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Gyokko Ryu
Kosshijutsu
Chi No Kata
Sui No Kata
Ka No Kata
Fu No Kata
Ku No Kata
Taihen Kihon
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Taihenjustu Muto Dori No Kata
1. Hira No Kamae
2. Ichimonji No Kamae
3. Jumonji No Kamae
Ki Gata
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Jo Ryaku No Maki
1. Koku
2. Renyo
3. Danshu
4. Dan Shi
5. Saka Nagare
6. Keo
7. Hane Bi
8. Keto
9. Yubi Kudaki
10.Ketsu Miyaku
11.Sakketsu
12.Tei Ken
Chu Ryaku No Maki
1. U Jaku
2. Seito
3. Da Shin
Hosen
4. Ko Rai
5. Ko
6. Shien
7. Ho Ryaku
Ge Ryaku No Maki
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Shun U
Shun Soku
Ichi Geki
Kai Soku
Ko Ryaku
Iai Fuji
Shin Gan
Fu U
Sanshin No Kata
Bojutsu
1. Chi No Kata
2. Sui No Kata
3. Ka No Kata
4. Fu no Kata
5. Ku No Kata
Sanshin No Kata
Kenjutsu
1. Chi No Kata
2. Sui No Kata
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3. Ka No Kata
4. Fu No Kata
5. Ku No Kata
Kuden / Hiden
1. Ten Ryaku Uchu Gassho
2. Chi Ryaku Futen Goshin Gassho
3. Jin Ryaku Chi Sui Ka Fu Henka Ryaku Hanno Hon Itsu Gassho
Appendix
Kotsu
Kihon Happo Quotes
HANIN NO KAMAE
The feet are the same as Ichimonji. The right hand is held above the head, and the left
points out towards Uke. The middle, and the ring finger of each hand, touches the
thumb. The little, and index fingers are straight.
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KIME NO KAMAE
The posture is similar to Ichimonji, but much lower. The lead hand is straight, and the
rear hand rests on the thigh, out of sight.
KAMAE PRACTICE
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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.
Typical for the Gyokko Ryu is the powerful circular blocks to take away the balance.
In the Gyokko Ryu it is preferred to block, and hit with the knuckles.
Sanshin No Kata
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KU NO KATA (Void/Sky form)
TRNT P. 74
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.
NOTE
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.
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Taihen Kihon
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Ki Gata
1.
MIGI ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE
(Right figure one posture) (Kihon happo 1) TRNT P. 76
Uke, and Tori are both in Ichimonji no kamae. Uke does a Jodan Tsuki to Men. Tori steps
back 45 degrees to the right, with a left Jodan Uke. Tori then steps forwards with the
right foot, and strikes with a right Omote Kiten to Uko.
2.
HIDARI ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE
(Left figure one posture)
Same as above, but on the opposite side.
3.
MIGI HICHO NO KAMAE
(Right single crane posture) (Kihon happo 2) TRNT P. 77
Tori is in Hicho no kamae, and Uke is in Ichimonji no kamae. Uke strikes with a Chuden
Tsuki to Suigetsu. Tori drops his weight by bending his knee of the supporting leg. Tori
then does a Gedan Uke. As Tori lifts his body weight, he kicks to Butsumetsu with the
sole of the left foot. Tori then drops the left foot to the ground, and steps forward with
the right foot, and strikes with a right Ura Kiten to Uko.
NOTE
Apply the movements of both Ku no Kata and Ka no Kata.
Distancing. Move further away for large people. Guarding. After the Gedan Uke the same
side elbow guards against his rear hand attacks.
Hicho is a flying bird. So when you do Hicho, imagine that it has something to do with
flying or leaping. All birds do not fly. So it could in other ways be something else to do
with a bird.
4.
HIDARI HICHO NO KAMAE
(Left single crane posture)
Same as above, but on the opposite side.
5.
JUMONJI NO KAMAE
(Cross posture) (Kihon happo 3) TRNT P. 79
Tori is in Jumonji no kamae, and Uke is in Ichimonji no kamae. Uke strikes with a right
Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps back to the right 45 degrees, and blocks with a left Jodan Uke
(Tori keeps the arm straight). Tori the turning from the hips up clockwise, strikes with a
left Shito Ken to Kimon (keep the arm straight). Uke then steps forward with the left
foot, and a left Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps back 45 degrees to the left, lifting the left hand up
to the level of Ukes eyes, and strikes with a right Jodan Uke (keep the arm straight). Tori
then turns from the hips up anti clockwise, and strikes with a right Shito Ken to Kimon.
Tori then steps back with the right foot, to Jumonji no kamae.
NOTE
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Movement - Move with your knees, low, and slowly to keep good form. When doing solo
Kata, stay in same place. Distance is important, shift when you move. Hit with the body
no the hand (Shito ken). Apply Fu no Kata. The step back and turn is called Hon no
Kamae
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4.
HIDARI OMOTE GYAKU HENKA
(Left outside twist variation)
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HIDARI JIGOKU DORI
(Left hell capture)
Same as above, but on the opposite side.
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9.
MIGI MUSHA DORI
(Right capture the warrior) (Kihon happo 7) TRNT. 93
Uke step forward and takes hold of Toris sleeve with the right hand. Tori steps back with
the left foot, and lift the left forearm up vertical on the inside of Ukes arm. Tori then steps
back in with the left foot, and back, and across to the left with the right foot. Toris left
arm goes over the top to the outside of Ukes arm, and under. Tori lifts his left arm up, and
takes hold of his left hand with the right hand. Tori applies a Musha Dori lock, and drops
Uke.
NOTE
For the arm lock, Toris arm must be just above Ukes elbow. Do not interlink the fingers,
as this is dangerous to Tori. Cup the hands
HENKA
When you step back in, step 45 forwards, then turn with the Musha Dori applied. This
will take his balance away.
HENKA
Step out to the side, then turn stepping out further by bringing the other leg to the rear.
The drop to one knee (opposite side of Uke)
10.
HIDARI MUSHA DORI
(Left capture the warrior)
Same as above, but on the 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.
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Jo Ryaku No Maki
1.
KOKU
(Empty sky) TRNT P. 216
Uke, and Tori are in Ichimonji no kamae. Uke strikes with Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps back to
the right 45 degrees, and blocks with a left Jodan Uke. Tori then does Ken Kudaki. Uke
follows with a right keri. Tori steps out to the left with the right foot (not Yoko aruki),
and then walking around kicks up with a left Keri under Ukes leg. As Uke turns to his
left, Tori's left foot drops to the ground, and a left Shito Ken strikes Uke in the
Butsumetsu.
NOTE
When Uke kicks, Tori can either steps to the left, and Keri Kaeshi, or he can step to the
left with Yoko Aruki, and kick with either left or right foot. Can also use Shikan Ken to
the back of Butsumetsu. This depends on where his body is.
HENKA
Uke attacks as before, do the Ken Kudaki. As Uke kicks shift to the outside of the kick
(left leg leading pulling the right leg right next to it). Strike to his right Sai (outside) with
the left knee, extend the left leg, and kick away his supporting leg at the knee
2.
RENYO
(Giving a Ride) TRNT P. 225
Uke and Tori are both in Ichimonji no kamae. Uke strikes with a Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps
back to the right 45 degrees, and does a left Jodan Uke. Uke does a right keri to
Suigetsu. Tori does a right Keri Kaeshi. Uke spins around from a result of the keri kaeshi,
and comes back to face Tori, and takes hold of his lapel with the right hand. Tori takes
Ukes hand in the left hand and then applies a Ura Gyaku with the right hand. Tori applies
the Ura Gyaku so that Uke is bent over at the waist, and strikes with a right Ura Shuto to
Uko. Tori kicks up to Ukes stomach with the right foot, at the same time changing to a
Omote Gyaku, and throwing Uke.
HENKA
When you take Uke down with the Omote Gyaku, step behind his legs with your right
foot, the strike with your hip, and apply the Omote Gyaku sending him over your hip.
NOTE
As you turn from Ura/Omote Gyaku, then kick up. If Uke does not spin around he still
grabs with hisright hand. The Ura/Omote Gyaku change is because he is strong, and it
will weaken him. Make the attack ride your own pace. A good flow is needed to control
Uke. The flow of gradually wrapping Uke in your own pace is important.
3.
DAN SHU
(Projectile hand)
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Uke does a left grab to Mune, and strikes with the right hand to Men. Tori checks the
grab with the right hand (place the palm against the back of his hand), Tori shifts his body
weight to the right 45, and a left Jodan Uke. At the same time as the Jodan Uke, Tori
pushes his right hand against Uke hand, then up and in, in a rolling motion (Muso Dori).
This places Ukes palm against the body, and the wrist is bent. Tori then does a left Ura
Kiten to Uko. For best effect keep the arms straight. The right foot is placed against Ukes
left calf muscle, and kicks him to the ground.
NOTE
If you are too far away for the kick Yoko Aruki in to Ukes leg. Use the Shito ken.
Taijutsu is the secret of this technique. Take his arm firmly. Use it as a fulcrum (this is the
most important part). The arm must be held throughout in the fulcrum. Can also start
with a grab to the sleeve.
HENKA
After the block roll his arm over, strike with a left Shako ken to Ganmen. Reach over
with your left hand to grab some of the flesh on the back of his grabbing arm (upper arm).
Step back and down to the left knee, taking Uke down directly with O-Gyaku.
4.
DAN SHI
(Projectile fingers)
Uke, and Tori face each other. Uke grabs Tori Mune with the left hand. Tori checks the
hand, as in Dan Shu. Uke then does a right Jodan Tsuki to Men. Tori shifts to the right,
and blocks with a left Jodan Uke. Tori then strike Uke in the Butsumetsu at the front of
the body with a left Shito Ken. Tori then kicks Uke in the left leg with the sole of the right
foot, dropping him to the ground, on his back.
NOTE
A keynote is to take Ukes left thumb. Hold it and use it as a fulcrum. You can also strike
Kimon instead of Butsumetsu.
5.
SAKA NAGARE
(Reverse flow) TRNT P. 220
Both Uke, and Tori are in Ichimonji no kamae. Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori
shifts to the left, and blocks with a right Jodan Uke to the back of Ukes hand, and
promptly takes hold of the wrist with the right hand.. Uke then kicks with the right foot,
to Gorin. Tori does a keri kaeshi, and changes the grip form the right to the left hand. Uke
then attempts to strike with a left Fudo Ken to Suigetsu, Tori blocks with a right Gedan
Uke, and then steps in with a right Ura Shuto to Uko. Tori then does Omote Gyaku to
Ukes hand.
HENKA
Stand in left Ichimonji, as he comes in to strike, shift slightly to his outside, and do a right
Tsuki to his armpit. Grab his right hand with the left hand in Omote Gyaku. Pull
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downwards to the right to open him up. As he attempts a left Tsuki to the face, duck and
strike upwards with the right hand to Hoshi or Jakkin. Finish the Omote Gyaku.
NOTE
When striking to the armpit, strike along the full length of the arm. You can also use a
weapon in the right hand to aid the defense.
HENKA
Uke does a Ryote Mune Dori, and attempts a Sokki strike to Suzu. Tori covers by
bringing the right knee up 45 degrees. As the foot comes down Tori takes Ukes right and
in Omoto Gyaku with the left hand and strikes with a right Ura Kiten to Uko. Tori then
wraps the right fingers around Ukes collar bone, and pulls him forwards.
6.
KEO
( ??? Seagull)
Uke grabs the lapels with both hands (Ryote Dori). Tori strikes with Ryote Shikan Ken to
the backs of Ukes hands, followed by a kick to the stomach (lean back to straighten Ukes
arms. Uke strikes with a Jodan Tsuki to Men. Uke does a left Jodan Uke to Hoshi, and
steps in with a right Ura Shuto to the right Kasumi, and a kick to Gorin.
NOTE
The Ryote Shikan Ken is done in a sweeping down motion in cutting action.
HENKA
Uke garbs with Ryote Mune dori. Tori does a right kick to Suzu (lean back to straighten
the arms). Tori rocks back in, and either strikes to the back of the hands, or down on top
of Nagare with Shikan Ken. Tori then does a right kick to Suigetsu.
NOTE
The strike to Nagare should be done inwards horizontally, to the hands in a cutting
motion downwards.
7.
HANE BI
(Leaping blame)
Uke is behind Tori, and grabs his collar with the right hand. Tori presses his right hand on
top of Ukes right hand, and turns to the left to face Uke. Uke does a right keri, and Tori
blocks with Gedan Uke, by leaning to the right, and applies a Omote Gyaku to Ukes right
hand, followed by a right kick to either Men, Suigetsu, or suzu.
NOTE
For the Omote Gyaku you can grab the little, and ring fingers to break them as you drop
him.
HENKA
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side by side facing the same direction. Tori then applies a lock to the arm, and does a left
kick to the Ukes right calf muscle.
NOTE
The Sankaku Jime (Triangle choke) is dangerous, you must get into the habit of turning
the head, and placing the chin into the inside of Ukes elbow. This will reduce the
strangulation. Train first with Kubi-Gatamae. A method for strengthening the neck.
HENKA
Uke applies a Sankaku Jime as before. Drop the body weight, kick with your left heel to
his right Uchi Yaku, as you turn into him. Place your left foot beside his right leg, and
take him down with pressure to the right knee.
HENKA
Uke applies a Sankaku Jime. Drop the body weight. Take his right thumb with the left
hand, and his Hoshi in the right hand (attack Kyusho). Pull his hand away from your neck.
Push your right leg backwards bewtween his legs, and throw him with Gyaku Seio Nage
(Back throw).
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SAKKETSU
(Killer squeeze)
Uke attacks Tori from behind with Tai Jime (bear Hug). Tori drops his body weight, and
leans a little forward, and grabs both of Ukes arms, and pulls the out to the sides (same as
Hira Ichimonji). Tori then does Yoko Aruki to the right, keeping hold of Ukes arms, and
keeps walking to drop him to the ground.
NOTE
First relax the body.
12.
TEI KEN
(Squeeze and strike)
Uke grabs Tori from behind with Tai Jime. Tori drops his body weight, and steps to the
left, and takes the hands, pulling them out to the side.. Tori releases the right hand grab,
steps to the left with the right foot, strikes with Fudo Ken to the face, and applies Ganseki
Otoshi.
HENKA
The opponent attacks you, and holds you from behind. You lower your pelvis, and you
raise a lot both hands, and take the right, and left hand. You catch with both hands the
wrists, and you put your thumb on the back of the hand. Then you hold both of the hands.
Then you hold both hands, and open them sideways, and you move under your opponents
left hand, and using only the right hand you do a one hand throw, and you kick with the
right leg. Zanshin.
NOTE
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This above version was read out my Nagato Shihan at the Swedish Taikai 1989 from his
Densho. Translated by Doron Navron Shihan.
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1.
U JAKU
(Black Magpie)
Uke is in Ichimonji, Tori is in Jumonji. Uke strikes with right hand, and Tori steps to the
left outside of the punch. With a right Chudan Uke to the forearm, take hold of the wrist
with the right hand. Uke kicks with the right foot, Tori Keri kaeshi with the right foot,
Tori then steps back with the right foot, and pulls the hand up and towards himself, and a
left Shito Ken to Butsumetsu. The right foot steps across with Yoko aruki to Ukes Toki.
Tori steps through under Ukes arm with the left foot, Tori moves his right foot across for
a Yoko Aruki, left steps across, so that the legs are open, keeping hold of the hand, and
throw.
NOTE
Make sure the grip on the hand has the thumb down with a firm hold.
HENKA
Uke strikes as before. Tori blocks but don't take hold of the hand (Karateka pull theirs
back). Uke kicks Tori does Keri Kaeshi as before. As you push his body around, the
natural reaction for most people is to lash out at you witht he right hand. As he strikes,
take his arm/wrist and step through as before (strike with elbow to Butsmetsu) with is
arm on your shoulder, lock at the elbow, put pressure on the elbow joint, change back to
your right hand (grabbing his thumb) and take him down with Omote Gyaku as before.
2.
SEITO
Uke strikes with a right punch, and a right keri, left punch, Tori responds with a Jodan
Uke, Gedan Uke, Jodan Uke, and then grabs the wrist with the left hand, and applies a
right Ura Shuto to the bicep, and then a Shako ken to Ganmen, followed by a Kakushi
keri to the Gaesai point on the forward leg.
HENKA
As before, but after kicking to Suigetsu, half apply the O-Gyaku, bringing his vody
forward, but not taking him down. Place the right knee to his face as he is bent over, and
step behind his right foot, taking him down with Seionage.
NOTE
In reality you should step to the side of the leg, and take him down directly with the
pressure to the side of the knee. This is very dangerous for the knee.
3.
Both are in Ichimonji no kamae, Uke has a Wakizashi in his right hand, and does a Tsuki
to the stomach (Sanshin Zuki - 3 heart stab). Tori steps to the left and takes the right wrist
with the left hand, and a right Shuto to the right hand. Tori then steps to the left and a
Keri kaeshi with the right foot lift the hand as you Kaeshi. Tori then applies a Omote
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Gyaku to the right wrist, and then steps around and drops to the left knee, and take Uke
down. Tori then stands up and locks the arm straight against the right knee, holding the
hand with the palm down.
HENKA
Uke attack as before. Avoid and take hold of the knife hand as before. Instead of making
him drop the knife, make him cut his own face with the wakizashi (similar motion as in
Chi no Kata). Step with the right foot behind his legs, and take him straight down.
HENKA
Uke attacks as before, Take hold of the wrist with the fingers downward. Take the knife
away from him with the right hand, and step forward with the right foot onto his right
foot, cutting his Butsmetsu as you move. Tori steps to the left and stabs Uke in the
Kidneys. Tori uses his right knee on Ukes knee to help him drop on the knife.
NOTE
When you take the knife Uke keeps hold to stop fingerprints. Hold around the thumb so
that he does not drops the knife. Strike Kokoku to make him drop the Wakizashi. When
you kick move so to destroy his balance. Holding the Omote Gyaku and kicking is an
important point.
? 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.
NOTE
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.
4.
KO RAI
(Tiger striking down)
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Uke attacks with a Wakizashi, from a Jodan Kiri. Tori blocks on the outside of the attack,
using the forearm below the elbow to block the strike. Tori drops his body weight, and
bends the knees to cushion the blow. Tori moves in on the left foot, striking with Ura
Shuto to Kasumi
NOTE
The Shoto is held above the head, with the hand holding the Shoto similar to Katana
Daijodan no kamae. With the first block keep the knee close to Uke on the outside as in a
Moguri gata
HENKA
As Uke strikes Tori goes to do the grab. As Uke see's Tori pulling the hand, Uke strikes
with a Fudo ken to the face with either hand.
HENKA
Tori is in Hicho no kamae. As Uke strikes with Jodan tsuki. Tori drops to the left with the
left foot, and does the waza as normal.
HENKA
After Tori has blocked Ukes strike instead of bringing the hand in the original direction,
Tori takes Ukes hand behind Ukes neck, and down to the ground.
HENKA (Jutte)
Start as normal. When Tori takes Ukes hand with the Jutte (Yokoha is facing out, shaft
against wrist). The Jutte is moved under the wrist, so that it becomes trapped in the
Yokoha. Tori grabs the shaft with the left hand with the wrist against Ukes wrist, Tori
turns to the left and does a Omote Gyaku with the Jutte
5.
KO (A.K.A. Hanetsurube)
(Swell well bucket)
Uke strikes with a Jodan Tsuki, Tori in a left Ichimonji no kamae, steps to the right inside
of Uke. Uke then does a right 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.
NOTE
The name is related to the bucket from a water well in the Edo era. Use this thought to
envelope your opponent. The name implies that this technique is very old.
HENKA
KO GYAKU
Uke Jodan Tsuki, Tori is in a left Ichimonji no kamae, steps to the out side and catches the
wrist. Uke does a right keri, Tori does Moguri Gata, sinks down, and catches the leg on
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the right shoulder, and then does either a Ganseki to the leg, or left keri to Ukes
supporting leg.
HENKA
KO GYAKU HANETSURUBE
Uke is in Ichimonji with a Shoto held above the head (as in Ko Rai). Uke the steps
forward with Jodan Kiri. Tori is in Ichimonji no kamae steps to the outside, and catches
the sword arm with the right hand, Uke then does a snap kick at Tori. This is avoided by
Tori stepping backwards, Tori then pulls and then down pulling Uke to the ground.
6. SHIEN (Giant Monkey)
Uke stands in Soshin no kamae, with the Shoto in the right hand. He then steps forward
with the right foot, and a Chudan Tsuki. Tori stands in Shizen with his back to Uke. As
Uke strikes Tori steps to the left, and turns clockwise from the waist up, and strikes with
a right Shuto to the top of Ukes right wrist. Tori then steps backwards with the right foot,
to face Uke, and strikes with the elbow to the Suigetsu.
7. HO RYAKU (Destructive fall)
Tori is in Shizen, and Uke stands behind him in Ichimonji with a Shoto. Uke does a Tsuki
to Toris back, Tori moves back to the left 45 degrees, so that the sword passes under the
right arm. Tori takes hold of the right wrist with the right hand, bending the palm towards
Tori to brake the grip with the left hand. Tori maintains the left hand hold, and turns
clockwise to face Uke, and Tori then does a Jodan Tsuki to Ukes Asagasumi with the
right hand. Tori then grabs Ukes Gi at the shoulder, and takes him down by turning anti
clockwise, and dropping to the left knee. Tori then stands and slams the right foot into the
ribs under Ukes arm, by keeping the arm straight
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Ge Ryaku No Maki
Lower principle scroll
1.
SHUN U
(Corresponding hero)
Tori is in Jumonji. Uke has the sword in his Obi, with the right foot forward. Uke starts to
draw the sword. Tori steps forward with the left foot, and takes hold of the sword handle
with the left foot, and strikes Uke in the face with the right hand. Tori then takes hold of
the sword with the right hand, and draws the sword. Tori then steps forward with the
right foot, and places the sword (cutting edge up) under Ukes left armpit. Tori turns to
stand at Ukes left side, with his right foot across Ukes left leg, and throws with Ganseki
Nage.
HENKA
Step so as to have your right foot behind his left so that you are into his armpit.
HENKA
As Uke goes to draw his Katana, Tori steps forward with the left foot, and jams him. Uke
steps back to get the Katana out. Tori steps forward with the right foot, and stikes to
Ganmen. Tori then steps back with the right and applies a Muso Dori, and pulls the sword
away, and then Tsuki to Hara.
2.
SHUN SOKU
(Corresponding limb)
Tori is in Jumonji, Uke is in Shizen with the sword in the Obi. Uke steps forward with the
right foot, and starts to draw the sword. Tori steps forward with the left foot, and places
the left hand on the handle. Tori strikes with a right Shuto to Ukes right arm. Tori moves
around to the left, and with the right hand, takes hold of the bottom of the sword
scabbard, and hold Ukes left wrist with the left hand. Bar the scabbard against the arm
while it passes between the legs, and take him down.
NOTE
Lever the scabbard through the legs.
3.
ICHI GEKI
(First attack)
Tori is in Hanin, Uke is in Daijodan. As Uke starts the jodan Kiri, Tori steps forward with
the left foot, and places the palm of the left hand either on the kashira, or the Kote.
Without moving his feet Tori does a right Shito Ken to Suigetsu, followed by a Sanshin
Keri to Suzu. with his left arm, Tori applies a Musha Dori, and takes the sword away with
the other hand. Place the sword under Uke with the tip against the back, and drop him to
the ground.
HENKA
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Yoko Aruki in towards him as before, controlling and Boshi Ken as before. This time,
simultaneous right kick to Ukes right knee, and push him backwards with the Boshi ken
to his Omote Kimon.
HENKA
As before. After the Boshi ken, shuffle forwards a little more with the left foot, closing the
distance with Uke, and staring him in theeyes. Give him the distance to left to right, but
keep control. As he tries to cut, shift onto your left foot, raise your right foot and take
him down with Osoto Gake.
4.
KAI SOKU
(Vanguard limb)
Tori is in Gassho, Uke is in Daijodan. Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori shifts across to the
left, and kicks up with the right foot under Ukes right arm so that he lets go of the sword.
Uke then attempts to draw the Wakizashi, Tori stops him by placing his left hand on the
kashira. Tori then grabs the sword handle with the left hand, and strikes with a right Ura
Shuto to Kasumi. Tori then grabs the right elbow with the left hand, and the right wrist
with the right hand. Osoto the right leg with the right foot. When Uke is on the floor, Tori
draws Ukes Wakizashi with the right hand, and cuts the neck, whist still holding the right
in the left hand
HENKA
When he goes to draw the Shoto, allow him, but make him cut himself as he draws. A
right Ura Kiten to Jinchu, then kick with the right toes to Suigetsu. Grab the shoulder,
and take him down onto his stomach. Apply O-Gyaku to finish. Pull his Katana, and
Wakizashi away from him and use to saw at the neck.
5.
KO RYAKU
(Seize and squeeze over)
Tori is in Jumonji, Uke is in Daijodan, and he cuts with jodan Kiri. Tori steps to the right
forward with he right foot, and takes hold of the right forearm with the left hand, and
hold his sleeve under the forearm with the right hand (the arm is locked straight with a
raised elbow). Tori steps in front of Uke with the left foot, and follows with the right foot.
Tori drops and throws Uke with a Suitemi (Yoko Nagare), and comes up onto his left
knee, and takes the sword away from Uke, and cuts him.
6.
IAI FUJI
(Permentary thought)
Tori, and Uke are in Shizen. Uke has a sheathed sword, steps forward with the right foot,
and draws the sword. He then steps back with the right foot, and comes into Daijodan.
Tori steps in with the left foot, and places the left hand on the sword to stop him cutting.
Tori then does a right Shito Ken to Butsumetsu, and a right Sokuyaku to the hips.
7. SHIN GAN
(Sinking wind goose)
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Tori is in Jumonji, Uke is in Chudan no Kamae with a Katana. Uke strikes with Chudan
Tsuki. Tori steps forward to the left, and takes hold of the right hand with his right hand,
and the sword hilt with the left hand. Tori lifts the hand, and moves under them
clockwise. Tori takes the sword in the left hand, and pulls with the right hand, to off
balance Uke (as in Katate Nage). Drop him and finish with a cut of the sword.
HENKA
Uke comes in with a Tsuki as before. Control the right hand with the right hand, and the
left with the left hand. Push his right hand, and pull the left hand. Push his blade into his
throat as you step in, and slightly to the right. Break his balance by pushing on his throat,
step around with your right foot, taking him down with Osoto Gake, keep the blade on
the throat, and cut.
HENKA
As above. This time avoid by steping inwards to the left, and control with your left hand.
Strike his face with a left Shukki, and with the right foot, kick tot he right knee (inside).
Take hold of the right shoulder with the right hand, and as you land backwards from the
kick, apply, O-Gyaku to his right arm, taking him down, and restrain.
8.
FU - U (FUMO)
(wind bowl)
Tori is in Ichimonji. Uke is in Daijodan, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori avoids it by
stepping to the left, and slightly forwards. Tori strikes with a left Ura Shuto to the eyes,
and takes Ukes right hand with his right hand. Tori then takes hold of the end of the
sword handle with the left hand, and takes the sword away from Uke, by pushing the
sword up towards Uke with both of his hands. Tori turns the sword over and cuts Kesa
Giri (left - right).
HENKA
Uke attacks as before. Hold his right hand with your right hand, step in with the left,
striking his right elbow with your left shoulder. As you lean forwards, sweep his right leg
backwards with your left foot, dropping him to the ground.
HENKA
Uke attacks as before, avoid as before, and take hold of his sword as before. Strike with a
Kiten Ken, and pull as before. If the pull does not pry the sword from his grip, push the
blade to his throat. Finish with Osoto Gake.
GE RYAKU NO MAKI
Ge Ryaku no maki is Shinken Mutodori Gata (unarmed defense against a live sword) in
the past present and future. The time before drawing a sword, and after drawing, or when
the sword has been sheathed. What may become the nature of the swords existance - one
entraps that.
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ts a technique of entrapping that with one's feelings or insight of nature. But it is not so
much a technique as well it is an insight of nature.
This insight of nature is like when the sky is clear, or for instance if there are clouds, or if
it is raining in everything nature is alive.
People also experience birth, old age, and death. But something lives through that. As for
instance, there is the truth of the existance of immortal spirit. There in lies the essential
subtlety of Kosshijutsu, of Shinken Gata or of Muto Dori, in this way, bringing these
techniques to life through nature as it is.
For instance in the scrolls terms such as Shun-u, Shun Soku, Ichi Geki, Kaisoku, Iai Fuji,
Chingan and Fu-u are written.
Even just looking at these letters one by one, one senses within them what maybe called
the bold way of life within nature. This my teacher often said "For the follower of the
warrior path, natural courage is most important".
I think the jewel of Gyokko Ryu (Jewel Tiger school) may be understood as a small jewel
sphere, or it may be understood as the Earth, or it may be understood as the sun.
Sanshin No Kata
Bojutsu
If you understand the way the Bo travels you will understand the way a sword or fist will
travel.
1. CHI NO KATA (Earth)
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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.
NOTE
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.
NOTE
This is dangerous
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.
NOTE
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.
NOTE
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).
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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.
NOTE
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.
NOTE
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.
2. 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.
NOTE
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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.
3. 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.
NOTE
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.
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4. 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.
5. KU NO KATA
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.
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Sanshin No Kata
Kenjutsu
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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.
5.
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).
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Kuden
Baku - In
Sanpo Hiden
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.
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Kuden / Hiden
In the Gyokko Ryu there are other forms, that are related to the Sanpo Hiden. They are
called the Gassho Kuji Kiri.
Gassho Kuji Kiri
Kongo Gassho (Cloud)
Suirin Gassho (Water ring)
Kaku Gassho (Fire, and winds).
The above are also called "Sanpo Gassho (3 treasures). They also appear in the Koto
Ryu.
The Kata's in the Jo Ryaku no Maki, Chu Ryaku no Maki, Ge Ryaku no Maki, are also
known as the Koppo San Ryaku Hiden
The hand postures sometimes used as kamae at the beginning of some techniques are
used to help focus your intention onto your attacker.
The Jo Ryaku no maki is the most important level. The Muto dori levels are based on this.
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.
Also in the Gyokko Ryu is..
Kurai Dori (Sizing up the situation)
Shin Shingan (Gods's heart, Gods eye's)
Tenmon Chimon (Heaven, earth tactics).
Their are also the Hiden (secrets), and Kuden (oral) traditions.
One of the Kuden is "Hissho ho", which means "Always win".
In the Gyokko Ryu Densho, it mentions the use of two balls of a certain size, which are
hidden in the hand, and are used for distraction. They must be small enough so that they
can not be seen in the hand.
When a fight is about to start, do not let the opponent, but take him down with a
technique, that is as strong as is only needed.
The Gyokko Ryu has a rule, that states "Destroy the enemies power, but leave his life",
also "serve and protect the master, as you would do so your parents.
Sanshin No Kata
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The Sanshin no kata is based on the five element manifestations Earth, Water, Fire, Wind,
and the Void. It is also known by the following names :Gako
Soshin go Gata
Gako no Gata
Goshin no Kata
Sanshi Tsuki
In the Tenchijin Ryaku no maki it is known as Soshin go-kei go-gyo no kata.
Takamatsu, when writing the word "Sanshin", would use the Kanji for three fingers,
Hatsumi uses the Kanji for three hearts. Hatsumi says that he cherishes the heart of the
three year old child, and that when he teaches Sanshin, he always thinks of the child that
is three.
Use natural body movement when doing the Sanshin no kata.
The importance of Sanshin is that it is the basis of all are Taijutsu. The movements are
much more exaggerated than the Kata of Kihon Happo. The legs, the knees are used
more, and the body is lowered more by bending the knees. The forms are all related to
"Ken Tai Ichi Jo".
The Earth Kata (Chi) represents the most natural way to strike, with a swinging motion,
which becomes a form of punching. This is much in the way as when we swing our arms
as we walk. It is also the groundwork (Earth) of our Taijutsu. The water Kata (Sui), and
fire kata (Ka) are both killing strikes to the neck. The hand up (Omote Shuto) in Sui
represents the rain drops that fall into the hand from the sky to the earth, Ka is the light.
The hand down containing the Water (Ura Shuto),is put on the fire putting it out (the
killing strikes). The Fu (Boshi ken) strikes to the groin are the area of fertility, and should
stop life before it begins. You must as you strike flow with the wind. Ku (Sky-Void) uses
Chosui Dori. This is when you must pick the flow of the timing, when to block, and when
to come in.
Why Chi Sui etc?
The names are old, and in the past they were also used for counting for example Chi = 1,
Sui = 2. So the names of the kata are not at all that important. In a way they are just a
way of counting or numbering the Kata.
The techniques are the same, except for a few changes. In Torite Kihon goho the Jigoku
dori is removed, and Ganseki Nage is used in it's place.
Takamatsu was taught these by his grandfather Toda Masamitsu. When Takamatsu taught
them to Hatsumi he said that they were the foundation stone of the martial arts, and that
he should always practice them.
The Ki, and Torite Kihon Gata's are important, as at least one part of one of these Kata
appears somewere in every Kata. The first two Kata from Jo Ryaku no Maki are made up
of all of these two training levels.
Takamatsu said to Hatsumi:
When I was taught the Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu Kihon Gata they were the basic or
fundamental form. I was also told that Kihon Happo was the origin of all Budo, so I say
earnestly to you (Hatsumi) you too make this the basis and teach it to your students.
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Kotsu
ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE
HANDS
The Ichimonji of Gyokko Ryu, has the left arm straight out towards Uke with the left arm
slightly bent at the elbow pointing to the right, with the left hand open. The right hand is
in Shito Ken tucked neatly into the inside of left elbow. The right hand should rest a little
on the top of the left elbow. The left hand should also when in correct kamae, be pointing
across to the Ukes left shoulder. When Uke punches to wards you his fist will appear in
the middle between the left hand and the right hand. At this point Tori should move, and
block, because Uke is in range, and a Jodan Uke etc, because Uke is now in range, and
the Jodan Uke should make contact. This all depends on timing and speed.
FEET
The left foot is forward, with the left foot, only slightly facing to the right (hardly
noticeable). If you were to look from above the foot would be hidden under the left
forearm. When Tori moves to avoid the incoming punch, the right foot faces the direction
that Tori travels in. The knee will also be directly above the right foot. If they are not, the
bodies balance is off, and Tori is in danger of toppling over. This however changes
according to the situation. There is a border between safe, and dangerous. This must be
determined at the time of the situation. The bodies balance, along with position of the
knees, and feet, must all be able to react together at the same time.
When executing the techniques of the Gyokko Ryu keep within 12 inch (36 cm) of your
opponent. Keep the flow in a circular motion, and do not stop and start as in Karate.
BLOCKING
When blocking in the Gyokko Ryu, it should be remembered that these blocks are very
powerful. When Uke strikes, you must move to avoid the punch, then turn from the hips
upwards, swinging the fist into the attacking arm's muscles.
KEY POINTS
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 a s wing punch comes in.
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Neck. Striking into the muscle areas of the neck can cause shock, paralysis, or even
death.
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This densho is comprised of the personal notes of Graham Ramsden, based on training,
study and material researched from various sources.
Graham Ramsden
7th Dan Shidoshi
Bujinkan Dojo
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