BUJINKAN DOJOSHINDEN KIHON GATA

TENCHIJINRYAKU NO MAKI

DIVINE TRANSMISSION OF THEBASIC FORMS OF THE

BUJINKAN DOJO

THE PRINCIPLES OFHEAVEN, EARTH, AND MAN

TEN RYAKU NO MAKIThe principles of man

Ukemi Gata Taihenjutsu is to be performed from the nineKamae

KUHEN NO KATA

1. TAIHEN UKEMI GATA

MAE GAESHI (Forward somersault)

ZENPO KAITEN (Forwards roll)

a) Ryote Zenpo Kaiten (2 hands)B) Katate Zenpo Kaiten (1 hand - left and right)c) Mute Zenpo Kaiten (No hands)d) Hicho Kaiten (Flying roll - two hands)

Kuten (Air turn - 2 hands to thefront)

Katate Kuten (Air turn - 1 hand to thefront)

Oten (Side turn - 2 hand cartwheel)Katate Oten (Side turn - 1 hand)Kaiten (Leaping roll)

e) Shizen (Natural rolling)

2. YOKO GAESHI (A.K.A. Ohen) - Side roll

Rolls to left and right

a) Sokuho Kaiten (sideways roll) with both hands touchingb) Sokuho Kaiten with one hand touchingc) Sokuho Kaiten with no hands touchingd) Hicho Kaiten Kuten

OtenKaiten

e) Shizen

3. USHIRO GAESHI - Backwards movement

KOHO KAITEN - Backwards rolling

a) Ryote Kaiten with both hands touchingb) Katate Kaiten with one hand touchingc) Mute Kaiten with no hands touching d) Hicho Kaiten

KutenOten Kaiten

4. ZENPO UKEMI - Forward passive defence (Front breakfall)

a) Kneeling Zenpo Ukemi 2 handedb) One hand Zenpo Ukemi.c) Standing position, Zenpo Ukemi both hands d) Punch or Kick with Ukemi.e) Shizen.

5. RYUSUIFlowing water

a) Suiryu (While standing let it flow pastvertically)b) Hidari Ryusui (Left side drop)c) Migi Ryusui (Right side drop)d) Tomoe Gaeshi (Crescent drop to the rear)e) Kuruma Gaeshi (Rolling drop to the rear)f) Shizen no Te (Natural hands and methods)

6. SHIHO TENCHI TOBI4 way Heaven and Earth jumps

Do not jump high - jump low and far, and in four directions

Tenchi - Ten is high, and has a sideways bodyChi is opposite

There is Marutobi (Circular leaps) - this means to practiceto change with the target.

Variations of Shizen Junishi-Gyo (12 animals in the orientalcalendar.

7. SHOTEN NO JUTSUClimbing to the heavens

This means running up trees, pillars, fences, and humanbodies.

8. HOKOJUTSUMethods of walking

a) SOKU SHIN SO SOKU HO - Sideways crab like walkingb) HYO JO HO KO - Running on ice and slippery surfacesc) NU ON NO HO - Silent running

9. SHIZEN GYOUN RYUSUI Moving in harmony with force

How is it possible to add on Shizen Gyoun Rysui? It isbecause the Taihen Ukemi Gata in 1 - 8 are natural

Ukemi does not refer to the we must avoid any injuries!feeling Judo and Aikido. You should understand it as a bodywhich receives and remains standing, a Ukemi of selfprotection. In other words, it is possible to grasp the truenature of Ukemi. Ukemi are self defence. It is important topurse the essence of Ukemi by examining the natural form oftrue combat, where self protection includes both evasivecounters and methods of attack. Kuhen no kata is a name foran infinite, natural form, and could probably be callednatural Ukemi taihen jutsu for the sake of survival.

KEN TAI NO ICHI JOThe body and fist as one

The entire body movement and energy is used behind a punch.Just moving the body makes the punch more devastating. Thereis no need to rely on muscle tension.

SOSHIN GO-KEI GO GYO NO KATAFundamental training routines of the 5 elemental

manifestations

Shoshin Go-kei Go Gyo no Kata is based on the five elementsof Sanshin no Kata (Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, and Ku). It is either

more commonly known as Sanshin no kata or Soshin no kata.This is a three step movement done with the heart of a threeyear old child. The Japanese believe that we keep this threeyear old heart until we are 100 years old.

For Sanshin, Hatsumi uses the Kanji for 3 hearts, Takamatsuused the Kanji for 3 fingers.

SANSHIN NO KATAForm of the three hearts

Gyokko Ryu

Soshin go kei go gyo no kata - Fundamental training routinesof the 5 elemental manifestations

Sho Shi Go-kei Go-gyo no kata is based on the five elementsof the Godai. It is more commonly called either the "Sanshinno kata" or "The Godai". This is a three step movement donewith the heart of a three year old child. This because theJapanese keep the 3 year heart until you are one hundred.

1. CHI NO KATA - Earth form

Tori steps back to Soshin no kamae. Dropping his weightslightly on the right leg, Tori steps forward with the rightfoot, and brings the right hand up in Sanshitan ken.

NOTE: The hand must not alter course, but the feet mustchange direction.

2. SUI NO KATA - Water form

Tori steps back to Soshin no kamae, and steps back to theright 45 degrees with a left Jodan Uke. Stepping forwardwith the right foot, Tori strikes with Omote Shuto to Uko.

3. KA NO KATA - Fire form

Tori steps back to Soshin no kamae, and steps back to theright 45 degrees with a left Jodan Uke. Stepping forwardwith the right foot, Tori strikes with Ura Shuto to Uko.

4. FU NO KATA - Wind form

Tori steps back to Shoshin no kamae, and steps back to theright 45 degrees with a left Gedan Uke. Stepping forward

with the right foot, Tori strikes with a Gedan Shito Ken toKoe.

5. KU NO KATA - Sky form

Tori steps back a little with the right foot, and does aleft Gedan Uke. At the same time Tori lifts the right hand(open) above the head. Tori then does a right Sokuyaku Keri.

KIHON HAPPOEight basics

Kosshi Kihon Sanpo, and the Hoshu Goho together are called"Kihon Happo". You must train in these techniques well. Ifyou do the Kihon Happo correctly, everything is going to beright. Knowing the Kihon Happo can make everything work.

Their is no right and no wrong way to do the Kihon Happo.

KOSSHI KIHON SANPOKi Gata

Kosshijutsu's three fundamental ways

1. ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE - Figure one posture

Uke, and Tori are both in Ichimonji no kamae. Uke does aJodan Tsuki to Men. Tori steps back 45 degrees to the right,with a left Jodan Uke. Tori then steps forwards with theright foot, and strikes with a right Omote Shuto to the neck(Uko)

2. HICHO NO KAMAE - Crane posture

Tori is in Hicho no kamae, and Uke is in Ichimonji no kamae.Uke strikes with a Chuden Tsuki to Suigetsu. Tori drops hisweight by bending his knee of the supporting leg. Tori thendoes a Gedan Uke. As Tori lifts his body weight, he kicks toButsumetsu with the sole of the left foot. Tori then dropsthe left foot to the ground, and steps forward with theright foot, and strikes with a right Ura Shuto to Uko.

3. JUMONJI NO KAMAE - Cross posture

Tori is in Jumonji no kamae, and Uke is in Ichimonji nokamae. Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps backto the right 45 degrees, and blocks with a left Jodan Uke(Tori keeps the arm straight). Tori the turning from thehips up clockwise, strikes with a left Shito Ken to Kimon(keep the arm straight). Uke then steps forward with theleft foot, and a left Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps back 45degrees to the left, lifting the left hand up to the levelof Ukes eyes, and strikes with a right Jodan Uke (keep thearm straight). Tori then turns from the hips up anticlockwise, and strikes with a right Shito Ken to Kimon. Torithen steps back with the right foot, to Jumonji no kamae

HONSHU GOHOTorite Kihon GohoTorite Kihon Gata

Five methods of grappling

4. OMOTE GYAKU - Outside twist

Uke steps forward and takes hold of Toris lapel with theright hand. Tori take hold of Ukes hand, bends the knees,and steps back with the right foot. Tori then pulls Uke handaway from the lapel (Toris arm is straight). Tori then stepsforward with the right foot, the right hand joins the lefthand. Tori then steps back with the left foot, and applies aOmote Gyaku to Ukes wrist, and throws him.

NOTE: Tori takes hold of Ukes hand the same way as OmoteGyaku lock

5. OMOTE GYAKU HENKA - Outside twist variation

Uke steps forward and takes hold of Toris lapel with theright hand. Tori takes hold of Ukes hand with the left hand.Uke then steps forward with the left foot, and strikes atToris Men with a left Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps back to theleft dropping the body weight, and blocks with a right JodanUke. Tori pulls Ukes hand from the lapel. The left handjoins the right hand, and Tori applies a Omote Gyaku tothrow Uke.

6. URA GYAKU - Inside twist

Uke grabs the lapel with the right hand. Toris right handcomes across and takes hold of Uke hand. Tori steps backwith the left foot, and pulls Uke hand front he lapel. Torisleft hand joins his right, and he applies a Ura Gyaku tothrow Uke.

7. MUSHA DORI - Warrior capture

Uke step forward and takes hold of Toris sleeve with theright hand. Tori steps back with the left foot, and lift theleft forearm up vertical on the inside of Ukes arm. Torithen steps back in with the left foot, and back, and acrossto the left with the right foot. Toris left arm goes overthe top to the outside of Ukes arm, and under. Tori liftshis left arm up, and takes hold of his left hand with theright hand. Tori applies a Musha Dori lock, and drops Uke.

NOTE: For the arm lock, Toris arm must be just above Ukeselbow. Do not interlink the fingers, as this is dangerous toTori. Cup the hands

8. GANSEKI NAGE - Rock throwShindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu

Uke grabs Toris right sleeve, with the left hand. Tori stepsback with the right foot, and pulls Uke off balance. Toristeps back in with the right foot in between Ukes legs (backis to Uke). The right arm at the same time comes up underToris arm (on the outside) lifting Ukes arm so that it restson top of Toris shoulder. Toris right arm looks as if he issaluting, barring Ukes am Tori turns to the left from theTorso up, and throws Uke to the left.

TAIJUTSU NO KAMAEFighting postures

1. FUDOZA (A.K.A. Za Kamae)Shindenfudo Ryu Jutaijutsu

Sit on the heel of the left foot, and have the sole of theright foot, tucked into the calf of the left leg.

a) Hidari Kamaeb) Migi Kamae

c) Taihenjutsud) Do the motion of Goshin (Satori)e) Kihon Happof) Honshu Kihon Gata, Kosshi Kihon Gata Henka

2. SHIZEN NO KAMAE - Natural postureShindenfudo Ryu Jutaijutsu

Feet shoulder width apart, with both hands, palms backagainst the hips.

a) Relax the upper body. Let the lower body remain freeb) Roppo no Kamae, Jodan, Chudan, Gedan no kamae. Also

called Roku, San, and Juhachi Katac) Taihenjutsud) Do the motion of Goshin (Satori)e) Kihon Happof) Honshu Kihon Gata, Kosshi Kihon Gata Henka

3. HIRA ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE - Flat number one postureKukishinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu, Shindenfudo Ryu Jutaijutsu

The body is the same as Hira no Kamae. The arms are outstretched to the side of the body.a) Roppo no kamaeb) Taka no maic) Taihenjutsud) Do the motion of Goshin (Satori)e) Kihon Happof) Honshu Kihon Gata, Kosshi Kihon Gata Henka

4. ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE - Figure number one postureKoto Ryu Koppojutsu

The left leg is forward, and slightly bent. The left arm isstraight out pointing at Uke, and the hand is open. Theright hand is in Shuto, and is held above the left bicepwith the palm face towards the face.

a) Point at the opponents heartb) Sayu (left and right) no Kamae, Jodan, Chudan, Gedan.

Jodan is standing up. Chudan is like Ichimonji, Gedan isto put the right or left knee on the ground.

c) Taihenjutsud) Do the motion of Goshin (Satori)e) Kihon Happof) Honshu Kihon Gata, Kosshi Kihon Gata Henka

5. DOKO NO KAMAE - Angry Tiger posture Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu

Similar to Ichimonji no Kamae, except the body does not leanbackwards, and the right hand is held above the head, andthe right hand is in Fudo Ken.

a) Point at the opponents heartb) Jodan, Chudan, Gedan. c) Taihenjutsud) Do the motion of Goshin (Satori)e) Kihon Happof) Honshu Kihon Gata, Kosshi Kihon Gata Henka

6. HICHO NO KAMAE - Crane postureGyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu

The left hand is held out in front of the body in thedirection of Uke. The right hand is clenched in Boshi Ken,is placed slightly hidden on the inside of the left elbow.The sole of the left foot rests on the top of the right calfmuscle. The left knee faces Uke.

a) Left and Rightb) Make the opponents techniques fail to work, use the

front leg to follow. Train sweepingc) Taihenjutsud) Do the motion of Goshin (Satori)e) Kihon Happof) Honshu Kihon Gata, Kosshi Kihon Gata Henka

7. HOKO NO KAMAE - Bear receiving postureKoto Ryu Koppojutsu

The left foot is slightly forwards, and the body is veryupright. The hands are held above the head, in Shako Ken.The whole posture looks as though you are holding a largeball. The weight ratio is 70/30 forwards. Make yourself lookbig.

a) Roppo (six ways)b) Juhachi kata no kamaec) Taihenjutsu, walk sideways, called kaniyukid) Do the Goshin motion. Step in with both legs.

8. KOSEI NO KAMAE - Offensive postureKukishinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu

The left hand is open above the eyes. The right hand is bythe heart in Shikan Ken.

a) Left and rightb) Jodan, Chudan, and Gedanc) Taihenjutsud) Do the motion of Goshin (Satori)e) Kihon Happof) Honshu Kihon Gata, Kosshi Kihon Gata Henka

9. JUMONJI NO KAMAE - Cross posture Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu

The left foot is slightly in front of the right foot. Thearms are crossed at the wrists with the left in front, atchest height. The hands are in extended Boshi Ken.a) Left and rightb) Jodan, Chudan, and Gedanc) Taihenjutsud) Do the motion of Goshin (Satori)e) Kihon Happof) Honshu Kihon Gata, Kosshi Kihon Gata Henka

It is also important to practice, Hira no kamae, Seigan nokamae and Seiza.

TAIHENJUTSU MUTODORI NO KATA(Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu)

1. HIRA NO KAMAE - Flat stance

Uke is in Daijodan with a Katana. Tori faces him in Hira noKamae 3 feet from Uke.. Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori stepsback from Hira, to Ichimonji no kamae to avoid the cut. Tori

turns a little from the hips up to the left, and rolls tothe right on the right shoulder.

2. ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE - Letter One stance

Uke is in Daijodan with a Katana. Tori faces him inIchimonji no kamae. Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori rollsforwards to the right 45 degrees, on the right shoulder. Uketurns to face Tori, with the Katana in Daijodan. Tori is onone knee, and as Uke strikes with Jodan Kiri, Tori moves inand strikes with Shito Ken to Suigetsu.

3. JUMONJI NO KAMAE - Cross stance

Uke is In Daijodan with a Katana. Tori faces Uke in Jumonjino kamae. Tori jumps to the rear to avoid the cut, andpromptly jumps back in striking with Omote Shuto to Uko, andOmote or Ura Shuto to either Uko or Kote.

NOTE: This can be done both inside and out side of the JodanKiri

HOKEN JUROPPO(A.K.A. Tatara Ken Juroppo)The sixteen secret fists

1. KIKAKU KEN, or ZU TSUKI - Demon horn strike

Using the thick bone on the forehead, sides, and the back ofthe head, in a smashing butting action.

2. SHUKI KEN - Waking up elbow strike

Use the bone points of the elbow to strike close to thetarget. Women must use this a lot to help them escape.

3. FUDO KEN, or KONGO KEN - Immovable fist

Use the clenched fist for punching, and striking.Knuckles of little, and ring finger together called Nio Ken.

4. SHUTO or KITEN KEN - Wake up rolling strike

Use the sides of the hands, with the hand open approx 60Degrees. Snap the hand open on impact. The strike is used alot)

Shuto - Koto Ryu Kiten - Gyokko Ryu (Kiten means wisdom)

5. SHI SHIN KEN - Finger needle strike

Using the fingertip for striking or pressure. Mainly thelittle finger.

Takamatsu Sensei once broke a small stone in half with thisstrike.

6. SHITAN KEN - Finger tip strike

3, or 4 fingertips in a stabbing strike. Use mainly the endsof the fingers for striking.

When three fingers are used to strike together. this can becalled Hosen Ken (Bee sting strike).

7. SHAKO KEN - Claw strike

Use the palm, and the finger tips to strike and rake. Thenchange this into a fist.

8. BOSHI KEN or SHITO KEN - Thumb drive fist

Use an extended thumb that is supported by a fist to jab,and strike muscle areas, and nerve endings.

This can also be called Hiso ken (Secret spear fist)

Boshi ken - Koto Ryu Shito ken - Gyokko Ryu Shitojutsu

9. SHIKAN KEN - Extended knuckle Fist

Use the bones of the middle knuckles of half folded fingersto strike the target. Also can be with just the middleknuckle extended.

10. KOPPO KEN or KO KEN - Bone strike

Use the middle knuckle of a bent thumb, that is bracedagainst the clenched fist. Use to strike or apply pressure.This can be used as an alternative to Boshi ken.

11. HAPPA KEN or HACHIYO KEN - 8 leaves fist

Use the open hands, as slapping strike. Use more Nio Kenthen Hachiyo ken.

Practice using the Nio Ken, then opening the hand intoHachiyo ken.

A.K.A..... Happa no Kyusho, Hae Taki.Ryu Sode - ear leaves with both sleeves

12. SOKUYAKU KERI - Sole of foot

Use the bottom ball, heel (sole) of the foot, to shove intothe target. The heel contacts first.

13. SOKKI KEN or HICHO GERI - Waking up knee strike

Use the bone points of the knee to strike close targets.

14. SOKUGYAKU KERI - Toe reverse strike

Use the tips of the toes to strike, or jab the target.Sometimes it is best to first use Hicho then the Geri, thenSokugyaku keri.

This can also be called Soku Shin To (Toe sword)

15. TAI KEN - Body fist

Use the hips, shoulders etc to strike (slam) or applypressure. This is a Satori attack

Also sometimes called Tai Atari

16. SHIZEN KEN or KI KEN - Natural fist

Use the nails and teeth, etc to attack close targets.

This is also called To-ate (distant strike), or Shinki-fudoken (Gods mind immobile strike). This is a good techniquefor women to use against the groin.

CHI RYAKU NO MAKIThe principles of Earth

HAJUTSU KYU HONine methods of overpowering an attacker

1. TEHODOKI - wrist grab escape

KATATE - One hand

Single handed escapes. Pivot the body to release the grab.The thumb, and fore finger on Ukes hand is the weak point.

RYOTE - Two hand

Two hand escape grabs. Move the body to force the releasefrom the grab. "strength is not required"

2. TAIHODOKI - Near body escapes

Use the body to escape the hold applied by Uke. Use thehands, feet, head, nails etc.

3. OYA GOROSHI - Kill the parent

Free yourself from grabs by applying pressure to the thumb,or by bending back the thumb.

4. KO GOROSHI - Kill the child

Free yourself from grabs by bending the little finger back,on itself, crushing, or breaking the knuckles.

NOTEThis is sometimes also called "Ko-jadori" (Catch a strongman)

Three main techniques exist in Oya and Ko Goroshi,

1. Medori (attacking eyes)2. Hachiyo Dori (attacking ears)3. Yubi Dori (attacking fingers)

5. KERI KUDAKI - Kick breakOver powering a kick

Using mainly the hands and the feet to attack Ukes kicks.Shift the body to the outside, and the inside of the kick,and counter.Strike with Fudo Ken to under the thigh (Fudo Ke Yaku Ate),and strike the knee to drop him.

1. Kicking punch, or kicking base leg or groin

Uke does a right punch. Move to the left and kick the punch.Uke does a right kick. Kick it up with the right leg.Uke does a right kick. Yoko Aruki to the left and kickgroin.Uke does a right kick. Block to the left side and break leg.

2. Catch the kick, and knee strike to the caught leg

Uke does a right kick. Move to the left and catch the leg inthe left hand. Place the right hand on top of the leg. Kickthe other knee, to break it, and to take Uke down.

3. Punch kicking leg - lower leg

Uke does a right kick. Move to the left, and punch the weakjoint of the right leg, to break it. When striking to theleg with Fudo ken, it is called "Fudo ke Yaku ate".

6. KOSSHI KUDAKI - Throw counter

To prevent being thrown by a attacker, who has grabbed you.Drop the body weight, and the centre of gravity bycrouching. It is also important to relax. Hit the weakpoints, and kick.

7. HAPPO GERI - Eight ways of kickingKick series counters for body, and arm grabs.

1. Migi Sokyaku Suihei Ken (Horizontal position kick)Yoko Aruki to the right, then kick with the right heel toUkes left thigh.2. Hidari Sokuyaku Suihei KenYoko Aruki to the left, then kick with the left heel to Ukesright thigh.3. Migi Sokuyaku Harai Ken (Leg kick sweep)Yoko Aruki to the right then kick with a right inwardswinging heel kick to the left thigh.4. Hidari Sokuyaku Harai KenYoko Aruki to the left then kick with a left inward swingingheel kick to the right thigh.5. Migi Sokuyaku Suzu KenYoko Aruki to the right then kick to the groin with theright inside edge.6. Hidari Sokuyaku Suzu KenYoko Aruki to the left then kick to the groin with t h eleft inside edge.7. Migi Sokuyaku Henka KeriDo any kick with the right foot to cause pain.8. Hidari Sokuyaku Henka KeriDo any kick with the left foot to cause pain.

8. KEN KUDAKI - Punch destroying

Uke strikes. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and immediatelyfollows with either a Shuto or a Fudo ken, to the same area

that the Jodan Uke was applied. This can be done to eitherthe inside or the outside of the attack.

NOTEUse the body and knees to apply the body angle

9. HENKA KUDAKI - Variations of the destroyer

This is the same as Ken Kudaki, but attacking the elbowfollowed by a kick instead of the Shuto. This can be usedwithin other techniques.

TORITE KIHON DORI NO KATA(Hand lock disabling form)

1. OMOTE GYAKU - Outside wrist twist

1. The wrist is twisted, forcing Uke to the ground on hisback2. Ukes right elbow is barred with Tori's right knee.3. Body leverage is added to help the technique.

2. URA GYAKU - Inside wrist twist

1. The wrist is twisted, forcing Uke to the ground on hisfront.2. Ukes upper right arm is pinned by Tori's knee.3. Ukes wrist is driven against the forearm for leverage.4. A counter downward pull is added for better control.5. Ko Goroshi is used to aid the lock.

SUWARI GATASeated techniques

1. ICHI GEKI - one rage

Tori and Uke are both in Fudoza no kamae. As Uke comes up onone foot, and grabs Toris jacket with the right hand. Torigrabs Ukes arm with the left hand. Tori leans back and kickUkes in Suigetsu with the right foot. Tori releases his gripon Ukes hand, and knocks it away, with the left handstriking the wrist. Tori stands stepping back with the rightfoot into Ichimonji no kamae.

2. OSAE KOMI - Pin down

Tori and Uke are both in Fudoza. Uke comes up on the rightfoot, and grabs Toris jacket with his right hand. With hisright hand Tori applies Ura Gyaku to Ukes grabbing hand, andkicks Ukes left leg away with the right foot. Uke falls toToris right side. Tori places his right knee onto Ukes rightarm, and places his left hand in the middle of Ukes back topin him down.

HAPPO KERI HENKA(Eight variation changing kicks)

SUKUI KERI - Scooping or lifting kicks

1. Right inside edge of the foot.2. Left inside edge of the foot.3. Migi Byo KenRight heel hook kick to the outside of the thigh. 4. Hidari Byo KenLeft heel hook kick to the outside of the thigh.5. Right foot traps a foot, the left kicks.6. Left foot traps a foot, the right kicks.7. Migi Ashi BaraiRight, low Leg sweep8. Hidari Ashi BaraiLeft, low leg sweep

NOTEByo Ken (Tack strike) this is a variation of Mawashi Keri.

HITO - Flying fallKoto Ryu Koppojutsu. Chuden no kata.

Uke strikes Tori in the chest below the collar bone withShitan Ken, causing Uke to slump from the pain. Uke thenleaps into the air, and does Ryote Sokuyaku Ken to theChest. Uke then lands on the ground on his feet.

NOTEIf when Uke lands on the ground but not on his feet, he mustroll back wards to cushion the fall, and must then come upinto Kamae.

KAPPI - Lively jumpKoto Ryu Koppojutsu. Chuden no kata.

Uke, and Tori walk towards one another. Just as they pass onthe right side, Uke strikes Tori with a right Ura Shuto toTori bicep, and immediately strikes again with a right UraShuto to Toris neck. Uke then leaps to the left in HichoTobi and escapes.

KOMPI - Surrounding jumpKoto Ryu Koppojutsu. Okuden no kata.

Uke strikes Tori with a Shikan ken. Tori steps to the leftto avoid the strike, but moves back in with a right UraShuto to the neck, then jumps to the left in Hicho Tobi.

NOTEPractice jumping in any direction up to 1.5m.

JUMONJI - Cross

Tori is in Jumonji no kamae. Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki.Tori steps back and blocks with a left Jodan Uke, followedby a right Fudo Ken using a Ken Kudaki style movement.Immediately Tori does a left Boshi Ken into Ukes rightButsumetsu (Tori's left) with no step forwards. Tori thendoes a right Boshi ken into Butsumetsu with a right stepforwards.

KERI SUKUI

Uke moves in with a right roundhouse kick. Tori ducksforward, and to the right to tackle Ukes supporting leftleg, and throwing Uke onto his back.

ASHI DOME

Uke does a right kick, Tori moves to the left, and does aright Gedan Uke. Tori takes the left leg, or punches theleft leg.

NOTEThis is also called "Moguri Gata" (Ashi Sabaki).

GYAKU WAZALocking techniques

1. OMOTE TAKE ORI - Outside break the BambooTogakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu

The back of Ukes hand is gripped. Toris hand circles theunderside of Ukes wrist, with the thumb, and middle finger,and folds the wrist towards the inside of the forearm.

When you catch the wrist with the body it is called "TakeOri - Tai Ori"

NOTEWhen Take Ori has been done properly the wrist will bebroken. Just like bamboo, it will splinter, and never repairproperly again.

2. URA TAKE ORI - Inside break the BambooTogakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu

The palm of Ukes hand is gripped by either of Toris hands.Toris thumb, and middle finger encircle the back of Ukeshand. Ukes wrist is then pulled to fold against the insideof the forearm.

3. OMOTE GYAKU - Outside twistGyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu

Ukes left hand is held by both of Toris hands, with the palmfacing Uke, and the fingers vertical. Tori steps back withthe right foot, and twists Ukes hand clockwise locking thewrist to drop Uke.

4. URA GYAKU - Inside twistGyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu

Tori holds the back of Ukes right hand with his own righthand. Tori turns Ukes hand over so that Ukes palm face toToris left. Toro steps back with the right foot, and twiststhe hand clockwise, locking it, and dropping Uke to theground.5. HON GYAKU - Straight lock

Ukes left hand is held in Ura Gyaku. Tori holds the handclose to his chest. The right foot is moved forward, and

Tori bends over from the hips, and applies extreme pressureto Ukes wrist.

NOTEIf you pull down on the elbow then place the knee on it. Itis called Gozen Dori (before god capture)

6. OMOTE ONI KUDAKI Outside break the devilKukishinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu

Uke extends his right arm. Tori places the back of his lefthand against Ukes inside wrist. Tori then place his rightarm under Ukes upper arm. Tori then pushes his left hand tomeet his right hand. As this is done Ukes arm bends lockinghim. Do not interlock the fingers this is dangerous.

7. URA ONI KUDAKI Insode break the DevilKukishinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu

Uke extends his right arm. Tori places his inside wrist ofhis left hand against the inside of Ukes right wrist. Toriplaces his right arm over the top of Ukes upper arm. Torithen grabs hold of his own left forearm to lock Uke (theleft hand has taken hold of Ukes wrist).

8. MUSHA DORI - Warrior catchGyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu. Torite Kihon Gata

Tori places his left arm over the top of Ukes extended rightarm, at the elbow. Tori wraps his arm around Ukes, andgrasps his right hand. Ukes arm is bent, and his is leaningbackwards.

9. MUSO DORI - Catch a strong man

Uke takes hold of Tori sleeve. Tori steps out, and bends hisarm in so that his hand is next to his chest, trapping Ukesarm. Tori then places his other hand on Ukes elbow lockinghim up. Apply pressure to take him down.

NOTEThis is best done when wearing armour

10. O-GYAKU

With Uke laid flat on his stomach. Pin the shoulder down,and fold his arm over and across his shoulders.

NAGE KATA

1. GANSEKI NAGE - Big rock throwShindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu

Put your left arm under Ukes right arm, and put it on theshoulder. Put the left foot in front of Ukes right foot, andthrow. It will change from Ganseki Otoshi to Ganseki Oshi toGanseki Ori.

2. HARAI GOSHI - Sweeping hip throw

Put the right hip against Ukes right hip. Take the Ukesright hand with your left hand, and grab his left collarwith your right hand. Use the hip and throw

3. GYAKU NAGE - Reverse throw

Put Uke right arm on your left shoulder, turn palm up andthrow over your shoulder. Also called Gyaku Seoi.

4. TAKI OTOSHI

Throw with body motion. When the opponent is still in theair, move out and let the opponent fall to the ground.

Do this with ..

A) Seoi NageB) Koshi Nage

5. OSOTO NAGE - Basic throwing knee motion

Move to the opponents right side. Put the right leg behindthe Ukes right leg and throw. Uke avoids the throw, use theleft leg.

6. UCHIMATA UCHIGAKE - Kick inside of leg, sweep fromoutside

Sweep the Ukes inside left thigh with a right kick, turn thebody after sweeping up, and throw Uke down.7. HANE NAGE - Jumping throw

Tori stand with his back to Ukes chest. Uke grabs Tori fromover the right shoulder. Tori holds the grab, and kicks backwith the right leg, to the knee, or the calf, and also pullon the arm to throw him.

NOTEThis is similar to the Judo Hane Nage, but kick to thegroin, or upper thigh were possible.

A) SHUKENB) SOKUKENC) TAIKEN

8. ITAMI NAGE - Painful throw

Grab both Butsumetsu and step back with the left footthrowing Uke. It is important to include the throw.

During any part of a throw Tori grabs Ukes body with Shakoken to aid the Nage.

A) SHUKENB) SOKUKENC) TAIKEN

9. RYUSUI IKI - Going with the flowing water

a) TOMOE NAGE (Throwing in a circle)

Tori grabs Ukes lapels, drops onto his backside, and placesthe sole of one of the feet into the stomach. Tori thenrolls back throwing Ukes overhead.

NOTEWhen doing this technique kick as if kicking a kick back (ora sack full of rice).

b) TACHI NAGE (A.K.A. Tachi Nagare) - Standing throw

Tori grabs Ukes lapels, drops to his backside, and slides onof the legs straight out between Ukes legs (The other issole of the foot down with the knee bent vertical). Tori thepulls on the collars and throws Uke overhead.

c) YOKO NAGARE - Side flow

Tori grabs Ukes lapels. Then does the Yoko Nagare roll,pulling on the lapels as he rolls throwing Uke forwards.

d) TEMAKURE - Hand pillow

Toris left hand grabs Ukes right wrist, and the right armhooks up from behind Ukes upper left arm. Tori braces thearm against his own chest. Tori then drops onto his backsidepulling Uke with him. Uke falls onto his face.

e) KURUMA NAGE - Water wheel

Tori grabs Ukes lapels, and drops onto his backside swingingthe foot up into Ukes groin throwing him backwards. Toricontinues the rolling motion, and finishes sitting on Ukeschest.

SHIME WAZA GO GATAFive methods of choking

In Togakure Ryu a choke, means a choke, and makes Uke passout, or choke, and break.

1. HON JIME - Principle chokeTakagi Yoshin Ryu. Eri Shime Gata

Uke grabs the right lapel with the right hand, and the leftwith the left hand (the wrists are crossed. The palms facetowards the body, with the thumbs inside the jacket. Ukeapplies a scissor action to apply the choke, twisting theknuckles into the sides of the neck.

2. GYAKU JIME - Reverse chokeTakagi Yoshin Ryu. Eri Shime Gata

Uke grabs the same as Hon Jime, but the palms face out, withthe fingers inside the jacket. Uke does the scissor actionto choke.

3. ITAMI Jime - Painful chokeTakagi Yoshin Ryu. Eri Shime Gata

Tori does Ryote Mune Dori, with the palms down. Tori thenpulls forward while pushing back and inward with the tips ofthe knuckles or Boshi ken on both sides of the neck.

4. SANKYAKU JIME - Triangle choke

Uke is sitting. From the floor, hold one inch (2.5cm) fromUkes neck on the shoulder with the right hand, and pull.Jump in from the right side, and choke.

5. DO JIME (A.K.A. Tai Jime) - Body choke

Restrain the legs, arms, or the legs.This techniques is also called "Karada Jime"

JIN RYAKU NO MAKIThe principles of man

ICHI GEKI - one rage

Tori and Uke are both in Fudoza no kamae. As Uke comes up onone foot, and grabs Toris jacket with the right hand. Torigrabs Ukes arm with the left hand. Tori leans back and kickUkes in Suigetsu with the right foot. Tori releases his gripon Ukes hand, and knocks it away, with the left handstriking the wrist. Tori stands stepping back with the rightfoot into Ichimonji no kamae.

OSAE KOMI - Pin down

Tori and Uke are both in Fudoza. Uke comes up on the rightfoot, and grabs Toris jacket with his right hand. With hisright hand Tori applies Ura Gyaku to Ukes grabbing hand, andkicks Ukes left leg away with the right foot. Uke falls toToris right side. Tori places his right knee onto Ukes rightarm, and places his left hand in the middle of Ukes back topin him down.

UDE ORI - Arm breakShindenfudo Ryu Jutaijutsu. Shoden no kata.

Uke and Tori are both in Za Kamae. Uke comes up on the rightfoot, and strikes with a right Tsuki. Tori leans to theleft, and grabs Uke wrist with the right hand, and thenleans back to the right, and raising the right knee, andapplies pressure to Ukes elbow by using his knee. Tori rollsto the left and continues the pressure.

KANA SHIBARI - Iron grip

This is used against clothing grabs and rough situations.

Tori grabs the collar or the shoulders with the hands andapplies a Koppo Ken into the sides of the neck with excesspressure (use Hadome), and applies a Kikaku Ken to the face,

pulling Uke towards him with the grab. Can finish with aSuzuki washi Dori - attack to the testicles.

TENGU DORI - Capture the demonTakagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu. Ura Shoden no Kata.

If Uke applies a technique similar to kana Shibari, Toridefends with a Ryote Happa ken to the ears, or Boshi Ken tothe sides of the nose, or pressing Hadome, or straight on tothe nose

NOTEFor the Ken use Fudo ken, Happa ken, or Shuto.

KETSU MIYAKU - Squeeze the wristGyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu. Jo Ryaku no Maki.

Uke is behind Tori, and applies a Sankaku Jime to Tori(right hand to front of the neck). Tori turns his chin tothe right into the pit of the elbow, and drops his bodyweight (do these together). Place the thumb (of the righthand), into the Kyusho point above the inside of Ukes rightelbow. Toris left hand takes Uke right hand, and pulls theright arm out from the body (keep it straight. Tori turns tothe right bending Ukes arm, until the are side by sidefacing the same direction. Tori then applies a lock to thearm, and does a left kick to the Ukes right calf muscle.

TAI JIME (A.K.A Karada Jime) - Body squeeze

Once Uke is on the ground, Tori places the foot next to theribs, and leans forward to apply pressure to the ribs withthe shin. If Uke attempts to slip away, Tori steps over Ukewith the free leg, and applies pressure to the opposite sideof the body.

JIGOKU OTOSHI - Hell plunge

Uke steps forward with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps backto the right 45 degrees, and does a left Jodan Uke, andgrabs the wrist with the left hand, and pulls the arm sothat it is straight. Moving around the arm, and switching

the grip from the left to the right hand, Tori places hisleft knee against the elbow, and forces Uke to the ground.

A variation is called Jigoku Dori (Hell grab)

NAGE KAESHICounter throwing techniques

KOKO (A.K.A Okyo) - False push

Uke attempts to throw with Seio Nage, Tori drops his hips,and strikes with a left Boshi Ken to the Shichibatsu(Kidneys), and a right Fudo Ken to Suigetsu. This is doneform Ukes right side

Shichibatsu means "Seven days taken", meaning you will notbe able to stand for seven days.

HUKO 1 - The Tiger lays down #1

Uke steps forward with a right Chudan Keri. Tori steps back45 degrees to the left, and does a right Gedan Uke. Torithen steps forward with the left foot, and strikes with aleft Shitan Ken to the groin from under the right leg.

NOTETo be able to do the final strike, you must move in fastafter the Gedan Uke.

HUKO 2 - The Tiger lays down #2

Uke steps forward with a right Chudan Keri. Tori steps back45 degrees to the right, and does a left Gedan Uke, andcatches the leg with the left hand. Then rocking back inTori strikes with a right Fudo Ken to the inside of Ukes legabove the ankle bone.

ATAMI DORI (A.K.A. Zu Dori) - Capture the hand

Uke attempts at throw. Tori drops his hips, and strikes fromUkes right side with a right Fudo ken to the face, and at

the same time, grabs the hair with the left hand to drag himback to the ground. Tori then strikes with a Shako Ken tothe face. Twisting Ukes head helps with the take down. Thisis called Kubi Saka Dori (Neck twist grab)

FU KAN - Wind turning Shindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu. Shizen Shikoku no kata.

Uke attempts a Seionage. Tori punches Uke in the face with aright Fudo Ken, and grabs the back of Ukes belt with theleft hand. Tori the leans forward, and rolls, taking Ukewith him. When they land Tori continues his roll to finishon top of Uke.

KOYOKU - Rival scoopKoto Ryu Koppojutsu. Shoden no kata.TRNT P. 223

Uke strikes with a Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps back to the right45 degrees, and does a left Jodan Uke. Then without movingthe legs, Tori turns from the hips upwards to the left, andstrikes with a Boshi Ken to Uke Butsumetsu. Keeping the leftarm with Ukes striking arm, Tori steps forward with theright foot, and Yoko Aruki's with the left foot, across thefront of Uke. At the same time as the Yoko Aruki, Tori dropsthe left arm under Ukes arm, and throws with either Ogoshi,or Ganseki Nage.

HOTE KI - Release and throwKoto Ryu Koppojutsu. Shoden no kata.

Uke grabs Tori's lapel with the right hand. Tori checks Ukeshand with his left hand. Uke steps in with a left JodanTsuki. Tori shifts to the left inside of the Jodan Tsuki andstrikes with a right Omote Shuto to the bicep area of Ukesgrabbing arm. Tori then pulls the grab from the lapel, usesKosshijutsu to Ukes arm with his right hand, turns to theleft, and throws with Seio Nage.

ATE NAGE - Place the throwTakagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu. Chuden no Sabaki Gata.

Uke grabs Toris lapel with the left hand. Tori take hold ofthe hand with his right hand in Gyaku Te Take Ori, andstrikes with a left Fudo Ken to Butsumetsu, striking under

the arm. Tori turns to the right going under Ukes left arm,and grabs Ukes left shoulder with the left hand. Tori thenkicks Ukes supporting leg out, and throws him.

KERI NI TAISHITE(Against the kick)

KYOTO - False push

Tori is in Seiza. Uke attacks with a right Zenpo Keri. Toristeps to the left and catches the kick on the shoulder. Torithen grabs Ukes supporting leg, pulls from under Ukedropping him to the ground. This is called Ashi Jigoku Dori(leg rotation with Hell grab)

NOTEBlocking the kick with the shoulder body strike, is calledKata Tai ken.

SETTO - Break and dropKoto Ryu Koppojutsu. Shoden no kata.

Uke grabs Toris lapel with the right hand. Tori checks thiswith the left hand. With a left step to the left Toristrikes with a right Omote Shuto to the inside of Ukes rightbicep area. Tori then strikes with a right horizontal Boshiken Butsumetsu.

NOTEIf after the Shuto he still holds on, Lift the arm, andstrike with Fudo Ken to Jakkin to break the elbow. The BoshiKen is so that it goes between the ribs.

HISAKU - Fly and squeezeKoto Ryu Koppojutsu. Chuden no kata.

Uke grabs with a Ryote Mune Dori. Tori strikes with a RyoteBoshi ken into the side of Ukes throat. Then grabbing thetops of the shoulders, Tori jumps up, and wraps his legsaround Ukes waist. Squeezing the legs together to knock thewind from Uke, Tori releases his hold on the shoulders, anddrops to the ground. Then taking hold of the ankles he pullsUke to the ground. A right Kagato keri to the chest, Torithen rolls with Koho kaiten.

HITO - Flying fallKoto Ryu Koppojutsu. Chuden no kata.

Uke strikes Tori in the chest below the collar bone withShitan Ken, causing Uke to slump from the pain. Uke thenleaps into the air, and does Ryote Sokuyaku Ken to theChest. Uke then lands on the ground on his feet.

NOTEIf when Uke lands on the ground but not on his feet, he mustroll back wards to cushion the fall, and must then come upinto Kamae.

SEION - Living soundKukishinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu. Shoden no kata.

Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi. Tori hold the collar, and theelbow. The right thumb, presses into the nerve in the sideof the neck, and the thumb of the left hand, presses intothe nerve in the elbow. Tori shifts the left foot to theleft, and places the right foot, against the hip. Pressingthe nerves, pushing out the foot, and turning Anti clockwiseTori throws Uke onto his back.

YUME MAKURA - Dream pillowKukishinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu. Sabaki Gata.

Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, Left Jodan Tsuki, right ZenpoKeri, right Jodan Tsuki. Tori responds with a left JodanUke, right Jodan Uke, left Gedan Uke, and finally with aright Jumonji Dori. Tori's left hand takes hold of Ukesright wrist, and the left hand takes Ukes elbow.. Tori stepsback and brings the arm into a form of Oni Kudaki. Tori thenchanges the grab from backwards to forwards, and pushes onthe elbow, and pulls on the wrist so that his arm opensstraight. Tori holds Ukes straight arm against his chest,and falls backwards taking Ukes arm with him. Tori thenrolls over Ukes back, and holds him in O Gyaku

RYOTE KAKE - Two hand trapTakagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu. Chuden no Tai no kata.

Uke does a double hand choke to Toris neck. Tori drops hiships, and steps back with the left foot, and pushes up onthe underside of Ukes elbows. Tori then suddenly pivots to

the right dropping to the right knee, and pushes up with theleft hand, and pulls down with the right hand. This flipsUkes onto his back.

NOTEAll these movements are done in one movement.

FUDO - MotionlessShindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu. Shizen Shikoku no kata.

Uke grabs with the left hand, and punches with the righthand. Tori steps to the right, and does a Left Jodan Uke.Tori grabs Ukes hand with the right hand, and applies TakeOri. Tori then grabs the left shoulder with the left hand,at the same time moving across to the left. Tori maintainsthe Take Ori, while pulling Uke forward by the shoulder tothrow Uke to the ground. Tori steps back with his rightfoot, and throws him.

GOKURAKU OTOSHI - Let fall to heavenShindenfudo Ryu Jutaijutsu. Shoden no kata.

Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi. Tori steps back to the rightwith the right palm under Ukes elbow. Tori then steps backin 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 theleft knee, and pushes Uke to Tori's left pulling him over.

TEI KEN - Squeeze strikeGyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu. Jo Ryaku no Maki

Uke grabs Tori from behind in Tai Jime. Tori drops his bodyweight, and does a short step to the left, grabbing Ukeshands as he moves, and pulling them apart in to a HiraIchimonji position. Tori steps back to the left with theright foot. Tori then strikes with a right Fudo Ken to Men,drops the right arm down the up under Ukes left arm, andfinishes with Ganseki Otoshi.

SETSU YAKU - Dancing snowShindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu. Ten no kata.

Uke does a right punch (Shindenfudo Ryu Style). Tori thenshifts to the right, and takes hold of Ukes right wrist withhis left hand (the palm is down and on top of the hand).Tori steps in with the right foot, across to Ukes rightfoot. At the same time twist Ukes hand out as in a GyakuOmote Gyaku. Toris right hand comes up under Ukes right arm,and grabs the shoulder, and then barr's the arm. Tori thensteps through with the right foot, and turns a littleclockwise, turning the arm in to Oni Kudaki, and drop himthe floor.

NOTEIf Uke will not let you turn clockwise, and do the OniKudaki, turn instead anti clockwise, and throw Uke withGyaku Nage.

MUSAN - Scattered frogShindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu. Ten no kata.

Uke strikes with a right Fudo Ken (Shindenfudo Ryu Style).Tori steps back, and across the left so the punch passes byhis chest. At the same time as stepping Tori drops his bodyweight, and takes hold of Ukes wrist with the left hand. Theright hand comes up under Ukes arm, with a Shako Ken to theface or a Fudo Ken to the chest. Tori then steps back withthe right foot to face Uke, and turns the grabbed hand so issimilar to Take Ori. Tori then passes under the arm anticlockwise, keeping it straight. When Tori has passed underit completely, he stands at the side of Uke with the armstill straight (in a straight line with the oppositeshoulder). With a right Shuto Tori strikes the upper armmuscles dropping Uke.

NOTEWhen doing the final Shuto, if the body weight is dropped atthe point of contact, the Shuto will deliver more impact,and be a more devastating attack to the muscle.

GEKKAN - Moon LiverShindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu. Ten no kata.

Both are in Shizen. Uke steps forward, and punchesShindenfudo Ryu style. Tori does a slight right step, andlifts the left hand to take hold of Ukes wrists (he does notgrab). Tori the shifts back to the left, and takes hold of

Uke right shoulder (Toris left), and kicks with Sokuyaku toSuigetsu. Without stepping back to the ground Tori dropsstraight out the right knee, at the same time he lifts theleft hand, and pulls the right hand with him. Tori drops Ukeon his stomach on the ground to his right side. Torifinishes with O-Gyaku.

KATAMAKI - One side wrapKoto Ryu Koppojutsu. Shoden no kata.

Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps to the right, anddoes a left Jodan Uke. Uke strikes with a left Jodan Tsuki,Tori slides the right foot back, and does a Jodan Uke,dropping this into a Musha Dori to his left arm. Tori thensteps in with the left foot, applies a lock, and strikeswith a left Boshi Ken to Butsumetsu.

KO NO KI - Strike the demonKoto Ryu Koppojutsu. Okuden no kata.

Uke strikes Tori with a Ryote Happa Ken to the ears. He thenjumps up in front of Tori, and strikes with a Ryote SokuyakuKeri.

U GARI - Reap the QuailShindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu. Shizen Shikoku no kata.

Uke attempts Osoto Gake. Tori lets Uke throw him, but does aYoko Nagare to a seated position. Tori then pulls Uke overhis head or Shoulder, and continues the rolling motion toend up sitting astride the prone Uke. Finish with a HonJime.

NOTEWith the Yoko Nagare, Tori keeps hold of Uke. The wholetechnique is done with a continuous flow.

SHIZEN - NaturalShindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu. Shizen Shikoku no kata.

Uke does Ryote Mune Dori, and starts to shove Uke. Torilowers his hips, and strikes with a Fudo Ken to the stomach.If Uke then pulls Tori does a Kick to the groin in a SanshinMotion.

HAIBU YORI(Attacks from behind)

SHI SAI - Finger break

Uke grabs the back of Tori's collar, with the right hand.Tori reaches back with the right hand, and grabs the hand.Tori then leans forward to straighten Ukes arm. Tori turnsto the left, and swings his left fist into Ukes ribs. Torithen twists Ukes hand from the Collar, with a right UraGyaku. Tori then steps back with the left foot, using theleft hand to apply pressure to Ukes right elbow. Tori kneelon his left knee, and pulls Uke to the ground, and kicksUkes chin with the right foot.

SAKKETSU - Killer squeezeGyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu. Jo Ryaku no Maki.

Uke attacks Tori from behind with Tai Jime (bear Hug). Toridrops his body weight, and leans a little forward, and grabsboth of Ukes arms, and pulls the out to the sides (same asHira Ichimonji). Tori then does Yoko Aruki to the right,keeping hold of Ukes arms, and keeps walking to drop him tothe ground.

KIN KUDAKI - Destroy the Gold

Uke is behind Tori, and grabs the Collar, and pulls him.Tori shifts to the side, and grabs Ukes groin with the hand,and then stamps on the foot, with the heel. A Kikaku Ken canbe used to finish the technique.

HIBARI (A.K.A. Un Jaku) - SkylarkShindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu. Ten no kata.

Uke and Tori are both in Shizen. Uke steps forward with theright foot, and strikes with the right hand (ShindenfudoRyu_ Style). Tori drops to his left knee to avoid thepunch. Toris left hand is at Ukes knee, as a cover, with theleft elbow at shoulder height. Tori then stands up fast, andbrings a right Fudo Ken up under Asagasumi. This knocks Ukebackwards. Tori then pivots anti clockwise, so he isstanding next to Ukes left side (both face front), and withhis right leg crossed over Ukes left leg. Tori takes hold ofthe skin, and sleeve of Ukes left arm, and pushes his armforward, knocking Uke over his leg onto the ground.

KATA OTOSHI - Drop the soul

Uke steps forward with a right Zenpo keri. Tori move theleft so that he is on the outside of Ukes leg. Then with aSokugyaku, Tori kicks under Ukes leg to the groin. Tori thendrops down on the right foot, and applies a Shuki Ken to thetop of the thigh. Tori then strikes with a Ryote Shako Kento the Butsumetsu to knock Uke to the left.

NOTEMaster Sankenitto no Kiryukuken

SHIHO DORI - Four way captureKukishinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu. Shoden no kata.

Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki, Tori does a left JodanUke to the wrist. Uke then grabs Tori's collar with the lefthand. Toris left arm comes up in front of his body, and withthe right arm applies Oni Kudaki to the grabbing arm. Torithen 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.

NOTEFor the take down walk in the direction his left legpoints.. If the Oni Kudaki fails change to Omote Gyaku, ifhe tries to escape, change the technique to Yume Makura.

MOGURI NAGE - Diving captureTakagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu. Moguri Gata.

Uke grabs the collar with the left hand, and does a rightJodan Tsuki. Tori checks the grab, and does a left JodanUke. Uke kicks with a right Zenpo Keri, Tori does a leftGedan Uke. Tori then changes the grab from his right hand tothe left hand and applies a Ura Oni Kudaki on the left arm.Tori then kicks with a heel kick to the back of Ukes leftthigh, and steps back, and down onto the right knee.

NOTEKeep a good balance, do not get in a position where Uke canpunch you with his right hand.

KOKU - Empty skyGyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu. Jo Ryaku no Maki.

Uke, and Tori are in Ichimonji no kamae. Uke strikes withJodan Tsuki. Tori steps back to the right 45 degrees, andblocks with a left Jodan Uke. Tori then does Ken Kudaki. Ukefollows with a right keri. Tori steps out to the left, anddoes a right Keri Kaeshi. As Uke turns to his left Toristeps in with the left foot, and does a left Shito Ken toButsumetsu.

NOTEWhen Uke kicks, Tori can either steps to the left, and KeriKaeshi, or he can step to the left with Yoko Aruki, and kickwith either left or right foot.

RENYO - Giving a RideGyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu. Jo Ryaku no Maki

Uke and Tori are both in Ichimonji no kamae. Uke strikeswith a Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps back to the right 45 degrees,and does a left Jodan Uke, followed by Ken Kudaki. Uke doesa right keri to Suigetsu. Tori does a right Keri Kaeshi. Ukespins around from a result of the keri kaeshi, and comesback to face Tori, and takes hold of his lapel with theright hand. Tori steps back with the left foot, taking Ukeshand in Ura Gyaku with the right hand. Tori applies the UraGyaku so that Uke is bent over at the waist. Tori kicks upto Ukes stomach with the right foot. As the foot comes backto the ground Tori steps around Ukes arm, turning it in toOmote Gyaku, and throwing Uke.

NOTEThis is a mix of Koku (the start), and two parts of theTorite Kihon Gata). A good flow is needed to keep control ofUke.

SAKA NAGARE (A.K.A Gyaku Nagare) - Reverse flow Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu. Jo Ryaku no Maki.

Both Uke, and Tori are in Ichimonji no kamae. Uke strikeswith a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori shifts to the left, andblocks with a right Jodan Uke to the back of Ukes hand, and

promptly takes hold of the wrist with the right hand.. Ukethen kicks with the right foot, to Gorin. Tori does a kerikaeshi, and changes the grip form the right to the lefthand. Uke then attempts to strike with a left Fudo Ken toSuigetsu, Tori blocks with a right Gedan Uke, and then stepsin with a right Ura Shuto to Uko

KASASAGI - MagpieTakagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu. Chuden no Tai no Kata.

Uke steps forward with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps backto the left 45 degree, and strikes with a right Jodan Uke,and takes hold of the wrist. Uke then does a right Zenpokeri. Tori stops the kick by pulling down on the wrist. Torithen does a right Keri Kaeshi to the out side of Ukes leg(pull the hand down a little further). Tori then strikeswith a left Shikan ken to the right ribs. Tori lifts the armup, and steps under it clockwise, and applies an exaggeratedOmote Gyaku to pull Uke to the ground, or throw him on hisback with a flip.

KO (A.K.A. Hanetsurube)Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu. Chu Ryaku no Maki.

Uke strikes with a Jodan Tsuki, Tori in a left Ichimonji nokamae, steps to the right inside of Uke. Uke then does aright keri, Tori steps to the left and does Gedan Uke,while pushing back Ukes left arm, and lowering the hand,lifting his leg up while twisting his body to take Uke down.

SOTO - Hold and fallKoto Ryu Koppojutsu. Okuden no kata.

Uke walks towards Tori. Tori applies Ryote Shako Ken toRyumon, and pushes down. As Ukes head comes close to Ukeshead, Tori strikes with Kikaku Ken to Men, and steps betweenUkes legs with the left foot. The right foot does SokuyakuKeri to Gorin. Tori then applies Tomoe Nage. Tori continuesthe roll finishing astride Uke. Finish with Kikaku Ken.

NOTEThe final movement by Tori is called Futari Kaiten (twoperson roll)

RANSETSU - Crazy snowKoto Ryu Koppojutsu. Okuden no kata

Uke walks towards Tori. Tori steps right, and applies RyoteShako Ken to the Do. Tori then steps between Ukes legs withboth feet, and drops backwards pulling Uke with him. As theyfall Tori turns Uke to the left or the right. This is calledNagasu (let flow).

MUTO DORI NO KATAUnarmed defence against a blade

Train Muto Dori using all techniques with weapons. It's nottoo much to say that Muto Dori is the basis of Taijutsu. Bymastering Muto Dori you can handle weapons, and you can thebe a sword, Bo, Yari, and Ku.

KEN NAGARE - Flowing StrikeTakagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu.

Uke steps forward with a right hand Knife thrust (ChudanTsuki) to the stomach. Tori steps forward with his leftfoot. Tori pivots on the left foot, turning clockwise, so heis side on to the blade. Tori's left hand takes hold of Ukesknife hand (wrist). Tori then strikes with a right ShikanKen to the back of Ukes knife hand, making him release thegrip. Tori then steps back with the left foot, and appliesan Omote Gyaku.

SOTO TONKO NO KATAPractice form of the escaping Rat

Put a pocket inside your Gi jacket, and place Metsubushipowders inside it. Place nine Senban Shuriken inside anotherpocket. Then master Moku, Ka, Kin, Do, Sui. The secrets ofGoton no Tonkei, at the same time, become Ku, and master thetrue Taijutsu. This is the secret of Bu. Realise the naturalmovement. Become Ku yourself.

To successfully use the strategies of Heaven, Earth, andmankind (Tenchijin), the Ninja must become one with allthings in the Universe, and embody the spirit of the

flowers, and the Bamboo. You must know when to bend with thewind, and know their is no need too bend when their is nowind. You must be able to become the void itself, in orderto master the secrets of using the scheme of totality, toaccomplish your will.

If you ask if their is truly such a thing as the fundamentaltechniques of Ninjutsu, we will say No. If you ask if youare practising the fundamentals correctly, we will tell youtheir is no right, and no wrong way. These moves which wecall fundamental sare only a means for the attainment ofthe natural ever appropriate responsive movement that comeswith personal enlightenment.

SANTO TONKO KATAEscape practice forms

Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu.

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 Ukes hand up into Take Ori. On the third stepTori, kicks Uke in the groin with the right foot, lifts Ukesright arm up with the Take Ori, and turns under the arm anticlockwise. Tori then throws (Katate Nage) Uke to the groundby the wrist, and then scatters Metsubushi into his face.Tori then escapes with Chi Tobi.

HIDARI KATA UDE TONSO KATA - Right - left escape practiceform

Uke grabs Toris left wrist with his right hand. Both thenmove into Hachimonji no kamae. Uke then pulls Tori withthree short shuffle steps. On the second step, Tori moveshis hand so that he hold Ukes wrist. On the third step Torilifts Ukes grabbing hand up in Take Ori. Tori grabs Ukesright shoulder with his right hand, kicks to the groin with

his right foot, and stepping straight back drops to hisright knee, bringing Uke with him. Tori then scattersMetsubushi, and escapes with Chi Tobi.

MIGI TE KUBISUGI TONSO KATA - Rear escape practice form

Uke is behind Tori, and grabs the back of his collar withthe right hand. Uke the pulls Tori back with three shortshuffle steps. On the third step, grabs Ukes right hand withhis right hand. Tori drops his body weight, turns to theleft, and strikes Uke in Butsumetsu with a left Shuki ken.The left hand the takes hold of Ukes bicep, and the righthand lifts Ukes right hand from the collar. With a rollingmotion of the left hand (Ura Gyaku) Tori throws Uke. Torithe scatters Metsubushi, and escapes with Chi Tobi.

ATEKOMI TONSO KATA - Strike, and escape practice form

Uke has a Katana in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Toriis in Doko no kamae. As the sword comes down, Tori rushes inunder the sword, and strikes with Boshi ken to Gorin. Torithen leaps back to the left and escapes with Ukemi.

KOTE UCHI TONSO KATA - Arm strike escape practice form

Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori is inDoko no kamae, and moves to the left, and strikes down witha right Shuto to the top of Ukes right forearm. As Uke dropsthe sword, Tori turns the hips to the left, and strikes witha left Shikan Ken to Butsumetsu (drops to the left knee).Tori then rises and moves to the right so that he faces Ukeon the right side, and scatters Metsubushi. Tori thenescapes.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 thesword. The right hand follows, and strikes with Shuto toUkes left forearm. Tori pulls the Katana away from Uke, Tori

then jumps backwards, takes the Metsubushi, and scatters itin Ukes face and escapes.

SAYU KUMOGAKURE KATA - Two handed cloud form

Two Uke face Tori in Daijodan. Tori is in front of them withMetsubushi in each hand. As the Uke prepare to move in, Torilifts his hands above his head, steps forward, and throwsthe Metsubushi into the their faces. As he throws theMetsubushi, Tori drops low, and passes between the Uke,striking them both in Butsumetsu with Boshi Ken. Tori thendoes Ukemi, and escapes.

KOSEI KIRIGAKURE KATA - Attacking fog form

Several Uke surround Tori with the Katana held high, or inChudan no kamae. Tori assumes Tonso no kamae. Then turningrandomly to each Uke, Tori scatters several Metsubushi inall directions to develop a screen. Then Tori starts tothrow Shuriken at the startled Uke, and escapes in theconfusion

HAPPO KIRIGAKURE KATA - Disappearing into the fog in alldirections

When Tori is surrounded by many Uke, he throws Shuriken tothe front then Metsubushi to the rear. Tori then drops toone knee, and throw Shuriken in all directions, and escapesusing Ukemi.