right elbow to the attack. ura waza
Tori is in Za Kamae. Uke is in Seiza, and comes up on the right foot, and a right grab. Tori sinks backwards, while kicking up to Ukes chin. Tori's left foot circles to the left, then up and over the arm, striking the temple with the left heel. Tori then sinks back onto the right buttock, and rests on his right shoulder, as he is face down. Shin Ken Uke sits in Seiza and comes up on the right foot, and grabs Toris left Mune with the right hand. Tori is in Za Kamae, and controls the grab with the left hand, and does a right Omote Shuto to Ukes right Jakkin. Tori then comes up on the left knee, and kicks with the right foot (toes to the Butsumetsu). Tori then drops back from the kick, and does a Yoko Kaiten. Rai Ken Uke is in Hidari Seigan no Kamae, and does a right Zenpo Keri. Tori is sitting in Za Kamae, and does a left Gedan Uke (stay seated). Tori then does a right kick to Ukes groin, followed by a Yoko Kaiten. Note Tori does all his movements from Za Kamae, and does not go up onto either foot. Hen Kyo Uke is in Seiza, and comes up on the left foot, and grabs Toris right Mune with the left sleeve. Tori is in Za Kamae, and grabs with the right hand in Omote Gyaku. Tori then comes onto the left knee, and does a right toe kick to Butsumetsu. Tori then drops back to a seated position on the ground. Tori then does Omote Gyaku, and pushes Ukes left foot away towards Ukes right side with his left foot. Tori drops to the right side, while doing this Uke falls onto his back next to Tori. Tori comes up onto his right knee, and does a left kick to Ukes side. Ukes hand is still in Omote Gyaku. Issen Uke is in a left Seigan no kamae, and does a Zenpo Keri, followed by a right Tsuki. Tori is in Za Kamae, and does Gedan Uke for the kick, and grabs the wrist of the Tsuki with his right hand (Thumb on the inside, fingers on the outside of the wrist). Tori places his right foot on Ukes right foot, and drops back pushing on the foot, and pulling on the wrist. Uke falls on to his stomach next to Tori. Tori then sits up on his right knee, and places his left knee on Ukes right arm. Ha Ken / Aru Ken Uke has a Katana in Daijodan, and does Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Za Kamae. When the cut comes, Tori does Koho Kaiten, with the right foot coming up, and kicking Ukes sword hand, knocking the sword out of the way. Kan Jin / Ken Kon Uke stands behind Tori in Daijodan. Tori is sat in Za Kamae. Uke gives out a Kiai, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori leans to the left to avoid the cut (place the left hand on the ground for support). As the sword passes to Toris right, Tori takes hold of the sword hand from on top. The right leg moves to the right, and the left hand joins the right hand. Tori then rises to his feet, and turns clockwise, lifting the blade out of the way. Tori now holds Uke in a form of Ura Gyaku. Tori locks him and drops him straight to the ground. Tori takes the sword away from Uke, and cuts him across the back. Sui Ryu Uke has a Katana in Migi Chudan no Kamae, and does a Chudan Tsuki. Tori is in Za Kamae, and comes up onto the right foot to avoid the cut. Tori grabs Ukes right hand with his left hand, and grabs the elbow with the right hand from underneath the arms. Tori pulls on the elbow, and holds Ukes right hand in place with the left in an arm lock (similar to Musha Dori). Tori then does a right kick to the groin, and places the right foot behind Ukes right foot, and pulls the elbow down so that Uke will fall on to his back, and break his elbow during the fall. Note: Tori is sitting on his left knee during this technique, and does not come up all of the way. Shizen Shikoku No Kata Tai Nagashi Uke grabs with the right hand Tori's Mune. Tori's left hand takes gold of Ukes hand from underneath, with the thumb, and index finger facing away from the body. Uke does a Jodan Tsuki, Tori responds with Jodan Uke. Toris right hand then travels past the eyes, to grab the flesh on the outside of Ukes right Bicep.. At the same time the right hand moves, the right foot steps across. Tori then steps back with the right foot, rolling Ukes arm over by pulling the flesh. Tori drops to the right knee. Note
Keep the arm straight, and hold the hand in a form of Ura Gyaku You need to take his balance. Every time you change direction, you must alter and change his balance, so that you can keep control. ura waza Uke does a right grab to Mune, and a left Punch. Tori take hold of the hand from underneath, and does a Jodan Uke, knocking the arm away. The right hand then grabs the flesh at the ribs. Tori's left foot steps on Ukes right foot (rock forwards). Tori then drops back onto the right knee, pulling Uke with him. Henka Drop back onto your buttocks and throw Uke over head. Use Kosshijutsu to move him. Before the flesh grab do a Daken style strike with the palm to the ribs, then turn the hand into Shako Ken, and grab. Ken Nagashi Uke does a left grab, and a right punch. Tori takes hold from underneath, and does a Jodan Uke. Tori then shifts to the left, and starts a Ganseki Nage. Uke drops his weight to counter. Tori then does a switch step, and does either Muso Dori, or Hon Gyaku. Tori then does a right step back, and goes down on the right knee to drop Uke. Place the right foot on the shoulder blade, and barr the arm on the shin to restrain. ura waza Same start of Ken Nagashi. At the Ganseki when he counters, step out then back in and do the Ganseki Nage. Keep then Ganseki on but only do a half step out then back in. Before moving in wait for him to relax, then lift your elbow, and do the Ganseki. Fu Batsu Uke grabs Toris Mune with the left hand. Tori checks the hand, and grabs Ukes left shoulder with his left hand.. Tori then kicks with the right foot, to Ukes stomach. Tori then drops the right foot back, and starts to turn clockwise. When Tori steps back he drops to the right knee, pulling with his right hand na pushing the shoulder with his left hand. Uke falls to the ground. Start the turning, pushing, and pulling from the kick. Ryote Gake Uke does Ryote Mune Dori. Tori grabs Ukes elbows from underneath. Tori then pushes up with the right, and pulls down with the left. Tori then pushes with the left, and pulls with the right, Tori then Pushes with the right, and pulls with the left. Tori steps in, and across with the right foot. Tori throws with koshi Nage. Tori does the push pulling three times, and twists his body from the knees, leaving the feet firmly on the ground. After the turn Tori has his back against Ukes stomach, Kasasagi Uke does Hon Jime. Tori grabs both elbows from underneath. He then places the sole of his right foot against Ukes left hip, and drops back with Tomoe Nage. Suzu Otoshi Uke grabs Tori with the left hand, at Toris right Bicep. Tori grabs Ukes arm at the elbow. Tori then steps back with the right foot, and pulls Uke with him. Tori grabs his own shoulder (Sleeve), above Ukes hand. Ukes arm is trapped between Toris hand and arm. Tori pivots to the left, and goes down to the left knee. Uke falls on his stomach. When Tori grabs Uke at the beginning of the technique, turn the hand similar to Musha Dori. During the turn at the end of the technique, Ukes hand is held similar to Ura Gyaku Kasumi Otoshi Uke grabs with his left hand, and does a right punch. Tori checks the grabbing hand, and steps back with the right foot, and a left Jodan Uke. Tori does a Omote Gyaku to Ukes grabbing hand. Uke falls onto their back. Tori then does a right kick to Ukes side. When doing the Omote Gyaku, hold it close to the body. Ro To Uke does a left grab, and a right Tsuki. Tori take hold of the hand with the right hand, steps to the right, and a left Jodan Uke. After the block Tori does Ura Gyaku, just enough to make Uke bend over. Tori then pivot to the left (still with the Ura Gyaku), and drops to the left knee. Uke falls on their stomach. Tori finishes with a right kick to Ukes left side.
Fu Do Uke grabs with the left hand, and punches with the right hand. Tori steps to the right, and does a Left Jodan Uke. Tori grabs Ukes hand with the right hand, and applies Take Ori. Tori then grabs the left shoulder with the left hand, at the same time moving across to the left. Tori maintains the Take Ori, while pulling Uke forward by the shoulder to throw Uke to the ground. Tori steps back with his right foot, and throws him. U Gari Uke attempts Osoto Gake. Tori lets Uke throw him, but does a Yoko Nagare to a seated position. Tori then pulls Uke over his head or Shoulder, and continues the rolling motion to end up sitting astride the prone Uke. Finish with a Hon Jime. Note With the Yoko Nagare, Tori keeps hold of Uke. The whole technique is done with a continuous flow. Fu Kan Uke attempts a Seionage. Tori punches Uke in the face with a right Fudo Ken, and grabs the back of Ukes belt with the left hand. Tori the leans forward, and rolls, taking Uke with him. When they land Tori continues his roll to finish on top of Uke. Shizen Uke does Ryote Mune Dori, and starts to shove Uke. Tori lowers his hips, and strikes with a Fudo Ken to the stomach. If Uke then pulls Tori does a Kick to the groin in a Sanshin Motion.
TAI TAKAGI YOSHIN RYU JUTAIJUTSU KOTSU Their are no set kamae in Takagi Yoshin Ryu. Due to the connections with the Kukishinden Ryu, Hira, and Seigan etc can be used. When in Seiza the toes are up, and the back is straight. The hands rest on the tops of the thighs. When striking in Takagi Yoshin Ryu, a Kiai is given out. When the collar is grabbed, grab your own jacket below Ukes hand, and press the thumb into the pressure point of the little or ring finger. To release a collar grab, grab Ukes wrist, and pull his hand, and your jacket apart with a violent pull. Turn the body to face the hands, at the same time. The take downs in practice are done gently. For real they are done so that Uke, can not roll, breakfall, or escape. They are designed so that He breaks his back, neck, or a limb. The restrains are for holding down a violent attacker. When a strike has been applied, a further strike is sometimes applied to "make sure". This is either done straight away, or at a later time during the technique. When striking from Seiza (e.g), the right knee comes up, and the left comes across the back, at 90 degrees to the right foot. The toes are up. Kuden - Essence One of the characteristics of the Takagi Yoshin Ryu is to control at least two points of the attackers body at once. The Takagi Yoshin Ryu is a complete system and incorporates the following systems. JUTAIJUTSU (Empty hand) KENJUTSU (Katana and Kodachi) TANTO JUTSU (Knife and dirks) BOJUTSU (Rokushaku Bo - Long staff) HANBOJUTSU (Short staff) TORITSUKE (Ropebinding) The Jujutsu is broken down into the following groups GYAKU Joint locks, and dislocation ATE Body strikes NAGE Throws
SHIME KATSU -
Chokes & Strangulation Resusitation
The Ate is used to distract, weaken and unbalance (Kuzushi) Characteristics of the Takagi Yoshin Ryu: EYES: First the eyes, always look at your opponents eyes SPEED: Move like the wind COURAGE (Spirit): Pluck up as must courage as your body will muster. STRENGTH: Always use your strength effectively, and efficiently. The inside of your body must remain calm, and the inside must have courage when you are involve in a fight. The principle of flexibility is applied to the technique and in strategy and tactics. The Ryu feels that conflict should be avoided, with actual physical violence being the last and least favourable response to a situation. When a situation is faced, never take the opponent face on. The attackers force is redirected, in such a way that it doesn't strike the defender. This is then used against the attacker. The defender at all times observes 'Zanshin' (heightened awareness). Zanshin is to be used at the beginning, middle, and end of each technique. Always have a strong Kamae (posture). This is not a Kamae, as in a fighting posture, but a feeling of being in a correct posture during a conflict. The absolute control of Ma-ai (distancing) is only possible when you have mastered Tai Sabaki. This is the most important basic of Jujutsu. In the Jutaijutsu kata the most important factor is to learn Kuzushi (loss of balance). When his balance is lost, this is the time that he is easiest to control. If he pushes - pull him, if he pulls - push him, This is the Willow bending in the wind. Otherwise strike with hands or feet to distract him, pressure points can also be used. Almost all movement to engage Kuzushi are circular. Joint dislocation (Gyaku) and throws (Nage) are achieved by lever principles (Teko), and the fulcrum of the lever (Shiten) It is also essential to be calm, but full of courage within, and during a fight. Randori Geiko (Free movement training) After you master technique and Kata, try to develop a proper positioning (Kurai Dori). Try to position your self at his dead angle (Spot where he can not see you). Instead of using your power make the attackers power crash against each other. This will take away their fighting power. Technique will take the same form as kata. It changes it's form infinitely. Kihon Kamae Kata (Basic posture forms) Hira No Kamae (Flat posture) The feet are apart, approx shoulder width. Both hands are in Fudo Ken, and palms facing the body they both rest just on the inside near the hips Hira Ichimonji No Kamae (Flat number one posture) The body is the same as Hira no Kamae. The arms are out stretched to the side of the body. The hands are in Shikan Ken so that the fingers will not get cut off. Also it is almost impossible to make a good Fudo ken when wearing Armour. Seigan No Kamae (Correct eye posture) The body is side on to Uke. The left hand points at Ukes eyes, the right hand in Shikan Ken, rests on the heart. Katate Hicho No kamae (Single crane posture) Same as Seigan no Kamae, except the right hand is open. The left foot, can come back near to the right foot. Kosei No Kamae The left hand is Shikan Ken above the eyes. The right hand is by the heart in Shikan Ken. -These are the same Kamae as used in Kukishinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu
WAZA Shoden Omote No Kata (Initial transmission outside forms) Kasumi Dori (Haze capture) Uke, and Tori are in Seiza. Uke steps up with the right foot, and grabs Ukes collar with the right hand (Kiai). Tori comes up his right foot, and strikes Uke with a right Ura Shuto to Kasumi. Toris right hand comes back and grabs Ukes right hand in Ura Gyaku, and at the same time comes up into a standing position. When stood Tori changes the Ura Gyaku to Hon Gyaku, and a right Keri to Butsumetsu. From this Tori comes down to the right knee, bringing Uke down to O-Gyaku. Henka Same attack. Secure then Ura Shuto. Rock your body back a little to break his balance, and kick up with the right foot to Asagasumi. Land with the knee inside next to his knee, and take him down backwards with pressure to the knee. Shift the feet when he is halfway down to change his fall, so that he lands on his front. Henka (Jutte) Tori hits the Kasumi with the Jutte which is in the right hand. Tori then brings the Jutte back to Ukes right hand on the wrist joint, and with the Yoko Ha, applies pressure to it before completing the end of the Kata. Note While in Seiza the Jutte can be hidden behind the knees, with the handle to the right. It can then be grabbed when Tori raise off the right knee. Do Gaeshi (Torso overturn) Uke and Tori, are both in Seiza. Uke comes up on the right foot, with a Jodan Tsuki (Kiai). Tori comes up on his left foot forwards, and takes Ukes right wrist in a open handed right grab. Tori then steps forward with the with the left foot, so his knee presses Ukes right knee. The left hand comes over the top of Ukes right arm to grab the left side of Ukes collar, and Shime waza. Tori pulls the left hand back, pulling Uke on to his back. Tori then bars the back of Ukes right elbow onto his left knee, and pulling the right hand, and pulling the left collar grab bring Uke over on to his stomach. O-Gyaku Henka Do from standing Henka Strike to the face with the left hand then with the elbow Karame Dori Tori is in Seiza. Uke walks towards Tori, and does a right Zenpo keri. Tori steps up to the left with the left foot, and does aright Gedan Uke, and holds Ukes leg up off the ground. Tori turns to the right, and the left hand goes under Ukes leg, to grab the put. Tori pulls his left hand back, turning Uke over. At the same time Tori stands. Uke is now on the ground on his front. Tori strikes a Shuto into the calf of the leg he holds. Henka When you stand, turn him over, then walk backwards dragging him down. Henka When you stand kick away the supporting leg Kyoto (Ko-to - Tigers sword) Trnt p.125 Tori walks towards Uke who does a right Gedan Tsuki. Uke is in Seiza. Tori steps up to the left, and grabs the wrist with the right hand, turns to the right, and the left hand goes to the elbow or grabs the skin on the upper arm. Tori keeps the momentum going and pulls on the wrist, bringing Uke to the ground. Lock with OGyaku, or brace his right hand on your right thigh, and kneel on his elbow with the left knee. Note This can also be done if Uke draws a Shoto with a Do/Jodan Kiri Henka Same attack. As you try to take him down he resists. Tori then kicks with the right foot to Kaku (Inside), and then pulls him down. Henka Same attack. This time as he resists, kick with the left foot to Kaku (outside), causing him to fall on his back. Finish with Do-Gaeshi. Katamune Dori (single chest capture) Uke grabs Toris left collar with the right hand. Tori checks the hand in Takagi Style. Tori steps forward with the right foot, and a right Ura Shuto to Kasumi. The right hand the grabs Ukes right hand in Ura Gyaku, and pulls the hand free (Takagi Style). Tori then does a right keri to Koe, and changes the grip to Hon Gyaku with
both hands. Toris right hand then grabs Ukes right shoulder, and the right foot, kicks the back of Ukes right knee, knocking Ukes down forwards O-Gyaku. Note On the way down you can kick Uke in the shoulder or the face with the knee. The Hon Gyaku is really needed. Henka Uke does Ryote Mune Dori. Toris right hand comes over the top of the arms, and grabs the right hand, and locking the left elbow with his elbow. Tori steps back with the left leg, releasing Ukes right hand with a snapping motion. With the right foot Tori kicks Uke in the front Butsumetsu. Tori then drops the right foot, and down to the right knee. The drop in body weight, brings Uke down. Pin Uke to the ground. Henka Uke does Ryomune Dori. Tori strikes with both Shikan ken to the backs of the hands. Turning the body Tori strikes up under the chin with the right hand. Tori steps back and releases the Ukes right hand, and kicks to the floating ribs, with the right foot. Tori drops to the right knee, this brings down Uke. Ryomune Dori (Double chest capture) Uke does Ryote Mune Dori. Tori does Shikan Ken to the backs of Ukes hands. By turning the left. Tori strikes vertical to Asagasumi with a right Shikan Ken. Tori left hand grab Ukes right hand and applies pressure to the thumb Kyusho (from underneath). Toris right hand goes to Ukes right shoulder, and a right keri to Ukes right Kaku. Tori then steps back, and down with the right knee. to O-Gyaku. Henka Uke does Ryomune Dori. Tori checks both hands, steps back with the right foot, and does Ryote Shikan Ken, to the back of the hands. Tori steps forward with the right foot, and strikes with a Koppo Ken to Ukes left Kasumi, and at the same time a Omote Gyaku with the left hand, causing Uke to fall on his back. Oikage Dori (Pursing capture) Tori is behind Uke. They walk in the same direction. Tori lets out a Kiai. Uke turns to face him (turn right). with the right foot forward, Tori does a right Ura Shuto to Kasumi. The right hand the drops to the rear of Uke, and up again under the arm. Toris right foot, is placed behind Ukes right foot, and is swept back. Tori places his Knee on Ukes chest. Henka Same start as Kata. As Tori comes close to Uke, he grabs the collar with the right hand, and kicks into the back of Ukes right leg taking him down. Tori then kneels on Ukes chest with his right knee. Zanshin. Henka (Jutte) Same start. Tori strikes Uke with the Jutte which is in the right hand. The left hand grabs Ukes right hand, and lifts it, then pulls it down taking Uke to the ground. At the same time Tori drops to his right knee. Tori strikes to Buda with the Jutte Kaigo Kudaki (Rear guard crush) Uke grabs Tori from behind in a bear hug. Tori shoves his hips back into Ukes groin, and a Ryote Shukki to Butsumetsu, to break the grip. Tori catches the right wrist with the left hand, and the right shoulder joint with the right hand. Tori drops his weight on to Ukes knee, and throws with Seionage. Henka As Uke grabs Tori, as in Kata, Tori puts his arm straight up, and slides down out of the hold. As Tori slides to the ground, he moves through Ukes legs, with just his head, and shoulders, he then kicks Uke in the chest or face while laying on the ground. Henka Uke does a bear hug. Tori bends the body backwards, then slams the hips back into Uke, then brings the arms down to his sides. Tori moves his body to the side, and does a Ganseki Nage, or Otoshi. Henka Uke grabs Tori in a bear Hug. Tori bends the body backward to break Ukes balance, then forwards slamming the hips back, and the arms down to Ukes hips. Tori side steps, and brings the arm up to Ganseki, and throws with either Ganseki Nage, or Ganseki Otoshi. Iki Chigae (Yuki Chigai) (Walking past) Uke and Tori walk towards each other on their right sides, As they pass, Tori takes hold of Ukes right hand with his right hand, but does not grip it. He continues with the right foot, and lifts the right hand in the air. Tori then steps back with the right foot, and turns to the right, bring the right hand back and up to his right. Tori either strikes with a left Shukki to Butsumetsu, or with a left Fudo Ken to Asagasumi. Tori then turns to the left and steps forward with the right foot, placing it behind Ukes right foot. The right hand is brought forward, and pulled, so that Uke falls over backwards. Henka When you bring the hand back to drop Uke, turn as you walk to the right, so that you are stood behind Uke,
and place his hand up behind his back. Kick his right leg away with the right foot, and pull his right hand towards you as he falls, breaking it. Henka This is the same as the last Henka. But place the left hand on Ukes left shoulder, and when you kick his leg away you can control his fall, and place his hand as if in Take Ori on the ground (back of the hand against the ground). Place pressure on the palm of the hand with the right foot, and push down on both shoulders with the hands. Yui Gyaku Uke does a right Ura Shuto to Toris Kasumi. Tori steps back to the right, and does a left Jodan Uke. Tori then steps forward with the right foot, and strikes with Fudo Ken to Asagasumi. The right leg is then hooked behind Ukes right eg, and knocks him off balance. Tori then throws Uke with Seio Nage. Henka Uke, and Tori walk towards each other. As they come close, Uke punches to Toris face, Tori steps back to the right, and Jodan Uke.. Tori then steps in with the right foot, and strikes with Shikan Ken to Ukes Asagasumi, and a right kick to Ukes right knee, knock Uke to the ground on his back. Tori steps back to Kamae, and Zanshin. Midare Gaechi (Ran Sho) (Disturbance quest) Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps back on the right, and a left Jodan, and grabs the wrist after the Uke. With his right foot, Tori steps on Ukes right foot, and applies a Hijigyaku (arm lock). Tori then Turns to the left and throws with Seio Nage, or Gyaku Nage. Note For the arm lock. Pull the wrist down, and bring the elbow to the body. Henka Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps back to the right with a left Jodan Uke.. Tori then strikes Ukes Asagasumi, with a right Fudo Ken. Tori then steps on Ukes right foot with the left foot, and with the right foot, kicks the right inside Kaku with the right foot. Continue with this (Yoko Aruki), to move away. Henka Uke does a right Tsuki, Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and catches the wrist. Tori steps in with the right foot, and strikes in a Sanshin motion with shikan Ken to Ukes Asagasumi.. From the inside Toris right foot, hooks Ukes right foot, and pulls the foot away, causing Uke to fall on his back. Ken Nagashi (Fist flow) Uke does a right Gedan Tsuki. Tori steps back with the left foot, and strikes down with the right hand, and catches the right hand with the right hand, in a Ura Gyaku grip. Tori steps forward with the right foot, then back with the right foot, applying Ura Gyaku as he steps in, and out. Tori then steps back with the left foot, and applies Ura Gyaku Henka, and steps back with the right foot, and down to the right knee, at the same time Ura Gyaku is applied. Finish with Ude Jime. Henka Uke is close to Tori and strikes to Chudan. Tori twists and slide to the right on the outside of the punch. Tori takes this hand with the right hand, and the elbow with the left hand, and twists in a Ura Gyaku fashion. Tori walks Uke to the floor with Jigoku Dori. When Uke is on the floor, Tori drops his weight breaking the elbow. Tori then kicks the Butsumetsu with Sokugyaku. Henka Uke strikes with Fudo ken to Chudan. Tori steps in with the right foot, and a small Taisabaki motion to the inside. Tori takes the hand in Ura Gyaku with the right hand. Tori applies Ura Gyaku then Ura Gyaku Henka, and sits down on his right knee. Uke falls backwards. Tori then does a right keri to Butsumetsu. Hiza Guruma (Knee vehicle) Tori is in Seiza. Uke walks towards him and kicks with a right keri. Tori steps out to the left, with a right Gedan Uke. Tori drops to the left knee, and bring the right hand to Ukes right hand, and takes hold of it in Omote Gyaku grip. Tori brings the left hand to his right hand, and then brings them over his head, with Omote Gyaku. Tori moves forward on the knees, and takes Uke down with the Omote Gyaku. Henka Uke is in Seiza. Tori walks towards him and does a right Zenpo keri. Uke steps out to the left and does a right Gedan Uke. Tori grabs the blocking hand, in Ura Gyaku, and with a large clockwise motion does Ura Gyaku. Uke falls on his stomach. Tori places his right knee in Ukes Tricep. Hand is still in Ura Gyaku Henka Uke is in Seiza. Tori walks up to Uke, and kicks to Suigetsu. Uke steps out to the left and does a right Gedan Uke. Tori sinks down on the left knee, and takes Ukes right hand in his right hand. Tori lifts Ukes hand over Ukes head in Omote Gyaku. Tori walks forward on his knees, and takes Uke down onto his back Henka
Tori is in Seiza, and Uke walks towards him and kicks with the right foot. Tori steps to the left, and strikes down with the right hand, and then catches Uke's right wrist with his right hand. Tori then stands so he is next to Uke, and takes hold of Ukes right shoulder, with his left hand. Tori stretches Ukes right arm, and sits on the right leg to press Uke down. Tori then twists, pulling on the right arm, and presses on the left knee, knocking Uke to the ground Shoden Ura No Kata (Initial transmission inside forms) Ate Komi (Hit down) Both are in Fudoza. Uke grabs the lapel with the right hand, and attempts a punch. Tori covers the grab with the right hand, and before the punch can come in strikes with a left Ura Shuto to Ukes face (come up on the left foot as you strike). Tori then does Omote Gyaku to Ukes grabbing hand, and turns anti-clockwise. Lock Uke when he is on the ground. Gyaku Dori (Suno Ichi) (Reverse capture No1) Both are in Fudoza. Uke grabs with the right hand, and attempts a punch. Tori covers with the right hand, and coming up on the left foot, does a left Ura Shuto to Ukes face. Tori places Ukes hand in Ura Gyaku, and finishes kneeling on Ukes arm. Menbu (Suno Ichi) (Face front No 1) Both are in Fudoza. Ukes does a right Stomach punch. Tori does a Gedan Uke, and then grabs Ukes right hand at the wrist with the right hand. Tori rises up on the outside of Ukes arm and strikes with a left Ura Shuto to Ukes face. Tori then places the left hand on the outside of Ukes elbow, and walks in a circle in a clockwise direction taking Uke to the floor. Gyaku Dori (Suno Ni) (Reverse capture No2) Both are in Fudoza. Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori drops his balance to the right, and places the right hand on the ground for support, and takes hold of the inside of Ukes wrist with the left hand. Tori comes back to the left, and strikes with a right Shako Ken to the face, and sweeps Ukes right leg away with the right leg, knocking Uke onto his back. Ryo Ashi Dori (Suno Ichi) (Double leg capture No1) Tori is in Fudoza, Uke is in Shizen. Uke does a right Zenpo Keri. Tori moves to the left with a right Gedan Uke. Tori grabs the foot, and twists it inwards, and then changes hands. Tori then strikes downwards with a right Omote Shuto to the calf. This drops Uke. When he is down fold Ukes legs up, with the soles against the backside. Tori wraps his right leg around the legs, and leans forward to cause pain. Note The right leg is between Ukes calves, and his backside. Menbu (Suno Ni) (Face front No2) Tori is in Fudoza, Uke is in Shizen. Uke does a right Zenpo Keri. Tori moves to the left, and a right Gedan Uke. Uke then does a right Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and as he rises he rotates Ukes right arm downwards, and brings Ukes leg over the arm. Tori then punches Uke in the face. Ke Komi (Suno Ichi) (Hand down No1) Both in Seigan. Uke does a right Tsuki. Tori does a right Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist with the right hand. Tori then kicks Uke in Butsumetsu with the right foot, and with the left hand pushes down on Ukes right elbow, at the same time stepping back with the right foot from the kick. Kata Mune Dori (Single collar capture) Uke grabs the lapel with the left hand, and a right Tsuki. Tori covers the hand in Takagi style, and moves forward 45 degrees to the right. Tori then does a left Ura Shuto to Kasumi, and a left kick to the solar plexus. Ryo Mune Dori (Double collar capture) Uke does Ryomune Dori. Tori does a Ryote Fudo ken to the backs of the hands. Tori then strikes with a left Shako ken to the face, while at the same time he applies a Omote Take Ori, or Omote Gyaku with the right hand. Tori the turns clockwise to take Uke down. Note The Fudo ken to the hands can be a Shikan ken to Jakkin Henka In the end do a right kick, and go down on the right knee.
Ryo Ashi Dori (Suno Ni) (Double leg capture No2) As Uke walks in front of Tori (as in Oikage Dori from Shoden no Kata), Tori makes a grab for both of the legs. Uke turns to see what is happening. Tori places the left hand in front of Ukes legs and the right to the rear. Tori then pulls Uke to the ground, so that he ends up on Ukes knees. Note To bring Uke down you can use Yoko Nagare Tengu Dori (Demon capture) Uke walks in front of you (you walk in the same direction). Tori creeps up behind Uke, and strikes with a Ryote Happa Ken the strikes with a Ken to the middle of the back Note For the ken use any of the following. Fudo, Happa, Boshi, Shuto Nio etc. Kaigo Kudaki (Rear guard crush) Uke walks up behind Tori and attempts a full nelson. Tori drops his weight, and brings the elbows in. Tori then peels off both arms, and does Ganseki Nage. Chiki Taoshi As Uke walks towards Tori. Tori takes hold of the right hand with the left hand, and does Seio Nage. Before the throw Tori strikes with a back fist to the face. Tsuki Taoshi (Strike ?) Both in Seigan. Uke strikes with a right Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and steps in, and does a right Shako ken to the face, as if doing a Tsuki. Ude Ori (Suno Ichi) (Arm break No1) Both are in Seigan. Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist with the left hand. Tori steps in with the right foot, and strikes with a right Shako ken to the face. Tori then takes his right arm over Ukes right arm, and grabs his own wrist to lock the elbow. Tori then steps behind, and Osoto Nage, still holding the arm Hiki Komi Both are in Seigan. Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a right Osoto Jodan Uke, and grabbing Ukes right with the left hand. Tori continues his movement (from the Uke), and takes Uke with the flow, as he moves into Ihen, moving Uke to the ground with the flow. Nagashi (Flow) Both are in Seigan. Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a right Osoto Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist at the same time as stepping in and striking with a left Shako ken to Ukes right elbow. Tori then twists clockwise making sure that your left leg is behind Ukes right knee. Ke Komi (Suno Ni) (Hand down No2) Both are in Seigan. Uke attacks with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and takes hold of the wrist. Tori then kick Uke in the throat, and steps back from the kick, dragging Uke down. Ude Ori (Suno Ni) (Arm break No2) Both are in Seigan. Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a right Osoto Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist. Tori steps in and moves his left arm over the top of Ukes right arm, and grabs his own right wrist to bar Ukes arm. Tori drops to the left knee to throw Uke. Eri Jime (Collar choke) Both are in Seigan. Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a right Osoto Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist. Tori steps in and grabs the back of Ukes elbow with the left hand, and twist clockwise to throw Ukes face down. Tori then puts the right knee into the back of Ukes right elbow, and strangle Uke with the left hand by grabbing Ukes right lapel, and pulling the lapel across his throat. Keep the left knee on the spine to aid the strangle. Chuden No Sabaki Kata (Middle transmission lateral forms) Katamune Dori (Single collar capture) Uke grabs the right collar. Tori checks with the left hand, and steps forward with the right foot, and strikes with a right Ura Shuto to Ukes Kasumi. Toris right hand then goes down to Ukes right wrist, and turns it over
to Ura Gyaku, the left hand goes to the elbow, as Ukes hand passes in front of the face. Tori then kick with the right foot to the groin, and bringing the right foot, back, and turning clockwise, so that Uke spins to the ground. Henka Uke and Tori stand in Kumi Uchi. Tori checks Ukes right hand with his left hand, and steps out to the left side, and strikes with a right Shikan ken to Ukes face. At the same time Tori grabs Ukes right hand in Omote Gyaku, and goes back and down onto the left knee, taking Uke with him. Ryomune Dori (Double collar capture) Uke grabs both Mune. Tori covers Ukes hands, and kicks with the right shin to Suzu. Tori then applies a armlock (Omote - Ura Gyaku, Muso Dori etc) to take Uke down, and secure him. Note: Arch the back when you cover his hands. You can throw with a Ryote Omote/Ura Gyaku Henka Uke does Ryomune Dori. Tori checks both hands, and does a right shin kick to suzu. Tori then steps in with the left foot. Tori turns so that his back is to Uke with Both hands over his shoulder, and throws. Henka Uke grabs both Mune. Tori does a right shin kick to suzu. If Uke has a strong grip Tori steps in with the right foot. The right palm is placed under Ukes chin, and the left hand grabs the hair at the back of the head. Tori then twists the head around to break it. Oni Kudaki (Demon break) Uke strikes with a right Shikan Ken. Tori is in Shizen, and steps back to the right, and a left Jodan Uke. The left hand stays with Ukes right hand. Tori steps in with the right foot, and applies Oni Kudaki to Ukes right arm. Tori right foot, goes behind Ukes right foot. Tori applies the Oni Kudaki. Henka This Henka is the same as Kata, but instead of placing your foot behind Ukes leg to take him down, stamp on the top of the calf, and keep it in place while taking Uke down. Henka This is the same as the first Henka, but instead of Omote Oni Kudaki, use Ura Oni Kudaki, and stamp on Ukes leg to take him down. Seoigama (Back Sycle?) Kuden: In Japanese the word Seoi, comes from Seo, meaning to carry something on ones back. Therefore this throw should be down with you using your hips with your back to Uke'. Uke grabs with the left hand the Mune, and a Jodan Tsuki with the right hand. Tori covers this with the right hand, and moves to the right to block with a left Jodan Uke. Tori shifts to the left, and puts his right arm under Ukes arm, at Nagare. Tori secures Ukes left hand to the chest (Hijigyaku), with the left hand, and steps between Ukes legs, with the right foot, while pushing up on the elbow, and holding the hand in place (the scrolls says :- Tsuki Agaeru, thrust upwards with the right hand breaking the elbow - bend the elbow). Then Tori uses Kosshi Nage to throw Uke forwards. Henka Uke grabs the left Mune, and does a right Tsuki. Tori moves back to the right, and does a left Jodan Uke. The right hand then moves to Ukes left arm, and grabs Hoshi from underneath (keep the grab on the chest with the left hand). Tori steps between Ukes legs with the right foot to lock the elbow. Uke resists. Tori responds by lowering the weight, and pushing the thumb into Nagare to bend the elbow Tori then shifts forward pushing Ukes elbow in front of him. Tori sweeps the left leg with the right foot, making Uke fall down on the elbow. Henka Same start as above. When Tori steps between the legs to lock Ukes elbow, Uke is more powerful. Tori keeps the hand on his chest Tori steps with the right foot, on top of Uke right Toki, and strikes with the right shoulder with a Slam with the entire body weight against the left arm throwing him or breaking it. Koshinage Gama (Hip throw ?) Kuden: 'Koshi Nage differs from Seoi, in that you do not have to have your back completely facing Uke'. Uke punches with the right hand. Tori steps to the right, and does a left Jodan Uke. Tori shifts to the left, and places the right arm under Ukes arm, grabbing his own wrist (similar to Oni Kudaki). Tori steps with the right foot, between Ukes legs, and turns to throw with Seio Nage. Note: Throw with the Oni Kudaki still on. Henka Uke does a right strike, and Tori steps back to block. Tori then steps in with the left foot, and attempts Oni Kudaki. Uke then strikes with his left hand. Tori steps forward with his left foot to avoid the strike. Tori then turns to the right placing Ukes arm on top of his shoulder. From here if Tori rises he can break the arm. Tori throws with Gyaku Nage.
Henka Uke does a right strike. Tori steps back to the right, and does a Jodan Uke. Tori then steps forward with the left foot, and applies a Oni Kudaki. Uke is strong, so Tori shifts his body back to the left (For balance breaking), then back in again pushing Ukes weight backwards. Tori pushes Ukes restrained arm down towards the ground (Use Hiji Gyaku), and Ashi Barai with the right foot. Ude Ori (Arm break) Uke does a right grab. Tori steps forward to the left , and an Ura Shuto to the eyes. At the same time, Tori grabs Ukes right hand in Ura Gyaku, and applies it. Tori steps back with the right foot, to make Uke bend over. Tori steps back and down onto the right knee (use Gozen Dori to make Uke fall onto his back). Tori does the finish to Do Gaeshi to make Uke move onto his stomach. With the hand still in Ura Gyaku place the left knee on the elbow Henka Both Uke, and Tori are in Fudoza. Uke grabs Toris lapel with the left hand. Uke goes up on the right knee, and punches with a right Tsuki. Tori grabs Ukes arm, and leans back, using the right knee to apply pressure to the back of Ukes straightened left elbow. Tori rolls to the left, and continues with the pressure to the elbow. Henka Uke grabs the left Mune. Tori steps and does a right Ura Shuto to Kasumi. Tori then takes Ukes hand in Omote Gyaku and attempts to take him down. Uke resists. Tori then steps to Ukes left side with the right foot, then the left foot behind his (as the weight goes from the right to left, hit Ukes hip with yours). Take Uke backwards with the Omote Gyaku part way. Then break the elbow. Gyaku Te Nage (Reverse hand throw) Uke steps forward with the right foot, and grabs the collar with the right hand. Toris left hand grabs the underneath of Ukes hand, and twists it so that the palm is on the outside, and then lifts it to shoulder height. Tori steps in with the right foot, and grabs just above the Butsumetsu.. Ukes arm is held high. Tori steps with the right foot, to the rear of Ukes right foot, and does Ashi Barai, at the same time Tori drops the arm to throw Uke. For the Butsumetsu grab, sink low, below his shoulder. Henka Do not grab Butsumetsu, but the elbow. Bend it back and forth a few times. Then do Ash Barrie and Agouti/Otoshi Kimono Nage (Demon gate throw) Uke does Ryomune Dori. Tori steps in with the right foot, and grabs with both of his hands Ukes jacket at his chest, and then strikes with Bootie Ken. Tori then straight away grabs the jacket, and pulls Uke to him so that he can strike with Kick ken. Tori then pivots to the left until he has his back against Ukes. Tori then drops to his right knee, and throws Uke over his shoulder or Agouti/Otoshi. Ate Nage (Ate Kimono) (Place the throw) Uke grabs Toris lapel with the left hand. Tori take hold of the hand with his right hand in Gyaku Et Take Or, and strikes with a left Fudo Ken to Butsumetsu, striking under the arm. Tori turns to the right going under Ukes left arm (strike Butsumetsu with the elbow), and grabs Ukes left shoulder or Butsumetsu with the left hand with Ukes left hand up behind his back. Tori then kicks Ukes supporting leg out, and drops him. Note: When you take the Take Or from underneath, drop the weight by bending the knees. Henka Uke does a left grab. Tori does Ura Take Or with the right hand, and steps underneath Ukes arm, and Shukki ken to Ukes left Butsumetsu. Tori is now standing behind Uke, and grabs Ukes left Butsumetsu with his left hand followed by a right kick to the back of Ukes left knee and pulls Uke onto his back. Uke falls onto his own arm. Henka (Jutte) Hold the Jutte in the right hand. The left hand comes across to grab Ukes hand, and the Jutte comes up and strikes into the inside of the elbow. The tip of the Jutte is then pushed into the armpit. Tori then turns underneath the arm, and places the tip of the Jutte handle into the top of the shoulder muscle, and applies pressure. Kocho Dori (Catching a Butterfly) Uke does a left grab. Tori then grabs Ukes left elbow with the right hand from underneath, and the left from above. Tori steps forward to his right, and turns so that he is stood to the side of Uke. Tori moves the elbow up then down so that Uke is bent over forwards. Tori then turns to the left, and goes down on the right knee, putting Ukes elbow over his right shoulder, and throws Uke, onto his back. Note: When they are stood next to each other, Toris right shoulder is next to Ukes left shoulder. The final
throw is dangerous, take great care. Henka Uke grabs the right lapel with the left hand. With the right hand cover the grab, and step to the left rear. Change the hand grips, and the right takes hold of his left elbow lightly, Step in front of |Uke with the right foot, and throw, twisting anti-clockwise. Henka Left garb to Collar. Step in with the right foot, then left foot, and twist anti-clockwise, then kneel and throw with his arms barred. Note: Keep your fingers on the Kyusho inside his elbow. Do not concentrate on catching his foot, as this could mess you up in the technique. Just let his foot land were it wants to. Chuden No Tai No Kata (Middle transmission body forms) Koshi Guruma (Hip vehicle) Kuden: In the scrolls this is described as a standing technique, and is written as such. The opponent grabs the front of the belt with his left hand, and the back of it with the right hand, and attempts to throw you with a hip throw. You grab the back of the opponents belt with the left hand, strike his face with your right hand, move forward, and collapse in front of him, using your right hand to push his left leg (shin) up and fall over in a whir. Note: This version was printed in Tetsuzan. Henka (Jutte) Uke grabs and attempts the throw. Tori grabs the back of Ukes Obi with the left hand, and as he comes around the front he strikes Uke in the face with the Jutte. Finish as in Kata. Yotsude (Four hands) Uke and Tori stand in a form of Kumi Uchi, but with the left hand holding the Obi, and the right on the Mune. Uke pulls, and does three steps back with the left foot. Tori follows with three steps with the right in front. . On the third steps he slides his left leg between Ukes legs, and places the right on the hip for Tomoe Nage. Yotsude Kuzushi (Four hand balance) Uke does Ryote Mune Dori. Tori grabs Ukes belt with the left hand, and the left shoulder with the right hand. Tori steps back with the left foot, and pushes Uke back in with his left foot. Uke does a right step back. Tori falls on his back left leg doing Tomoe Nage. Kei Tou Uke stands behind Tori, and grabs his collar with the right hand. Tori grabs Ukes hand with his right hand, and turns to the left, striking with a left Shikan ken to Men. Uke now pulls and takes three steps back with the left foot. Tori follows with the three steps. On the third step stepping to the left,, Tori takes the grabbing hand over his head, with his left hand, and strikes with the right with Shikan ken to Suigetsu. Tori pulls Ukes right shoulder, and drops back with Tomoe Nage. Note: When bringing the hand over the head switch hands Koshi Or (Hip Break) Uke, and Tori are in Kumi Uchi, Tori has his left hand on the Obi. Uke comes in and tries to do a Kosshi Nage (with the right hip). Tori puts his right foot in between Ukes legs, and strikes with a right Shikan ken to Suigetsu. Tori then grabs Ukes belt at the back with the left hand, and does a Yoko Tomoe Nage. Tori then drops down the left leg between Ukes legs. Koshi Nagare (Hip flow) Uke does Ryomune Dori. Tori grabs both of Ukes shoulders from above, and does a Yoko Nagare. Uke lands on his back next to Tori. Kumoi Gaeshi Uke does Ryote Mune Dori. Tori grabs Uke in Hon Jime (over the top of Ukes arms), and then drops back with Tomoe Nage. Ryote Kake (Two hand trap) Uke does Ryote Mune Dori. Tori drops his hips, and steps back with the left foot, and at the same time pushes up on the underneath of Ukes elbows.. Tori suddenly pivots to the right, going down on the right knee, and pulling down on Ukes left elbow, and pushing up with the right. This flips Uke on to their back Note: The final movement to the right, must all be done together to make it work.
Mizu Nagare (Flowing water) Uke does Ryomune Dori. Tori grabs both of Ukes shoulders, and steps in with the left foot. Tori pushes with the left hand, and pulls with the right hand, tilting Ukes Torso. Tori steps to the outside of Uke with the right foot, and does a Nagare, throwing Uke to his right. Ryusetsu (Willow dance/snow) Uke grabs both Mune. Tori grabs one shoulder, and the opposite Butsumetsu. Tori pulls the Butsumetsu, and pushes the shoulder to off balance Uke. Tori then throws with Tomoe Nage. Eichigo Kuzushi (? Balance) Uke grabs Tori with Ryote mune Dori. Tori takes hold of the elbows from underneath, and presses the thumbs into the Kyusho, above Hoshi. Pulling the elbows out, Tori strikes with Kikaku Ken to Men or the chest. Tori the walks between Ukes legs, dropping to the ground, pulling Uke over the top of him. Note: Before pulling Uke, trap his hand against your chest, with your forearms. By doing this Uke will not be able to do a Kaiten, or Ukemi, and will land on his face. Kasasagi (Magpie) Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori shifts to the left, and a right Jodan Uke, to the outside of the strike. Tori takes hold of the wrist. Uke then does a right kick, and to counter this Tori pulls the right hand down. Tori then quickly does a right keri kaeshi to the outside of Ukes right thigh / calf. Tori then strikes with a left Shikan Ken to Butsumetsu. To do this Tori lifts Ukes right arm, and then Tori passes under the right arm, and does a exaggerated Omote Gyaku to drop Uke to the ground. Note: It is important to relax both arms when you throw. Hyo Tsui Uke grabs with Ryote Mune Dori. Tori brings his hand up to the shoulder, on the inside of Ukes arms, and grabs the flesh. Tori then steps with the left foot, between Ukes legs, and drops to the ground, with Tachi Nagare. Tori follows Uke over with the roll, and sitting astride him, applies a Hon Jime. Tsuta Karame Uke does Ryomune Dori. Tori applies a Gyaku Osae Jime to Ukes shoulder muscles (up). Tori goes in and under for a Tomoe Nage. Tori flows with the Nage, and finishes astride Uke, finishing with a Shime. Note: Keep the Shime on while doing the Nage. Tatsu Otoshi (? drop) Uke does Ryomune Dori. Tori applies a Gyaku Osae Jime. Tori then steps forward, and slides through Ukes legs to throw with a Tachi Nage. Tori follows Uke over and applies a Shime. Note: Keep the Shime on at all times. Okuden No Kata (Inner transmission forms) Baido Uke does Ryote Mune Dori (grab the pressure points in the neck. Tori attempts to do a Omote Gyaku. Uke counters this by stepping to the opposite side of the lock. Uke then strikes Tori in the neck with the thumb to unbalance him. Uke drops onto one knee same as the Omote Gyaku), and using his body weight brings Tori down with him. Kuden: This refers to blood, and organs being vomited, as your elbow strikes Kuruma Gaeshi (wheel counter) Uke, and Tori are in Kumi Uchi. Tori steps forward with the left foot, and strikes with the right palm up into Ukes chin, then grabs the collar. Tori places his right foot into Ukes hip for a Tomoe Nage. Ten Gaeshi (Heaven counter) Uke, and Tori stand in Kumi uchi. Tori takes a step back to unbalance Uke, and kicks with his right foot to Ukes right knee. Tori then comes in to throw with a Koshi Nage, but kicks Ukes left knee out with the right foot (Uchi Mata) Nagare Dori (Flowing capture) Uke, and Tori are in Kumi Uchi. Tori does a right boshi Ken to Ukes right Uko to push him off balance (step to the right when you do this). Tori then comes back in with the right leg, and pushes Ukes left elbow straight up with his right hand (to put off balance again), and Tori then does a koshi Nage in the same direction as Uke is off balanced, and walks in this direction also. Uke falls onto his back.
Yama Otoshi (Mountain drop) Uke, and Tori are in Kumi Uchi. Tori does a Left Omote Gyaku, to Ukes right hand, and at the same time strikes with the right hand into Ukes neck with a Boshi Ken. Tori then places his right arm over Ukes right arm (as in Oni Kudaki), and Tori grabs his own Jacket. Tori then applies the Omote Gyaku, and Uke falls onto his back. Tori then falls with Uke, onto his back on top of Uke, and does a Koho kaiten to break Ukes arm. the hand is still in Omote Gyaku, and the arm lock is still on (Oni Kudaki) Note: In training release the hands, and arm, so as not to break them. Great care is needed. Kura Arashi ( ?? storm) Uke, and Tori are in Kumi Uchi. Tori steps back with the right foot to put Uke off balance, and comes back in with a Musha Dori to Ukes left arm. Tori clasps the hands together, and goes back, and down to hid right knee. Uke will fall on his back. Sode Gurama (Sleeve capture) Uke, and Tori are in Kumi Uchi. Tori checks Ukes right hand with his left hand, and grabs it in Omote Gyaku (step back with the left foot). Tori then strikes with a right Boshi Ken to Ukes left Uko, and then grabs the shoulder Tori steps with the right foot, behind Ukes right foot, and does Osoto Gake (pull with the Omote Gyaku, and the shoulder). Ryote Kake (Two hand trap) TRNT P. 169 Uke does a double hand choke to Toris neck. Tori drops his hips, and steps back with the left foot, and pushes up on the underside of Ukes elbows. Tori then suddenly pivots to the right dropping to the right knee, and pushes up with the left hand, and pulls down with the right hand. This flips Ukes onto his back. Note: All these movements are done in one movement. Tansai Uke, and Tori are in Kumi Uchi. Tori steps back to the right, and does a Musha Dori to Ukes left arm. Tori is now standing next to Uke. Tori strikes with a left Boshi ken to Ukes throat, and then clasps the hands together, and goes back, and down to his right knee. Ukes falls onto his back. Sue Otoshi Uke, and Tori are in Kumi Uchi. Tori steps back with the left foot, and does Muso Dori to Ukes right arm. Tori then steps back in with the left foot, and grabs Ukes right shoulder with the right hand, and steps back and down to his right, pulling Uke onto his stomach. Tori now goes down with him on his back. the arm is locked, and Tori then does a Koho Kaiten to break the arm. Tai Kudaki (Destroy the body) Uke and Tori are in Kumi Uchi. Tori steps back with the left foot, and does a Muso Dori to Ukes right arm. He then steps to the right with the right foot, and stands in a posture similar to that of Ganseki. Instead of doing a Ganseki Nage. Tori comes back with his right foot, and pulls behind Ukes right leg. At the same time he slams his right forearm into Ukes right throat. Ukes right arm is gripped under Ukes throat. Tori is now standing behind Uke, and does Koshi Nage to throw Uke. Uke falls to his back. Sofu Uke does Ryote Mune Dori. Tori grabs Uke in Hon Jime. Tori steps forward with the right foot, Ukes steps back with the left foot, and then the right foot. Tori kicks Uke right knee. From the kick, Tori places his foot against the left hip. Tori lets himself fall backwards to the ground, and does a Tomoe Nage. Gyaku Dori (Reverse capture) Uke grabs with his right hand, and does a left Tsuki. Checks with the left, and steps to the left with Jodan Uke. Tori holds Ukes right arm with Omote Gyaku, and pivots in a clockwise direction. Tori places Ukes arm on his shoulder (still in Omote Gyaku). Tori then goes down to his left knee, and does Gyaku Seio Nage. Rampu Uke grabs Tori collar with the right hand, and the Obi with the left hand. Tori sticks his left arm under Ukes right arm at the elbow, and grabs the lapel. This is a elbow lock (keep Ukes arm pressed against the body, and push the elbow up). Tori puts his right arm under Ukes left arm, and grabs the other lapel. Tori no pivots to the left, until he is completely with his back to Uke, and then drops to the right knee, to do Seio Nage. Fusetsu (Snow dance) Uke does Ryomune Dori. Tori steps forward with the left foot (next to Ukes), and grabs under both armpits (strike first with a Boshi Ken then grab). Step steps forward a little with the right foot (turn Uke a bit), so that
Tori is almost behind Uke, and does a Koshi Nage. Uke should fall onto his back. Eri Shime Gata (Collar choke forms) Hon Jime (Principle choke) Uke grabs the right lapel with the right hand (thumb inside the jacket), and the left with the left hand (thumb inside) with the wrists are crossed. Uke applies a scissor action to apply the choke, with the right forearm against the neck, and pulling with the left hand Henka (Jutte) The Jutte is in the right hand in a reverse grip. The left hand grabs the left collar, and the Jutte passes to the right side, and then to the rear of the neck. Tori's left hand grabs the shaft of the Jutte in the left hand, and pulls to apply the Shime waza. Gyaku Jime (Reverse choke) Uke grabs the same as Hon Jime, but the palms face out, with the fingers inside the jacket. Uke does the scissor action to choke. Ude Jime (Arm choke) When Ukes does a right arm grab, Tori applies a Ura Oni Kudaki, and goes down with Uke, falling on the arm to break it. Note: Do not complete the Oni Kudaki, fall forwards still holding his arm. Turn your body (back) to him Itteki Jime (One punch choke) Uke grabs Toris left lapel. Tori places his left hand under Ukes, on the lapel, and steps back with the left foot, then forwards with the left foot, to the outside of Ukes foot. The right foot comes to the rear of Toris left foot. Tori drops his body weight. Tori uses his fore arm and elbow to lever Ukes arm up. Tori then places his right hand on Ukes shoulder (Toris arms are crossed). Tori then steps behind Uke, and places the left hand on Ukes shoulders . Tori then grabs the flesh on both sides of the neck, and gripping tight, pulls Uke back, and down to the ground. Note: Grip the flesh tight to shock Uke into dropping back. Place your head against his when he drops to apply pressure to the back of the neck. When Uke is down roll over him (forwards) to break the neck. Itami Jime (Painful choke) Tori does Ryote Mune Dori, with the palms down. Tori then pulls forward while pushing back and inward with the tips of the knuckles and the thumbs on both sides of the neck. Oshi Jime (Pinning choke) Tori places both hands on the shoulders, and drives Boshi Ken into the side of the neck, just above the collar bone, in a downward forwards motion. Gyaku Oshi Jime (reverse pinning choke) Tori applies Gyaku Jime (grab is high) or Ryomune Dori. Tori then pushes with the thumbs into the neck, in a downward, or upward motion. Then turn and drop him down. If you turn fast he can fly. Suwari Jime (Seated choke) Tori grabs the lapel with both hands, and then walks around Uke. One forearm is at the back of the neck, the other is in front of the neck. Tori is now standing behind Uke. With the left hand Tori grabs his right elbow, and the right grabs the left. The forearms are now pushing into the neck. Tori pushes with the forearm at the rear of the neck, and pulls with the front. Tori can also use his own head to apply pressure. Note: When you go behind Uke, almost jump into place. This is a faster movement. Tilt him back and support him on your knee. Moguri Gata (Submerging forms) Gyakuraku Otoshi (Let fall to heaven) Uke grabs Toris lapel with the right hand, and the right sleeve with the left hand. Tori steps in to apply a Muso Dori to Ukes left arm. Tori then pivots to the right, applying the lock, and kicks with the right heel into the back of Ukes calf. As Ukes leg is knocked out, Tori pushes down on Ukes arm forcing him into a sitting position, or breaking the arm. Henka Uke grabs Tori with Gyaku Jime or Hon Jime (Eri Shime Gata) Tori does a right Koho Sabaki, and a right Muso Dori to the left arm, and a left Koho Sabaki. With a left grab to the right arm, Tori turns into position and
does a Ganseki Otoshi. Henka As above, but do a left Yoko Sabaki, to Osoto Gake, followed by a right Sokugyaku Ken to the front right Yaku, and the Otoshi Jigoku Dori (Hell capture) Uke steps forward with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps back to the right 45°, and does a left Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist with the left hand, and pulls the arm so that it is straight. Moving around the arm, and switching the grip from the left to the right hand, Tori places his left knee against the elbow, and forces Uke to the ground. Henka Tori and Uke are in Kumi Uchi. Tori steps to the left wit Yoko Sabaki to do a Osoto Gake, followed by a right Sokugyaku Ken to Yaku. Tori does not complete the Osoto, but does a right Yoko Sabaki Moguri (Ash Sabaki). Tori ten goes under the right arm, and finishes with a Gyaku Seoi Otoshi Tama Kudaki Uke is in a left Seigan no kamae, and does a left then right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does Jodan Uke to both (first to Ura Kote, second to Hoshi). Tori grabs the elbow with the left hand, and strikes with a right Boshi Ken to the front left Uko., then applies a Osoto Gake, and a right Sokugykau Ken to the front right Yaku. Hicho Dori (Capture the Crane) Ukes does a right Jodan Tsuki, left Jodan Tsuki, and a left keri. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, right Jodan Uke, and a left Gedan Uke. Tori then grabs the left wrist with the right hand, and the right shoulder with the left hand. Tori then kicks with the right heel to Ukes left thigh. Tori then places the left foot on Ukes right thigh, and does Uchi Mata. Henka Uke is in a right Seigan no kamae, and does a left Jodan Tsuki, right Jodan Tsuki, right Keri, Tori does a Jodan Uke to Ura Kote to both Tsuki, and does a Yoko Sabaki, and a right Sukui Uke. Tori steps to Ukes right leg and a right Sokugyaku ken to the front left Mokuzume, and right Boshi ken to the left side of Uko. Tori grabs the left collar, and with the right hand the left wrist. Turn the right, and down to the right knee, and throw with Tai Nage. Oni Buse Uke grabs the lapel with the right hand. Tori holds underneath with the left hand. Using strength the hand is pulled away, and with a sudden and instant move, also with kiai, Tori steps forward with the right foot, and strikes with a right Taisho to Uko Henka Uke is in a right Seigan no kamae, and does a right, then left Jodan Tsuki., then a left Sokugyaku Ken, and a right Sokugyaku Ken. Tori does a left then right Jodan Uke, then a right then left Gedan Uke, striking into Sai. Tori then applies Osoto Gake. Inazume Nage (Lightning throw) Uke is in a right Seigan no kamae, and does a right, left, then right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does Jodan Uke to Ura Kote. Uke then does a right Sokugyaku Ken. Tori steps to the left, and does a Gedan Uke, and a right Boshi Ken to left Uko. Tori grabs the collar with the right hand. Tori turns to the left, drops to the left knee, and throws with Tai Nage. Mizu Dori (Water capture) Uke is in a right Seigan no kamae, and a right left, right Tsuki. Tori does a left, right left Jodan Uke. Uke then does a right Keri. Tori steps to the left and a right Gedan Uke. Uke, does a another right Keri. Tori does a forward right Uchi Yaku. Tori grabs the collar with the right hand, and throws with Uchi Mata. Kisetsu Uke is in a right Seigan no kamae. He does a right, left, right Jodan Tsuki With the left hand Tori grabs the right Kote. Uke does a right Keri. Tori steps to the left, and blocks. A right Boshi Ken to Uko. Tori then does a left Omote Gyaku (lock not throw). Tori then does Oya Goroshi with the palm up. With the right hand Tori grabs the lapel, and turns to the right, down to the right knee, and Tai Nage. Tai Otoshi (Body drop) Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, Tori shifts to the right 45 degrees to avoid the strike. Uke then does a right Zenpo Keri, Tori shifts 45 degrees to the left, and does a right Chudan Uke, to the outside of the knee. Uke
then does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori shifts again back to the left, and grabs Ukes right wrist with the right hand. Tori reaches over Ukes arm with his left hand, and grabs the collar. Uke pulls the hand away from the collar. Tori the grabs the left hand with his left hand. Tori then moves his left shoulder under Ukes arm and throws with Seio Nage. Moguri Dori (Submerging capture) Uke grabs Toris right collar with the left hand, and does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori responds by checking the grab with the right hand, and does a left Jodan Uke. Uke does a right keri, with Tori doing a left Gedan Uke. Tori then grabs Ukes right shoulder with the left hand, or a Boshi Ken into Uko ("door of rain", rear of the Jaw bone). Press with the thumb, pull with the hand, and drop to the right knee in a circular motion, dropping Uke. Moguri Nage (Submerging throw) Uke grabs the right collar with the left hand, and does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori checks the grab, and does a left Jodan Uke. Uke does a right keri, Tori does Gedan Uke. Tori changes the left hand grab to the right hand to apply Oni Kudaki on the left arm. Tori kicks with the right heel strike to the back of Ukes left thigh, then steps back down to the right knee. Mutodori Waza (Unarmed against sword techniques) Soja Dori (Ken Jiya Dori) (Boxer capture) Tori is in Hira Ichimonji no kamae. Uke has a Katana and is in Daijodan. Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori's right foot moves to the rear of the left (turning the body sideways). Tori then does Ken Nagare (do not move the feet). Tori then steps forward with the right foot, and strikes with a right Fudo Ken to Ukes right Bicep Uke drops the Katana). Tori's left hand takes hold of Ukes right wrist, and the right hand takes hold of the right shoulder. Tori then turns clockwise pulling down with the right hand, and dropping Uke to the ground. Ichimonji (Figure 1) Tori is in Hira Ichimonji, Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori steps a little forward with the right foot, and drops the body weight low. Tori strikes with a right Fudo Ken to the stomach. Tori then jumps back, to a low Kamae. Tsuka Otoshi (Handle drop) Tori is in Ichimonji, Uke is in Daijodan. Uke does Jodan Kiri. Tori steps forward to the left, and drops to the right knee. Tori places both hands on Ukes wrists. Tori then stands and pushes Ukes hand into the air, with the Katana moving back. Tori steps to the left Keeping the Katana to the back. Tori turns clockwise with the right hand taking hold of the handle. Tori has his back to Ukes chest, with the arms over the left shoulder, and Tori throws Uke. Tori keeps hold of the Katana, and cuts Uke. Bi Haku Dori / Haku Dori (Redirecting capture) Tori is in Seigan no kamae, Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori steps forward with the right foot, and goes under the cut, and place the hands on Ukes elbows, and push up, to put him off balance. Tori then strikes with a Shikan Ken to the solar plexus, and again takes hold of both elbows. Tori then pivots to the left, until his back is to Uke, and then dropping to the right knee, throws Uke. Mawashi Dori (Rotating capture) Tori is in a right Ichimonji, slightly leaning forward. Uke is in Daijodan , and cuts with Jodan kiri. Tori steps to the left, and strikes down (in a sweeping motion) with Shuto, to Ukes right Nagare. Tori then does a Sanshin style kick to the underneath of the right arm (this lifts the arm up), and from under the right arm, Tori strikes with a right Fudo ken underneath the arm to Asagasumi. Ushiro Dori (Rear capture) Tori has his back to Uke. Uke is in Daijodan, and does a Jodan Kiri (from behind). Tori steps to the left, comes back, and grabs Ukes arm under the elbow (between the arm, and the body). With the right hand grab Ukes right hand, and the left with the left hand. With the left hand apply Omote Take Or, and with the right hand, Omote Gyaku, and then turn to the right. During the turn strike with a right Shukki Ken to the face, and keep turning until you have your front to Uke. Finish with a right kick to Butsumetsu. Shisumi Dori Uke is in Daijodan, and does Jodan Kiri, followed by a Tsuki. Tori steps back as the first cut comes down, and Soto Sabaki (left foot forward). Tori places his right hand on Ukes right hand, and strikes with a left Fudo ken to Ukes left elbow (strike from under the right arm). This knocks Ukes left arm away. Tori has hold of Ukes right hand in
Omote Gyaku, and he lifts it up, and makes a full clockwise circle (Omote Gyaku) until Uke is on his back. Note: Be totally aware of the Katana at all times in this technique. Daisho Sabaki Gata (Long and Short sword manipulation forms) When you study Daisho Sabaki, it is best to know Kyusho Tsuka Kudaki (Hilt crush) Tori and Uke are both in Shizen with Daisho. Uke steps back with the left foot, and starts to draw the Katana. Tori steps in with the right foot, and follows with the left foot (this is a walking motion), and strikes down with Hidari Shuto to Ukes right Kyukansetsu. Toris right hand takes hold of the Katana tsuka, and lifts it in front of Ukes face, at the same time with a right sanshin style kick to Gedan Renro (Suzu). As Uke drops Tori backs away fast from Uke. Note: When Uke does the shuto he bends his knees. The Shuto knocks the Katana hand out to Toris left. Henka After the Shuto to kote, Tori does another Shuto to Uke throat, knocking him back, or do Ganmen Dori to take Uke down. Henka When Tori steps forward he strike Uke with a right Nio ken to the back of the hand. Tori immediately grabs the wrist, and the left hand grabs the elbow as he steps in with the left foot. Tori turns tot he right with uzimaki to take Uke down. Hiki Dori (Pulling capture) Uke is in Shizen with Daisho. Tori is in Fudoshin (Shizen). Uke steps back with the left leg to draw the Katana. Tori quickly moves in (type of Tobi), and grabs both of Ukes Ryusode (right foot is between Ukes legs with bent knees), Ukes Katana is by Toris right Butsmetsu. Tori lets go of the head and grabs hold of the Katana. Uke drops his posture, Tori steps back pulling the Katana with him, and then in to Tsuki with the Katana to Ukes Suigetsu. Note: The fists strike can be Koppo Ken then turn it into Happa ken. Henka Uke is a little fast (or you slow). Tori takes the Katana hand with his right hand, and the elbow to the left of the Tsuka, and moves it across to Toris right. Tori then does a Ryote Happa Ken to Mimi. Tori then does a Ganmen Dori to take Uke down. Henka Instead of Ganmen Dori, pull Ukes Katana away from him, and a Jodan Kiri, or Kesa Kiri to the back of Ukes neck. Iri Dori (Entering capture) Uke is in Daijodan, and does Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Hira Ichimonji. As The cut comes in Tori moves in under the arms (*), and drops to the left knee, striking with a right Shikan ken to Suigetsu. Tori grabs Ukes Shoto, and as he rises and steps a little back to the left he draws it. With the right hand under, grabbing the back of the blade, Tori rocks, or steps in with the right foot, to Tsuki at Uke Note: * Use the feeling of ‘If you step in , ahead lies Paradise’ Henka When you grab the Shoto, instead of stepping back with the left foot. Tori grabs the jacket with the right hand, and draws the Shoto with the left. Restraining Uke Tori does a Tsuki to Uke with the Shoto Ran Gaku (Jagged peaks) As Uke is walking Tori follows behind him. (same as Oi Kage). Tori speeds up the pace to move to Ukes left side. Tori then turns to face Uke, and takes Ukes left hand in his left hand, the right hand grabs the base of the Wakizashi Saya Kojiri. Uke now tries to draw his Katana, Tori pulls the left hand and applies pressure with the Saya. Tori then forces Uke to the ground. Note: If Uke will not go to the ground place the right knee into the back of his knee. To keep him pinned to the ground, place the foot on the end of the Saya. Et Dori (Sukui Dori **) (Hand capture) Both Uke and Tori are in Shizen with the Katana sheathed. Uke steps forward with the right foot and starts to draw the Katana. Tori shifts a little to the left with the left foot (‘in the blink of an eye’ 6th sense). Tori kicks up with the right foot to knock Ukes right hand away, Tori then steps forward with the left foot, and grabs Ukes wakizashi with the left hand, without stepping Tori strikes with a right Fudo Ken to Ukes chin, and then steps back with the left foot draws Ukes Wakizashi breaking clear from Uke. Tori steps back in with the left foot, and does a Tsuki with the Wakizashi to Ukes stomach / ribs. Tori then retreats.
Note: The kick to the arm is a push kick, and it is directed to the elbow. When back away with the Wakizashi the knees are bent. The Wakizashi is also held with the right hand on the back of the blade. The cutting edge is up. Ryu Koku (Ryu Kotsu **) (Willow bone) Tori is in Shizen, Uke is in Daijodan no kamae and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori steps out to the left, and turning a little to the right places his left hand on top of Ukes left hand. Without stepping Tori strikes to the chin with a right elbow, by turning from the hips up keeping the knees bent. Tori lifts his left hand up a little and moves to the right pushing Ukes hand with him. As He steps Tori takes the Katana away from Uke with the right hand, and then cuts with a overhead Yoko Ichimonji (L-R) Note: The Taisabaki is the same as notching an arrow to a bow Ushio Gaeshi (Tide reversal) Tori is in Shizen Uke is in Daijodan no kamae, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori shifts both feet slightly out to the left in a sliding motion. Without stepping Tori strikes to Sakkotsu (Nagare) with a right Shuto (Uke drops the Katana). From the Shuto the right hand slides up Ukes arm and strikes with a right Fudo Ken to Jinchu. The right foot then shifts behind Ukes right heel, and is swept back with Ash barai Ke Ryaku (Ke Kimono **) (Hooking and felling) Uke is in Daijodan no Kamae, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Shizen. As Uke cuts Tori moves in under Ukes arms on the forearms (the fingers face towards Uke wrists). Tori kicks up with the right foot / shin to the groin, and places it to Uke left as far as possible past Uke. As He steps Tori takes Ukes left hand in his left hand. Tori then grabs the Kojiri of the Saya, and lifts it up. The mouth of the Saya is across Ukes left forearm (the Saya passes throught he groin). Note: Keep low when going under the Katana. Use the elbow in the small of Ukes back to help force him to the ground. Ora Dome (Kote Dome **) (Wrist stop) Tori is in Shizen, Uke is in Daijodan no Kamae, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori steps out to the left, and turning places his left hand on top of Ukes left hand. Tori steps forward a little with the right foot, and the right hand comes up underneath Ukes hands, and takes hold. Tori twists the body to the left and does Omote Gyaku. Tori drops down to the left knee having moved a little across to the right. The Katana is now placed on Ukes neck, and is pulled to cut. Note: When the Omote Gyaku is done, the Katanas position does not move, Tori comes underneath it. It does not go to Ukes throat. It is important to use all 5 areas of the body as you do 5 strikes to Ukes body Note: In the Densho is starts by saying ‘I evade by opening up my right to the rear left’. Oto (Side sword) Both are in Shizen. Uke goes to draw his Katana. Tori steps forward with the right foot on to Ukes right foot. Tori places his right hand on Ukes right wrist to stop him drawing the Katana. Uke retreats to gain space, but Tori follows him. As he follows Tori pushes the Tsuka towards the ground making it harder to draw the Katana. Tori gets close enough so that he can place his left hand on the Tsuka, with his left forearm against Ukes. Tori then steps in a little to strike with a right Shukki to Asagasumi. Tori then pulls away taking the Katana with him, then steps back in with a Uko Kiri Note: When following Uke keep the knees bent Kuruma Nage (Waterwheel throw) Both are in Shizen. Uke steps forward to draw the Katana. Tori steps out to the left, and places his right hand on top of Ukes right hand Tori the moves his right hand across the front of his body, placing the Katana hand into his left hand. Tori steps forward with the right foot between Ukes legs Tori strikes with a right Shukki to Suigetsu. Tori then grabs the left Pectoral with the right hand, and places the left foot on Ukes right foot (or kick). Tori the drops to his left knee, and pulls the left hand and pushes with the right to throw Uke. As Uke falls Tori takes the Katana away from Ukes to the cut his while he is on his back. Note: The Katana hand is pulled straight so that Tori does not cut himself when he does the Shukki Yotsu Shuto (Yotsu De To **) (4 hand sword) Both are in Shizen. Uke walks forward then goes to draw the Katana. Tori steps back 45 degrees to the left, and places his right hand, on the Tsuka (Important to hide your left side for Uke). Tori turns a little to the right and grabs the Wakizashi with the left hand, at the same time kicking Ukes right knee, or stamping on the right foot (Kyokei) with the right foot (He is distracted). Tori releases the grip on the Katana, and pulls the Wakizashi clear (after stamping on his foot, he retracts it, this helps to pull the Shoto clear), and places the right hand on the Wakizashi Mune, and rocking / stepping forward with the right foot, does a Tsuki Note: As The Shoto’s Kissaki clears the Sayaguchi/Koiguchi, this is the time to thrust in.
Nin Ketsu (Ha Musubi **) (Blade knot) Both are in Shizen. Uke moves forward to draw his Katana. Tori moves to the left forwards with the left foot, and turns to the right. Toris left hand comes across to take Ukes left hand, and the right hand takes hold of the Wakizashi. Tori turns to his left drawing the Wakizashi, and grabs the Wakizashi Tsuka also with the right hand. Tori steps forward with the left foot, and turns to the right with a Yoko Ichimonji Kuji Kiri Note: The Kuji Kiri is done the same as the Kanji for ‘Ku’, and Japanese 9 Sukashi Dori (Sparing capture) Uke is in Daijodan no kamae, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Shizen. Tori steps with both feet out to the left. Uke the stepping back with the right foot, cuts with a L-R Yoko Ichimonji, Tori steps back. As Uke then raises the Katana to Daijodan no Kamae, Tori rushes in dropping to the left knee, places the left hand on the base of the Katana Tsuka, and strikes with a right Fudo Ken to Suigetsu. As He rises Tori strikes again with a Fudo Ken to Suigetsu, and steps back and around with the left foot, so that his right foot is across Ukes left foot (Tori is standing at Ukes left side). Tori holds Ukes left hand in his left hand, and the right hand has the left Bicep. Tori sweeps back the right foot, and pushes with the right hand, and pulls with the left hand. Note: As Tori turns and rises off the knee, his right hand now grabs the bicep.
TOGAKURE RYU
KOTSU Katachi (Kata) Wa Nai - No Fixed Forms No matter what line of theories other martial artists may preach, in practice devoting oneself to perfecting kata or techniques (Waza) tends to force one into a set way of thinking and responding. An opponent can and will make use of this. At the early stages it is necessary to teach such things so that the basic principles of the art can be absorbed into the unconscious: if a total beginner tries to catch just the “feeling” from the very start they will make little progress. They should learn the basics from a good local teacher and then come to Hatsumi Sensei to discover the deeper aspects. He promises to then destroy all forms which have become fixed habits. Do not carry through technques with your hands. Your legs should form a flowing base and do all the work, leaving your hands as free as possible. Your whole body (Karada Zentai) should work as one. Walking (Aruku) naturally, especially with short steps (Komata) is essential, as is having a flexible backbone. The Sanpo Hiden is related to the three main kyusho of Togakure Ryu, as used by the Togakure Ryu Bugeisha. These are the Eye's. Ears, and the Groin. You do not have to strike these areas hard to harm them. Everyone, including women, are vulnerable in these areas. The Sanpo Hiden also includes other areas of weakness. Do not seek out enemies, but rather avoid it. To avoid is better than having to deal with them. Sanpo Hiden (Three Secrets Ways) 1. Senban Shuriken A four pointed throwing star, to which this design is exclusively unique to the Togakure Ninja. 2. Shuko Also known as Tekagi, these are metal bands around the palm of the hand with four metal spikes projecting from the palm, another metal band is around the wrist. A piece of leather joins the two metal bands together. This was a climbing tool, and also used in the defense against sword attacks. 3. Shinodake This is a small, short bamboo tube 4-foot long (1.20m) long, use to aid breathing when hiding under water. Also used as a blowpipe (fukiya). Sometimes a broken Scabbard was used.
KYUSHO Kinteki: This the groin area Happa: This is the ears. Metsubushi: This is the eyes.
KAMAE ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE (Figure Number 1 posture) The left leg is forwards. The left hand is out stretched pointing at Uke. The body leans back away from Uke. The right hand is open and is held close to the face under the chin. This is so if Tori is wearing Shuko, they are not easily seen. DOKO NO KAMAE (Angry Tiger Posture) Similar to Ichimonji no Kamae, except the body does not lean backwards, and the right hand is held above the head, and the right hand is in Fudo Ken. TONSO NO KAMAE The body posture is similar to Ichimonji no Kamae, but give the Uke the impression that you intend to move in a different direction than you appear to be going. i.e. If leaning back, move forwards or to the side. HAPPO GAKURE NO KAMAE (Eight ways of hiding Posture) Left foot forward, the body is upright, and the arms are held above the head out-stretched. HACHIMONJI NO KAMAE (Eight forms posture) The posture is the same as that of Doko no Kamae. Except the right hand is open, and the finger tips point at Uke, The palm of the hand faces the ground. HATTO NO KAMAE Drop the body weight and bend the knees (as if on a horse). The fist is in the palm of the hand. The elbows are up and out.
WAZA Zan To Tonko No Kata (Escape practice form) MIGI KATA UDE TONSO KATA (One hand escape practice form) Uke uses his right hand to grab Tori's right wrist. Tori, and Uke, both go into Hachimonji no Kamae. Uke pulls Tori, backwards three times in a shuffle step. On the second step, Tori lifts Uke’s hand up into Take Ori. On the third step Tori, kicks Uke in the groin with the right foot, lifts Uke’s right arm up with the Take Ori, and turns under the arm anti clockwise. Tori then throws (Katate Nage) Uke to the ground by the wrist, and then scatters Metsubushi into his face. Tori then escapes with Chi Tobi. Henka As Uke does the first pull, move further in. Turn to the left. Place the back of his wrist against your chest, hold the elbow, and wrist (all bent at 90 degrees), and apply pressure. Henka When Uke pulls Yoko Aruki in to Uke. Move the right hand to the left side of the neck, and apply pressure with Ko Ken. Ashi Barai. Henka As he pulls turn your hand to the left, then right and up on top of his wrist, and hold it. The left hand goes to the elbow. The left foot sweeps his right foot back while you apply pressure. HIDARI KATA USE TONSO KATA (Right - left escape practice form) Uke grabs Tori’s left wrist with his right hand. Both then move into Hachimonji no kamae. Uke then pulls Tori with three short shuffle steps. On the second step, Tori moves his hand so that he hold Uke’s wrist. On the third step Tori lifts Uke’s grabbing hand up in Take Ori. Tori grabs Uke’s right shoulder with his right hand, kicks to the groin with his right foot, and stepping straight back drops to his right knee, bringing Uke with him.
Tori then scatters Metsubushi, and escapes with Chi Tobi. Note: When Uke pulls - On the first step, Tori drops his left hand slightly so that his thumb is below the level of Uke’s wrist. On the second step Tori lifts his hand back up again so that his thumb now lies along the outside of Uke’s wrist. On the third step, Tori rotates his left thumb in a clockwise direction until the thumb is pointing downwards, while keeping it pressed against Uke’s right wrist - this will rotate Uke’s arm until his elbow is pointing up. There is very little strength in Uke’s arm in this position and when Tori moves in, Uke’s arm will easily go into position for Take Ori. The first two maneuvers for steps one and two allow Tori to weaken Uke’s ability to pull and get into the correct position for Take Ori without Uke being aware of it. Henka As he pulls, apply Take Ori, and place your right hand on the back of his hand and Ura Gyaku, and the left goes to the elbow. Drop Uke with the lock, sweeping him onto his back. Henka The right hand goes to the shoulder, while the left pulls into the chest. Pull Uke to the ground, and O-Gyaku. Henka 90 degrees Take Ori. Right hand to the bicep and flesh grab. Turn Anti clockwise, under the arm, with the left leg over his leg. Drop to the left knee, and throw. Keep the left trapped. MIGI TE KUBISUGI TONSO KATA (Rear escape practice form) Uke is behind Tori, and grabs the back of his collar with the right hand. Uke then pulls Tori back with three short shuffle steps. On the third step, grabs Uke’s right hand with his right hand. Tori drops his body weight, turns to the left, and strikes Uke in Butsumetsu with a left Shuki ken. The left hand then takes hold of Uke’s bicep, and the right hand lifts Uke’s right hand from the collar. With a rolling motion of the left hand (Ura Gyaku) Tori throws Uke. Tori then scatters Metsubushi, and escapes with Chi Tobi. Henka As you turn to the left lift the left hand, under his right arm, and drop him with Ganseki Otoshi. Henka Grab the hand then turn under the arm so that his hand is on the right shoulder. Place the left foot on top of his right foot. The left hand is on his elbow. The push Uke face down on to the floor. Henka When he pulls, slide the left leg back between his legs, and bump into him to push him back and down. Note You can step on his foot to trap him. ATEKOMI TONSO KATA (Strike, and escape practice form) Uke has a Katana in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Doko no kamae. As the sword comes down, Tori rushes in under the sword, and strikes with Boshi ken to Gorin. Tori then leaps back to the left and escapes with Ukemi. Henka When you move in kick his right leg out with your right foot, so that he falls face down. Henka Move in as in the Kata, and strike the groin. Henka The left knee drops on top of his right foot, then kick up with the right foot into his groin. KOTE UCHI TONSO KATA (Arm strike escape practice form) Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Doko no kamae, and moves to the left, and strikes down with a right Shuto to the top of Uke’s right forearm. As Uke drops the sword, Tori turns the hips to the left, and strikes with a left Shikan Ken to Butsumetsu (drops to the left knee). Tori then rises and moves to the right so that he faces Uke on the right side, and scatters Metsubushi. Tori then escapes. Henka Right hand down. Turn 180 degrees to the left so that the left foot goes across the front of his right leg, and knock him backwards. Henka The right hand grabs the sleeve of the elbow. Tori then does a Yoko Aruki in front of Uke (left over the back of the right), and slams his body into the front of Uke, knocking him back. Henka The right hand is on top of Nagare. The left hand goes across the front of the throat and grabs the left collar. The left foot sweeps the right foot forward, and pulls on the collar knocking Uke onto his back. Note Control the arms MIGI UCHI TONSO GATA (Right strike escape practice form) Tori is in Happogakure no kamae. Uke is in Chudan no kamae, and strikes with Chudan Tsuki. Tori shifts to
the right, brings the left hand down, and grabs the handle of the sword. The right hand follows, and strikes with Shuto to Uke’s left forearm. Tori pulls the Katana away from Uke, Tori then jumps backwards, takes the metsubushi, and scatters it in Uke’s face and escapes. Henka The left hand drops onto the left hand. The right hand comes underneath and grabs the sword handle. Tori pulls this back under the hands (sword is held in a reverse grip). Tori pulls the left hand and cuts down on to the back of the neck. Note Keep the hand close to the stomach Henka Same as before. But Tori does a Tsuki with the Kashira to Wakitsubo or under the armpit. Tori places his right foot across Uke’s left leg, and throws him to Uke’s right side. Henka Same as before. Tori places the sword on the back of Uke’s neck, and then pulls Uke across to his left. The sword is then placed across the throat (Tsuka to the right). The left hand takes the blade and pull with both hands to cut the head off. SAYU KUMOGAKURE KATA (Two handed cloud form) Two Uke face Tori in Daijodan. Tori is in front of them with metsubushi in each hand. As the Uke prepare to move in, Tori lifts his hands above his head, steps forward, and throws the metsubushi into the their faces. As he throws the Metsubushi, Tori drops low, and passes between the Uke, striking them both in Butsumetsu with Boshi Ken. Tori then does Ukemi, and escapes. Note A 3rd attacker can first be hit with Shuriken KOSEI KIRIGAKURE KATA (Attacking fog form) Several Uke surround Tori with the Katana held high, or in Chudan no kamae. Tori assumes Tonso no kamae. Then turning randomly to each Uke, Tori scatters several Metsubushi in all directions to develop a screen. Then Tori starts to throw Shuriken at the startled Uke, and escapes in the confusion HAPPO KIRIGAKURE KATA (Disappearing into the fog in all directions) When Tori is surrounded by many Uke, he throws Shuriken to the front then Metsubushi to the rear. Tori then drops to one knee, and throw Shuriken in all directions, and escapes using Ukemi.
Hiden Gata CHU GAESHI (Middle roll) Tori is in Shizen. Uke is behind in Hasso no kamae. Uke advances silently, and slowly towards Tori. When Tori senses the danger behind him, he steps forward, and rolls away. TOBI GAESHI (Jumping roll) Same as Chu Gaeshi. After the roll, Tori jumps forward. YOKO GAESHI (Sideways roll) Same start as Chu Gaeshi, except Tori only does Yoko Nagare to escape from Uke. KIRI GAESHI (Cutting roll) Tori has a Katana in Chudan no kamae. Three Uke face him with Katana in different Kamae. 1. One steps forward with Chudan Tsuki. Tori steps forward to the left, and cuts with Do Kiri. 2. Steps forward with Yokomen Kiri. Tori advances and cuts with Do Kiri, and turns to face number 3. 3. Cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori advances very fast, and cuts again with Do Kiri. Note: All Do Kiri are from left to right
Shuko Ukemi Gata KAESHI DORI (Counter Capture) Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Ichimonji no kamae. Tori rolls forward under the cut (start the roll before the cut). As the roll is completed, Tori strikes with both feet to the stomach, and then rolls back into a Gedan Ichimonji no kamae.
KEN NAGARE (Sword flow) Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Ichimonji. Tori steps forward with the right foot, and drops to the left knee. Tori strikes with the right Shuko in a down ward strike, down the right thigh. Tori rolls back to a Gedan Ichimonji. ICHI NO KAMAE (Number 1 posture) Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Ichimonji no kamae. Tori steps forward with the left foot, places the right Shuko on Uke’s right hand, then strikes with the left Shuko into the cheek. Note: Also on the right side, and also using Yoko Aruki. ITTO DORI (One sword capture) Uke cuts with Jodan kiri. Tori steps straight forward with the left foot, and drops the body weight. The right hand is lifted, and the blade is trapped in the palm of the right hand. The left hand comes around the other side of the blade, twist the hands to lock the sword into place. The right foot comes up and kicks Uke in the stomach or Kinteki. Tori then turns to the left, and then the sword is pulled from Uke. Note: It is important that the palm is at the same angle as the down coming blade, and that the fingers are bent back, to avoid being cut off. The arm is bent, to allow for the shock of Shuko, and Katana meeting. YOKO GIRI (Sideways cut) Uke is in Chudan no kamae, and does a Tsuki. Tori is in Shizen Tori kicks with the right foot, to the hands. As the foot comes back to the ground, Tori shoves the right Shuko into Uke’s face. ITTO GIRI (One sword cut) Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Ichimonji. Tori shifts the body to the left (do not move the feet). The right hand takes hold of the top of both sword hands. Tori takes the sword away, and cuts to the ribs.
Shinobi Gaeshi Gata The name of this Kata has two meanings 1. To conceal one's self a top a roof or wall and from there gather information, or attack the enemy from above. 2. To place something to stop someone getting over the top e.g. glass SHIGE GAESHI (Lying on top counter) Tori lays on top of a wall. He removes a Shuriken from his jacket, and throws it. Tori then drops to the ground at the rear, and rolls when he contacts the ground SHIGE DORI (Lying on top capture) Same start as Shige gata. As Uke walks along the length of the wall, Tori kicks out to the side, as Uke reaches him. Tori then drops to the ground at the rear, and escapes. YOKO NAGARE (Sideways flow) Tori is in Shizen. Uke is behind with a Yari in Chudan no kamae, and another Uke is in front with a Katana, in Daijodan. The front Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori throws either a Shuriken, or Metsubushi in to Uke’s face, and then rolls to the left (Yoko Nagare), Tori comes up to face the other Uke, and again throws either Shuriken or Metsubushi. USHIRO NAGARE (Backwards flow) Tori faces three Uke, each with a Yari. Metsubushi is thrown in a wide arc by Tori. Tori then rolls with Koho Kaiten (Ushiro Kaiten) to escape. These movements are for situations when one is discovered by the enemy while hiding. Omai Tori is surrounded by eight attackers. Uke(1) punches right jodan tsuki from a left ichimonji no kamae. Tori steps to the left with the left leg and shifts his right leg to the inside of Uke`s right leg. Tori then uses his right knee against the inside of Uke`s right knee to take him down. Uke(2) punches right jodan tsuki from a left ichimonji no kamae. Tori steps forward with the left leg to the left
and strikes to Uke`s chest with his right shoulder. Uke(3) punches right chudan tsuki from kosei no kamae. Tori moves to the left side and throws Uke over his right knee by grabbing Uke(3)`s right wrist and shoulder and pulling in a circular motion. Uke(4) approaches in hoko no kamae. Tori grabs Uke`s left lapel with his right hand and Uke`s right thigh with his left hand. Tori then steps round to his left, pulling down with his left hand and up with his right while twisting to the left and dropping. Tori then walks forward to throw Uke over Tori`s right knee onto his back. Uke(5) punches right jodan tsuki from a left ichimonji no kamae. Tori ducks to the left and blocks with his right hand, whilst stepping between Uke`s legs with his right leg. Tori then lifts Uke onto his back and throws him to the floor by lifting Uke`s right leg with his left hand. Uke(6) punches right jodan tsuki from a left ichimonji no kamae. Tori kicks backwards 45o to the right, striking Uke`s suigetsu with his heel. Uke(7) runs in attacking with right jodan tsuki. Tori steps to the left and catches the punch with his left hand, then kicks with his right heel to kimon. Tori steps behind Uke`s right leg with his right and pulls Uke`s hand down to the left to throw Uke over Tori`s right leg (Tori uses his right hand on Uke`s left mune to assist the throw). Uke(8) punches right jodan tsuki from a left ichimonji no kamae. Tori steps right with his right leg and blocks with his left hand, striking omote shuto to uko with the right hand. Tori grabs Uke`s right wrist with his left hand and kneels whilst turning to his right to throw Uke. Tchoka Kunoichi with parasol is faced by two attackers. The parasol is printed with a large yellow off centre circle. Tori separates the attackers by moving around while spinning the parasol. Tori closes the parasol and strikes the rightmost Uke(1) to his right kasumi with the parasol's handle. Tori strikes Uke(2) to shinchu with the point of the parasol and opens it up. This momentarily blinds Uke as Tori strikes to ganmen with shako ken. Tori moves back to Uke(1) while again spinning the parasol. Tori strikes to shinchu with the point of the parasol, before dropping the parasol and removing her shoes. Tori picks up the shoes and strikes Uke(1) at hoshi, inside the knees, the ankles and ganmen to knock him out. Tori turns to Uke(2) and throws the shoes at him before grabbing metsubushi and throwing to his eyes with a sanshin movement. Sannindori Tori is held by three attackers, one on either arm and one holding with an overarm bear hug. Tori raises his arms and drops his body out of the hug. From a kneeling position, Tori turns his body to the right bringing his left arm over his head and his left arm in front. As the attackers fall over each other, Tori restrains by sitting on top of the topmost attacker. Futo Tori and Uke stand in shizen no kamae. Uke kicks with a right zenpo geri to shinchu. Tori moves with his right leg to the inside and catches the leg with his left hand. Tori then kicks with his right heel to the inside of Uke`s supporting leg. As Uke falls, Tori swaps the grabbing hand for his right hand and walks forward to trap Uke`s left leg and push his right leg up to stretch the hamstring. Rakka Tori stands in shizen no kamae confronted by three attackers, one in front and one at either side. Uke(1) (the one directly in front) punches with a right jodan tsuki. Tori steps in with his right leg, ducking his body under the punching arm, and takes Uke down by standing and applying pressure to Uke`s right koe. Without stopping, Tori turns to his right and kicks Uke(2) with a right zenpo geri. Tori then faces his third opponent in a left ichimonji no kamae. As Uke(3) punches with a right jodan tsuki, Tori steps to the outside with his left leg and catches the punching hand with his right hand. Tori grabs hoshi with his left hand and spins to his right to throw Uke(3) onto Uke(2)`s legs. Tori then restrains by placing Uke(3)`s arm along Uke(2)`s left leg and kneeling on it with his left knee whilst straddling Uke(2) and separating his legs with the right arm. Iwamawashi Tori stands in shizen no kamae faced by two attackers. As the rightmost Uke(1) punches with a right jodan tsuki, Tori steps to the left and catches Uke(1)`s right wrist with his left hand. As Uke(2) punches right jodan tsuki, Tori steps left again and brings Uke(1)`s arm under Uke(2)`s punching arm Tori steps behind Uke(2) and pushes him over Uke(1). Tori then grabs Uke(2)`s right arm and bars it against
Uke(1) right arm to restrain with oni kudaki. Tchigiri-Ito Kunoichi is armed with ball and ribbon and faced by two attackers. Tori steps and strikes tsuki with the ball to ganmen of the left Uke(1), then stamps with the right foot to the outside of Uke(1)`s left knee. When he has fallen to the ground, Tori swings the ball over her head to strike suigetsu. Uke(2) then punches right jodan tsuki. Tori steps to the left (outside) with her left leg, trapping Uke(2)`s punching arm from the inside with the ribbon and pulling his body down. Still trapping Uke(2)`s arm, Tori swings the ball up to strike jinchu and switches the ribbon from Uke(2)`s arm to his neck as Tori moves behind. Tori then moves to Uke(2)`s left side round the front to apply the choke and bring Uke(2) to the floor (when choking, Tori`s right fist is applying pressure to Uke(2)`s uko). Otani Tori and Uke stand in gedan no kamae armed with bisento. Simoutaneousley, they strike menuchi but miss each other. They then strike kesa giri (right to left) into the ground and use the handle to vault behind each other (almost like a cartwheel). Whilst crossing in mid-air, Tori kicks out at Uke but misses and as Uke comes out of the vault, he turns to the left continuing the motion and strikes do giri. As they face each other, Uke throws metsubushi, which Tori avoids by striking the metsubushi in the air and covering his eyes with his forearm. Uke then strikes men uchi which Tori avoids by stepping left and swinging his right leg behind him to a kneeling position. Tori strikes down with the handle of his weapon to the back of Uke`s blade to bury the bisento in the ground, and strikes at Uke keisa giri. Uke rolls backwards into a handstand, kicking the blade of Tori`s bisento out of the way and coming onto his feet, while Tori rolls zenpo kaiten with the motion of his strike. Uke then draws a tanto and uses a low cartwheel to approach Tori but Tori uses the handle of his weapon to throw Uke into the air over his head behind him. Tori attacks men uchi but Uke rolls across his shoulders to circle Tori and come behind him. Tori is kneeling in tenchi no kamae, blade down, and Uke approaches slashing with his tanto, but Tori rolls at Uke`s legs and Uke jumps over him with a cut and lands rolling. Tori again kneels in tenchi no kamae as Uke approaches in daijodan no kamae. Uke cut menuchi and Tori blocks to the outside (still kneeling) and catches Uke`s wrist with his right hand. Tori places the handle of the bisento on Uke`s right tricep and steps in like ganseki nage to kick Uke`s left knee on the inside. When Uke is on the ground, Tori strikes down with the bisento. Nyo-Ibo Tori is armed with a nyo-ibo and is surrounded by three swordsmen. Tori strikes down menuchi at Uke(1) and Uke(1) avoids by jumping back. Tori holds the nyo-ibo in tenchi no kamae as Uke(1) cuts keisa giri right to left. Tori blocks by standing behind his weapon to the left side and kicking up to Uke(1)`s arms with his left leg to disarm him. Tori then strikes to shinchu with the end of his weapon and pushes Uke(1) back and down to the floor to crush him. Uke(2) also attacks keisa giri left to right and Tori blocks in the same way, this time standing to the right of the weapon and kicking with the right foot to kinteki. Tori then takes Uke(2)`s right hand in his right hand and bars it against the staff, pushing down to take Uke(2) to the ground where Tori takes his sword and cuts to the neck. Uke(3) approaches in daijodan no kamae as Tori stands in tenchi no kamae. Tori strikes with menuchi before resuming tenchi no kamae. Uke(3) thrusts chudan tsuki, Tori catches Uke(3)`s right hand with his right and locks oni kudaki against the staff. Tori then takes Uke(3) down with his knee, takes the sword and cuts. Kyoketsu Tori is in ichimonji no kamae with kyoketsu shoge, Uke is in seigan with sword. Tori spins the ring of the kyoketsu shoge and strikes Uke`s hands menuchi, causing Uke to drop his sword. Tori regains the ring and strikes menuchi again, but Uke avoids and catches the rope. Uke then holds the rope with his left hand and flings the ring at Tori as he rushes in. Tori stabs with the knife to Uke`s stomach, flipping Uke over into a forward roll and as Uke comes out of the roll, Tori catches Uke`s throat with the hook which he uses to restrain while he ties Uke up with the rope. Shinobi Yari Tori is armed with yari faced by four swordsmen. Tori thrust to Uke(1)`s sword and spins it in an inwards clockwise direction to bring Uke(1)`s sword to his neck and push him over sideways. Uke(2) attacks menuchi which Tori deflects to his right with the handle of the yari. This motion brings the point of the hook to the back of Uke(2)`s neck and Tori pulls the yari in to hook Uke`s neck. Tori steps to the
left side and applies a choke with his right forearm, turning to the right to cut Uke`s neck. Uke(3) stands in seigan no kamae and Tori uses the point of the yari to knock the sword to the right and thrust in to the stomach. Uke(4) stands in daijodan and cuts menuchi. Tori steps to the right (outside) and uses the middle of the handle against Uke(4)`s wrist and pushes (the end of the handle is inside Uke(4)`s right thigh). When Uke(4) falls, Tori thrusts to his back. Mezashi Tori stands in seigan no kamae with shinobi zue, Uke is in daijodan no kamae with sword. Tori thrusts tsuki to Uke`s uko to stab with the concealed point, then strikes to Uke`s right kasumi with the handle. As Uke makes a final lunge, Tori steps to the left and strikes with the middle of the staff to Uke`s shinchu to fold him. Tori then strikes Uke`s back to down him and then thrusts to his back with the point. Toami Tori stands in gedan no kamae with bo, Uke is in seigan no kamae with sword. Tori strikes to the sword and spins it in an anticlockwise circle, Uke moves back and strikes menuchi. Tori blocks tenchi no kamae, rolls the bo to the right side of Uke`s neck and takes down by turning to the right. Then Tori(2) throws a net over them both with a sanshin movement and ties Uke up. Fusetsu Kunoichi is armed with naginata in ten chi no kamae, faced by two swordsmen in seigan no kamae. Tori cuts upwards keisa giri (left to right), cutting Uke(1)`s hands and follows the movement round in a figure eight to cut Uke(1)`s back (right to left). Tori attempts an upwards keisa giri (left to right) which Uke(2) blocks. Tori then switches hands on the naginata and strikes straight down with the handle on to Uke(2)`s head. As Uke(2) falls, Tori switches hands again and brings the blade down to cut Uke(2)`s right leg at the ankle. Nuki Tori armed with shuko is faced by three swordsmen, one in front and one either side. The right Uke(1) attacks menuchi from daijodan no kamae. Tori moves to the left (outside) and catches Uke(1)`s right arm with his right shuko whilst striking to shinchu with a left shikan ken. Tori then turns in front of Uke(1) to Uke(1)`s left side and turns to throw Uke(1) over his right knee with the right hand. Uke(2) (the one in front of Tori) attacks menuchi from daijodan no kamae. Tori moves underneath, catching Uke(2)`s arms at the elbow and digging in with the shuko. Tori then throws by lifting his right arm and dropping his left while twisting to the left. Tori then kicks Uke(2) in the left ribs with his right foot. Uke(3) also attacks menuchi from daijodan no kamae. Tori catches the blade with the right shuko and twists it to capture the blade. Tori then takes the blade down to his left, then his right to distract Uke(3) and strikes with the left claws to Uke(3)`s face. Tori then puts the blade behind Uke(3)`s neck from Uke(3)`s left side, holds it with both hands and twists to the left to take down. Tenguto Kunoichi and Uke face each other in shizen no kamae. Uke swings to Tori`s head with his right fist. Tori steps back with the right leg and ducks under the strike. Tori strikes Uke`s suigetsu with a right sanshin movement, while at the same time placing her left hand on the back of Uke`s right shoulder. Tori then steps to the left with her right leg while turning and bringing her right hand to Uke`s right wrist as he falls . Tori kneels with her right knee on the back of Uke`s right arm and reaches over to grab Uke`s left arm and pull it back, restraining it with her right shoulder, head and left arm. Tori then draws a knife with her right hand and cuts Uke`s throat, then places the knife in her mouth. Koku Tori stands in a left doko no kamae, Uke stands in a left ichimonji no kamae. Uke strikes right jodan tsuki, Tori moves to the right (inside) and blocks left jodan uke, followed by a reverse right omote shuto to the same spot (hoshi). Uke then kicks right zenpo geri, Tori moves left (outside) and kicks with a right shin kick to Uke`s leg, turning Uke`s back to Tori. Tori moves in behind Uke, strikes right shikan ken to Uke`s right kidney and takes his balance with the right foot on Uke`s right knee to throw him to the right onto his back. Ten Tori and Uke stand in shizen no kamae. Uke strikes left chudan tsuki and Tori moves to the left, allowing Uke`s arm to go between Tori`s right side and arm. Tori also stands on Uke`s left foot with his right foot and turns to the left to apply an arm bar and bend Uke`s body down. When Uke is level to the ground, Tori kicks right zenpo geri to Uke`s left ribs.
Ukiashi Tori is in shizen no kamae, Uke is in ichimonji no kamae. Uke strikes right jodan tsuki, Tori steps to the right and catches Uke`s right wrist with his left hand. Tori then steps in with his right leg behind Uke`s right leg, at the same time bringing his right arm to the back of Uke`s right upper arm to bar it. Tori then takes Uke down to his rear with a right leg sweep, stamps on Uke`s right ribs with his right foot and bars his right arm on Tori`s left knee. Tatenagare Kunoichi stands in shizen no kamae, Uke approaches from the left side. As Uke grabs her left arm with his right, Tori strikes his left arm with a right ura shuto, then raises right shako ken to Uke`s face. At the same time, Tori`s left arm comes up behind Uke`s right and she steps between his legs with her left leg. Tori then steps through and throws Uke sideways to the left with ganseki nage. Tori kneels on her left knee keeping Uke`s right arm locked, stamping on his left arm with her right foot and applying shako ken to ganmen. Tori then strikes right ura shuto to uko and releases Uke`s right arm to reinforce the shuto with a left fudo ken (the bottom of the fist). Kageashi Tori stands in shizen no kamae, Uke is in a right ichimonji no kamae. Uke punches with a left jodan tsuki and Tori responds by stepping out 90o to the left and striking to suigetsu with a right ura shuto. As he strikes, Tori steps with his right leg between Uke`s legs, raises his right arm behind Uke`s left and throws with ganseki nage. When Uke is grounded, Tori follows and stamps to the head. Henryu Tori stands in shizen no kamae, Uke is in a left ichimonji no kamae. Uke strikes with a right jodan tsuki and Tori steps to the left with his left leg and catches Uke`s right wrist with his right hand. At the same time, Tori inserts his right leg behind Uke`s left and twists to the left to throw Uke over his right leg. Tori then kneels on Uke to restrain him. Kokuraku Tori is in shizen no kamae, Uke approaches from the front in hoko no kamae as if to strike the shoulders. Tori strikes with both hands to ganmen, grabs Uke`s sides and drops between Uke`s legs to throw him over Tori`s head. Tori then rolls out to his right, capturing Uke`s left leg and coming on to his left knee to apply a leg choke. Ryusei Tori is in shizen no kamae, Uke is in a left ichimonji. Uke strikes with a left zenpo geri, and Tori responds by stepping to the left and turning his back to the kick so he catches the right foot in his left hand. Tori then uses his right elbow to apply pressure to Uke`s right upper thigh and push him to the ground. As Uke rolls out backwards, Tori stands on Uke`s hand and kneels on his arm to restrain. Roto Tori does a right lapel grab to Uke`s left mune. As Uke attempts omote gyaku, Tori moves to the right twisting with the lock and bringing his right leg in front of Uke`s left. Continuing his hand motion, Tori throws Uke over his right leg. As Uke falls, Tori takes Uke`s right fingers in his right hand and his left fingers in his left hand as he moves round behind Uke to apply pressure with his right knee between the shoulder blades. Uzumaki Tori stands in shizen no kamae as Uke attempts a right hip throw. Tori drops his weight and steps with his right leg over Uke`s right, going with the flow of the throw. Tori grabs Uke`s left mune and right outside shoulder, and puts his right shin in Uke`s kinteki whilst rolling, throwing Uke onto his back. When on the floor, Tori kicks to Uke`s right butsumetsu with his right foot and takes his right arm to kneel up onto Uke`s back and apply o gyaku. Hitcho Tori stands in shizen no kamae, Uke is in a left ichimonji no kamae. Uke punches with a right jodan tsuki and Tori counters by kicking up to Uke`s throat with his right toes, then kicking down to Uke`s right thigh with the right heel to knock Uke down. Tatsumaki Tori is held in an overarm bear hug from behind as another attacker faces him.
As Uke(1) strikes down with a right stabbing motion to Tori`s head, Tori drops to his left knee and lifts his arms up to drop out of the grab and allow Uke(1) to strike Uke(2). From his kneeling position, Tori strikes Uke(1) with a right bosshiken to his right kidney. Tori then stands and takes Uke(1)`s right arm by the wrist and shoulder, and turns to throw him on to Uke(2). Tori finishes with his left knee on Uke(2)`s left leg and bars Uke(1)`s right arm over Uke(2)`s left leg. Muto Tori stands in shizen no kamae, Uke is in left ichimonji no kamae. Uke strikes right jodan tsuki and Tori shifts out to the right, catching Uke`s arm between his chin and left shoulder. Tori then steps in with his right foot and turns slightly left to throw Uke. Tori then restrains by kneeling on Uke`s leg with his right knee. Haro Tori stands in shizen no kamae faced by two attackers. Uke(1) (to Tori`s right) attacks with a right jodan tsuki, Tori moves to the left and catches the hand in his right hand. As Uke(2) attacks from Tori`s left with a right jodan tsuki, Tori moves left bringing Uke(1)`s arm under Uke(2)`s which Tori uses to take Uke(2) off balance. Tori then throws Uke(1) on top of Uke(2) and restrains by pushing Uke(1)`s arm up his back, trapping Uke(2)`s arm. Happo Tori and Uke are in shizen no kamae. Uke attacks right zenpo geri, and Tori steps to the left to avoid the kick while sliding his right leg in front of Uke`s left. Tori then stands, breaking Uke`s balance with the knee and throwing him. Tori then kneels with his left leg on Uke`s left leg to restrain. Shuto Tori stands with sword in tenchi no kamae, Uke is in shizen no kamae. Tori strikes menuchi to Uke`s head and Uke responds by stepping to the left and attempting a right ura shuto to Tori`s uko. Tori avoids by shifting his weight to the left, Uke then strikes with a left ura shuto to Tori`s uko. Tori avoids by shifting his weight to the right as he brings the sword level across Uke`s stomach. Tori applies pressure with his right knee to the inside of Uke`s left knee to take him down, and then kneels to trap Uke`s left leg while putting the sword to Uke`s throat. Muto Dori Tori is walking as four swordsmen approach from behind. As Tori turn to face them, Uke(1) strikes with tsuki. Tori turns to his right to avoid the thrust and traps the sword with his right arm while striking right ura shuto to uko. Tori then turns the blade between Uke`s legs and pushes him away. Uke(2) attacks keisa giri (right to left) and Tori steps in with the right foot, trapping the sword with his left arm. Tori bars Uke(2)`s right arm with his left and steps to the front of Uke(2)`s right leg with his left. Tori then turns to the right to throw Uke(2). Uke(3) then strikes with menuchi. Tori responds by stepping out to the left and striking uko with a left ura shuto. Tori then takes Uke(3)`s hands in his own, (still holding the sword) and turns the blade to Uke(3)`s throat. Tori then takes Uke(3)`s balance with left knee pressure on Uke(3)`s right knee and uses his left hand on the back of the blade to twist Uke(3) down and cut his throat. Uke(4) also attacks menuchi and Tori steps forward with his right foot and catches the handle with both hands from beneath. Tori then takes the balance with left knee pressure on Uke(4)`s right knee and takes the end of the sword handle between Uke(4)`s hands, turning the blade onto Uke(4)`s throat. Tori then turns Uke(4) so that he is bent backwards over Tori`s right knee from Uke(4)`s right side. Tori then cuts as he drops Uke(4).
KENJUTSU
GIKAN RYU KOPPOJUTSU When drawing the sword, click out the blade from the Saya. Do this with the thumb or the forefinger. Make sure that the thumb if it is used is not directly over the edge of the blade. Otherwise there is a chance that the thumb will be cut. Pull the Saya out a little, then as you draw, pull it right back out of the way. This will make
drawing the sword faster. At the same time step back with the left leg. One method of drawing the blade is to hold the Habaki between the thumb and the index finger (the Tsuba is between the index and middle fingers). One reason for this is enable you to be able to draw the blade if an accident is made while drawing, or when you go to draw the sword, for some reason it is already partially out of the Saya. If the sword is to be drawn form a Tenchi Kiri style cut, aim for the Uke’s Tsuba with the Kashira as if you were going to poke at the Tsuba. Then flip out the blade cutting down, which also aims at the Tsuba. This will enable you to cut his Kote, and provides a excellent target for when you draw. In a close situation, when you draw, you can strike the Uke’s hand with the Kashira prior to drawing the sword. This can help create distance, and can also damage his hand, stopping or slowing down the drawing of his sword. When the blade is out, make sure that the right knee is bent. Then you may drop back into a Kamae. Having the right knee bent is the same position as when you cut normally. It also allows you to be able to move freely in any direction. Or back into a Kamae. Moving straight back into a kamae only gives you the more. option of being in a kamae, nothing. Cutting from Daijodan no kamae: When you cut down do so by dropping the blade straight down with a cut. However. It is important to lift the wrists a little, which in turn also lifts the Kashira. Then step forwards cutting down. When to have cut down do not finish at this point, continue the feeling (and maybe also the movement) of thrusting forwards with the Katana with a Tsuki. When you cut, you must aim to cut through the entire body. If you just clip him he may still fight (an injured animal is a dangerous animal). Cut with precise angle with the sword, because the sword may deflect once inside the body, and jar, making it almost if not impossible to with draw the blade. Noto (returning the sword to the Saya): Hold the mouth of the Saya in the left hand. The sword is in the centre of the body. Step forwards with the left foot. This brings the mouth of the Saya to the sword. Then as you pull the blade through the fingers step back with the left foot, this helps with the movement of the sword passing between the fingers. To return the sword to the Saya, grip the mouth of the Saya in the left hand. The middle finger comes across the bottom of the Saya’s mouth, and the index finger sticks up pointing out from the Saya. Run the back of the sword along the piece of skin between the thumb and index finger, and also between the index and middle finger. Running it between these two fingers enable you to remove any blood and guts that may still remain on the sword once Chiburi has been performed. Once the sword is clear slide it into the Saya.
GYOKKO RYU Sanshin No Kata These Kata are to be practice from a variety of starting postitions. 1. Practice each one from different Kamae. 2. With the Katana sheathed in it's Saya, draw the Katana, and do the Sanshin no Kata using the following draws.. a) Shomen Giri (Vertical cut from the draw) b) Kesa Giri (Diagonal cut down (Left - Right) from the draw) c) Yoko Giri (Horizontal cut from the draw) d) Gyaku Kesa Giri (Diagonal cut up (left - Right) from the draw) Chi No Kata Bend the right knee a little forwards so that it is directly over the right foot, at the same time do a Chudan Tsuki with the Katana, by pushing the arms out so that the arms are straight. Sui No Kata With a slight right step forwards, with the left foot following a little, raise the Katana up and to the right, then cut down with a right - left Kesa Giri. Ka No Kata
With a slight right step forwards, with the left foot following a little, raise the Katana up and to the left, then cut down with a left - right Kesa Giri. Fu No Kata With a slight right step forwards with the left foot following a little, drop the Katana down to the left, the cut up with a left - right Gyaku Kesa Giri. Ku No Kata Drop the Katana then while stepping forwards a little with the right foot, cut up vertical with the Katana (turn it so the cutting edge it up). Step forwards with the right foot again, and cut down with Shomen Giri (bend the knees).
KOTO RYU KOPPOJUTSU KENJUTSU KAMAE Ichi No Kamae The body posture is the same as Gyokko Ryu Ichimonji no kamae. The sword is held level, pointing at Ukes heart. Seigan No Kamae (Correct eye posture) The right foot is forwards, with the Kashira being held almost at the top of the thigh. The Kissaki points to the eyes. Hasso No Kamae (Eight apparitions posture) Left foot forward, heel close together, with the left side facing forwards. The sword is held vertical on the right side, with the left hand by the chest. Daijodan No Kamae (Big upper level posture) Left foot forwards, the sword his held above the head at a 60§ angle. The Kashira is above the forehead of the head. Jizuri Gedan No Kamae (Tosui no kamae) Left foot forwards, with the left shoulder pushed forwards, with the body leaning forwards. The sword runs along the line of the left calf. Note In Jizuri Gedan no kamae with the left shoulder being forwards, you are vulnerable to attack. The basic defence is to lift the
KUKISHINDEN RYU HIKENJUTSU (secret sword) KOTSU 1.The tip of the blade is focused on Uke. All movements pivot about the tip. 2. When in Kamae, give an opening for Uke, i.e. by moving the tip of the sword across or down. This is done by moving the whole body. Thereby keeping the kamae, and focus of Uke. Compensate by using knees, focus on Uke. This gives more balance. Again don't move the tip. Also gives full body (hip), the body is turned / twisted. This controls the direction, and point of attack. If Uke doesn't attack, return to Kamae. As Uke attacks the opening Tori should be in a position to attack or counter immediately, with no extra movements of the tip (this gives more time). 3. When you Tsuki (drop weight), keep the tip along the same line (shortest route). Compensate raised arms. Don't let the tip wobble, or move off line. 4. After avoiding, step in so to have foot, and sword tip in line for Tsuki.
5. When drawing the sword, take the Kissaki as far as Uke. Any further and you are vulnerable (Miai) MIAI (Distancing) Uke and Tori face each other with their swords held out straight in front of them. The Kisaaki touch or just cross. This is the correct disatnce. Then step back to Kamae, not forwards. You are now ready. KAMAE Jodan No Kamae (Upper level posture) The left foot is forwards with the sword held 60 degrees above the head. Note The defense for this is to cut down to the hands, by stepping to left or right, by first using Yoko Aruki. Seigan No Kamae (Correct eye posture) The right foot is forwards. The Kashira is placed almost at the top of the thigh. The tip of the blade points at Ukes eyes. Chudan No Kamae (MIddle level posture) The right foot is forwards, with the sword held almost horizontal (slightly upwards). Hasso No Kamae (Eight apparitions posture) The feet almost touch, and Tori is standing upright with the sword held at the side. The elbows are by the body, and the left hand is at chest height. The Tsuba is positioned slightly between the shoulder and the ear) Gedan No Kamae (Low level posture) The right foot is forwards, the tip of the blade points at the ground. Tori leans forwards a little. Both wrists are below the belt. Tenchi No Kamae (Heaven and Earth posture) The right foot is forwards. The sword is held out in front of the body, with the hands at chest height If you are using a Shoto, or Chisakatana, use Ichi no kamae, instead of Seigan. This will compensate for the distance. KIHON Basics 1.Tenchi no kamae, Daijodan no kamae. Uke cuts with a Jodan Kiri. Tori and Uke clash in the middle, with the left foot forwards. As Uke pushes with his sword, Tori turns his over to the left to cut Ukes right side of his neck. 2.Tenchi no kamae, Daijodan no kamae. Uke cuts with a Jodan Kiri. Tori and Uke clash in the middle, with the right foot forwards. As Uke pushes, turn the body on the right side around to the left. The sword should come to Ukes neck 3.Tenchi no kamae, Daijodan no kamae. Uke cuts with a Jodan Kiri. Tori and Uke clash in the middle, with the right foot forwards. Tori archs his back so that Tori's wrists are below Ukes. Tori turns to the right, and drops to the left knee, and at the same time releases the right hand on the sword. Tori comes up under Ukes arms, and cuts as he goes past Uke. 4.Tenchi no kamae, Daijodan no kamae. Uke cuts with a Jodan Kiri. Tori and Uke clash in the middle, with the right foot forwards. Tori does a slight keri to Gorin/Suigetsu. Tori then drops his sword to Tsuki to Uko. 5.Tori is in Gedan no Kamae, Uke is in Daijodan no kamae. Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori moves either left or right. The sword is lifted up and dropped odwn on top of Ukes Kote to cut. 6.Tori is in Tenchi no kamae, Uke is in Daijodan no kamae, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori steps left forwards 45°. Tori drops the Kissaki down so that is points at Ukes adams Apple/throat. Right/left step and Tsuki Komi. 7.Tori is in Tenchi no kamae, Uke is in Daijodan no kamae, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori steps right or left forwards,knocking (parry). Turn the sword as you parry so the edge faces Uke. Ukes sword slightly to the side. If on the left cut to the right side. (Visa Versa).
WAZA Tsuki Komi Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Seigan, and as the cut comes in either, drops to the left knee, and stabs Uke in the throat, or he steps to the side, and stabs Uke in throat. Use a Kiai, as you stab. Henka Yoko Aruki to the left, and cut the right wrist as you Tsuki. Henka Yoko Aruki to the right, and cut the left wrist as you Tsuki Note When doing the Tsuki forwards, follow the curve of the blade. It is possible if you just go to the knee, and stab, that Uke will fall on you. Therefore, stab to the top of the rib cage, into the neck. This will knock him back. Depends on the length of your sword. Move the tip of your sword to the left to make him attack Sayu Gyaku (Tsuki Komi no Sayu Gyaku) Uke is in Daijodan, Tori is in Seigan. Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori steps to either left or right, and parries the cut. Tori then cuts to the shoulder with Kesa kiri. Note If you step to the right first, then step to the left for the neck cut, and visa versa. Henka From Ichi no kamae, step to the left, and block. Yoko Aruki to the left, and cut to the back of the neck. Henka Step back to the right to avoid the cut, and cut to the neck. Tsuki Kake Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Seigan. As the cut comes down, Tori fakes a Tsuki, to slow / halt Ukes cut. Tori steps back, and out with the left foot, then Yoko Aruki with the right to the left cutting Uke as he passes by. Kiri Age (Cut up) Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Hasso. Tori cuts up from the R-L, cutting to the insides of the sleeves, and continues the cut to releases Uke hand from the Tsuka. Tori then cuts across L-R with a Do Kiri Henka Uke cuts faster than you can move. Cut up to Kote, and Tsuki to the Do. Henka Uke cuts faster than you can move. Cut up under right wrist, and then immediately the left wrist. Note The cut should start just under the ribs, and continue through the shoulder. Always keep your sword between you, and Uke. Kiri Age No Sayu Gyaku Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Hasso no kamae (or Tenchi). Tori steps across to the right, and cuts with Gyaku Kesa Kiri to his Kote, or parry the blade. Tori then switch steps, and cuts from left to right to Daimon. Daimon - Shoulder joint. Henka Uke cuts faster than you move. Cut up to Kote, and Tsuki. Henka Step back with the left as he cuts. Bring the sword parallel to his. Jodan Kiri, and then Kesa Giri Kiri Sage Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Yokomen Kiri. Tori is in Tenchi no kamae. Tori meets Uke in a clash of swords (right foot forwards). Tori pushes Ukes sword away, and up from him, so that Tori's arms are stretched. Tori moves the sword, so that the tip starts to point towards Ukes face / neck. Tori shifts the feet to the right, so that the sword blade comes to the neck, and cuts Uke. Henka Move to the left, and use the left elbow to check his right arm. Then cut to the back of his neck. Henka He is strong. As he presses down on you, use Moguri, and cut with Do Kiri. Use the full body together for this cut. Note Good for cutting under the Shinkoro of the Kabuto. Stand your ground, if you step he will have the
advantage. If he doesn't press the attack, you will have the advantage. The arms should form the shape of a roof top. It should also feel like he will fall forwards if you let go. Kiri Sage Sayu Gyaku Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Hasso, or Tenchi no kamae and steps out to the right to avoid the cut. Tori then with the swords Tsuba strikes Uke on his wrist. With the Tsuba, under the wrist, Tori lifts his sword, and Ukes wrist, does a shuffle step forward, and kick Uke in the Hara, and a Tsuki, to the throat, and he staggers back. Henka When the swords clash, move to the left, and use the elbows to check his right arm. Right kick to Kote, then step back with the left leg, and Tsuki to the Hara. Henka From the clash of sword, Tori does a right kick to the Hara (shuffle step), and stamps down on the right knee, followed by a Tsuki to Hara. Kinshi Uke is in Daijodan, Tori is in Gedan in Ashi Dome (sword Kissaki points at Ukes foot). Tori and Uke circle to their left. Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri, Tori steps back to Seigan, Uke moves to Chudan to alter the distance. Tori steps with the left foot behind the right (Yoko Aruki), and then jumps (push with the left foot), cutting down on Ukes Kote. Henka Start from Issoku Ikken. Jump in without the Yoko Aruki, and cut down on top of the Kote. Note Give Uke the impression that you will stab his foot from the Gedan Issoku Ikken :- Close the distance so that one move step can deliver the final blow. Koncho Gaeshi Tori is in Daijodan, Uke is in Seigan. Tori tries to get Uke to cut him. When he does Tori jumps to the right side, and cuts the tops of the wrists. Henka Jump in further, and cut with Kesa Giri through Uko. Henka Uke attacks with a Tsuki as you move. Tori jumps in immediately, and cuts down on the left Kote. Note When trying to get Uke to cut, Tori uses light footwork, and the rear foot moves forward, the front foot alters to keep balance, distance etc, for a good jump. Jump off the left foot. Koncho Gaeshi Sayu Gyaku Uke is in Daijodan, Tori is in Seigan. Tori tries to get Uke to cut down at him. As he cuts at Tori, Tori cuts to the kote then Tsuki to the stomach. Shi Ho Kiri Tori is in Hasso no kamae. Tori steps forward with the right foot, and a right Gyaku Kesa Kiri, then switch stepping, Tori does a left Gyaku Kesa Kiri. Shi Ho Sayu Gyaku Tori is in Hasso no kamae. Tori steps forward with the right foot, and does a right Gyaku Kesa Kiri, then switch stepping he does a left Gyaku Kesa Kiri. With a right step forward Tori does a Chudan Tsuki, and then steps forward with the left foot, and a Jodan kiri. Happo Kiri Tori is in Hasso no kamae, and steps forward with the right foot, and a right Kesa Kiri, switch steps, and a left Kesa Kiri. Tori does this a total of four times. Happo Kiri Sayu Gyaku Tori is in Hasso no kamae. Steps forward with the right foot, and a right Kesa Kiri, switch steps, and a left Kesa Kiri. Tori then goes to Daijodan, and with a right step forward does Jodan Kiri. Tsuki No Wa Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Seigan no kamae. As the cut comes down, he shifts to the right, and does a Tsuki to Murasame. Tsuki No Wa Sayu Gyaku
Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Seigan. As the cut comes, Tori steps to the right, and does a chudan Tsuki to Butsumetsu, pushing the blade completely through Uke.
SHINDENFUDO RYU DAKENTAIJUTSU BIKEN The Shinden Fudô Ryu sword is slightly larger than the Kukishinden Ryu sword. When drawing, pay special attention to the use of the body and spine to unsheathe the sword, rather than just using the arm and shoulder. The strike doesn't come with the hands or arms. Let the sword's weight do the cut for you. "When you draw your sword in Shinden Fudô Ryu, you do so as if moving into Ichi No Kamae … try not to twist your body too much. “ "When you draw, you are not drawing to 'cut'. You are drawing to 'plunge'." "The trick to using your sword effectively is to minimize the extent to which you move the blade. Don't go swinging it around more than necessary or you will open yourself to an attack." "The trouble with most students of sword is they try to form their kamae using only their wrists. You must start your kamae from your elbow, then your shoulder, then your body. In this way, you will learn the proper way of kamae." "When you wear your sword, you want to make sure it is pointing out in front of you like this. Don't let it droop. This is wrong. Pull it out of your obi a little so it stays in balance. Then when you want to draw it, make sure to push your scabbard back with your left hand as you draw… Then when resheathing, pull your scabbard forward again till it snaps into place." Iaijutsu There are three Iai draws in Shinden Fudô Ryu: 1.Normal Iai draw 2.Tachi otoshi - Sword tight to body, draw straight up 3.Sagi age - Sword pointing down, Chi No Kata feeling to the draw. Push sword and saya back, drawing the sword down as you step back. 4.Happo Kuji Ni "Hatsumi also does the following cuts and calls it 'Happo Kuji Ni': Jodan Kiri Left Kesa Giri Right Kesa Giri Left Do Kiri Right Do Kiri Left Gyaku Kesa Giri Right Gyaku Kesa Giri And finishes up with a right hand katate age kiri from the left side, straight up. Then he says 'Shinden Fudô Ryu'." KAMAE Seigan No Kamae (Taking the Eyes Posture) When in kamae such as Seigan, because the sword is so heavy, make a fist and place it on top of the tsuka, instead of using the rear hand to grip. Place the butt end of the tsuka in the front of your hip for added control. To bring the sword up to cut, simply push down with your arm and fist onto the tsuka. "When doing Seigan No Kamae with a Shinden Fudô Ryu sword, please keep your elbow in tight against your body. This will help keep you from tiring out from its weight." Daijôdan No Kamae (Upper Level Posture ) In kamae such as Daijôdan, put the hand on the bottom of the tsuka (which in this case is facing up in the air). To cut, push on the bottom of the tsuka (similar to Seigan).
Engetsu No Kamae (Crescent Moon Posture) Similar to Wangetsu No Kamae, but this is a moving kamae. Keep the hands in the same place, slowly move the sword around in a circle (clockwise). This gives the opponent an opening (kyojitsu). Wangetsu No Kamae (Crescent Posture) Similar to Tenchi No Kamae, but the blade of the sword faces to the right. Ryusei No Kamae (Falling Star/Meteor Posture) From Wangetsu No Kamae, stand with one leg forward and the blade resting on either the shoulder, or the upper section of the arm. You can have either leg forward with the blade resting on the corresponding arm/shoulder. "In Ryusei, you must rest your sword on your arm like this … Do not point your sword directly at them. You should be able to hold it quite comfortably with either arm. This is helpful when your sword is heavy. If you can hold it with only one arm like this, your other hand is free. You can draw your shoto here, for example, if another opponent were to come, throwing it at them like this. Start with your sword in Seigan, then move to Ryusei. Your tip can be pointing straight at them at first, but then move it to the side so as to entice them to attack you."
TOGAKURE RYU KOTSU Characteristics of the Shinobi Gatana are that it is very plain and slightly blackish, maybe due to lack of maintenance. The blade ranged from 1 shaku, 4 sun (16.7 inches) - 1 shaku 8 sun (21.5 inch). This enabled the user to fight in confined spaces, this is why the length was kept small. Apart from the short Shinobi Gatana, the long Daito is also used. The Sageo is up to 12 feet (4m) long, and was used in Shinobinawa (Ninja rope) The Saya is also longer than the length of the blade, so that Metsubushi can be hidden inside easily. The kojiri end of the saya is removable, for use in Suiton, as a snorkel (Shinodake). Use the scabbard as a weapon , or spray metsubushi from it by holding the sageo and swinging the scabbard around. Hold the sword lightly so that you can move it quickly and easily with the feeling of “throwing” it. Focus your grip on impact and then hold the sword lightly again. 1.The short length of the blade can make a difference with drawing the sword at speed. 2.The short sword means that the kamae must have the short sword thrust out, such as in Ichi no kamae. 3.The Saya has a longer Sageo. 4.In Tosui no kamae, the left shoulder being forwards means that you are vulnerable. Taito - Wearing A Sword 1.With a Dai-Katana, hold it vertical, with the Kojiri on the ground, in the right hand. 2.Wear the Katana in the Obi on the right side. 3.Wear the Katana in the Obi on the left side. 4.Wear the Katana across the back on the left side. 5.Wear the Katana across the back on the right side. 6.Wear a Dai-katana, strapped across the back Shinobi Iai Happo Sabaki Gata The sword drawing techniques require free movement of the feet. This is the eight ways of footwork for drawing the sword. Start each in Shizen Tai 1.Yoko aruki across to the right (left over right) 2.Yoko aruki across to the left (right over left) 3.Move left foot diagonally back to the left 4.Move right foot diagonally back to the right 5.Move forwards with right foot 6.Move back with left foot 7.Move diagonally forwards to right
8.Move diagonally forwards to left Koi Kuchi Kiri - Break The Carp’s Mouth (Unlocking the sword) 1.When the Katana is to be drawn, the left hand grips the Saya lightly near the mouth of the Saya (Koi Kuchi). The index finger presses against the Tsuba and pushes the Katana out of the Saya. 1.A variation of this is to use the thumb instead of the index finger. 1.A way of hiding the fact that you will draw your Katana is to clamp it close to the body with the left arm. Normally, the left hand grabs the Saya to stop it being pulled from the Obi when the Katana is drawn. Clamping it in this way will hide your actions. 1.A variation of this is to turn the body to the left and grab the Saya with the left hand (the turn hides the grab), and when you turn back to face Uke, you draw the Katana in the turn. 1.Another method of drawing the sword is one handed. This is to take hold of the Tsuka with the left hand (reverse grip), and pull it out of the Saya. When the blade is out it runs the length of the forearm and can be almost hidden from view. It can also be used to help aid a block. Lift the hand so that it is head height and that the sword finishes level. To draw a longer sword with the left hand, take hold of the tsuka and turn both the sword and saya so that the blade’s cutting-edge is facing downwards. Push the tsuka backwards towards your obi as far as it will go and then draw the sword forwards and upwards. Kage no Itto (Single sword shadow) This reverse draw starts on the left side and is moved to the right across the back. A great deal of flexibility is required in the wrists for the sword to be turned, and lifted in a single movement, and then drawn over the right shoulder with the right hand. This technique is best transmitted Orally. This is also known as 'Ninja Shinden Iai-giri'. It is used when there is an obstacle or person in the way. Itto Nage (Single sword throw) Tori is in Shizen Tai with the Katana in the Obi. Tori draws the Katana horizontally, and then brings it straight back (still horizontal) to rest on the upper left arm with the sword tip to the rear (right foot is still forwards). The left arm hangs limply straight down, between the legs. When nothing else can be done, and you have to throw your sword, throw it this way, just like throwing shuriken. Katate Gyaku Nuki – Single Handed Reverse Draw Using the 8 methods of the Shinobi Iai, also practise the following method: 1.Uke is in Daijodan and does a Jodan Kiri. Tori, in Batto no kamae, steps back to the right as your left hand draws your blade in Gyaku Nuki, blocking his cut. Metsubushi to his eyes as you kick Sokuyaku ken to his left Sai. Kesa Giri right to left. Iai Mai - Sword Distancing Generally, when one draws the Katana, you step forwards with the right foot as you draw. This brings you closer to your opponent. When faced with this situation, to step forwards would be dangerous, as you would both be extremely close to one another. In this case, the Ninja steps back with the left foot as he draws to open the distance between the two. As the Ninja generally carries a Katana (Shinobi Gatana) that is slightly shorter than the Katana of the Samurai, the Ninja's blade should draw quicker. If the Ninja were to use a Tenchi Kiri, his Katana should cut down on top of the samurai's wrists before he has time to completely draw his Katana. Iai Mai Henka- Sword Distancing Variation This time, the Ninja does a Shinobi Yoko Aruki to the left cutting down to the Kote. The tip of the Katana is then passed between the attackers forearms (over the right, under the left), and steps a little around to the right. The Ninja takes hold of the Samurai's sword handle and lifts the tip of the sword up and over to the left, turning his attacker over onto his right side. The Ninja then controls him with both swords. NOTE: For training in Biken, it is desirable to master Taijutsu. This is because Kenjutsu Begins with Taijutsu and ends with Taijutsu. Methods of using the Sageo 1.Scabbard balanced on the boshi of the sword (cutting edge upwards), held by the sageo in the mouth at arms length to probe at ground level for enemies in the darkness. If an enemy is encountered. Let go of the sageo, pull the sword back slightly and tsuki forward. 2.Sageo used to tie the ninja to a tree so he can sleep (up in the branches). 3.Use the scabbard as a weapon, or spray metsubushi from it by holding the sageo and swinging the scabbard around. 4.Use the scabbard as a step-up against an object (i.e. a wall) and then use the sageo to pull the scabbard
up after you. 5.Use the sageo to tie up an enemy – hojojutsu. Cutting from Daijodan Feel the balance of the sword above the head, the tsuka kashira points at Uke’s feet. Use the spine to arch backwards, this causes the natural weight of the sword going backwards to raise the tsuka kashira so that it points at Uke’s face. Then, pull down with the left hand and punch forwards with the right hand to thrust the sword forward with a cut. Walk as you thrust/cut - this is called Tsuki Tobasu. Iai Drop the weight and push the scabbard mouth back to the left hip as you either step back with the left leg or forward with the right leg. The tsuka kashira points downwards slightly. Cut with a thrusting motion (tsuki forward with the tsuka kashira), not by drawing the sword up and chopping down. The scabbard mouth is held (and pushed back) between the forefinger and thumb of the left hand. Draw and cut using tsuki tobasu. You must hold the sword lightly when you draw the sword. Prior to drawing the sword, the tsuka kashira must point at Uke. When Uke is doing a draw and Tori wants to counter by also drawing, aim at Uke’s tsuba - this will mean that your blade will contact with his kote. To counter a draw with a draw, step to the left and slightly forward with your left foot. Your left heel touches the floor first and the foot rolls flat along the outside ridge from heel to toe. As the left foot “rolls”, turn the foot so that the toes face in Uke’s direction (this will turn your hips and aim your tsuka kashira at Uke). If your drawing hand is slippy, cut or maimed you won’t be able to grip the handle properly - in this case, use your right thumb and forefinger behind (blade side) the tsuba to draw the sword. The tsuba is gripped between the forefinger and middle finger. Use the thumb to push the tsuba (to the side of the blade) slightly to release the blade from the scabbard. Don’t do this too much or Uke will see that your sword is ready to draw. As the sword extends, drop your weight by bending the knees to supply the downward component of the cut. One way of drawing is to push the scabbarded sword out to the front so it extends forwards and the right hand takes hold of the sword handle, then pull the scabbard back to draw the blade. When advancing towards Uke (you are wearing Daisho), vary the rhythm, pace and length of your stride so that the moment of your attack is unpredictable. When wearing Daisho and you are retreating from Uke (keep facing Uke as you “back-peddle”), you must keep the tsuka kashira of one of your swords pointing at Uke at all times. The swords remain in their scabbards and you can point with one, then the other as you retreat with an unpredictable rhythm. Pointing the tsuka kashira means that one of your swords will always be “on target” if you suddenly need to draw. This same idea also works when advancing rather than retreating. The most important thing in Iaijutsu is drawing the sword, freeing the blade so it can be used. Everything else is secondary. When walking with the scabbarded sword in your obi you wouldn’t ordinarily be holding the sword with either hand. Consider this when doing techniques. You can draw the sword using standard grip, reverse grip, cutting downwards, upwards, sideways etc. using the principles above. Resheathing the sword While you are resheathing the sword, keep either the point or the edge of the blade facing Uke, eg. blade held horizontally in front of your body. The blade is drawn between the forefinger and middle finger(“V” position) and the thumb also guides along the same side of the blade as the middle finger. From Seigan, move into Daijodan as follows: Step forwards with the left leg (or backwards with the right leg) and at the same time push the tsuka kashira upwards with the left hand so that the sword is raised into the position for Daijodan. As your hand pushes upwards your weight sinks downwards by bending your knees. When cutting, if you walk, this will free your spine and the cut will be more natural. If you don’t walk the cut won’t be natural. Apply this idea to other weapons and taijutsu. Kesa Giri (cut down from shoulder to opposite hip) - use the spine (turning side-on) to apply this cut, don’t let the sword tip travel too far downward once it has passed the level of Uke’s hips. Gyaku Kesa Giri (cut up from hip to opposite shoulder)- Again, use the spine (turning side-on and arching back) to apply the cut. Don’t let the sword tip travel too far upwards once it has passed the level of Uke’s shoulders. When doing a draw and the follow-up one-handed tsuki tobasu, the sword handle lies along the inside of the
right forearm for stability. As the left leg steps forward, bring the sword down to the rear and grip two-handed, as the right foot steps forward the sword is raised and a jodan giri is applied all in one smooth motion. Continue with a tsuki tobasu after this cut also. When you cut, you usually push away from you rather than pull towards you. The bokken used in matches is a weapon in itself and is called a shiai bokuto. To break Uke’s sword by striking it with yours, you need to hit either the middle of Uke’s blade or further up near to his tsuba. WAZA Sword held in the belt in an upright position. Uke and Tori walk towards each other so they will pass with their right sides together. When within range, Uke begins a Do-giri draw. Tori draws his sword straight up as he bends his knees and sinks his weight down. Tori turns and bring his sword down (held vertical with the tip at the top), projecting his intention at Uke through the tsuba rather than the boshi. Tori’s blade stops Uke’s draw by cutting Uke’s kote from this position. Uke is in Daijodan, Tori is in seigan. Tori gives an opening by moving the point of his sword to the (his) left, Uke then cuts down with jodan giri. Tori steps forward to Uke’s outside with his left leg. As he does this, Tori turns the fingers of his right hand upward so that this hand is now holding the sword in a reverse grip. The palm of the left hand pushes the tsuka kashira down so that the blade cuts upwards into the back of Uke’s right knee. Uke is in Seigan, Tori is in Hasso (hidari). Uke does a tsuki. Tori does a small jump to the inside of Uke’s tsuki so that he (Tori) changes legs and his legs are lined up parallel to the line of Uke’s tsuki. As Tori lands from this jump he uses his weight dropping to knock Uke’s sword down and to Uke’s right rear. As the weight is dropped, Tori’s knees are well bent and Tori uses this to launch into another jump - the direction of the leap is in almost the opposite direction to Uke’s tsuki. The leap is used to power a horizontal cut across Uke’s throat. Alternatively, the cut could be at the other side of Uke’s neck (like omote shuto). Note: Instead of the first jump, you could simply change legs with small steps. Uke and Tori walk towards each other so that they will pass with their right sides together. Tori’s sword is in its scabbard, held vertically in the obi. As Tori passes Uke, Tori draws his sword straight up and cuts backwards and down to cut the back of Uke’s right knee (Tori keeps facing in the direction he was walking while doing this cut). Tori turns clockwise to face Uke and continues the motion of the cut upwards until the sword boshi is pointing at Uke. Tori then pushes the point down into Uke’s right shichibatsu (preferably so that the blade travels down Uke’s right leg as well). Note: Tori draws his sword as Uke passes, not before, so that Uke cannot see the cut coming. Tori can also help to hide his draw by turning his body to his left as he takes hold of the sword handle. Uke is in Daijodan, Tori is in Tenchi no kamae with the sword held vertically (boshi uppermost) in front of the body, the right leg is to the front and the left leg to the rear. Uke attacks jodan giri. Tori shifts his weight forward onto his right leg and meets Uke’s sword with his own (use the part of the blade just above the tsuba) in a clash. Uke’s and Tori’s sword blades now form a “V” between them - Tori’s sword boshi is turned out to his right. To encourage Uke to push forward, Tori uses a two-push rhythm: Tori pushes (using his knees) against Uke’s sword then receives Uke’s reacting push with his knees. Tori then pushes again and as Uke pushes in response, Tori receives and steps forward left to the outside of Uke’s sword with his left foot (the right foot sweeps round in a clockwise direction so that Tori’s feet are parallel to the line of Uke’s push). As Tori moves, he uses his left elbow to push Uke’s right elbow to Uke’s left and Tori’s sword blade rotates down and clockwise so that it comes around onto the right side of Uke’s neck (Tori can let go of the sword handle with his left hand to do this). Tori’s left knee helps to take Uke’s balance by pressing into the outside of Uke’s right knee. There should be at least three points of contact at the end of this technique. (sword on neck, knee against knee and elbow against Uke’s arm). Uke is in Daijodan, Tori is in Tenchi no kamae with the sword held vertically (boshi uppermost) in front of the body, the right leg is to the front and the left leg to the rear. Uke attacks jodan giri. Tori shifts his weight forward onto his right leg and meets Uke’s sword with his own (use the part of the blade just above the tsuba) in a clash. Uke’s and Tori’s sword blades now form a “V” between them - Tori’s sword boshi is turned out to his right. To encourage Uke to push forward, Tori uses a two-push rhythm: Tori pushes (using his knees) against Uke’s sword then receives Uke’s reacting push with his knees. Tori then pushes again and as Uke pushes in response, Tori receives and does a small jump forward to the right so that his feet are lined up parallel to Uke’s push. Tori pulls the sword handle close into his body so that the end of the blade cuts the
left side of Uke’s neck. Uke is in Daijodan, Tori is in Tenchi no kamae with the sword held vertically (boshi uppermost) in front of the body, the right leg is to the front and the left leg to the rear. Uke attacks jodan giri. Tori shifts his weight forward onto his right leg and meets Uke’s sword with his own (use the part of the blade just above the tsuba) in a clash. Uke’s and Tori’s sword blades now form a “V” between them - Tori’s sword boshi is turned out to his right. To encourage Uke to push forward, Tori uses a two-push rhythm: Tori pushes (using his knees) against Uke’s sword then receives Uke’s reacting push with his knees. Tori then pushes again and as Uke pushes in response, Tori receives and bends his elbows to encourage Uke to push more and overcommit himself. Tori then arches his spine backwards and drops underneath Uke’s cut by lowering his left knee so that his sword boshi is to his left. Tori then moves forward right and cuts accross Uke’s belly from left to right. The above three techniques are basics. Once you can do these well, the next step is to do the same technique but without clashing swords. Tori must still move forward and project his intention as if he were to clash blades but then maintain a small distance between the swords and complete the technique. For the third technique (where Tori moves under Uke’s sword) it is important to really arch the back backwards and even tilt the head backwards as well. On all of these techniques, both basic and advanced versions, the timing is very important - you must move correctly in response to Uke’s reaction to your push (or intention). KAMAE Postures 1.ICHI NO KAMAE - No 1 posture Right foot forward. The sword is held in both hands horizontal, and is held straight out at shoulder height, pointing at Uke’s eyes. This posture is almost the same as the Gyokko Ryu Ichimonji no kamae. Weight is 60/40 to the rear. Adapting to changes as in Henka Kuden: Adapting to changes (Henka) 2.SEIGAN NO KAMAE - Correct eye posture Right foot forward. The sword Kissaki points at Ukes eyes. The hilt is near the top of the right thigh. Weight is 60/40 to the rear. With the intention of capturing and manipulating the opponents mind Kuden: With the intention of capturing and manipulating the opponents mind. A.K.A Seigan gan-tsubushi no kamae (straight eye, eye destroying posture) 3.CHUDAN NO KAMAE - Middle level posture Right foot forward. The sword is held horizontal at waist level. The arms are not straight out. The kissaki points at the heart. Weight is 60/40 to the rear. Have the feeling of drifting in space Kuden: The feeling of drifting in space. 4.GEDAN NO KAMAE - Low level posture Right foot forward. The body slightly leans forward. The hands are close to the navel, and the sword points to the ground 45 forward, next to Tori’s right foot. Keep the intention of stabbing at the opponent’s foot (Toki). Kuden: With the intention of stabbing and opponent’s foot (the vital point called Toki) 5. TOSUI NO KAMAE - Ridge water posture Left foot forward. The left shoulder points down to the ground, and the body leans forward more than Gedan. The sword points to the ground in front of your left toes. This is both difficult, and dangerous. Kuden: Munen Muso (thinking of nothing at all) and also the feeling of being on top of thin ice. NOTE: In Tosui the right shoulder being forward, you are vulnerable to attack. The basic defence is to lift the sword as you step right or left, to the outside of the attack. Use slight movements to the side, and cut as you walk past. Maintain Munen Muso, and also the feeling of being on thin ice. This Kamae is a specialist Kamae of the Togakure Ryu, but is also found in the Koto Ryu (Jizuri Gedan no kamae). 6.HASSO NO KAMAE - 8 ways posture (a.k.a. Daijodan no kamae) Left foot forward, and the feet almost touch each at the heels (the body is upright). The sword is held on the right side, with the hands at shoulder height. The sword is vertical next to the right ear. The cutting edge points to the right. Kuden: Filling oneself with the feeling which matches that of a flash of lightning. NOTE: The defence for this is to step to the right, and to the side of Uke. Cut to the neck as you would with Shuto. Fill oneself with the feeling which matches that of a flash of lightning.
7.KASUMI NO KAMAE - Haze posture Left foot forward, the knees are bent at 90 degrees. The sword is held above the head, with the hilt on the right side, and the sword tip on the left. The sword is horizontal, but angles 45o forwards. Use Kyojitsu seeing but pretending not to see. Kuden: Kyojitsu, seeing but pretending not to see. 8. TOTOKU HYOSHI NO KAMAE - Sword hiding catapult posture Useful for defending against projectile weapons, i.e. shuriken. Tori kneels on the left knee (toes up). The right knee faces Uke. The sword is held in the right hand, and is vertical with the cutting-edge facing to Tori’s left (left hand can hold the Saya). The body must be side on, with the shoulders, hips, knees and feet/ankles all lined up behind the sword. The sword is held in front of the face to protect it. If a shuriken goes low (to your feet), lower the sword so that the tsuka deflects the shuriken. If the shuriken goes wide, do not try and deflect it with your sword as if you move the sword from your centre line you will be exposing a target. Only move the sword a small amount to the left or right and make sure it stays vertical as you do so. An advanced way of suing this kamae is to twist your sword blade as the shuriken hits it, this will send the shuriken flying off at enemies to the side. Alternatively, if you ‘flick’ the blade forward as the shuriken hits, it will send the shuriken back at the enemy who threw it. Kuden: Adapting to an unseen enemy.
KAMAE NO WAZA - Techniques using the Kamae 1. ICHI NO KAMAE Uke is in Daijodan no Kamae, and does Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Ichi no kamae. Tori steps forward slightly with the left foot, the swords just contact. The left hand releases the Tsuka, and comes up under both of the Kote. Both of Tori's feet come closer to Uke. Tori's left hand grabs the back of the blade, so that the cutting edge cuts into Ukes Kote. Tori turns the blade flat, so that when the left hand pulls it cuts Ukes stomach. Tori then steps back from Uke. NOTE: If Uke is wearing chain mail, take both of his arms and pull the sword in to cut. 2. SEIGAN NO KAMAE Uke is in Daijodan no Kamae and does Jodan Kiri, Tori is in Seigan no kamae. Tori lifts the sword to Gyaku Kasumi no kamae (Tsuka on the left) to block the cut. Tori steps forward with the left foot, and turns to the right to face Uke. Tori releases his left hand from the Tsuka. The Tsuka is placed over both of Ukes Kote, with the blade almost vertical. The left hand comes under the Kote, and grabs the Tsuka. Tori turns the sword blade back, and cuts to the right side of Ukes neck as he steps back. 3. CHUDAN NO KAMAE Uke and Tori are in Chudan no kamae, Uke does a Chudan Tsuki. Tori steps forward to the left, and drops the kissaki down to the right, by lifting the Tsuka. The swords clash. Tori releases the left hand, and grabs Ukes right Nagare on top with the left hand. Tori lifts his right hand to bring the sword to Ukes right shoulder, and cuts to the right cutting the right side of the neck. KUDEN: Change the 'Chu' of Chudan for Chu or Uchu (universe), and Chudan becomes a posture of space. 4. GEDAN NO KAMAE Tori is in Gedan no kamae. Uke is in Daijodan no kamae, and does Jodan Kiri. Tori steps forward a little to the right, and lifts the blade to contact Ukes sword. Tori kicks up with the right foot to Uke left Kote and does a L - R Do Kiri and advances forwards to the right past Uke. KUDEN: To understand Gedan, you must understand that 'Enlightenment is at your feet' 5. TOSUI NO KAMAE Tori is in Tosui no Kamae, Uke is in Daijodan no kamae and does Jodan Kiri. Tori steps forward with the right foot almost like Shinobi Yoko Aruki, and lifts the sword on the left side of Ukes sword, moving it over completely to the right then down and back to the left (in a circle). With a short right stamp he cuts down on top of Ukes right shoulder or head. HENKA Disengaging slightly later, finish with horizontal cut to mid section right to left, with full body weight as you step left. HENKA Lift the sword with a right step forwards, or left step forwards to the outside of Ukes Jodan Kiri. With slight movements to the side cut as you walk.
6. HASSO NO KAMAE Tori is in Hasso no kamae. Uke is in Daijodan no kamae, and does a Jodan Kiri. Tori steps forward with the left foot, and drops the blade down on top of Ukes Kote (Tori's hands stay in original place), with the kissaki pointing at the face. Tori does a shuffle step forwards, and does a Tsuki to the face. NOTE: If it misses Tori pulls the sword back cutting down on the shoulder. HENKA As Uke curs with Jodan Kiri, right step forward, and cut down with Kesa Giri to the neck. 7. KASUMI NO KAMAE Tori is in kasumi no kamae, Uke is in Seigan no kamae, and does a Chudan Tsuki. Tori drops the sword , and sort of bats the sword to the left (the sword is almost vertical with the Tsuka at the bottom). At the same time the right foot steps forward to the right, and does a Katate Do Kiri under Ukes sword to the stomach. NOTE: When Tori moves forward, it's as if he is starting to run. 8. TOTOKU HYOSHI Tori is in Totoku Hiyoshi. Uke has Shuriken and one by one he throws the at Tori's face. Tori uses the sword to bat the Shuriken away. It is important that you knock away only the Shuriken that may hit you. It is a waste of time and you could be leaving yourself open if you deflect Shuriken that will not hit you. Uke may throw these Shuriken to tempt you to open your self up. When you become more advanced you can then move onto Kyujutsu, and Sojutsu. HAPPO BIKEN 1. HI RYU NO KEN - Flying dragon sword Tori begins in Ichi no Kamae. Tori circles the sword up and clockwise twice, stepping forward yoko aruki with his left foot as the sword comes to the front (passing through Gedan no Kamae) for the second time. Tori keeps circling the sword once more and steps forward with his right leg as the sword passes through Gedan no Kamae again. From this low sword position, Tori steps forward with his left leg and cuts up from left to right, gyaku kesa giri. This circling movement can be used against many attacks, i.e. tsuki, jodan-giri, do-giri etc. Application: Uke does a Tsuki or Jodan Kiri. Rotate the sword left then up to the right (clockwise). Repeat the movement. Continue the movement, and as the sword reaches you left hip, step forward with the right foot. Continue to rotate the sword. As the sword comes to the left hip, a right step forward. Gyaku Kesa Giri from left to right. NOTE: The swords clash, and Tori keeps them together as he rotates his sword. The change is Ihen no kamae. On the last rotation Tori cuts Ukes wrist. HENKA Uke is in Ichi no kamae, straight thrust to throat. Tori is also in Ichi no kamae, and does a block/deflect down and to right, push blade down and right moving into two revolutions, close distance during revolutions until close at completion of second, place blade diagonally across opponent's neck (his left side), cut as you withdraw. HENKA Uke is in Dai Jodan no kamae, cuts straight down. Tori is in Chudan no kamae, step left blocking blade to right, push blade down and right moving into one revolution as you step to right, at the end of the second down movement, fluidly bring blade across forearms cutting, then stepping to right past opponent cut diagonally up left to right. HENKA Uke is in Dai Jodan no kamae, cuts horizontally left to right. Tori is in Chudan no kamae, step left blocking down and to right then circle blade for one revolution (stepping back with left to avoid blades then forward with right on upstroke), just past peak of revolution bring blade in and up under armpits cutting, cross step left behind right turning left and moving in, drop to half-kneel on left knee and throw with blade, then finish. 2. KASUMI NO KEN - Mist sword Tori begins in Ichi/Chudan no Kamae. Tori steps forward with his left leg to cut do-giri from left to right. From here, Tori uses his wrists to rotate the sword 360 degrees clockwise. Tori steps back with his left leg (as in Ichi no Kamae) but brings the sword back to his left shoulder like hasso. Tori repeats the above movement once more. From the “migi hasso”, Tori extends his arms to Ichi no Kamae then steps forward (no do-giri), clockwise deflection and steps back to “migi hasso”. From here Tori steps back with his right leg and cuts kesa-giri from left to right (weight on back leg). The sword continues moving along the path of the kesa-giri and comes up into a henka of Kasumi no Kamae where the boshi is pointing at Uke. Tori then steps forward
with his right leg to do tsuki. Against an attacker, Tori’s do-giri is actually an intercept of Uke’s jodan-giri (or other attack). When Tori steps back with his right leg, it is to avoid Uke’s tsuki and the “kesa-giri” is to deflect the tsuki. Application: Chudan no kamae. Left step forward, and a short cut horizontal to the right. Rotate the sword clockwise (final part is a cut down). Left step back to a left Hasso. Left step forward with a L-R Do Giri (high) to Uko. Rotate the sword clockwise, and cut down. Left step back to left Hasso. Ichi no kamae. Rotate the sword again (left foot forward). Left step back to Left Hasso. Right step back, and left Kesa Kiri (one movement). Hold the sword horizontal on the right with the tip forwards, and the wrists crossed. Hold this by the ear with the edge up. Right step forward, and Tsuki turning the sword over as you do the Tsuki. NOTE: When rotating the swords Tori finishes each part by almost throwing Ukes sword to the side. The final part is to knock his sword down. HENKA Uke is in Dai Jodan no kamae, cuts straight down. Tori is in Chudan no kamae, step forward with left, block towards right, engaging blades circle clockwise once then snap down as you step with right, sweep blade to left by twisting body (feet as well), assume Chudan no kamae. Repeat twice. HENKA Uke is in Chudan no kamae, straight thrust to heart. Tori is in Chudan no kamae, shift left foot slightly forward then step 45 degrees back right as you circle blade anti-clockwise to beat down onto opponent's blade (with side) to disarm, step forward with right thrust to throat to finish. 3. MUSO KEN NO KAMAE (URA NAMI) - No thought sword Posture - Inside wave Tori is in Gedan no Kamae. Tori lowers his weight and shifts his weight forward over the right knee as he lifts the boshi of his sword to face height and thrusts towards Uke’s men. Tori then steps forward with his left leg, dropping to his right knee to cut from left to right with do-giri. Tori can step forward with the left leg when doing the thrust, which incidentally can be used to lift Uke’s kabuto with hane-age. Tori should then step forward with his right leg, dropping to his left knee to cut do-giri (one handed with the left hand supporting the spine of the blade). Application: Gedan no kamae. Drop the body weight and lift the hands until they are level with the face (similar to Daijodan). Left foot forward, drop to the right knee, and drop the sword over to the left side, and Do Giri from left to right NOTE: When Tori lifts the sword it comes up under the inside of Ukes wrists, under the helmet, cutting his face. When Tori drops to his knees he cuts across the waist. To help, place the left hand on the back of the sword blade. HENKA Uke is in Dai Jodan no kamae, weight shift forward, hesitate. Tori is in Gedan no kamae, weight shift forward. Uke begins to cut. Tori on the intention to cut, snap blade up between opponent's arms to in front of face then above forehead, step to right moving into half-kneel on left knee (right knee to side), bring blade across midsection, release left hand, place on back of blade and weight shift forward as you cut and move into a standing position. 4. DATO NO KEN - Striking and felling sword Tori is in Gedan no Kamae. Tori moves to his left, 90 degrees with his left leg as he raises his sword to block/intercept Uke’s jodan-giri (Tori’s sword is horizontal with the boshi to his right). Tori then steps directly forward with his left leg to cut from left to right with do-giri. Notes: Tori’s block/intercept should place his blade just underneath Uke’s tsuba, therefore controlling Uke’s sword. Tori can then take a short step forward with his right leg while he uses his right elbow to lift and control Uke’s left elbow. Finally, Tori turns his body to the right and slams his sword into Uke’s hara (onehanded) using his body and left forearm pushing the back of the blade. After the intercept, Tori can use his left elbow to lift and control Uke’s right elbow. Then, letting go of the tsuka with his left hand, uses the tsuka kashira to strike Uke’s right omote kimon. Finally Tori rotates the sword clockwise above his head to cut do-giri from left to right across Uke’s right side as Tori moves back with his right leg. Application: Gedan no kamae. Left step out, lifting the sword high to do a high block, and Kiai (hilt to left). Left foot forward, and cut horizontally to the neck from left to right and Kiai. NOTE: To lift the sword, Tori also steps forward with the left foot, and meets Ukes sword. Tori strikes Ukes wrists from underneath with the Tsuba. Keep the arms straight for the cut. If you are too close and need extra power, push the back of the blade with the left forearm (hand on Tsuba). HENKA Uke is in Daijodan no kamae, cuts straight down. Tori is in Gedan no kamae, step forward with left jamming opponent's hands with Tsuba (sword tip to right), step forward with right, pressure opponent's arms up with
elbows (mainly right), snap blade down into midsection, place left elbow/forearm to back of blade, left hand on Tsuba, weight shift forward and cut. HENKA After the block, shuffle forward placing left leg behind opponent's right, pressure right arm up using left elbow wedging under armpit, release left hand, strike to solar plexus with butt, circle blade around to cut midsection, cut left to right supporting blade with left hand as you step back. 5. ISSEN NO KEN - One flash sword Tori is in Chudan no Kamae. Tori shifts his weight forward onto the right leg and does tsuki, he then drops his boshi to his left. Tori then steps out to his left 90 degrees with his left leg and strikes down to the right, in a clockwise arc (onto Uke’s sword). Tori’s tsuki is blocked/deflected by Uke, Tori then moves in the direction that his sword has been knocked and uses the movement to knock Uke’s sword out of his hands. Tori can then finish Uke with any attack. Application: Chudan no kamae. right step forward, and Tsuki (short movement). Drop the Kissaki to the left, so that the tip points at the ground (the wrists are crossed). Left step forward, and out. Bring the sword to Daijodan, and Jodan Kiri. NOTE: If Uke is in Seigan no kamae, and does a Tsuki, Tori can connect with the sword, then knock it away. Possibly out of Ukes hands. The Daijodan comes as high as the shoulder - The drop over of the sword is to knock Ukes sword Can also Tsuki instead of Jodan Kiri. HENKA Uke is in Seigan no kamae. Tori is in Tosui no kamae, step forward with right deflecting opponent's blade to left, bring blade sharply counter clockwise to beat down on opponent's blade (with flat) disarming, weight shift forward to thrust to throat. HENKA Start in Seigan no kamae, shuffle forward with left then right as you deflect opponent's blade, circle clockwise and beat down on blade. NOTE: Your first Tsuki is a dummy because his sword is longer than yours and he will hit you before your Tsuki reaches him. If he blocks your sword do not hold your rigidly. But beware as his Kissaki will be pointing at you. 6. RAIKO NO KEN - Thunder light sword Tori is in Hasso no Kamae. Left leg moves back and cut kesa-giri from right to left. Left leg steps forward and cuts do-giri from left to right. Left leg steps back and cut jodan-giri. Left leg steps forward and cut kesa-giri from left to right. Switch step, cut kesa-giri from right to left. Left leg steps forward to cut gyaku kesa-giri. Use this series of cuts against a line of attackers - advancing forward with each cut. Do this from a posture/attitude of ‘shin-shin, shin-gan’ (god’s heart, god’s eyes), and from this will come the naturalness which is the true secret of Happo Biken (eight direction secret sword). Application: Hasso no kamae. Left step back, and Kesa Giri. Left step forward Do Giri. Daijodan with a left step back, Jodan Kiri (one movement). Left step forward, to a over the head Kesa Giri (L-R). Lift the sword up hilt to the right, tip to the left. Rotate the sword over the head, and Kesa Giri (right - left). Switch step and Gyaku Kesa Giri (left - right), and step forward as you cut. Hasso. NOTE: You start in an upright Hasso no Kamae, then the hips are kept low. Do not bob up and down as you perform the Kata. Each cut should be straight and true. HENKA Multiple attackers. Tori performs the above kata against multiple attackers. One per cut. KUDEN: This technique is for moving through a crowd. The cuts you make leave you open, so your next cut must go to this new open space, as that is were the next attack will come form. 7. ITTO NAGE – One sword throw Tori is in Shizentai with the Katana in the obi. Tori draws the katana horizontally and throws it with the right foot forwards. The left arm hangs limply straight down, between the legs. When nothing else can be done, and you have to throw your sword, throw it this way, just like throwing Shuriken. 8. ITTO GIRI - One sword cut Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Seigan. Tori shifts to the left, and drops to the left knee, and cuts from the right to the left with Do Kiri. HENKA Uke is in Daijodan, and does Jodan Kiri. Tori is in either Hasso, or Seigan. Tori steps forward to the left, and walks cut Uke with Do Kiri. As Tori passes Uke he turns to the right to face him, and cuts across the spine left - right.
HENKA (Sojutsu - Kenjutsu) Tori is in Seigan. Uke is in Ihen with a Yari. Uke does a Tsuki. Tori steps forward to the left and cuts to the top of Ukes hand on the left side, and pushes the katana forwards to cut the other hand. Tori the cuts to the right side of the neck. Tori then does a right kick to the chest to knock him back. NOTE: If the Yari blade comes close as you kick him back away for safety. 9. KIRI KAESHI Cutting return Tori has a Katana in Chudan no kamae. There are three basic ways of doing this form. 1. Uke 1 steps forward with Chudan Tsuki. Tori steps forward to the left, and cuts with Do Kiri. 2. Uke 2 steps forward with Yokomen Kiri. Tori advances and cuts with Do Kiri, and turns to face Uke 3. 3. Uke 3 cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori advances very fast, and cuts again with Do Kiri. NOTE: All Kiri are from left to right. 10. SUTEMI - Sacrifice You are surrounded by a group of swordsmen. Make them believe that you are going to attack the strongest point of their attack and then quickly escape through their weakest point. 11. METSUBUSHI – To crush the eyes. 1.Two attackers, one in front in Daijodan, the other behind in Seigan. The one at the front attacks with Jodan Kiri, while the one behind moves to Daijodan. Tori with the left foot forwards with the saya in the left hand, and the sword drawn in the right hand held high (similar to Daijodan). As the first attacker cuts down, step forwards with the right foot bringing the sword across to block his sword and hold them together. Turn to the rear to release the Metsubushi to the rear from the Saya. Turn to the front again releasing the Metsubushi to the front while stepping back with the right foot. Step forwards with the right foot cutting with Yoko Giri to his midsection. 2.Uke does a Batto no kamae, and draw to Daijodan and Jodan kiri.. Tori does a Batto no kamae with the saya in the left hand. Step forwards with the right foot, drawing the sword with the right hand, and use it to block Ukes Jodan Kiri. Throw the Metsubushi at his eyes and then do a Katate Do Kiri. Noto. Note: You can get three or four lots of Metsubishi from one saya. 12. KAGE NO ITTO - Single sword shadow Use this form of draw when you are close to a wall and you wish to draw the sword so that you do not expose your position. With this draw you will be able to remain in the shadows. This reverse draw starts on the left side and is moved to the right across the back. A great deal of flexibility is required in the wrists for the sword to be turned, and lifted in a single movement, and then drawn over the right shoulder with the right hand. This technique is best transmitted Orally. 1.Batto no kamae 2.Step to the left with the left foot and push the sword handle to the left with the left hand. 3.Push the sword to the right with the left hand across the back, so the handle points out to the right (the sword is till cutting-edge up at this point). The right hand rests on the top of the Tsuka so that the palm faces rear. Slide your hand around the Tsuka until your palm is underneath, and then take hold. Keeping constant contact with the Tsuka, turn the hand and the Tsuka so that the cutting-edge now faces downwards. Lift the Tsuka up to behind your right shoulder so you are able to draw the sword over the shoulder. The left hand remains on the saya throughout and returns the saya to the left hip once the blade is free from the scabbard. NOTE: This is also known as 'Ninja Shinden Iai-giri'. It is used when there is an obstacle or person in the way. In the eye and mind controlling method called Sanzu no metsubushi, the Kage no Nitto (double shadow sword) thus protects the invasion of evil. 13. SHINOBI IAI (Shinobi Iai Happo Sabaki Gata) – Ninja draw The sword drawing techniques require free movement of the feet. This is the eight ways of footwork for drawing the sword. Start in Shizen Tai. 1. Move your left foot to the right in Yoko Aruki in front of the right foot. 2. Move your right foot to the left in Yoko Aruki in front of the left foot. 3. Move your left foot diagonally to the rear left. 4. Move your right foot diagonally to the rear right. 5. Move forward with the right foot. 6. Move straight backwards with the left foot. 7. Move diagonally forwards to the right. 8. Move diagonally forwards to the left. 14. TE NO UCHI (Hand strike)
Uke is in Gedan no kamae, and Tsuki. Tori is in Daijodan no kamae, hold Metsubushi in the right hand. As Uke does his Tsuki, throw the Metsubushi into his face then do a Katate Yoko Giri to the neck as you walk forwards. Noto. 15. SAGEO GATA Sono ichi – Scabbard cord forms No1 Tie the end of the Sageo to the Obi. You have two Uke. One to the front, one to the rear. Pull the Saya from the Obi, throw it to the rear to strike the Uke in the body, immediately attack the Uke at the front cutting him down.. Then you must quickly turn to the rear and cut that Uke down. Pull the Sageo to retrieve your Saya and push it back into your Obi. 16. SAGEO GATA Sono ni – Scabbard cord forms No2 The Togakure Ryu sword has a small metal weight attached to the end of the sageo. Pull the Saya from the Obi with the left hand. Hold it in the left hand at the Kojiri or the middle of the saya. Flick the saya so that the weighted sageo flicks out at the Uke, then cut him down Notes: When the Saya is loaded with metsubishi it will last for three flicks at least, then the weight will come into action. Keep flicking as much as you need to to keep the Uke at bay. Hitting him with the weight will injure him. Sageo Nanajutsu – Seven scabbard forms 1.As a substitute for a ninja's belt, if the ninja's belt was cut by his enemy, or when the ninja sleeping in his bed with his shinobigatana close at hand couldn't find his belt easily in the dark. 2.It was used as a signal of warning when the ninja slept in inns while travelling. While sleeping, he fastened the end of the sageo to his hand or concealed his long and short swords with sageo under his bed. This was to awaken him if someone tried to steal his swords. 3.It was used as a device for climbing over a wall. with the sword leaning against the wall, the sageo between his teeth (or tied around his ankle), the ninja climbed up the wall using the tsuba as a booster step. in accomplishing his climbing, he pulled up the sword by the sageo. 4.It was used when the goton no jutsu was applied. 5.It was used to tie an enemy and secure ninja tools as well 6.It was used when the ninja tried to snatch a long weapon such as a spear from his enemy by twining the sageo around it (karame dori) 7.It was used as a weapon for metsubishi 17. TAI WARI ITTO (Itto Ryu Dan – sword mortar shell) 1.This is were the Saya is filled with Metsubishi, and sprayed in the face of an opponent. Uke is in Daijodan and cuts with Tenchi Giri. Hold the Saya by the Kojiri, hold the Saya across the front of the body (this is Hidari Hanmi no kamae). With the sword held above the head (Kocho no kamae), and spray the metsubishi from right to left in an arc. Then move in and cut across the neck, or Tsuki. If you run out of powder, use your sageo. (This is Sageo Gata)
BOJUTSU KOTSU red Oak to make a good Bo The Jo is not primarily a military weapon, indeed it is considered as more of a defensive weapon, as it doesn't have any sharp edges (as with a sword). However once a sword has been used a number of times, it may lose efficiency, because of damage to the blade. This is not the case with a Jo, which will always remain good. Because of the length of the Jo (being approximately two thirds of the Rokushaku Bo and only slightly greater in length than the sword), it was neccessary that the user move in to strike and then back out of range again. All movements with the Bo are done with the body, i.e. arms alone are not used, neither weight changing, stepping or twisting of the body. Keeping elbows tucked into the body, this gives a stronger movement and all resistance is against the shoulder, not the elbows, also more impact against Uke. Using the full length of the Bo for striking. Use the last inch, and edge of the Bo when striking. The Bo Kotsu is about controlling distance i.e. moving in to attack, and then out quickly, to avoid speed of
Ukes sword. Length of Bo fully especially when doing a Tsuki. This is to keep out of Ukes range. In, and Out. Switch step, and striking together quickly, with a slight jump in between. Ny_ibo Made of wood, and about 6.5 foot long, covered in leather and covered in metal studs. They were used a lot in the battle fields. They were used to smash down on to the men in armour, and knock them back. If struck hard enough it would knock them out. It could also be used to stand behind to protect one's self from being struck by sword, arrows, or other weapons. It could break things such as swords, and bones. A long cloth tassel was attached to the end, to distract, and to help throwing it over the shoulder. Bo with 9 metal bands The Bo has 4 bands at each end, 1 in the middle. They are spaced out so that the gap between each is the width of the hand. Apart from being able to increase the impact power of the Bo it will also help strengthen the ends. Bo with small hook on the end This can be used to hook onto cloths or armour, and help keep the enemy at a distance. It can also be used to slam into the side's of the enemies body to wound / injury him. Octagonal Bo No different than the round Bo, except it is multi-sided, which is edged instead of rounded. It is also thicker than the round Bo. The edges when they contact can cause the skin to spilt, also the weight can be used to bear down on the enemy. Shugenja Bo This is a monk's walking stick, which has a large ring with 9 small rings looped into it. The end of it has a metal spike. The whole end and rings are made of metal. The end can be used to poke, and strike the enemy. In effect it can be used as a small Yari. Daisharin This is a wheel and axle, used for the launching of ships or boats into the sea. It floats to the surface after the boat has sail off. The axle is approx 10 foot long, and the wheels 2 foot wide, and 3 inch thick. The whole assembly can be rolled along the ground knock people over, or one end can be rolled, while the other is held. Kuki Gyoja Bo This is from the Kukishin Ry_, and is also known as a Kukishin Ry_ Bo. Four metal blade like spikes are attached to one end, with the sides reinforced by metal bands, which are studded. The end of the Bo is hollow, with a 4 foot cahin with a weight is hidden inside. This can be flipped out when needed. The oppersite end of the Bo has nine studded metal bands with a metal pointed end.
GYOKKO RYU WAZA Sanshin No Kata Chi No Kata (Earth) Hold the Bo in shizen Tai in the right hand. Step back with the right foot. The Bo is at the same angle as the right leg, with the top of the Bo forward. right step forward lowering the top of the Bo, and Chudan Tsuki with the Bo. The Bo should not stop but go right through Uke. It is more effective if you don't try to fix on one particular target. Think of striking into space. Henka As above. With the right step forward, bring the rear of the Bo up to strike under the chin with Haneage. Henka As Uke does a Tsuki, Tori drops back on the left knee, and then turns the body to face Uke. The right foot, flips the bottom of the Bo up into Ukes groin.
Against Seio Nage Step back with the right foot. With his back against your chest. Step forwards with the right foot, so that it is across the front of Ukes right leg. Pass the Bo across his neck, and take hold of it with the left hand, and choke him. Step back with the left leg to take him down. This can also be done with Uzimaki Henka Uke does Seionage. Tori steps back with the right foot, and passes the bottom of the Bo through Ukes legs. Tori then takes hold of this end of the Bo with the left hand. As Tori walks forward, he releases the right hand. The Bo comes as high as the groin, and the end of the Bo strikes his shin as Tori walks past. You can also step back with the left leg. Walking With The Bo Just as you approach Uke, look back, and bring the Bo to Katate Chuden no kamae by the Obi. Turn to face Uke, and strike to Suigetsu while you both are still walking. Henka After the Tsuki drop to the left knee, and take hold of the Bo with the left hand as strike across his shins as you would with Do Uchi (brace the Bo across your own shins). Henka As above. After the strike to the shins step back still on the knee, and drop the Bo with the right foot on top to strike down with the whole shaft on both Toki. Henka When walking with the Bo, bring the right hand to the side of the Obi, with the Bo horizontal. Turn to look back as you do this, then turn to face Uke striking to Gorin as you turn back to face him. Leave the hand by the Obi for the whole waza. Henka After the above Tsuki, drop to the left knee, and Ashi barai across the front of both of Ukes shins, then step up, and a right Yoko Keri to the side of Ukes knee. Ryote Uke You walk towards two Uke who are about 2 metres apart. You notice they will attack. As the first one passes, bring the Bo horizontal, and strike the second Uke with Chi no Kata Tsuki to Gorin. Then striking sideways to the first Ukes hand with the rear of the Bo, as he goes to draw his Katana. Henka Uke does a tsuki. Tori releases his hand, and turns it, and grabs the Bo again, dropping to the left knee with a Tsuki to Ukes groin. The Bo is braced along the forearm, then Do Uchi. This can be against one behind and one in front. As you rotate the hand the top drops down on the rear Uke. Henka As you move down the left foot goes to the top of Ukes Toki. Tori strikes with a Do Uchi style to Ukes right shin. Sui No Kata (Water) Starting in Shizen Tai, Uke does a right Tsuki. Tori steps back a little to the right, and a left Jodan Uke. As Tori steps forward with the right foot he transfers the Bo to the left hand, and strikes with a right Omote Shuto to the side of Ukes neck. Hit with either the Bo or with the knuckles of the left fist. Henka As Above. Then the left foot scoops the bottom of the Bo up into Ukes groin. Henka as Above, but with the hand transfer, Tori slams the Bo into Ukes arm with the left hand. Henka After the Bo slam into the arm, the right hand grabs the Bo, with a right step forwards. The left hand slides to the top of the Bo, and do Uchi. Henka Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke (Toris posture is the same as the first movement in the Chi no kata Bojutsu). the right hand release the Bo, and rotates so that the thumb is now underneath. Tori lifts the Bo level at shoulder height, and does a Tsuki with the top of the Bo to Ukes face. Henka If a second attacker is behind Uke, flip the Bo over as in Tento Uchi to strike the other Uke. Henka As Above then Tobi back. Yoko Aruki
As Uke does Tsuki tori steps back, and brings the Bo to Katate Chuden no kamae. Tori then steps to the left with Yoko Aruki, and slams the side of the bo into Ukes front. Ka No Kata (Fire) In Shizen Tai, as Uke strikes move the left leg back, and grasping the bottom of the Bo as it rises on the left. Tori then strikes across from the left to the right to Uke. Keep the knees bent. Henka After the neck strike, Tori shifts to the left with the left foot, and releases the right hand. Tori reaches over and grabs Ukes right hand, and pulls it over the top of the Bo to restrain Uke. Pull the hand, and push the Bo to drop Uke. Fu No Kata (Wind) Tori is in Shizen Tai. As Uke kicks Tori drops the top of the Bo over to the left dropping it down on top of Ukes shin. The Bo is then rotated over so that it is on the left. What was the top is now forwards. The left hand grabs the Bo. With a right foot forwards Tori does a Tsuki. Henka Same start. When the Bo has struck the Shin, Tori turns the Bo back, so that the bottom of the Bo strikes up under the shin. Tori grabs the Bo under the right hand with the left hand, and strikes with the base of the Bo into Ukes chest (top of the Bo is near Ukes head). Henka If a Kunai is ties to one end of the Bo (Bo is held with the Kunai at the bottom). Tori step back as Ukes strikes, and then steps in striking by lifting the base of the Bo up into the groin. Ku No Kata (void) Tori is in Shizen Tai with the Bo in the right hand. Uke goes to grab the collar with the right hand. Tori steps back a little to the right, and drops the Bo on top of Ukes wrist (top of the bo drops to the left) with the Bo horizontal. Tori then comes in and kicks up with the right foot under the chin. Henka As Tori kicks up he switches hands on the bo, and rotates it above the head in the left hand, and strikes down on top of the shoulder or the head. Tori can also throw the Bo at Uke from here. Henka Same start as the base kata. Tori then steps back slightly to the right, and turns the left side of the Bo to the right so that it strikes into the side of Ukes neck. The rear of the Bo tucks under the right armpit. Henka If Uke grabs the collar, the same techniques are used, except the left hand covers as in Omote Gyaku. Use the nail, and Omote Gyaku to take his hand from the jacket, and hold it out to the left with his arm straight. Strike up under the arm or down on top of the arm.
KUKISHINDEN RYU KOTSU - Use the very tip / edge of the Jo when striking - When striking with the Jo, the arms are held out from the body from the body (almost stretching - At the point of contact when striking with the Jo, both hands should be holding the end of the Jo, in much the same way as holding a sword (they are together not seperate). - Use the length of the Jo with the hands at the end to keep out of reach of the sword. - Crossing the hands is permitted with the Jo. - Keep the knees bent. - When the Jo is made from the lower end of a Naginata, use the Harumaki to hook the cloths in some of the movements to control Uke. Also use the Harumaki to strike with.
KAMAE Jodan No Kamae Lift the Bo so that it is held above the head, with the rear hand above the crown of the head. The Bo is
angled down forwards. The balance of the body can be shifted from one to the other to allow distancing, and balance to change. Chudan No Kamae The Bo is placed under the armpit, with the rear arm over the top of the Bo holding it close to the body. The Bo is horizontal. The knees are bent. The body can be up right with the legs strain, or in Yoko Aruki. The arm hugs the Bo when it is underneath the armpit. Gedan No Kamae The Bo is slide form Seigan through the hands, so they hold the top end of the Bo. The rear tip is on the floor.The hands are at the level of the belt. Variations of this are to leans right forward, and backwards, with the weight mainly on the rear or forward foot. Ichimonji No Kamae Stand side on to the attacker. The Bo is held in both hands, across the waist line. The leg postures, position, and balance changes depending on the terrain. Hira Ichimonji No Kamae Stand with the feet shoulder width apart. The Bo is held in both hands in front of the body. Gedan is with the Bo across the waist, Chudan is with the Bo across the chest, Jodan is with the Bo from the face upwards. Even as musc as holding the Bo high above the head. Ihen No Kamae Drop the Bo to the side of the body, with the rear hand at the side, but away from the ear. The Bo is angle down, but across to the front of the body. When the Bo is held is follows the same angle, and line as the body. A henka is to do the kamae is complete reverse, with the rear end down, and the front raised. The rear hand is by the Obi. Seigan No Kamae The rear hand drops to the level of the belt, and the Bo is angled upwards, with the front tip in the direction of Ukes face. For this kamae the lead hand can be underneath rather than on top as it usually is. Tenchijin No Kamae The Bo is held to the right side of the vertical. The right hand is palm flat against the Bo, at head height, and the left hand holds the Bo at belt level. As with the other kamae, as and when needed the legs can be placed in a variety of postures. Heiton No Kamae The Bo is pulled back to the central position, and is held 90 degrees across the back.
KYUSHO Age Uchi / Hane Age Strike upwards kasumi uchi / yokomoen Strike to the temple Tento Uchi / Men Uchi Strike to the top of the head from above Do Uchi The Bo strikes to the mid section. Ashi Barai The Bo sweeps the legs away
Kote Uchi The Bo strikes the wrists. Toki Uchi The Bo strikes to the top of the Foot. Tsuki The Bo strikes with a thrust Rokushakubojutsu Bofurigata Spin the Bo in an upwards direction, beginning from Ihen no Kamae. Keep the elbows close to the body and move the legs and body as the Bo spins. Ashibarai Strike to Uke’s leg(s) using your body Menuchigata From hidari Chudan no Kamae, spin the Bo and switch step so that the right leg is forward and strike ashibarai. Keep the legs as they are in strike to Uke’s Kasumi by bringing the tip of the Bo up from where you have just attacked ashibarai. Switch step and strike ashibarai to the other side, let go with the the right hand, rotate the Bo, re-grip with the right hand and strike ashibarai. Shihobofurigata Spin the bo to attack several opponents all around you, you must change direction freely and can also “throw” the Bo over your shoulder to attack an opponent behind you. Goho Uke is in Seigan with Katana, Tori is in Ichimonji no Kamae with the Bo. Switch step while doing bofurigata three times then when your right leg moves forward, strike ashibarai then swing the bo tip up to strike Uke’s Kasumi. Switch step and strike ashibarai. Shift your weight backwards over the right leg to rotate the Bo in your left hand then shift your weight forward to strike ashibarai (left leg still forward). Shift your weight back to finish in hidari Ichimonji no Kamae. Uragoho Uke is in Seigan with Katana, Tori is in hidari Ichimonji no Kamae with the Bo. Tori shifts into hidari Ihen no Kamae then begins bofurigata. Tori spins the bo to switch step migi, then hidari and immediately does hidari tsuki to Uke’s suigetsu. Tori does a switch step to strike Uke’s kasumi then another switch step to strike hidari haneage. Finally, Tori does another switch step, rotates the Bo and strikes migi kasumi uchi. Note: Soke said that when doing the tsuki from the bofurigata, you must be able to move in any direction freely. Sashiai Uke is in Seigan no Kamae with Katana, Tori is in hidari Chudan no Kamae with the Bo. Tori shifts his weight forward and strikes hidari tsuki (turn your right hand sideways so the palm is facing outwards). Tori then steps forward with his right leg to strike migi do uchi. Tori pulls the Bo back, sliding it through his hands and then step forward with his right leg to strike age uchi to Kinteki or haneage. Funabari Uke is Seigan with Katana, Tori is in hidari Gedan no Kamae with the Bo. Tori steps forward with his right to deliver do uchi, then steps forwards with his left to deliver tento uchi. Tori steps with his right to so age uchi, then steps with his left to do tento uchi. Chônoissoku Uke is in Seigan with Katana, Tori is in hidari Tenchi no Kamae with the Bo. Tori steps forwards with his right leg and drops to his left knee to slam the Bo down to the ground, toki uchi. Tori slides the Bo back and strikes ashibarai (Tori’s legs remain the same). Tori steps forward with his left and strikes hidari kasumi uchi then spins the Bo vertically in his left hand to strike tento uchi. Tori pulls the Bo back and steps forward with his right to strike migi kasumi uchi then rotates the Bo in his right hand to strike migi ashibarai.
Uranohitoashi Uke is in Seigan with Katana, Tori is in Gendan no Kamae with the Bo.
Kihon Gata (New Start Forms) Ukemi Gata Bo book P. 71 Uke, and Tori face each other in Hira Ichimonji no kamae. Uke steps forward with the right foot, and strikes with tento Uchi. Tori steps forward a little with the left foot, and brings the Bo up above his head, with the left arm higher than the right. The Bo is angled. The right hand, has the palm flat against the Bo, so when Ukes bo strikes and slides down to the right, it will not break the fingers. Bo Furi Gata The Bo is rotated from the left to the right and visa versa. This continues, also if neccessay striking can take place. Ashi Barai Bo book P. 74 Uke and Tori face each other in Hira Ichimonji. Both step forward with the right foot, and meet in the middle with Ashi Barai. The left hand is released, grabs again below the right hand. The right hand slides tot he top. Switch step, and Ashi Barai. Repeat etc. Shiho Bo Furi Gata Bo book P. 76 Tori Furi's the Bo, and strikes at random at the uke that surround him. A good flow of body movement is required to maintain a good control of the Bo Men Uchi Harai Bo book P. 82 Uke, and Tori are both in Ichimonji. Stepping forward they strike with ashi Barai, followed by Kasumi Uchi (no step). Pulling back the Bo to Gedan on the left side. switch step, and Ashi Barai. The right hand releases, and the Bo is rotated, with the right hand catching, Ashi Barai. The whole movement is repeated again. Tsuki Hane Bo book P. 85 Both Uke, and Tori are in seigan. Uke does a Tsuki with the Bo. Tori also does a Tsuki to the top of Ukes hand, and then quickly does a right step forward with age uchi. Tori without moving his feet turns clockwise, from the hips up, hooks the Bo up, and through to the top of Ukes wrist, knocking him over. Shoden No Kata Chudan Kangi Tori is in Chudan no kamae, and does a right step forward, and releases the Bo with the left hand, rotates the Bo over head, and strikes with Do Uchi (catch the Bo). Tori steps back with the right foot, pulling the Bo back to seigan. Tori rocks the body forward, releases the Bo with the right, and throws a Tento Uchi. Tori pulls the Bo back, drops to the right knee, and Tsuki. Gedan Kangi Tori is in Gedan no kame, Tori is in Seigan. Tori steps forward with the right foot, and does Ashi Barai. The Bo comes up for Kasumi Uchi on the right. Tori switches step, and slides the hands up the Bo, to Ichimonji (on the right). Tori steps a little to the left, Tori releases the left, hand turning the Bo over, and catches again. Tori then steps forward with the right foot, and strikes with Do Uchi. Note For the final Do Uchi hold the Bo the same way as holding a sword. Ihen Kangi Tori is in Ihen no kamae. Tori fakes a Tsuki, and then lifts the Bo above the head, and rotates it, releasing, and catching again with the left hand, and strikes with Kasumi Uchi on the right side (step forward with the right foot. Tori steps forward with the left foot, sliding the right hand to the end of the Bo. This brings the Bo over to the right side, and Tori then strikes up with Age Uchi to Suzu, Tori steps back to Ihen no kamae.
Jodan Gogi Tori is in Jodan no kamae. Tori does a right step forward, and Age Uchi, and then slides the Bo back on the left to Gedan. Tori steps forward with the left foot, and Age Uchi, and brings the Bo back on the right to Ichimonji. Tori does a Tento Uchi. Tori pulls the Bo back to Jodan. Ichimonji Gogi Tori is in Ichimonji, and changes to Ihen, by moving only the right hand. As he changes his Kamae, Tori circles Uke to the right. Tori does a fake Tsuki. Tori then steps forward, with the right foot, and rotates the Bo over the head to the left side. The holding the Bo almost in the central position Tori does Tento Uchi. Uke blocks by lifting the Katana in both hands. Tori then pulls the Bo back, drops to the left knee, and does a Tsuki. Note Tori keeps shifting the Kamae as he circles Uke Hira Ichimonji Gogi Tori is in Hira Ichimonji no kamae. Uke is in Seigan, and moves to Daijodan. Tori drops straight down, and does a Tsuki to the throat. The standing up Tori does a Kasumi Uchi on the right side. With a switch step, and moving over the left, Tori strikes with Do Uchi Ichimonji Kogi / Hakugi Tori is in Ichimonji no kamae. Tori strikes with a Tento Uchi three times, with a step forwards, Then jumps back to Ichimonji no kamae. Seigan Kogi / Hakugi Tori is in in Seigan no kamae. Tori steps forward with Tento Uchi, three times. On the last Tento Uchi when the Bo is vertical, Tori steps forward with the right foot, and does a Do Uchi instead. Tori then shifts back, and steps forward with the left foot, with Ashi Barai. Tori shifts the back back (no step), and a Tento Uchi. Tori then jumps back to Seigan no kamae. Tenchijin Kogi / Hakugi Tori is in Tenchijin no kamae, stepping back with the left foot, strikes with a right Do Uchi (use the momenteum of the step). Pulling the Bo back to Seigan, Tori turns the hand over, and releases with the rear hand for a Ashi Barai, and shifts back to Seigan, turning the hand over. Tori then strikes with a Tento Uchi, with no step. Tori pulls the Bo back, and turning to the right into Kamae. Tori is in Tenchijin no kamae, steps back with both feet then forwards with both feet. Tori steps forward with the right foot, and strikes with Do Uchi, stepping back with the right foot, Tori releases his left hand, turns it so he can catch the top of the Bo with the left hand. Tori steps forward with the right foot, striking with ashi Barai. With the Bo on the left, Tori steps forward with the left foot, and strikes with Tento Uchi. Chuden No Kata Jodan Naigi Tori is in Ihen no kamae, Tori circles Uke, and moves the Bo into a vertical Jodan. Tori releases the left hand, rotates the Bo over his head, steps forward with the right foot, and down to the left knee and up into Age Uchi (hold the Bo above the head as the Age Uchi strikes. Tori releases the left hand, rotates the Bo, and strikes Ukes foot (palm is down on the Bo), knocking him to the ground. Gedan Naigi Tori is in Gedan no kamae, and circles Uke to the right. Tori strikes with Yoko Men, and jumps back to Tenchijin no kamae. Tori steps foward with the left foot, and does a Toki uchi. Tori steps forward with the right foot (still kneeling), and does a Ashi Barai to Yaku, and jumps back to Kamae. Hira Ichimonji Naigi Tori is in Hira Ichimonji no kamae, and does Ashi Barai (Mawashite Ashi Barai), and hit striaght up to Kasumi without srtepping (bend the lead knee). Do uchi (Mawashite Do Uchi) with a step. Finish in Kamae. Chudan Jugi Tori is in Chudan no kamae, and circles Uke to the right. With a right step forward Tori fakes a Tsuki (half a Tsuki), and quickly pulls the Bo back when Uke goes to block, and striaght away, while stepping to the right, strikes with a Tsuki. Tori moves to the right, kneels, and strikes with a Yoko men uchi. Tori then steps back
to Kamae. Ichimonji Jugi Tori is in in Ichimonji no kamae. Tori does a Tsuki, and then steps to the right, brionging the Bo across the back, and strikes down with Kubi Sugi (to the point where the neck, and shoulder meet), Tori jumps back into Kamae. Ihen Jugi Tori has the Bo in Yoko Ichimonji, and moves to Ihen. Tori releases the left hand, and strikes with a over the head Do uchi on the right. Uke blocks by bracing the Katana, against the side of the arm. Tori steps to the left holding the bo in the central position, striking upwards with Age Uchi. Tori brings the Bo down to the right side. releases with the left hand (right hand palm down), catches the Bo with the left hand, and Tsuki to the stomach. Seigan Saigi Tori is in in a left Seigan no kamae, and moves to the right. As Tori is stepping to the right, he strikes with a Yoko men Uchi (mawashite Yokomen Uchi). Tori then strikes with Hane Age (Age Uchi, with hands in central position), as he steps back with the right leg. Tori rotates the Bo over into Seigan no kamae, and steps back in the Kamae. Tenchijin Saigi Tori isi n Tenchijin no kamae, and circles Uke to the right. Tori steps out to the right, and slides the Bo for a Hane Age. Tori then shifts back to the left, to a right Tenchijin no kamae. Tori steps out to the left, and slides the Bo for Hane Age. Then Tori shifts forwards then back with a Tsuki. Tori moves the Bo behind the back, and grabs it over the shoulder with the hand, with the right hand. Tori then steps out to the right, and releases the Bo from the back, and strikes with a Tento Uchi. Tori then jumps back into Kamae. Ichimonji Saigi Tori is in Ichimonji. They circle each other slightly. Tori lifts the front end of the Bo, and does a over the head Do Uchi or Kasumi Uchi. Tori releases the left hand, and rotates the Bo in front of the body anti clockwise, and strikes on the right with Do Uchi. Left step forward (Bo on the right), and a Tsuki, pushing Uke to the ground. Okuden No Kata Jodan Sogi Tori is in Jodan no kamae. As they circle each other. Tori throws a Tento Uchi (no step). Tori pulls the Bo back on the right to Gedan. Gedan Sogi Tori is in Gedan no kamae, and strikes with a Tento uchi (no step). Tori pulls the Bo back (the lead palm is up). Tori steps to the right with the right foot, and Yoko Aruki to the right, and Tsuki. Tori again steps to the right with the right foot, and then Yoko Aruki to the right, Tsuki. Tori then jumps back into a kamae. Hira Ichimonji Sogi Tori is in Hira Ichimonji no kamae. Tori steps back with the left foot, and a Tsuki to Hara. Then back to Hira Ichimonji no kamae, steps back with the right foot, and a Tsuki to hara. Tori goes down on his right knee, and a Tsuki (This is under Ukes Jodan Kiri, dropping to the knee as he comes in). Tori jumps back to kamae. Chudan Kakugi Chudan no kamae. Slide the right hand to the rear of the Bo and Tsuki. Tori steps to the left moving the Bo to the left side, and across the back from the left hip to the right shoulder, in Bo Furi. Tori drops the Bo to mid bicep on the right arm, Takes hold of the Bo with the right hand, releases the left hand, and with a right step forward, strikes with Ashi Barai. Tori steps back with the right foot to Chudan no kamae, Tori then fakes a Tsuki, and strikes with a Tento Uchi Yoko Men. Tori steps back with the right foot, and drops to the right knee. Pulls the Bo back, and as Uke comes in with Jodan Kiri, strikes with a Tsuki. Ichimonji Kakugi Tori is in Hidari ichimonji no kamae. Tori steps forward with the left foot, and drops to the right knee, with a Tsuki. Tori stands and steps to the right moving the Bo behind the back (top on the right side). Grab the Bo with the right hand, and feint a strike twice. The grip is changed for a Do Uchi, and steps to the right (or kneel)
Ihen Kakugi Tori is in hidari Ihen no kamae. Tori releases the left hand, and does a mawashite Age Uchi to the kote, and regrabs the Bo. Tori releases the left hand and grabs above the right hand, and steps forward with the left foot, striking with a Yokomen Uchi. Tori shifts back and does a Tsuki. Tori steps to the right, and spins the Bo to the back and grab with the right hand. Tori then steps out with the right foot, and a Yokomen. Release the left hand, pull back ,and jump back to kamae. Seigan Yakugi Tori is in Seigan no kamae. Tori steps out tot he right with the right foot, and forward with the left with a Tsuki. Tori pulls back the Bo steps forward with the right foot, nd a Yoko Men uchi. Tori pulls the Bo back and strikes with a Tento Uchi (no step). Step forward with the left foot, and lift the Bo up with the right hand, and let the Bo slide down through the left foot a Yokomen Uchi to the other side. Pull back to Seigan no kamae. Tenchijin Yakugi Tori is in Hidari Tenchijin no kamae. Steps forward with the left foot, and kneel on the right for a Toki Uchi. Pull the Bo back while standing and Tsuki. Right step forward, and Ashi Barai. Shift back and with no step a Tento Uchi. Spin the Bo as you step back into Kamae. Heito Yakugi Tenchijin no kamae, left step forward, and kneel with a Toki Uchi. Pull the Bo back as you stand, and Tsuki. Tori then Yoko Aruki to the right, and at the same time move the Bo behind the back, and grab the top of the Bo with the right hand. Twice feint a Do Uchi, change the grip and strike with Yoko Men Uchi. Keiko Sabaki Gata Goho (Five Methods) Bo book P. 88 Tori starts in Hira Ichimonji no kamae, and steps back to Ichimonji no kamae. Tori then does a Furi four times, switch stepping as he moves the Bo. With a right step forward, Toris strikes with Ashi Barai, then straight up on the right with Kasumi Uchi. Tori slides the Bo back on the left to Gedan no Kamae. Tori then steps forward with the left foot, striking with Ashi Barai, Tori pulls the Bo back on the right , and throws a Tento Uchi at Uke. Tori then moves into Seigan no kamae to finish. Ura Goho Bo book P. 93 Tori is in Hira Ichimonji no kamae, and steps back to Ichimonji no kamae. Tori then does a furi four times, switch stepping as he moves the Bo. Uke is in Seigan, but as the last comes he steps to Daijodan. Tori has the Bo on the right, and does a Tsuki to the stomach. Tori pulls the Bo back on the right, and with a switch step strikes with Kasumi Uchi. Tori pulls the Bo back on the left to Gedan, switch steps, and strikes with Age Uchi. Tori lifts both hands high, and drops the front of the Bo. Tori releases the right hand, and catches the Bo below the left hand (Bo is on the right). Tori then does a switch step, and Kasumi Uchi. Note For the Age Uchi, the hand is palm up, the Bo is held a little like a sword for the final Kasumi Uchi. Sashi Ai Bo book P. 101 Tori is in Ihen no kamae down to Chudan no kamae. Uke is in Seigan no kamae. Tori does a left step forward, and Tsuki. With the Bo still on the right, Tori steps forward with the right foot, and a Kasumi Uchi. Tori drops to the left knee, and at the same time drops the level of the front end of the Bo. Tori if need be shifts forward, and lifts the front end of the Bo to strike with Age Uchi to the groin. Note To do the Tsuki at the start, the right hand turns so that it is on top, and slides the Bo through the left hand. Fune Bari Bo book 106 Tori is in Gedan no kamae. Uke is in Seigan no kamae. Tori steps forward with the right foot, and strikes with a Do Uchi. With the Bo on the left, Tori switches step, sliding the hands slightly on the Bo (in central position rear end strikes). Tori has the Bo on the right, and as he switches step, strikes with Ashi Barai. Tori again switches step with Tento Uchi.
Tsuru No Hitoashi (Ch_ No Issoku) Bo book P. 112 Tori is in Tenchijin, Uke is in Seigan. Tori steps forward with the right foot, drops to the left knee, and slams the Bo on the ground. Uke escapes by jumping back. Tori slides down, and slides the Bo back to Gedan, and with no step does Ashi Barai (still down on the right knee). Uke comes up into Hicho (no block). Comes up off his knee, with the Bo on the left. He does a left step forward and a Kasumi Uchi. Tori no has the Bo on the right, and throws a Tento Uchi. Tori then pulls the Bo back on the right to Gedan. Tori then does a right step forward, and does Kasumi Uchi. Tori then releases the left hand. and brings the bo across the front of the body, catches with the right hand, and does a Do or Kasumi Uchi (shift both feet forward. Ura No Hitoashi (Ura Issoku) Bo book P. 118 Tori is in Gedan, Uke is in Seigan. Tori does a right step forward, and a Ashi Barai. With the Bo now on the left, he release with the left and catches below the right hand (Tento Uchi). Tori steps forward with an Ashi Barai. Tori releases the right, and catches below the left hand (Tento Uchi) in the central position on the right side of the body. Tori then does a Tento Uchi with a left step back. Tori repeats the complete sequence again. Finish with a Tsuki. Suso Otoshi Bo book P. 124 Tori is in Chudan, and Uke is in Seigan. Tori does a Tsuki, and then with a right step forward does a over the head Do Uchi. Tori the steps back with the right foot, with the Bo on the right side, and throws the Bo forwards in a stretching Tento Uchi, letting go, and catching again with the right hand. Tori then pulls the Bo back to a chest high Ichimonji, Tori then does a right step forwards with a Ashi Barai. Note For the over head Do Uchi, as it is raised in the right hand, the Bo is held tight against the right forearm. When the Tento Uchi is thrown, the Bo is held as if holding the sword, but with the right hand at the bottom. Before doing the Ashi Barai the left hand which is at the front of the Bo is palm up, and the right which is at the rear is palm down. Ura Suso Otoshi Bo book P. 127 Tori is in Chudan, and Uke is in Seigan. Tori does a slight left step forward and a Tsuki, he then pulls the Bo back a little and with a right step forward does a Ashi Barai. After the Ashi Barai the left hand releases as the Bo passes a little to the left, and catches again below the right hand, switch step, and a Ashi Barai, switch step, Ashi Barai, switch step, Ashi Barai. The left foot is now forward, Tori releases the right hand ,and turns the Bo over for a Tento Uchi. Tori then pulls the Bo back on the right, and does a Tsuki. Note Keep switching hands before each Ashi Barai. When Tori does the Tsuki, he slides the Bo through the hands, keeping it at chest level. Final Tsuki the left palm is upwards. Ippon Sugi Bo book P. 131 Tori is in Tenchijin no Kamae, Uke is in Seigan no Kamae. Tori does a right step forwards, place the left knee down, and slams the Bo onto the ground. The left foot comes to the right foot, the left hand takes hold of the Bo in front of the right hand. Then with a right step forward, Tori does a low Ashi Barai, Bring the body back to normal height, Tori does a over the head Do Uchi with the Do finishing on the left side of the body. As he does the Do Uchi, Tori shifts to the right side of Uke. Tori steps with the left foot forwards, and with the hands in the central position, he does a Tento Uchi as he moves. The whole body shifts back to the left as he does the Tento Uchi. The Bo is now on the right, and releasing with the right hand, he turns the Bo over for a Tento Uchi. Taki Otoshi Bo book P. 137 Tori is in Chudan no Kamae. Uke is in Seigan. Tori does a left step forward, and a Tsuki sliding the Bo through the left hand, pulling the Bo back to the original position. The left foot steps back to the same position as the right foot. Tori moves the Bo over to the left side of the body. The right hand releases, and the Bo is passed behind the body, so the left hand is at the belt, and the right goes to the right shoulder to catch the Bo. Tori grabs with the right hand, and releases with the left, and with a right step forward, does a form of Bo Furi strike (similar to a Tento Uchi). Tori then steps back with the right, or forward with the left depending on distance, and repeats the move on the right side. Finish in Chudan. Note When the Bo lies across the back, make sure the tip of the Bo is pointing at Uke.
Koku (Empty Space) Bo book P. 143 Tori is in Chudan. Tori does a left step forward, and does a Tsuki. Uke is in Seigan, and as the Tsuki comes in, he blocks the Tsuki upwards, knocking it up into the air. As this happens, Tori does a left step forwards to the side of Uke. From the block Uke is in Daijodan. Uke does a Jodan Kiri, Tori moves in to Ukemi (from Kihon Gata), Tori the drops his left hand down, with the Bo dropping onto the back of Ukes neck. Kasa No Uchi Bo book P. 147 Tori is in Seigan with the Bo on the left side of the body. Tori does a left step forward with a Do Uchi, Tori switches step, and does another Do Uchi on the right side. Tori steps back with the right foot, and lifts the Bo almost vertical, and switches hands on the Bo. Tori then steps forward with the left foot, and does Age Uchi. Note As he does the switch step Toris hands slide from one end of the Bo to the other. The Age Uchi strikes between the hands, to the inside of the right hand between the wrist, and the sword handle. Tachi Otoshi Bo book P. 153 Tori is in Ichimonji. Uke steps forward with the left foot from Seigan to Daijodan. Uke then steps forward with Jodan Kiri. Tori shifts to the right, and lifts the Bo up to Ukemi (Kihon Gata). Tori then steps back with the left leg, and releases the left hand, and rotates the Bo clockwise in front of the body. The left hand catches again, the body has dropped, and the tip of the Bo points towards Ukes face. Harai Bo book P. 158 Uke, and Tori are both in Seigan no Kamae. Uke steps forward with the left foot, and turns the Seigan into a Daijodan, cutting with Jodan Kiri. Tori steps across to the right with the right foot, and the left comes across to the right behind the right foot. The rear of the Bo comes over, to strike down on top of Ukes Kote. Tori does a switch step, and strikes up with Age Uchi to the Kote. Tori then slightly shifts the right foot to the right, and rotates the Bo over the head to strike with a Do Uchi to the top of the thigh. Kote Zuke (Yama Te Tsuke) Bo book P. 161 Uke is in Seigan. Tori is in Chudan no Kamae. Tori shifts the left foot forward, and a Tsuki. The doing a switch step Tori does a Do Uchi (the Bo finishes on the left). Tori then throws a Tento Uchi over to Uke, holding the Bo at the end similar to a Katana. Tori pulls the Bo back on the left, and with a left step forwards, strikes with a Age Uchi Moku Zuke Bo book P. 165 Uke is in Seigan, Tori is in Ihen no Kamae (rotate rear hand while in Kamae). Tori steps forward with the right foot, and strikes with a Tento Uchi. Doing a Bo Furi, Tori rotates the Bo, and switch steps, until the Bo is on the right, in Seigan. Tori then switch steps, and strikes with a Tento Uchi,, and rotates the Bo over, with switch steps, until the Bo is back on the right again. Tori then rotates the Bo on the right, and a Tento Uchi with a right step forwards Note Instead of switch stepping, Tori can advance on Uke, making Uke retreat. Keage (Shu Ken) Bo book P. 176 Tori is in Ichimonji no kamae. Tori throws a Tento Uchi, and releases the right hand, as he does this. With a switch step, Tori takes hold of the Bo again (the Bo is on the left). Tori repeats this on the left, the right, the left. Then with a right step forward Tori rotates the Bo overhead, and strikes with a Do Uchi. Geki Ryu Bo book P. 179 Tori is in Seigan no kamae. With a left shuffle step forwards, Tori does a Tsuki, and then a small Tsuki. Tori steps back on the left, moving the Bo around with him to the left side. With a left step forwards, Tori strikes with Age Uchi, with a right step, Tori then does a Kasumi Uchi. Note The Bo is held in the central position, until the Kasumi Uchi.
Tsuke Iri Bo book P. 183 Tori is in Seigan on the left side. Tori does a right step forwards, and a Tsuki, pulls the Bo back on the left side, and with a switch step, does a Do Uchi. In a Seigan no kamae, on the right side, Tori steps forwards with the left foot, and a Tsuki. Gorin Kudaki Bo book P. 186 Tori is in Jodan no kamae, and moves to Ihen to Jodan etc. Tori steps forward with the right foot, and a Do Uchi. The switch steps, and a Do Uchi on the left side, another switch step, and a Do Uchi on the right side. Tenchijin Bo book P. 190 Tori is in a left Tenchijin no kamae. With a left step forwards, Tori swings the Bo down and up in Age Uchi. Continuing the advance with left steps, Tori does a Tsuki to the face, and with out pulling it back, but stepping forwards with the left foot, strikes to kasumi on the left side. The right foot, comes in with a forwards Yoko Aruki, and back again. As the right foot, comes to the ground, Tori does a Tsuki to Men. Note The Yoko Aruki forward, does not move the Bo, this stays were it is. When Tori comes back he pulls the Bo with him, sliding it through the left hand. This will invite Uke to attack him, then Tsuki. Keep low when doing this technique. Mae Hirio Bo book P. 193 Tori is in Chudan no kamae. Tori does a right step forwards, and a Do Uchi, without stepping, Tori does a Tento Uchi. Tori then steps back with the right foot, to Tenchijin no kamae, and drops to the right knee, with a Toki Uchi. Tori takes hold of the Bo with the left hand in front of the right hand, and does a Tsuki to Suigetsu. Note when doing the final Tsuki. The right knee is raised, and the left dropped. They are at 90 degrees to each other, and the left foot is raised on the toes. Ryo Kote (Two Wrists) Bo book P. 198 Tori is in Chudan no kamae. Tori steps forwards with the right foot, and a Age Uchi. With no step, and the hands in the same place (do not move them), Tori releases the left hand, and rotates the Bo with Tento Uchi, catching with the left hand again. Tori steps forward with the left foot, and Age Uchi. Tori then steps back with the left foot, and a Ashi Barai / Age Uchi. Ura Nami (Inside Wave) Bo book P. 200 Tori is in Ichimonji no kamae. Tori does a left step forward, and a Tsuki, steps back with the left foot, and rotate the Bo over for a Tento Uchi. Tori then pulls the Bo back on the left ,and a Tsuki. Tori then steps back with the left foot, and brings the Bo behind the back (horizontal). The right hand goes over the top of the Bo, and brings it around (release the left hand) for a Do Uchi. Tama Kaeshi Bo book P. 205 Tori is in Jodan no kamae, moving to Ihen no kamae. With a left step forwards Tori does a Tsuki. Left step forwards, and another Tsuki. Tori pulls the Bo back on the right, and with a right step forwards strikes with a Do Uchi. Tori rotates the Bo over the head, with Do Uchi. Tori quickly drops the Bo for a Ashi Barai, then dropping the right knee, lifts the Bo up for Age Uchi to Suzu. Bo Nuke Kubi Nuki Tori is trapped with 4 Bo around the neck in a grid pattern. The Bo's that are under neath are at the sides of the neck. Tori hunches his shoulders, and turns to his left. As he continues to turn, keeping the shoulders raised, Tori will start to spiral out of the trap. When the head has dropped far enough Tori can make a sudden move, and escape the trap. Benkei Nuke
Tori is held down by two Bo. One across the chest trapping the arms to the sides of the body, and the other across the shins. Tori turns his toes inward's so that they touch one another, and raises his elbows. The left knee is bent, the wrists come up to the stomach. The body turns to the left with the right foot pushing the body, and the right hand lifts the Bo to the level of the head. The body then continues to roll escaping the trap. SOJUTSU (YARI) Construction of the Yari The Yari's pole is from 1.5m - 4.5m long. Generally it is made from Oak. The opposite end to the blade has a metal fitting known as the Ishizuki. This is made of iron, and forms a point design. Although most Ishizuki finish as a point, so are more bullet shaped, with the end rounded. The Ishizuki end of the pole is bigger than the end that holds the blade. The helps with the balance. The binding on the blade end of the Yari should be at least twice as long as the Yari blade. The Blade of the Yari is from 8cm -50cm. This is usually made from iron, by a swordsmith, in the same manner as the Katana are made, with the iron folded up to a maximum of 21 times KIHON When you Tsuki, the front hand turns the Yari, so that it is on top of the pole, to help apply pressure, during the Tsuki. Migi Hidari Tsuki Start in Seigan no Kamae, with the left leg forwards. Shuffle step forwards with the left leg, and rotate the left hand turning the Yari over. The left knee is bent almost to 90°. The Yari is raised so that it is level with the right hand almost up to the breast.
KAMAE Seigan No Kamae (Yari book P. 56) Same as Bojutsu Seigan, with the Yari blade towards the face Ryusui No Kamae (Yari book P. 61) This is similar to Jodan, except the Yari is held out to the side of the head. Chudan No Kamae (Yari book P. 66) The Yari is held horizontal, with the blade forwards. It is held at the same level as the belt. Chudan no kamae is a form of Ihen no kamae Jodan No Kamae (Yari book P. 71) The Yari must be held horizontal above the head, with the body side on to Uke. Taihen No Kamae (Yari book P. 74) This is the same as Bojutsu Ihen, but the body leans slightly forwards. The Yari is across the chest Yari Gedan No Kamae (Yari book P. 78) This is the same as Jodan. except the Yari is at a sharp angle down in front of the body. The shaft is next to the right eye. It is almost vertical.
WAZA Keiko Gata (Kata of practice) Ryu Ka (Dragon haze) Yari book P. 168
Left foot forward, and Tsuki pushing the Yari through then hands (Sui Ryu). Draw the Yari back through the hands to hold the blade end of the Yari. Lift the Yari to waist height, away from the body. Let go with the left hand, and lean to the left, rotate the Yari on the right side, keeping a tight hold so the blade is at the rear. Place the Yari across the back diagonally, with the blade at the left shoulder. Pull it over the left shoulder, and hold the Butt end in the right hand, and drop to the right knee to Tsuki. Raise from the right knee, and prepare to throw. Yari Tai Hen (body movement with a spear) Yari book P. 171 Hold the Yari in Jodan no Kamae, holding the bottom 3rd of the shaft. Drop the right hand to chest height, and rock forwards. Slide the hands to normal Yari position, and hold at stomach height. Right Yoko Aruki to Do Uchi. Rotate the Yari over, with the Butt at the ground. Turn into Do Uchi, and right step back at the same time. Note: If doing this against Uke, you can turn the ending into Ganseki Nage with the Yari. Kaisetsu Gata Kanpo (Warding method) Seigan no kamae. Chudan Tsuki. Pull the Yari back up to Ihen no Kamae. Tsuki so that the Yari slides through then hands, so that the right hand comes to the left hand. Pull back again to Ihen no Kamae., and repeat the Tsuki. Uke steps forward to Daijodan no kamae, as Tori does a Switch step striking with Ashi Barai to Ukes ankle. Notes: You must be able to shift the Yari with more than just the Knees, spine, and footwork. When he raises to Daijodan no kamae, this is his weak point. This is important. In the kata, with the first Tsuki hold the Yari firmly at the hip, as a strong parry will knock it from your hands. Shift the body back, move the Yari as if withdrawing. Keep the right arm at the right shoulder level. For the Ashi Barai, if he is wearing armour, you may need more than just the impact. You must be prepared to move again. Use circular motion, move the Yari and the right foot at the same time. Shiho Waza (Four directional technique) Jodan no Kamae, Tsuki. Step to the right a little with a short Tsuki. Step forwards with the right foot, striking with the Ishizuki to Kasumi (with a low posture). Drop the Ishizuki down rotating it over on the left side turning this into a Tsuki. Step forwards with the left foot, striking with Hane Age to Suzu (Low posture). Notes: If Ryusui no kamae is use instead of Jodan, the feet need to be approx 60cm apart, and the knees need to be able to move freely. Draw back the Yari at the start so that he can not parry it. Do this by doing the Tsuki from Jodan, and drawing it back to Chudan, and immediately go in with the next Tsuki as you step. Depending how close you are you can place the Yari between his wrists and pull it up and back so that the Ishizuki comes into Suzu with one movement. The distance changes depending if it’s Kata or Shinken Gata (real fighting). If he manages to parry drop the Yari down and Tsuki from below his wrists. If you hit with the shaft of the Yari pull it back stroking his body with it while pushing down. Hicho Kaku (Flying bird hurl) Ihen no Kamae, Tsuki, then Hicho Tobi 45° back to the right, rotating the Yari back over so that the blade comes to the rear. Right step forwards and strike to Kasumi with the Blade. Drop the blade down and back rotating it so that it is on the right side, step back across with the right foot to the left side to Ihen. The right foot comes across the back of the left with Yoko Aruki. Step forward with the left foot, and Tsuki. Hicho Tobi 45° back to the right rotating the Yari, right step forwards Kasumi Uchi with the blade, drop the Yari down and Tsuki to Do (This is Jujiro Tsuki (cross cut) - Cut the neck and another part of the body start after that). Notes: When you Tsuki slide the shaft through the left hand. When you hold the Yari out and thrust this is called ‘Tobashi Zuki’ (Flinging thrust). When you do it against armour it wont go in, so you do it 2 or 3 times in fast repetitive movements. The Kasumi Uchi is called Yoko Shibaki (Side thrash using spear head and the edge of the blade to hit and cut at the same time). Skulls found at battle sites have been found with temporal bones cracked from being struck with weapons such as Yari, Naginata, etc. If Uke attempts to parry a Tsuki, hit his hands, then thrust in . Use the shaft on his wrist to stop him lifting his hands as you Tsuki. Hitotsukiai (Single thrust press) (Ittotsu Ai Ho) Jodan no Kamae. Rotate the Yari over head with a right step forward with a Kasumi Uchi. Drop down to the left knee, and a Tsuki to Hara. Stand rotating the Yari in front of you over to the right side dropping down to the right knee, and a Tsuki to Hara. Stand and switch step to hit his thigh/calf with the Ishizuki. Step back with the right foot and Tsuki while he is down.
Notes: In Jodan no kamae with the Yari held level this is the version from Takagi Yoshin Ryu. Depending on your distance, you do not slide the Yari through the hands. When you drop to the right knee, Uke raises to Daijodan no Kamae creating an opening for you to Tsuki. At the start it is important to get your distance, right shuffle in or out accordingly. You may shift your hands so you can alter this distance. For the Kasumi Uchi, if he goes low to block the Yari. You can push him with the shaft. For the Tsuki when he is down, push it directly into his body, in a sharp descent, pushing right through him. If you have to hold the very end of the Yari when you strike Kasumi, use the lead shoulder against the shaft for strength. When you thrust from low down you have many targets. You can also cut the armour shoulder cords with the blade. Itto Santo (One lunge three hits) Start in Shizen Tai with the Yari vertical in the right hand. Step back with the right foot pulling the Yari to Chudan no kamae., and Tsuki sliding it through the hands (all in one movement). Right step forwards and Do/Kasumi Uchi. Slide the feet back a little to the left rotating the Yari to the left side and Tsuki. Switch step, and moving a little across to the left, rotate the Yari across to the right and Tsuki. Then push Uke back pushing the Yari in. Notes: Also try holding the Yari level in Shizen Tai Also use Ihen no kamae. This kamae is used to deceive an enemy, as there are no rules for Ihen. Use the whole Ki of your body when you hit him Hassai (Snap up and crush) Jodan no Kamae or Ihen no Kamae, Tsuki. Switch step and rotate the Yari for Ashi Barai, with the left hand by the Ishizuki. Switch step and drop the blade rotating it down and back and Tsuki with the Yari on the right side. Switch step, stepping across to the right rotating the Yari to Hit Kasumi. Switch step, dropping the Yari down and back to rotate and Tsuki (left foot forwards). Notes: In Ihen you can move the Yari into Gedan no Kamae. The quickly snapping your knees into a bent position, swiftly bring the Yari up to strike. Not only does it rise it also does a Tsuki. This is an important movement. Depending on the position of the hands, you can lift up from the Ashi Barai as you rotate the Yari to hit his hands from underneath. This may cause him to lose his sword. Hold the Yari down at an angle, Yoko Aruki forwards, then snap up. This is a variation on the start. If he parries your Tsuki, this may help you rotate the Yari, for your next movement. It can also leave him slightly open. Hiso (Secret spear) Chudan no kamae, Tsuki. As you bring the Yari back, switch step moving the right foot 45° to the front with Ashi Barai . Step straight back with the right foot to Chudan no Kamae, and Tsuki. Right step forwards with Ashi Barai (He blocks the Ishizuki). Knock his sword to your right as you step back 45° to the rear left dropping down to the right knee (he cuts Kesa Giri), Block the cut rotating clockwise and Tsuki to Hara. Notes: The Ashi Barai which he blocks, use Hane Age, this way your Ishizuki is on the left side, when you drop down to the right knee. Strike down on top of his sword with the Yari. In Chudan the Yari can be held away or close to the body. You can change the technique by using less footwork and rotating the Yari. Sharply tap his sword to the side and Tsuki, all in one movement. This is an important point to learn Use Ryuki (Dragon spirit) each time you change your bodies position Tenchi Kaku (Heaven, Earth drub) Seigan no Kamae, Tsuki. Switch step and Hane Age. As you move bring the blade from the rear, over the head to strike Kasumi. Step back rotating the Yari as you move, so that you hold the Yari in the middle. Raise the Yari to shoulder height and throw it at Uke. Notes: Uke starts with his Katana sheathed. When he starts to draw his Katana, raise your left arm to shoulder height. This must be relaxed, and floating in the air. From the Hane Age, Immediately flip the Yari around. Depending on distance, you may have the choice of hitting the hands, Kasumi, or both. The throw will depend on how close you are to Uke. If you are very close, you may keep hold of the shaft, and push the blade in. You may place the left hand/arm straight out, and rest the end of the Yari near the wrist as a rest. This position is used as a threatening posture if you do not wish to kill Uke, but guard over him. Then if he moves you are in a good position to thrust at him. Happo Yaku (Snap, Catch, Cram) Start in Yoko Shizen Tai. The Yari is in the right hand pointing diagonally down. The left arm is straight out pointing in the general direction of Ukes knee. The left hand comes across to the Yari, and Tsuki 3 times. Each time the left arms stays straight, and the Yari slides through the hands. With the Yari on the left side of
Ukes sword, rotate it clockwise until his sword is high, then drop the Yari blade down low, sink the posture and Tsuki to Hara, pushing it in until he drops back down to the ground. Notes: If you Tsuki with one hand have the palm up and support with the Bicep and Wakitsubo, trapping the shaft. When you Tsuki hit the side of his sword, manipulate him by moving to both sides of his sword. If you use a Gedan no kamae, you can thrust from below, do not hesitate between thrusts. If you use a Jumonji Yari, the cross blades can be used to catch his sword, and push his sword back towards him. This way you can also Tsuki and turn the Jumonji Yari so that the crossblades miss his sword and you skewer him. If you spiral the Tsuki, he will think you are trying to trap his sword, when in fact you spiral past his sword to thrust at his body. This is Kyojitsu. Kasumi Gata (Mist forms) (Gokui Gata) Ichimonji (Straight line) Jodan no kamae, Tsuki. Uke moves to Daijodan no kamae, and Tori turns the Yari blade a little to the left, then follows Uke as he goes back to Daijodan with a Hane Age. Uke drops his sword down to block this. Knock the Katana to the right. Tori steps in with the left foot with a Ashi Barai, and curves the Yari's path to Tsuki up to the face. Notes: When you pull the Yari back at the beginning, the arms are stretched our. Keep moving the body with a big sweeping motion like a wave. Tsuki to the point which will finish the attack the quickest. Kikusui (Floating chrysanthemum) Ihen no kamae or Chudan no Kamae. Move to the left, then right of Uke. Turn the Yari's tip in a spiral, using the right hand. The left hand is a pivot. The right hand moves clockwise. Tsuki at Ukes shin/foot (Hayabusa Tsuki), then pull the Yari back, and Tsuki at Hara. As you pull the Yari back, Uke raises to Daijodan, and cuts. Step to the right with the left foot, following behind striking Yoko Shibaki with the Ishizuki. Rotate the Yari on the left side and Tsuki with the hands close together just either side of the centre of the Yari. Notes: While you rotate the Yari, move in as if you were a whirlpool. When you rotate the Yari on the left, the Ishizuki as it comes down can strike to the wrists taking the left hand away from the sword. When you rotate the Yari at the start, make him look at your rear hand. This will draw his attention away from everything else. This is important. A variation is to also rotate the front hand. Move back at this time. This gives the impression of being absent minded. This movement is similar to paddling a canoe Kancho (Winding Ivy) (Maki Cho) Migi Ichimonji no kamae or Chudan no kamae, with the Yari held slightly to the left, Tsuki. Switch step and Ashi Barai. Rotate the Yari. As you do this Uke goes to Daijodan (you move to Jodan at the same time). Then Tsuki to the exposed Hara. Keep the blade in and push him down to the ground. Notes: You may also use Chudan no kamae. If the distance is great move in with Yoko Aruki. When you rotate the Yari do so, as if you were to knock his sword down, if you contact with it. It is important to maintain a good flow. When you Tsuki you can aim to push the Yari across the front of his chest to stab into his left arm. Use ‘Kikan’ the power of Ki to pierce the opponent. Kisasu (Demon stab) (Oni Zashi) Chudan no kamae, Tsuki. Uke is in Hasso no kamae, and steps back with the left foot to knock down the Yari. Tori steps back with the left foot, pulling the Yari up to Ichimonji (maintain ‘Shinki’ - this is to hold the Yari lightly, and relaxed to be ready to make the next move), then straight in with a Tsuki sliding it through the left hand. Tori pulls the Yari back, and another Tsuki. Tori does a switch step lifting the Yari and rotating it over onto the left side and Tsuki. Tsuki to the feet. Notes: Shinki can penetrate through armour (hold the Yari lightly and relaxed, being ready to make the next move by sensing where to go next). With a Jumonji Yari you can hit his katana with the cross blades to stop him cutting down. Do this in rapid repeating strikes. Twist/spiral the Jumonji Yari as you Tsuki. This way you can thrust past his katana to hit him. He initially gets the impression you will hit the sword. Change the spiral, then you can hit his sword, catching it. Then with a twist of the wrist you can snare his sword between the cross blades and the straight blade. This gives you a better control of him when he is trapped. Hiryu (Flying Dragon) Migi Gedan no kamae, Tsuki down at his feet (Uke jumps high backwards)uJJjjjjjjj. Switching step, Tori rotates the Yari so that it is level and a Tsuki. Tori lifts the Yari rotating it, at the same time switch stepping to
strike Ashi Barai with the blade. Uke comes in with a Tsuki, Tori steps back with the right across to the rear of the left and does a Do Uchi with the Ishizuki. Pushing the Ishizuki into the Butsumetsu to push Uke back. Notes: The Do Uchi is more of a thrust than a sideways strike. If Uke is in Seigan when you Tsuki straight at him, you must then trust with a turning motion with the end of the Yari to knock the sword out of the way, while you continue the Tsuki inwards. It is important to move the spine. If you strike with the Ishizuki to the cheek it is called Yokotsura Tsuki Buse (Trusting down.) Ichimonji no kamae, Tsuki to Hara, then Tsuki to the legs, then Tsuki to Hara. Lift the right hand high above the head almost moving to Gedan no kamae. Tsuki directly into Koe and Push in knocking Uke down. Notes: Angle the posture to the right, into Senhen no kamae (Thousand changes posture). This is a psychological technique. For the final Tsuki to Koe, Uke moves to Daijodan no kamae opening himself up. You are thrusting at his heart and stomach. This is to help crush his courage. If he attempts to cut you, you can still stab him. Use Fudoshin. Also use Taiso Ichinyo (blending body and spear as one). Kage Cho (Shadow Butterfly) Ryusui no kamae, Tsuki. Jump forwards to the right, bringing the right foot to the front, striking Do Uchi with the Ishizuki. Step across with both feet bringing the right foot to the rear. Thrust in with the Yari. Jump in again to the right with Do Uchi with the Ishizuki. Notes: At the start no specific Kamae is required. Use a natural feeling. Gedan no kamae may also be used. Make Uke feel as if he can not cut you. If you hit his sword and you lose grip of the Yari, learn how to Tsuki with one hand. If he parries you Do Uchi, you can then drop the shaft down to hit in again at close range to his ribs. Move to the left of his sword to avoid being cut. You can move ht his ribs as many times as you need. Satsugyoku (Three jewels) (Mitsu Dama) Jodan no kamae (lean to the right), Tsuki. Switch step and rotate the Yari for a Ashi Barrie (with Sofu - spear wind). From here flip the tip of the Yari up to Tsuki Notes: From your Jodan no kamae, look at Uke over the arms. When you Tsuki, aim at his chest and push his arms down. This is important. If he rushes in, Drop your Jodan, and he will impale himself on your Yari. This is the same as a Tsuki. Instead of Ashi Barai, you can strike down, attacking instead of sweeping. The initial movements are very similar. Use Taijutsu when you hit. If he moves to avoid, Thrust in. This is your que to attack with a Tsuki. Kyoba (Seven leaves) (Nanamai Ba) Ihen no kamae. Shift your footing back a little to the right, then step in with the right foot, rotating the Yari into Ashi Barai. Raise the Yari on the left, to a high Chudan no kamae, this is level with both shoulders, and move step by step across to the left. Then stepping forwards with the left foot, and rotating the Yari to strike with Ashi Barai. Notes: When you have done the first Ashi Barai, keep the upper body fixed in position and move only the waist to bring your body back upright. In the Kamae at the start, push the Yari blade out to the right to open yourself up to Uke. The rotate the Yari and move in. In this way you are offering yourself. Twist your body a little when you move in with the second Ashi Barai Ihen pulling it back a little you may be able to Tsuki. With a Jumonji Yari, with the first Ashi Barai, pull the Yari back sharply on the left. This will pull his sword with the Yari opening him up. With the Ashi Barai, press in hard. Hencho Gata (Changing Butterfly form) Oto (Side felling) Seigan no Kamae, changing to Jodan no kamae. Fake a small Tsuki (almost as if using no effort at all). Step in with the right foot hard, striking Kasumi with the Ishizuki. Switch step and rotate the Yari over head to strike with the Ishizuki to Kasumi (hold the Yari in the middle). Notes: With the strikes to Kasumi, the body is side on with the Yari along the side of the body. Keep it close and streamline. When rotating the Yari switch hands. The spinning is the same as the Rokushakubo. Changing the hands is not the same as the Bo. If you have two opponents the point of the Yari is at one, then rotate the Yari to strike the other with the Ishizuki, then rotate to strike the first with the Ishizuki again. If one is to the front, and the other to the rear, strike one with the Ishizuki, and the other with the blade. These are good
exercises on twirling the Yari. Ryu Zu (Dragon head) Gedan no kamae. Drop down to the right knee, and Tsuki. Stand (right foot forwards), rotating the Yari and Ashi Barai. Drop to the left knee and Tsuki to Hara. Notes: When you stand, rotate the Yari at the same time and step out to the right. This may help to create an opening to Tsuki to Hara. This is almost tricking him as you Tsuki. This time as you Tsuki, turn the right hand, and use the left hand as your direction finder for the Yari. In Gedan the lead hand sets your direction. When you Tsuki, use a sense of only holding the Yari with one hand. It is important to blend the Ashi Barai into the Tsuki. Flick the Yari up into a Tsuki. When the Kata becomes advanced your movements become much smaller even though they appear large. Rise up like a raised dragon’s head thrusting into he chest. This technique is difficult for your opponent to defend against if the opponent has a long sword. This is a Kuden. Tomoe (Whirl) Jodan no Kamae. Rotate the Yari above the head turning the Yari to the left. Uke is in Seigan no Kamae, and blocks the Yari. Tori rotates the Yari back around to strike at Uke on the other side. Uke blocks this. Tori repeats both rotations again., with Uke blocking each time. Tori again rotates the Yari, which Ukes blocks. Immediately as Uke blocks the Yari, Tori drops the blade and attempts a Tsuki to Gorin. Uke blocks this by knocking the Yari down. Tori quickly rotates the Yari at his side onto the right side, and odes a Tsuki to Koe. Notes: Whirl the Yari above the head three times like the Tomoe (three comma[,] shaped heads together). To rapidly rotate the Yari and hit in a constant whirling motion is one main point of this technique. Your Tsuki must move inwards within the breadth (close to) Ukes sword. This too is important. With the final whirl, your body should be in the natural position for you to Tsuki. Jumping forward switching the feet (as in a switch step) this is called a Hencho (as in Hencho Gata) Chogi (Nail remover) (Kugi Nuki) Seigan no Kamae into Jodan no Kamae. Shift the left foot forward. At the same time lower the Yari so that it is all level with both shoulders. Bring the right leg forwards, at the same time raising the right hand above the head (into an off centre Jodan), shift the left leg forward, dropping the right hand down to chest height. Knock Ukes sword to your right and Tsuki tot he throat. Notes: The shuffle step and lifting and lowering of the Yari almost makes the Yari look as if it is hooking something before it is thrust in. You move the Yari as if you are extracting a nail. Leap in with the body rather than just thrusting in with the hands. The thrusts are mainly high, but this feature of the technique can be when needed changed. The hooking of the Yari can be made in such a way as to fake a movement, or in sizing up your opponents strength and skill. Hook his sword out of the way by knocking it with a reverse ‘J’ movement (ü) Arashi (Tempest) Chudan no kamae. Rotate the tip of the Yari slightly while taking small steps to the right. Right step forwards rotating the Yari by your side and strike with a Do Uchi. Pull the Yari back on the left to a Chudan no kamae. Left step forwards and strike with a Ash Barai with the Ishizuki. Immediately step back with the left foot to a form of Seigan no Kamae. Drop the Yari down to Chudan no kamae and start to rotate the Yari again. Uke steps forward to Daijodan no kamae,. Tori immediately drops to the left knee and strikes with a Tsuki to Gorin. Notes: One way is to hold the Yari in Chudan against your chest when you rotate it. Move your chest at the same time. Then when you do the Do Uchi, you hit with the whole body. Also rotate the rear hand. In this way you can hit his sword with the tip of the Yari. If Uke parries the Do Uchi, pull the \Yari straight back. Manipulate Uke with your movements, this is important. Use your movements to unbalance him. Shinmyo (Heart light) Chudan no Kamae (tucked under the armpit). Uke is in Seigan no Kamae. Point the Yari directly into Ukes face. Then shuffling forward knock his sword tot he side and push the Yari straight into Ukes face. Notes: Move forwards inch by inch towards the opponent. If he attacks he will lose. At all times keep the posture through out. Remain strong in heart and spirit.. You must use Fushaku Shinmyo - An attitude of sacrifice of not clinging to ones life. Thrust in when you have touched his sword. Use a feeling to hit Uke. When you move in to hit him, use total commitment. Use a thrusting cut to hit him. If Uke can not wait for Tori to attack, he himself will attack which is his downfall, as Tori will thrust forwards with Sutemi Shinmyo (sacrifice of the
heart light). Thrust in then pull out. Taki Otoshi (Cataract drop) Hold the Yari in the right hand by the shoulder with a ratio of 7:3 (closer to the blade) Hold it central and assume a posture for throwing. Sink the body weight and twisting the hips and no step forwards, throw the Yari forwards into he air. Notes: The posture for throwing is similar to that used for throwing a European Javelin. In combat throw the Yari high so that it turns and falls like a ‘cataract’!. Hiding in a tree and throwing it down is the same technique. The Yari is not just for spearing. If someone is on a horse riding towards you, you may throw the Yari into the air to land vertical into the ground in front of the horse to cause an obstacle. Even standing in a cliff and throwing the Yari down below is the same. If the Yari blade is light, a stone is attached tot he end of the Yari to make it heavy, so that the blade Yari will land vertical. This is an important point. It is called ‘cataract drop’ because the Yari is thrown from high up down onto the target. Yoko Nage (Lateral throw) Ihen no Kamae. Slide the right hand down to the Ishizuki, and the left hand to the middle of the shaft. Raise the Yari above the head and turn the blade to your left and rotate the Yari over the head with just the right hand. The left pushes the Yari then releases it. The Yari is then with a right step forwards thrust directly (lateral) into the target before you. Once it pierces push it in. Notes: If at first you hit Ukes side, keep practising as soon you will be able to thrust in with the kata. Regard this technique as knocking down Uke rather than stabbing him with the Yari. For the final part, the left hand may if required grasp the shaft to help push it in. Initially hold the Yari as if you are about to take hold and throw it. Then after your grip for the rotation. Make sure when you do the rotation that it is lateral. Even though you are rotating the Yari make it fly forward into the target. The main point is to propel the Yari forwards. Tate Nage (Longitudinal throw) Hold the Yari in the right hand as for throwing by the right shoulder. Advance towards your target and throw it in. Notes: This is for throwing at nearby enemies. You are holding the Yari in a Chudan/Seigan no kamae position. Hold the Yari 17 inches (43cm) behind the Senban Maki (spear blades reinforcement on the shaft). Hook it into the air and re-catch it in the right hand for throwing. You must be able to throw in any direction. Even so much as having to change direction then suddenly throw it at the target. Zanshin is of the utmost importance. This technique may also be known as Tachi Nage - Standing throw. Use a throw from kneeling, this is called ‘Shiho Tenchi Nage’, this is a Kuden Nichi Getsu (Sun and Moon) Any kamae. When surrounded closely by many attackers shift the hands tot he Ishizuki end of the Yari, then suddenly bring the Yari above the head rotating it rapidly. Keep absolute control so that you may drop the Yari down to protect yourself or attack any number of your attackers. Notes: This is a technique for you to leap at your enemies while holding your Yari. Hold the Yari 7.5 inches (18cm) from the Ishizuki. Rotate twice high then twice low (head - legs). This way your opponents can not keep watch of your movements and you can cut your way through the crowd.
NAGINATA KOTSU Any cut which swings in an upward motion, cuts mainly to the body, legs, arms, etc (kesa Giri), comes up diagonally Any cut which swings downward (Ura/Gyaku Kesa Giri). In this cut the weight of the Naginata is not controlled, but taken advantage of, i.e. letting it fall. Again the cut is either diagonal, or straight down (Jodan Kiri) as a chop. When holding the Naginata, the back of the hand, and the back of the wrist must be in line. It should fit comfortably in the hand. If these points are not followed, the Naginata hold will not be strong. It is important to measure the distance (Miai). Hold the Naginata in the rear hand, and cross the blade with the Katana.
Walking with the weapon From kamae, Transfer your weight onto the front leg then, pushing of with the ball of the right foot, lift your right leg up and bring it down behind your left heel (heels together) with the toes pointing 90 degrees to the right. Then lift your left foot up and extend it forward, putting it down heel first into kamae once more. When using this walking method it is important to keep your weapon stable. The weapon should be in contact with as many points as possible so that it is under your control. With naginata in hasso, the shaft should remain against your right leg as at all times during the walk but without causing the weapon to bob up and down. Having this control means that you can use your leg to affect a change of direction or kamae. When wearing daisho and using a large weapon such as yari or naginata, you can use the swords as another point of contact for the shaft of the weapon. KAMAE Seigan no Kamae Legs as in Ichimonji (left hand forward), naginata is held with the left arm bent and the elbow tucked into the left side at the hip. The right hand holds the naginata at the right hip. The point of the naginata aims at Uke’s eyes and the body is turned side-on with the naginata flat across the hips. Naka Seigan Same as in Seigan, above, but the left hand lifts the haft up to just under the armpit (so that the haft is horizontal) and the hand is open and rests gently against the side of the haft. Tenchi No Kamae Hold the Naginata vertical, blade end in the right hand. The right foot forward, the knee is bent. Lean slightly forward. Gyaku Ihen No Kamae Same as Bojutsu Ihen, except that Naginata (blade forwords), is held diagonal across the chest. Ichimonji no Kamae The Naginata ls held horizontal on the right side of the body. Hasso Stand upright with the heels close together, the left foot points at Uke and the right foot points to the right. The naginata is held vertically on the right side of the body with the right hand at the top at kasumi height, the left hand is held lower at roughly butsumetsu height. The blade is facing Uke. Hasso (Henka) Legs are as in Ichimonji (Taijutsu), left foot forward. The naginata is held on the right side of the body (away from the body). The butt end of the haft angles down to the front and the blade angles up and to the rear (cutting edge facing Uke). The height of the hands is the same as Hasso above). Hira Ichimonji Stand facing Uke with arms and legs about shoulder width apart. The Naginata is held infront of the body with the blade on the right hand side (cutting edge either up or down). The left hand is palm down and the right hand is palm up. Yoko Hira Ichimonji Exactly the same as Hira Ichimonji, above, but Stand with your left side facing Uke. Gedan No Kamae Right foot is forward and points at Uke, left foot points to the left. Legs are apart with most of the weight over the right knee.The blade-end of the naginata is held in the right hand (palm up) and points down at Uke’s feet. The butt-end is tucked under the left armpit (left hand is palm down). Note: The butt end can be tucked under the left armpit and secured in place by the left arm which hangs down. BASIC CUTS From Hasso (Jisen Gata), bend the lead knee forwards as if pushing the base of the Naginata in the direction
of Ukes lead foot. Step forwards and cut with Kesa Giri. Kesa Kiri Cut from the shoulder down to the oppersite hip Ura Kesa Kiri Cut up from the hip to the oppersite shoulder. Do Kiri Cut across the waist above the hips, but below the ribs.
WAZA Nagi Taoshi Tori stands in Hasso no kamae. Step forward, and cut Uke upwards from his left hip to his right shoulder (This is Gyaku Kesa Giri, it is one of the most important cuts with the naginata). Switch step, and cut the other side. Practise this both sides, stepping forwards, backwards, and doing switch steps. Sukui Age Take up position by spreading your legs back to the right at an angle and dropping your hips, in Yoko Ichimonji no kamae. It depends on how the opponent makes their move. If they step forward and come to cut in, pull back your left leg and cut up the enemy’s left side with the naginata. If they remain still, move forward with your right leg and cut upwards from their left armpit.At the same time, take the initiative and move forward with your left leg, cutting upwards from their right armpit. repeat this many times. There is a Kuden. Hataki Taoshi In Hasso no kamae. If the opponent is in Seigan, pull back your left leg and cut down onto the enemy’s left wrist from the left. If the opponent is in Daijodan, step forward with your right leg and cut into their left armpit. Turn your wrist and cut back to their right hem, then turn your wrist and cut into their left shoulder. Pull back one step to the original position, in Hasso no kamae. There is a Kuden. Ashi Barai Hira Ichimonji no Kamae. The enemy is in Daijodan with a sword, and comes to cut in. Receive this by sticking your left hand out high above your head, and bending your right arm. In this form of block, you will cause the enemy’s sword to flow away to the right. At the same time, turn your wrist, pull back your left leg, sit down and sweep the enemy’s right leg, turn your wrist and at the same time sweep their left leg. Pull back a step - Zanshin. Change into Yoko Ichimonji. There is a Kuden. Hane Taoshi Seigan no kamae. the Uke is also in Seigan. You turn to the left, and the enemy tries to strike in. Turn your wrist and cut into their neck from the right shoulder, then once more turn your wrist over and cut down from the left shoulder. There is a Kuden. Kiri Dashi Naka Seigan no kamae. In response to the enemy’s Daijodan, move your left foot back, in Seigan. Whilst showing that you are retreating, turn to the left, turn your wrist and cut into the enemy’s left torso, then instantly turn to the right, turn your wrist and cut into their right torso. As above, this techniqueshould be sent out (Kuri-dasu) as suits the ebb and flow of your bodies. There is a Kuden. Zango Nagi Take up position in Hasso. There are several enemies, behind and in front of you. From the left, cut back to the right, and use the way the right arm is sent back to cut instantly to the right. When done quickly, this is called Naginata Furimawashi Kirikaeshi. Use this to cut into the midst of the enemy. There is a Kuden. Sashi Chigai In Hira Ichimonji no kamae. in response to the enemy’s Daijodan, thrust with the Naginata’s side blade, then turn your wrist and sweep their hem; once again, thrust in with the side blade, turn your wrist and sweep their hem; defeat the enemy by doing this several times. There is a Kuden. Tobi Kiri Position yourself in Hasso. If you cut in to the enemy’s left torso, use the reaction from this to leap to the left;
if you cut in to their right torso, leap to the right; in other words, cut them as you leap past (Tobi-chigai - cf. Iki-chigai). There is a Kuden. Techiques 1.Tori is in migi seigan but has his weight far forward over the right knee (to threaten uke), tori’s right hand holds the naginata as near to the blade as possible - preferably just behind the tsuba. Uke is in Daijodan with katana. Tori moves the blade slightly to his left to give Uke an opening to cut - this can be done from stationary or while Uke and tori circle each other. If Uke cuts before Tori provides an opening, tori lets go with the right hand so that the naginata blade drops on Uke’s foot. Uke sees the opening and steps forward with jodan giri. Tori steps out to his left with the left leg and throws the butt-end of the naginata (with his left hand) in an anti-clockwise arc to strike Uke across Do (the chest/stomach). Tori then then jams the butt into the floor either to the inside or outside of Uke’s right foot and steps forward with his right leg to strike Uke’s head with the naginata tsuba or haft/fist. N.B.The vertical position of the naginata haft prevents Uke from cutting do giri to Tori as Tori moves in. Tori then moves back left with the left leg into seigan which has the effect of cutting the back/side of Uke’s neck as Tori withdraws. 2.Tori is in Migi Seigan (weight fairly central and knees well bent). Uke is in Daijodan with katana. Tori moves the blade slightly to his left to provide an opening. Uke cuts jodan giri. As soon as Uke begins the cut, Tori leaps up (and slightly to the outside of the cut) to change legs and hands so that the left foot and left hand is now forward. As Tori comes down from the leap he brings the blade down onto the right side of Uke’s neck (Uke’s right) with a slight forward push of the naginata blade to cut and move Uke back slightly. Tori then moves his weight forward over the left leg to cut down onto Uke’s right kote (right down to the ground), this will cause Uke to lean forward. Tori the moves his weight back over the right leg to bring the point of the naginata blade (citting edge still facing downwards) up to pierce Uke’s throat. Tori then steps to the right with his right leg which (with right hand pressed against right hip) makes the blade-end of the naginata cut across Uke’s throat from right to left from where it pierced the throat. N.B. turn the blade horizontal with the cutting edge facing the left. Practise attacking other areas in this way instead of the throat. Bear in mind the weak points in Uke’s armour. Note: When Tori does the leap he does not move forwards or backwards. The leap is used to change sides, avoid the cut to the outside and provide extra downward momentum behind the initial cut. This cut would be continued all the way down to the floor if the technique was done for real. In training this is done in two stages, stop at the neck and the do a second downward cut onto kote. Henka Tori is in Migi Seigan, as above, facing Uke #1. Uke #2 is to Tori’s front right. Both Uke #1 and #2 are in Daijodan with Katana. Tori provides an opening and Uke #1 attacks jodan giri. Tori does a switch-step leap to avoid to the outside and cuts Uke #1 on the right side of his neck. Tori then shifts weight forward over the left leg to cut down onto Uke #1’s kote, this also provides a target of Uke #2. Uke #2 cuts down jodan giri. Tori shifts back right with the right leg and cuts Uke #2 Do giri from left to right. Continuation After the Do giri, Tori hooks his left hand underneath the naginata haft (hand in a fist) to support the righthand side of the haft. Tori then pivots his hips anti-clockwise and hooks the back of the naginata blade behind Uke #2’s neck. N.B. keep the right hand pressed against the right hip when doing this. Henka To do the Do giri against Uke #2, tori can turn clockwise and pivot the naginata across his stomach or hip (let go with the left hand).
BISENTO (Beatle Halbeard) KOTSU When using the Bisento you must use smooth supple movements due to the extreme weight of the weapon. You must use the body rather than using the hands alone. 1. Use the flow of the Bisento’s weight to keep control of it. 2. Take advantage of the weight of the Bisento to aid your movements. 3. You must make good use of your Taijutsu. Keep good control of your Knees and spine. KAMAE
Seigan No Kamae This is the same as Bojutsu Seigan no kamae, but it has the blade forwards pointing towards Ukes face. Hasso No Kamae This kamae is the same as the Bojutsu Tenchijin no kamae. The blade is at the top. The cutting edge of the blade faces to the right Ichimonji No Kamae This is the same as the Bojutsu Ichimonji no kamae, with the blade forwards. Yoko Ichimonji no Kamae, is Ichimonji no kamae, done diagonally. WAZA Oburi - Deep And Broad Swinging Hidari Seigan no Kamae. Step back to Hasso, then step in with the right foot with a r-l Do Uchi or Kasumi Uchi. Maintain a Seigan no kamae. Bring the Bisento blade back to the right to the rear, rotating it over head to bring it to the left for a L-R cut (the Bisento is tucked under the right arm pit). Unwind the arms for the Bisento to come back across to the left then straight down for a Jodan Kiri. Notes: Bringing the Bisento back to Hasso is a movement in itself, as if winding up for the first cut. Make good use of the knee’s and spine. Make the spine almost arch when you bring it back, but too far which may cause you to fall backwards or damage the spine.. Each movement when complete then starts afresh. Almost as if you have wound up a spring in doing the cut then releasing it for the next cut. For this techniques the Seigan is on the left side. Kaku Gyaku - Parting Reversal Keep the elbows tucked in with the Bisento in one hand (right) almost vertical. Hold it so that you can tilt it left or right. With the elbow tucked in this is your pivot. Use the left hand to pull the lower part of the Bisento up. Use this movement to aid the flow of the Bisento as it cuts down. Turn the Bisento over in front of you and cut on the other side. Notes: By placing the left hand below the right , with the right at the pivoting point you may drop the Bisento blade down as the weight of the blade makes this technique do it on its own. The main point is to keep the elbows tucked into the ribs and letting the Bisento drop by it’s own weight. Chikusha - Bamboo Diagonal Have the Bisento in Hasso no kamae and cut with a Kesa Kiri. Then lift the Bisento vertical and switch it over tot he other side. With a switch step cut down with a Kesa Kiri. Notes: Switch the Bisento from one side to the other by having the hands do the switching close together at the balance point. The upper hand holding the shaft at the point of balance. When doing the switch step the knees come together. This keeps the back straight and vertical and the weight central. When you switch step backwards, the lead knee is then bent to help with the balance as you cut down. If the distance is wrong you may step forwards when you switch step. You may rest the Bisento on the shoulders between cuts. When you hit draw the Bisento back to cut. You do not need to push down on the shaft too much as it’s own weight will aid with the cutting motion. Namiba - Wave Blade This techniques is the same as Chikusha but with it’s own differences. Hold the Bisento a little more relaxed and use an explosive body action when you advance into your opponent. You may hold the Bisento on your shoulder to take some of the weight as you move forward. Batto - Drawing A Sword Hold the Bisento in Ihen no kamae. As you advance rapidly, jab at Ukes feet with the Ishizuki, do this a few times then cut down with a Kesa Giri. Tori then rotates the Bisento over the head, and cuts down on the left side of the neck with a Kesa Kiri. Notes: Pull the Bisento into he body as you cut. If the Bisento is resting on the shoulders at the start you may still jab by using your Taijutsu and keeping the Bisento still resting on your shoulders.. Even if Uke blocks your jab you may still drop the Bisento forwards into him. If you don’t cut him it may still take him down with weight alone. When doing this if he lifts his sword you may trap his arms against him between the shaft and his
body. If he uses his sword to try and block the Bisento the Bisento should cut through his sword. You may also drop onto one knee when you jab. Gisen - Sunlight Tip Migi Seigan (or Chudan no kamae) Move in with Yoko Aruki steps raising the Bisento as you move forwards. Uke is in Seigan and knocks the Bisento to your left. Using your spine and no step bring the Bisento back in to cut L-R cutting into the waist. Turn the Bisento over onto the right (the shaft is still on the left side) and cut with a R-L Do Kiri or cut to his legs. When his down cut at him with the Bisento. Notes: For the L-R movement the left knee is bent facing to the left, but turn the body from the hips keeping the back straight. Hold the Bisento tight into the left hip. Shinto - Stretching Sword With a Hidari Gedan no kamae, swing the Bisento up keeping the arms straight (the swinging motion is like a swinging pendulum) then step across to the left with the left foot, and as the Bisento comes down in an arc, cut across to the right with the Bisento. The movement looks like you will cut to the right rear. Notes: Rise and cut across in a single motion. Brace the shaft across the top of the right thigh. When you swing up he may and try and knock the Bisento to the side. Step to that side, and come back in with a cut. Seito - Clean Sword Migi Ichimonji no kamae. Rotate the Bisento in front of you to a Hidari Ichimonji, and bring the left leg across to the rear of the right foot. At the same time lift the Bisento up, then quickly drop it down on top of the hands. Notes: Depending on how you intend to cut you may lift the left leg up to aid balance. You may lift the Bisento slowly, but you must drop it rapidly, using the Bisento’s weight to help you. Miken - Bewitched Sword Holding the Bisento in Hasso, using the Spine, jump forwards a single step, and cut with a Gyaku Kesa Giri. Turn the Bisento over onto the left side and repeat the jump and cut. Notes: When you jump against a sword cut you may sue the raised shaft from the start of the Gyaku Kesa Kiri to block his downward strike. Then cutting up into him. The downward sword cut may also speed up the Gyaku Kesa Kiri.
HANBO KAMAE Katate Yaburi No Kamae Stand as in Dakentaijutsu Hira no kamae, with the Hanbo held in both hands in front of the body. Also called Hira Ichimonji No Kamae Munen Muso No Kamae Stand as Katate Yaburi no kamae with the Hanbo held in the right hand, vertical. It is held at the top, with the bottom end on the ground. Otonashi No Kamae Same as Katate Yaburi, with the Hanbo held in both hands to the rear of the body. BASIC MOVEMENTS Naname Ushiro Omote Waki Uchi (“Moving diagonally back outside his attack and striking the side”) Stand facing your training partner in Katate Yaburi No Kamae. Start the basic movements from this posture. Your partner punches straight to your face with his right fist. Step to your left rear with your left foot and slide your right foot a little to your left, and at the same time swing the stick to strike him across the solar plexus. As you step with your left foot, your left hand must slide to the end of the stick, and as you swing the stick, your right hand must slide a little towards the left-hand end. This co-ordination of foot movement and hand
sliding applies to all the basic movements except No.8. You should strike not so much with your hands and arms as with your whole body. After the completion of the movement, both you and your partner return to your original positions. He then attacks with the other fist. Whenever you strike you should try to make contact with the last 5 or 6 inches, where the maximum power is concentrated. Continue with Tsuke Iri. Naname Mae Ura Waki Uchi (“Moving diagonally forward inside his attack and striking the side”) Your partner punches straight to your face with his left fist. Step to your left with your left foot and swing the stick to strike him accross the left ribs. Continue with Koshi Ori. When you are familiar with these two movements, practice them together. He attacks with his right fist, you step to your left and apply No.1. He attacks with his left fist, again you step to your left and apply No. 2. Naname Mae Omote Waki Uchi (“Moving diagonally forward outside his attack and striking the side”) Your partner punches straight to your face with his right fist. Step to your left front with your left foot and slide your right foot in the same direction and strike him across the right ribs. Continue with Kyokotsu Kudaki. Mawashi Kote Uchi Omote (“Rotate the stick and strike the wrist, outside his attack”) Your partner punches straight to your face with his right fist. Step to your left or left rear with your left foot and slide your right foot a little in the same direction. At the same time move the right-hand end of the stick in a clockwise movement and strike down on his wrist. When he attacks with his left fist, the movement of the stick will be anticlockwise. Continue with Gyaku Ude Garami. Mawashi Kote Uchi Ura (“Rotate the stick and strike the wrist, inside his attack”) Your partner punches straight to your face with his left fist. Step to your left rear with your left foot and move the right-hand end of the stick in a clockwise movement and strike down on his wrist. For a right fist attack the left-hand end of the stick must be moved anticlockwise. Continue with Koshi Ori or Ganseki Otoshi. Kote Uchi Omote (“Strike the wrist, outside his attack”) Your partner punches straight to your face with his right fist. Step to your left with your left foot and withdraw your right foot in an arc to your left rear. Strike down with the left end of the stick onto his wrists. Continue with Ganseki Otoshi Garami. Kote Uchi Ura (“Strike the wrist, inside his attack”) Your partner punches straight to your face with his left fist. Withdraw your right foot in an arc to your left rear at the same time pivoting a little on your left heel and strike down onto his wrist. Continue with Ganseki Otoshi. For further practice it is possible to work combinations of the basic movements, for example; your partner attacks with his right fist, you apply Mawashi Kote Uchi Ura, No.5. he immediately follows up with a left-fist attack, you withdraw your right foot and strike down on his left wrsit with the left-end of the stick using Kote Uchi Ura, No.7. He attacks again with his right fist, you withdraw your left foot, sliding your left hand to the end of the stick , and strike down on his right wrist with the right-hand end of the stick, again using No.7. He attacks again with his left fist, you use No.5 striking down on his left wrist with the right-hand end of the stick. You will notice that the movements in which you come inside your adversary’s attacking arm or in other words the “Ura” movements leave you vulnerable to a continuation of his attack. Consequently Basic Movements 2, 5, 7 and 8 should always be practiced with a combination in mind. This may be a combination of some of the Basic Movements or it may simply be a jab with the end of the stick to your adversary’s face or ribs to better prepare the way for your application of a technique. Kata-Te Tsuki (“One-hand thrust”) Your partner punches straight to your face with his left fist. Release your right-hand hold on the stick. Step to your left front with your left foot and draw your right foot back a little, and thrust with the point of the stick to his chin or solar plexus. WAZA Shoden No Kata Tori is in Katate Yaburi no kamae. Uke attacks with a Shoto. Katate Uchi (Single Strike) Uke has the Shoto in the right hand. Uke steps forward with the left foot, and grabs the collar with the left
hand. Uke then steps forward with the right foot, with a Chudan Tsuki with the Shoto. Tori steps forwards, and out to the right. The left foot, comes across to the left, and steps behind the right. Tori brings the Hanbo up striking just above the elbow on Ukes grabbing arm Tsuki Otoshi (Strike And Drop) The start is the same as Katate Uchi. After the strike up with the Hanbo, Tori releases the left hand, and turns the Hanbo over to the right. Catching again wit the left hand, Tori strikes with the tip of the Hanbo into Ukes throat. Tori moves forward for the Tsuki. Uchi Waza (Hitting Technique) Uke steps forward with a Chudan Tsuki. Tori steps out to the left. The right end of the Hanbo strikes down on top of Ukes hand. Uke releases the left hand, and turns it so that he can catch the right end of the Hanbo. Tori does a slight step forward, and a Tsuki to Kasumi Nagare Dori (Flowing Drop) Uke steps forward with a Tsuki. Tori steps forward with the right foot, on Ukes inside. Tori releases the left hand. With the Hanbo vertical (hand is at the top) Tori strikes with the length of the Hanbo into the inside of Ukes elbow. At the same time Toris left hand grabs Ukes hand with the Shoto. Tori rotates the Hanbo (keep contact with the elbow), until it is again vertical with the hand at the top, and the Hanbo under the arm, and partial across the back. Tori steps back with the left leg, pulling on Ukes arm with his left hand, and applying pressure with the hanbo. Finish with Uke on the floor. Kasumi Gake (Haze Trap) Uke does a Tsuki with the Shoto. Tori steps out to the left, and releases the right hand on the Hanbo. The right hand takes hold of Ukes wrist with the Shoto. Tori strikes up to Ukes Kasumi from under the outside of his arm with the top tip of the Hanbo (left hand at top, hanbo is vertical). Tori lifts the right hand, and steps across the front of Uke with the left foot (under the arm). The right foot follows. Tori pulls on the right hand, throwing Uke. Iki Chigae Uke does a Tsuki with the Shoto. Tori steps to the left, and releases the Hanbo with the right hand, and takes hold of Ukes wrist with the right hand. The Hanbo is brought up under the armpit, and strikes Uke in the face (only if possible). Tori lift up the right hand, and passes under the arm, throwing Uke. Kao Kudaki Uke steps forward with the right foot, and does a Chudan tsuki with the Shoto. Tori steps back to the left 45 degrees, and releases the left hand on the Hanbo. The Hanbo is rotated to the right, with the left hand catching the other end, as it strikes the top of the Shoto, or the top of the wrist. Tori pulls the Hanbo through the right hand with the left hand, releases the left hand, and with a left step forward, and strikes with a Katate Tento Uchi to Men. Ate Kaeshi Uke holds the Shoto in Daijodan, and Jodan Kiri. Uke drops to the left knee, and releases the Hanbo with the left hand. The Hanbo is rotated over so the left hand can catch it again. The tip of the Hanbo is struck into Ukes throat, knocking him back. Saka Otoshi Uke steps forward with a Jodan Kiri. Tori lifts the Hanbo up, blocking the Shoto either on the blade, or at the forearm (be careful with this as the Shoto may be released, and drop down on you). Tori then does Yoko Aruki to the left, steps around the back of Uke placing the Hanbo across the front of Ukes chest. Tori pulls on the Hanbo, applying pressure to the chest. Tori then drops to the right knee, taking Uke down. Chuden No Kata Tori is in Munen Muso no kamae Uke attacks with a Daito Kote Gaeshi (Hands Against) As Uke cuts down with jodan Kiri. Tori steps out to the right, and does a figure of 8 downwards on top of the Hanbo striking the Kote. Saka Otoshi
Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri. tori has the hanbo in the right hand, steps back to the right, so that he is side on to Uke ( on the outside). He then strikes up with the Hanbo under the arms. Tori then steps forward with the left foot, and strike with the top tip of the hanbo, into the kasumi. Harai Waza The start is the same as Kate Gaeshi. After the strike to the Kote, Tori steps to the left, and strikes with another figure of 8 to kasumi. Soto Waza Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori steps out to the right, and strikes down with a figure of 8. Tori then steps in and does a Tsuki to Kage. Okuden No Kata Tori is in Otonashi no kamae. Uke attacks with a Daito. Hane Otoshi (Jump And Drop) Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori steps out to the left and rolls the right end of the hanbo until the right palm faces forward, then raise it to the right shoulder and strike holding it in the right hand (kuri kaeshi) to the Kote. For Kuri Kaeshi see Jutte book P.31. Kuri Kaeshi means - dried chestnut Mata Gake Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori steps out to the left, and strikes upward to the Kote. Tori then steps in with the right foot, and strikes with Age uchi to Rin. Kote Harai (Disposing Of The Hands) Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori steps out to the left, and a Kuri Kaeshi. Tori then steps out to the left. With the right side Tori strikes the kasumi, with Kasumi Uchi.
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Shoden No Kata Jumonji (The cross) Tori is in Ihen no Kamae, Uke is in Seigan no Kamae. Tori steps forward with the right foot. As he steps he pushes down with the left hand, and releases it. The right hand rotates the Jo vertically over, with the right hand catching the end to strike Ukes Kasumi. Tori shifts his left leg across to the rear of the right leg, and drops the Jo down in a crescent to strike Ukes Butsumetsu (no right step). Tori shifts the left leg across to the left, and does a switch step, and strikes to Ukes kasumi on the other side (Tori does this from a left Gedan). Tori pulls the Jo back to Gedan on the right (hold the Jo with the hands together Thumbs in the middle touching at the very end off the Jo). With a left step forward, Tori over his head clockwise (not moving the hands to strike Ukes temple (on Tori left). Toris right elbow is in the air with the right hand upside down the wrists are crossed). Slide the right hand to the middle of the Jo, release with the left hand rotate the Jo over head. Step forwards with the right foot, catch with the left foot, and strike to kasumi, or Butsumetsu. Note: This is similar to Bojutsu "Goho". When you have a good flow, Uke will not be able to keep up a defense. Roppo (Gedan Nagashi) (Six ways) Tori is in Gedan, and does a right step forwards, and does a Kasumi Uchi. Uke jumps back to avoid this strike. The strike continues past Uke, and Tori releases with the right hand. Uke stops the Jo when it rests across the top of the shoulders. Tori takes hold of the Jo in the right hand (both hands hold the Jo, one at each end). Tori releases the left hand, so that the Jo flips around for a Yoko Men Uchi to Kasumi. The left
hand catches the Jo on impact. The left releases the Jo, and the right rotates the Jo to the right side of Tori. Uke comes in from Daijodan, and Tori does a Tsuki to finish. Note Tori can drop to the knee for the Tsuki. To cushion the Jo across the shoulders, drop the weight onto the left leg. This technique can be seen on the old video "Ninja secrets of the Grandmaster" Kyuho (Nine ways) Tori is in Chudan. Tori does a right step forwards, and a Ashi Barai, to Ukes lead leg. Tori then rocks back onto the left leg, and does Age Uchi to the groin or wrists. Tori pulls the Jo back to Gedan on the left, and steps forward with the left, and does Tento Uchi (keep the weight on the left leg after the left step). Tori steps forward with the right , and strikes with Ashi Barai to Ukes rear leg (keep the weight on the left leg). Tori releases with the left hand Paddles the Jo back to Chudan with a right step back. Note Use the paddle back to knock Ukes sword away if it is close to Tori. Hiryu (Flying Dragon) Tori is in Tenchijin no kamae. Tori does a right step and a Jodan Kiri style strike with the Jo. Tori pulls the Jo back so he holds both ends of the Jo, and steps forward with the left foot, and Tento Uchi. The jo is on the right, and Tori throws a Tento Uchi forwards. Tori pulls the Jo back on the right, and with no step does a Do Uchi. Tori then does a switch step, and strikes up with Age Uchi (right hand in front). Tori does a switch step and strikes with Kasumi Uchi (left hand in front), another switch step, and a Ashi Barai, switch step, and Do Uchi to Ukes right side. Tori paddles the Jo to Chudan and finish. Note The paddle is the same as that from Roppo. Tsuki Iri Tori is in Chudan. Tori steps forward to the right Slides the Jo through the left hand, and rotating the Jo anti clockwise, strikes in a full circle, to the back of Ukes head. Tori rotates the Jo above his head, in the right hand, and strikes Uke on the same side. Tori shifts his weight onto the left leg, and slides the Jo to Chudan on the right side. Tori switches step, and slides the hands forward, and strikes with a form of tento Uchi, pulling the Jo back to Chudan on th left side. With a right step forwards Tori brings the Jo anti clockwise across the body, to strike up to Ukes left side Kasumi. Tori rotates the Jo above the head in the right hand, and strikes to Ukes left Kasumi again. Tori lets go with the left hand and regrips below the right, and strike with the Jo on top of Ukes head. Ude Gake (Arm trap) Tori is in Ichimonji no Kamae, Uke is in Daijodan, and does Jodan Kiri. Tori shifts to the left, and lifts the Jo vertical, with the right hand at the top. Tori releases the left hand, rotates the Jo clockwise, catching the other end of the Jo in the left hand, and drops it down on top of Ukes wrists. Note Strike with the edge of the Jo to the hands. When shifting to the left place the weight on the left leg. The hands slide to the ends of the Jo. As you release the Jo flip it like a spring over. Depending on distance, rock the weight back in on to the right leg. Kote Gaeshi (Hands against) Tori is in Seigan, and does a Tsuki, by shifting the left leg forwards. Tori then pulls the Jo back on the right to Gedan. Tori rocks forward on the left leg, tori rotates the Jo overhead, for a Kasumi Uchi. Note For the kasumi Uchi the hands are crossed. Tachi Otoshi (Standing drop) Tori is in Chudan. Tori slides the Jo through the hands to Tsuki. Tori then steps out to the right slightly forwards, Tori rotates / paddles the Jo in a anticlockwise motion to strike the back of the head, Tori then does a over head Do Uchi. Tori steps back with the right foot. He the steps forward and repeats this without the Tsuki. A third attack is undertaken, but instead of the overhead Do Uchi, Tori slides the right hand to the middle of the Jo (jo is on the left), rel;eases the left hand, the right hand rotates the Jo vertically for a Tento Uchi. Note When doing the paddling aim for the back of the head, or if Uke moves back strike down on top of the wrists. When it is done the third time the final attack will surprise Uke, as he expects you
JUTTE JUTSU Jutte Karada Kamae Muso No Kamae The feet are shoulder width apart, and the hands hang loosly down by the sides of the body. The Jutte is in the right hand. Suicho No Kamae (Mizu Tori no kamae) The left foot is forward, and both knees are bent. Theleft hand is in Fudo ken and is just to the right of the left knee. The Jutte is in the right hand, pointing straight down, at the side of the right knee. The body slightly leans forward. The postur is low,and looks strong. Ichi No Kamae The body is the same as Suicho no kamae. The left hand is on the out side just above the knee. The right arm is straight out at shoulder height pointing forwards with the Jutte pointing straight at Ukes throat. Seigan No Kamae This is the same as Ichi no kamae, except the Jutte is pointinmg at Ukes eyes. Ten No Kamae The body is the same as Ichi no kamae, except the right foot is forwards. The Jutte is in the right hand. The right arm is up in front of the body with the forearm vertical. The Jutte points to the rear, at 60 degrees. All Kamae except Muso, are squat, and low down with plenty of strength in the thighs \ legs. Muso gives the impreesion that you are relaxed, and do not pose a threat.
WAZA Kiri No Hitoha (Leaf of the Paulownia tree) Jutte book P.166 Uke is in Daijodan, and does Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Seigan no Kamae, with the Jutte in the right hand. Tori steps to the right to avoid the cut. Tori the strikes the right side of the neck with the Jutte, and takes the sword hand with is left hand. The tip of the Jutte is placed under the arm. Pull on the right arm, and push the Jutte into the armpit to restrain Uke. Note When he strikes with the Jutte, strike with the tip. Or with the area with the area of the hook, and shove it in. Rakka (Falling Petal) Jutte book P. 167 Tori is in Seigan no Kamae, Uke is in Daijodan and does Jodan Kiri. Tori steps to the left, and traps the sword in the Yokoha (Hook). Tori then steps to the right, and does a Yoko Aruki forwards with the left foot. As he does this Tori lifts the right elbow, and as he steps forward with the right foot, drops the right elbow down over the arms trapping Uke. As he does these movement Tori is turning the blade over. Tori does a right kick to the groin, and takes the sword handle with the left hand. Tori then does Yoko Aruki away taking the sword with him. Note To trap the sword blade the hook must point towards the eyes, and the thumb must be on the other side of the the hook to act as a brace. Gorin Kudaki (Breaking the five circles) Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Seigan, and steps across to the right, and strikes the top of Ukes hands with the Jutte. Uke drops the sword. Tori then does a Tsuki to the stomach, holds Ukes left hand with the right and drops him to the ground. Mizu Tori Uke is in Daijodan, and does Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Hira no Kamae with the Jutte in the right hand. Tori steps back with the left foot, so that he is on the inside of the cut, at the same time he traps the sword in the hook. The left hand comes up behind the Jutte until the shaft of the Jutte lies in the open palm. Tori the steps
forward with the left foot, so that he is now on the out side of the Jodan Kiri. As he steps the left hand pushes the Jutte down until it is horizontal. The left hand take hold of the Katana handle. Tori steps back with the left foot, and steps forward with the right foot, and strikes with the Jutte to the top of the head. Mawari Dori Uke starts in Dai Jodan No Kamae with the Sword and Tori starts in Seigan No Kamae with the Jutte hidden behind the right leg - the right hand holds the Jutte upside down so that it lies along the forearm. Uke attacks with a downward cut. Tori steps forward and to the left with the left foot and raises the right arm up to block Uke’s attack with the Jutte. Tori steps forward with the right foot to raise Uke’s Sword up and then turns underneath clockwise. Tori strikes with right Soku Yaku Ken into Uke’s hands - to dislodge the Sword. Tori places the Jutte against the right side of Uke’s neck (or right ribs) and grips the end of it with the left hand and then, while turning clockwise, pulls inwards to apply a constriction on Uke’s neck. Raisen Ryu Shita Midari Hana -
TESSEN WAZA Kocho (Small butterfly) Uke draws his sword to cut Tori with Do Giri. Tori moves to his left and holds Uke’s right hand with his left. Tori then uses the tessen in his right hand to hit the back of Uke’s right hand. Tori moves behind Uke and uses his left hand to grip Uke’s left Jakkin and presses the tip of the tessen onto Uke’s chest to take him to the ground and restrain. Shuko Kudaki (Breaking the back of the hand) Uke does a chudan tsuki with his sword. Tori avoids to his left and srtikes the sword (or Uke’s hand) with the tessen. Tori then strikes Uke’s kasumi with the tessen and applies pressure to Uke’s temple to restrain. Kasumi Jime (Tying up the fog) Uke does chudan tsuki with his sword, from Seigan no Kamae. Tori moves to his left and hits the side of Uke’s sword blade upwards with the tessen from underneath. Tori then moves in close behind Uke, places the tessen against Uke’s left kasumi and applies pressure with the aid of his left hand. Tessen Dori Apply various forms of Take Ori, or Bar the arm under the arm pit, and trap the remaining part of the arm with the Tessen. Practice holding the Tessen in each hand, while holding Uke trapped. Note This is good for applying pressure to Ukes arm if hwe tries to wriggle free. Use the side or the end of the Tessen to apply pain. Kakae Dori Uke grabs your wrist. Place the Tessen over Ukes wrist, and tuck the other end under your own, and lever off. Karame Dori Do this to any limb, and cross the wrists (Jumonji), and place the Tessen on the other side of the limb. Hold the Tessen in both hands to trap, and apply pressure with the Tessen. Naeshi Ate Nagare
When Uke strikes or attacks, rake the end of the Tessen along the arms, legs, and down the body. For extra pressure, use the other hand on the Tessen. Hiki Guruma Nagare Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and without stepping strikes with the end of the Tessen into Ukes other arm (Hoshi). Toris right hand goes under Ukes left arm, and the right goes to the top, and grabs the end of the Tessen. Tori then bends forwards, with his face next to Ukes back, and dropping to the right knee, takes Uke to the ground. Tessen Kurai Dori Uke is in Kasumi no kamae, Tori is in Fuko no kamae with the Tessen. Uke strikes with a Jodan Kiri. Tori shifts to th left, and strikes with a Hiki Guruma Nagare. Tessen Jutsu, Ro Ryu Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori shifts forward with the left foot, and strikes with the Tessen between Ukes hands to the face (Tessen is in a reverse grip). Tori then turns the Tessen so that it is over Ukes left bicep, and grabs from underneath the end of the Tessen with the right hand. Tori pulls on the Tessen, and takes Uke to the ground.
SHURIKEN JUTSU KUKISHINDEN RYU Hon Uchi In Doko No Kamae with the throwing hand raised above the shoulder. The throwing hand is propelled towards the target. Palm forward. Gyaku Uchi The shuriken is held palm down at waist level. The arm rises up and across the body to shoulder height and throw. Palm down when throwing. Yoko Uchi Very similar to above only the throwing hand starts at the back shoulder and comes horizontally across and throws. The palm is always kept downward in this throw. Bo Shuriken Holding the Shuriken Hold a single pointed bo shuriken so that the blunt butt-end rests in the centre of the palm of your hand. Your fingers are straight and the shaft of the shuriken lies along the length of your middle finger with the pointed end of the shuriken extending beyond your finger-tips. Fold the thumb in towards the palm so that it gently holds the shuriken in place. Hon Nage Stand like in hidari Doko No kamae with a bo shuriken in the raised right hand. The right hand has the palm facing the target. The palm is then sharply “pushed” at the target and the bo shuriken is allowed to slide out. Don’t point the fingers at the target as this will cause the shuriken point to dip - point the palm at the target. N.B. At close range the shuriken point should be near the finger-tips, at middle range the point should be in the palm, at long range the point should be near the fingertips again. Short range - shuriken does not rotate as it flies to the target. Middle range - shuriken rotates 180 degrees. Long range - shuriken rotates 360 degrees or more depending on the distance. To improve accuracy of how the point rotates as it goes to the target you can move the bo shuriken up or down the hand. The normal generic throw would have the butt of the shuriken resting in the centre of the palm of the hand. For close range you would move the shuriken up the hand (towards the fingers) and for
long range you would move the shuriken down the hand (towards the wrist). Use Hon Nage when you can set up your attack, i.e. if you have time. Yoko Nage Start with the legs in migi Ichimonji with the right hand holding the shuriken (palm down) at the left shoulder. The arm is sharply snapped towards the target and the shuriken is released with the palm facing the target the hand therefore turns anti-clockwise so that the shuriken is “palm-pushed” towards Uke. Gyaku Nage Same as Yoko Nage but the right hand begins at the left hip rather than at the shoulder. Use Yoko and Gyaku Nage as you turn towards your opponent. Ushiro Nage Stand with your back to Uke. Step forward with the left leg and simultaneously swing the right arm backwards (with the palm facing towards Uke) - the throwing arm stays close to the side of the body (do not open up the armpit, swing with a backward sanshin motion). The shuriken is released with the finger-tips pointing at the target and the palm facing Uke. Throughout the Ushiro Nage you have your back to Uke. Use Ushiro Nage if Uke is behind you and you don’t want to turn towards him to throw.
TOGAKURE RYU Bo shuriken Holding the Shuriken Hold a single pointed Bo Shuriken so that the blunt butt-end rests in the centre of the palm of your hand. Your fingers are straight and the shaft of the Shuriken lies along the length of your middle finger with the pointed end of the Shuriken extending beyond your fingertips. Fold the thumb in towards the palm so that it gently holds the Shuriken in place. HON NAGE - Principle throw Stand like in Hidari Doko No kamae with a Bo Shuriken in the raised right hand. The right hand has the palm facing the target. The palm is then sharply “pushed” at the target and the Bo Shuriken is allowed to slide out. Don’t point the fingers at the target, as this will cause the Shuriken point to dip - point the palm at the target. At close range the Shuriken point should be near the fingertips, at middle range the point should be in the palm, at long range the point should be near the fingertips again. Short range - Shuriken does not rotate as it flies to the target. Middle range - Shuriken rotates 180 degrees. Long range - Shuriken rotates 360 degrees or more depending on the distance. To improve accuracy of how the point rotates as it goes to the target you can move the Bo Shuriken up or down the hand. The normal generic throw would have the butt of the Shuriken resting in the centre of the palm of the hand. For close range you would move the Shuriken up the hand (towards the fingers) and for long range you would move the Shuriken down the hand (towards the wrist). Use Hon Nage when you can set up your attack, i.e. if you have time. YOKO NAGE - Side throw Start with the legs in Migi Ichimonji with the right hand holding the Shuriken (palm down) at the left shoulder. The arm is sharply snapped towards the target and the Shuriken is released with the palm facing the target the hand therefore turns anti-clockwise so that the Shuriken is “palm-pushed” towards Uke. GYAKU NAGE - Reverse throw Same as Yoko Nage but the right hand begins at the left hip rather than at the shoulder. Use Yoko and Gyaku Nage as you turn towards your opponent. USHIR0 NAGE - Rear throw Stand with your back to Uke. Step forward with the left leg and simultaneously swing the right arm backwards (with the palm facing towards Uke) - the throwing arm stays close to the side of the body (do not open up the armpit, swing with a backward Sanshin motion). The Shuriken is released with the fingertips pointing at the target and the palm facing Uke. Throughout the Ushiro Nage you have your back to Uke. Use Ushiro Nage if Uke is behind you and you don’t want to turn towards him to throw
Senban Nage A special way to stop a shuriken shining was to wrap it in silk and put it in a fire. This made the shuriken black and rustproof. Target areas include the area between the eyebrows, the upper lip, the throat, the heart, the abdomen, the thigh and the foot. It is important to attack with the shuriken when the enemy is off guard; when he is surprised or scared is the time to escape. The Togakure Ryu Ninja carried shuriken in sets of nine. To throw the Shuriken, throw with a snapping action of the hand. Senban Zengo Jiyu uchi 1.Combine the throwing action, to throw to the front. 2.To throw to the rear, face front in Yoko Aruki (right foot to the rear), The right hand comes across the front of the body, to throw the Shuriken to the rear. Look to the rear. Note For (2), the throw is the opposite to (1), sort of in a pushing motion. Hold the Shuriken in the left hand, in Ichi no kamae. Standing in Ichi no kamae, with the Shuriken in the left hand, and taking the Shuriken in the right hand, and throwing turning the palm upwards. The thinner the blade the better the blade will fly and cut. A rusty blade does not give the appearance of a weapon, and will also aggravate the wound when it cuts. When you learn to throw Shuriken you must also learn the attitudes of Totoku Hyoshi no kamae (Sword cover catapult shape posture). This is used to repel Shuriken with a sword blade. ITA KEN This is a flat double pointed metal throwing blade. The pointed edges are sharp along the sides. It is held in the hand similar to the way that you hold the Bo- Shuriken, with the thumb almost in the central position. The spare Ita ken are held in the left hand. The posture for throwing is Doko no kamae or Ichimonji no kamae. When throwing the rear leg steps forward, and the raised hand moves forward at the same time, releasing the Ita ken towards the Target with the palm up. You can also throw without a step, depending on distance.
KUSARI JUTSU
TOGAKURE RYU KYOKETSU SHOGE The Togakure Ninja had a very special and unique weapon that is found exclusively within this ryu. It is called the kyoketsu shoge. It is thought that the kyoketsu shoge was developed before the kusari gama. It has a cord 9 - 18 feet long with a metal ring 4 inches in diameter attached to one end. At the other end of the cord was a double-edged knife with a hooked secondary blade protruding at a right angle to the main blade. The kyoketsu shoge was used for slashing, pulling, thrusting, stabs, etc. Additionally, it could also be used for climbing, ensnaring the enemy, setting traps, the raising or lowering of equipment and also as a grappling hook.. The weapon was highly effective against horses when it was twirled above the head. The long cord was usually made from women's hair but horse hair was also used. This was because of the strength and resilience of hair. In battle, the hair cord would be replaced by a chain (kusari).
Preparing THE KYOKETSU SHOGE 1.Lay the Kyoketsu Shoge on the ground. 2.Loop the rope, taking care not to get it tangled. 3.Starting from the bottom of the loop, wind the rope around (working upwards) to gather the loop into a neat coil. 4.When near the top of the loop, tuck the ring end of the rope under the coil below This method of preparing the Kyoketsu Shoge allows it to be fed out without tangling. WEARING THE KYOKETSU SHOGE FOR USE The Kyoketsu Shoge (prepared as above) is worn inside the Gi jacket with the ring tucked between the Obi and the body. To use, the hook knife is pulled out first and held in the left hand. The rope is then fed out and looped in the left hand until the ring is drawn out and this is wielded in the right hand. CASTING A LOOP 5.Throw the ring end of the Kyoketsu Shoge at Uke who then catches it. 6.Stand in Doko No Kamae with the hook knife in your left hand and the rope in your right. Your body must be 45 degrees-on to Uke with the ring end of the rope lying outside of your right arm. 7.Shift your weight forward onto your left leg as you cast a loop towards Uke. This must be done like an omote shuto aimed above and to the right of your target (ie. Uke's hand which has caught the ring). 8.When the loop has settled around Uke's wrist, shift your weight back onto the right leg as you pull down on the rope to pull Uke forward. You can use your left foot to trap down on the rope to assist with this (like hicho no kamae). The same principles apply to casting a loop using ura shuto or sanshin ken - the aiming target must be varied accordingly for these, however. If Uke is wearing a sword in his obi and has caught the ring of Tori’s shoge in his right hand, Tori can cast a loop over the tsuba (blade side) and pull Uke’s sword out of his scabbard. Tori can either pull the sword towards him and use it or pull to spin Uke’s sword (the sword will spin out of the loop) – the latter can be used to injure Uke as he tries to recover his sword. TYING ONE-HANDED SLIP KNOTS 9.Hold the rope in your right hand with the palm facing upwards. 10.Open your hand and let the rope lie along the inside of your wrist. 11.Scoop your hand towards your body and downwards and catch the ring end of the rope. 12.Pull through the loop thus formed around your wrist. STRIKING WITH THE WEIGHTED END Normal taijutsu body movement is used to send the weighted end out to strike Uke, either vertically (upwards or downwards), horizontally (from the left or the right), or straight ahead (spin the weight in an circle rising upwards to the front, then step forward to send the weight forward). When doing any of these strikes, the rear hand that holds the blade and any excess rope comes forward to meet the front hand. The rope is allowed to slide through the front hand to extend out to the target. To recover, pull the rear hand back and the rope is allowed to slide through the front hand to recover the weighted end of the shoge. If you lose control of the weight and it lies on the floor, do yoko aruki, coiling the rope with the arm movement as you walk. The first coil should be held by the little finger of the left hand, the second coil held be the ring finger and the third coil (nearest the weighted end) held be the middle finger. By holding each coil in a separate finger you can give yourself more rope to work with in varying degrees by releasing individual coils rather than dropping all of them Then spinning the weighted end, the direction of the spin can be changed by "bouncing" the rope (just above the weight) off your foot. The weight can be stopped from a spin or swing either by dropping your body weight to kill the momentum or by standing on the rope (just above the weight). If you have stood on the rope and the rope is in front of your leg, the weight can be kicked forward at Uke. If the rope is behind your leg, the weight can be kicked backwards so that it swings over your head and forwards towards Uke in an arc. This is a very effective long distance or surprise strike. After a horizontal swing, allow the rope (just above the weight) to "bounce" off your upper arm or thigh to propel the weight into another strike, back along the way that it came CLIMBING WITH THE SHOGE Stand with your back to the wall or tree etc. that you wish to climb. Take three paces away from the obstacle and turn to face it. Then throw the hooked end of the Shoge up at an angle of about 60 degrees. As you ascend the rope hand over hand, gather the rope in your hands. The length of the rope should be from one hand to the other, with the arms out stretched. Use this to control the rope’s distance The Kyoketsu Shoge is also known as a Shinobibundo
It is important to use Taijutsu. Use it like a Jutte, then throw the rope so that it wraps around the Kote, and Tsuka. TSUKI TENCHI FURI (Heaven, & Earth twirl) Rising and falling strikes. YOKO FURI (Sideways twirl) Inward, and outward horizontal strikes. HAPPO FURI (Eight ways of twirling) Inward, and outward diagonal strikes. NAKA FURI (Side twirl) Forward shooting strikes. TENCHI BURI (Heaven and Earth twirl) Spinning the chain above the head. SAYU YOKO BURI (Side twirl) Spinning the chain on one side of the body. HACHIMONJI (Figure 8) Spinning the chain in front of the body in a figure of 8.
WAZA KOTE GAESHI (Hands against) Uke is in Seigan with a Katana. Tori holds the Kyoketsu in the left hand, and spins the chain in the right with Yoko Sayu Buri. Tori steps to the right, and throws the chain striking Uke’s hands with the ring. Then with Tenchi Buri Tori strikes at the legs, and pulls Uke to the ground. Tori then jumps on Uke, steps on his sword hand and cuts his neck. SHIHO ZUME (Blocking in 4 directions) Tori uses Hachiji Buri. Uke is in Seigan. Tori hits Uke on both sides of the body with the ring. Uke manages to avoid the strikes with Taihenjutsu. Tori then does Tenchi Buri, and throws the ring at Uke’s neck. Uke ducks and blocks it with the sword, but it gets caught up in the chain. Both pull on the chain. Uke advances to cut (still caught up). Tori moves to the side, blocks Uke’s cut with the sickle and cuts Uke with the blade. IWA KUDAKI (Breaking rocks) Uke is in Seigan, and does Chudan Tsuki. Tori shifts to the left and cuts Uke’s wrists with the sickle (held in his left hand), Tori then strikes Uke on the head with the ring (held in the right hand).
