KUKISHINDEN RYU HIKENJUTSU 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. The Hikenjutsu Waza have, one base technique, and at least two Henka

KAMAE 1. JODAN NO KAMAE

1

The left foot is forwards with the sword held above the head. This is also known as Daijodan no kamae. 2. SEIGAN NO KAMAE 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. 3. CHUDAN NO KAMAE The left foot is forwards, with the sword held horizontal. 4. HASSO NO KAMAE 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. 5. GEDAN NO KAMAE The left foot is forwards, the tip of the blade points at the ground. Tori leans forwards a little. 6. TENCHI NO KAMAE The right foot is forwards. The sword is held out in front of the body, with the hands at chest height

HIKENJUTSU 1. 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.
2

Use a Kiai, as you stab. HENKA 1 Yoko Aruki to the left, and cut the right wrist as you Tsuki. HENKA 2 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 2. 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 1 From Ichi no kamae, step to the left, and block. Yoko Aruki to the left, and cut to the back of the neck. HENKA 2 Step back to the right to avoid the cut, and cut to the neck. 3. 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. 4. 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 1 Uke cuts faster than you can move. Cut up to Kote, and Tsuki to the Do.
3

HENKA 2 Uke cuts faster than you can move. Cut up under right wrist, and then immediately the left wrist. NOTES The cut should start just under the ribs, and continue through the shoulder. Always keep your sword between you, and Uke. Sweden Taikai 92 5. 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. HENKA 1 Uke cuts faster than you move. Cut up to Kote, and Tsuki. HENKA 2 Step back with the left as he cuts. Bring the sword parallel to his. Jodan Kiri, and then Kesa Giri NOTE Daimon - Shoulder joint. 6. 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 1 Move to the left, and use the left elbow to check his right arm. Then cut to the back of his neck. HENKA 2 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
4

the shape of a roof top. It should also feel like he will fall forwards if you let go. UK Taikai 92 7. 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 1 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 2 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. 8. 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 1 Start from Issoku Ikken. Jump in without the Yoko Aruki, and cut down on top of the Kote. NOTES 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. 9. 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 1 Jump in further, and cut with Kesa Giri through Uko. HENKA 2

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. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. SHI HO KIRI 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. 13. 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.

14. 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. 15. 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. 16. 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.

EXTRA NOTES ON HIKENJUTSU (London Taikai 92) KIRI AGE At the precise moment Uke cuts down step to the right, cut with the full length of the blade under the arms, and across Ukes left side (ribs). Do this in a upward diagonal cut. Shifting your body angle backwards slice the ribs, until the blade comes up under, and to the inside of the Kote. As you cut upwards extend the hands fully until they are straight. Switch step, and cut upwards to his left side (your right), cutting under the other arm pit, across the chest. You will now have cut both side of the body, and at least one of the insides of the Kote. A Henka of this would be to drop from Hasso to Gedan, and circle each other looking for a opening, and as Uke steps in to cut with jodan Kiri cut first upwards left to right, the upwards right to left. COUNTER TO KIRI AGE Cut with Jodan kiri. Tori starts the Kiri Age. As you cut down, turn your blade upwards to block his cut (using the back of your sword for the block). With the curvature of the blade down
7

downwards, and not upwards, try to cut to the inside of his wrist with the tip of the sword. The turn his sword over, and try to cut him upwards from left to right (Kiri Age). Step around Tori to the left, and cut his back.