Koto Ryu

Tiger Knocking Down School

Koppo Jutsu

KOTO RYU

Knocking Down the Tiger School

(Koppo Jutsu)
Kurai Dori
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Migi Seigan No Kamae

Hidari Seigan No Kamae
Hira Ichimonji No Kamae

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Hoko No Kamae
Bobi No Kamae

Shoden No Kata
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Yokuto
Ogyaku
Koyoku
Shuto
Hosoku
Hote Ki
Setto
Keto
Saku Geki
Batsugi
Gan Geki
Shato
Shihaku
Kyogi
Kakko / Katsuko
Ura Nami
Ten Chi
Kata Maki

Chuden No Kata
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Hida
Hisaku
Hicho
Hito
Kappi
Monpi
Suito
Gohi
He Hi
Teki Gaeshi
Koto
Kakuhi

Okuden No Kata
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Santo
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Koto
Shisen
Kompi
Sho Setsu
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Soto
Ko No Ki
Kimon
Ran Setsu
Ura Kimon

Hekito No Kata
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Soku Boku
Boku Ken
Damara
Shuri Ki
Kibo
Batsu Yo
Seki Ryoku
Kahi

Zanshin
In Koto Ryu, you must focus your eyes on the point on Uke's forehead between Uke's eyes.

Atemi No Tanren ("Striking training")

For atemi training, wrap rice straw around a tree and cloth over the straw. In the old days, animal
skin was used instead of cloth. Concentration of body, mind, and spirit is expressed in the fist. The
same principle is applied to the training for strengthening the five fingers. Proper footwork will
increase the power of the strikes. Your head becomes a weapon. Your body becomes a weapon.
Training is needed to make every part of your body a weapon. For three-finger strike training, if
you feel that your strike is not strong enough, you can apply a kick along with it. For kick
training, start with a single leg kick, and then both legs together. If you lose your balance, you can
roll away.
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From Seigan no kamae, step forward and strike the tree with Fudo Ken (Thumb on top).
Step back to Seigan and repeat.
From Seigan, step forward and strike the tree with Fudo Ken, followed by a Shukki (no step
- same side) and finally a Shuto (no step - same side). Step back to Seigan and repeat.
From Hoko no kamae, keep the knees bent, and with switch stepping, strike the tree, with
Shako ken.
Size up the distance with the right hand, and foot forwards. Yoko Aruki with the left foot,
and strike with a left Boshi ken. Step back, and right Boshi ken. Repeat. Note: The right foot
does not move.
Step forwards with the right leg and strike with Kikaku ken. The left leg then comes up and
kicks with the inside edge of the foot (from the ankle anywhere up to the chest). Step back
with the left leg and then the right.
Strike with San Shitan Ken (Thumb two fingers), with the left foot forward, striking with
the right hand. The hand is held head high during the striking (Feet do not move).

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As Number 6. After the strike use a combination of San Shitan Ken, and a kick with the
right foot (toe point out).... Tsuki, Tsuki, Keri.... Tsuki, Keri, Tsuki.... Tsuki, Tsuki / Keri,
Tsuki.
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From standing launch yourself upwards, and kick at chest height with a right or left
Sokuyaku. Also, you can use both feet, If you lose balance on landing, roll backwards

Taihenjutsu ("Body movement")

Taihenjutsu is very important for martial artists. The key point of taihenjutsu is that you can use it
to escape from an attack, and you can also use it to apply an attack. There are many variations in
taihenjutsu.
Taihenjutsu is very important for those practicing martial arts. One uses it to avoid the enemys
attack, as well as for the purpose of attacking. Freedom of attack and defence is a major point in
taihenjutsu. Taihenjutsu also contains footwork, including body drops or dives and examining or
feeling out techniques. Mastering these types of techniques is, as a whole, known as Taihenjutsu.
A straw covered beam is held thigh height:
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Sanshin keri. Hicho Kaiten over the beam, and throw shuriken.
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Sanshin Keri. Hicho Kaiten over the beam. Turn around, and Hicho Kaiten back over the
beam. Finish in a low Kamae.
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Hoko no kamae. Sanshin keri. Drop down to one knee, and Tsuki under the beam. Step
back to the side of the beam.
The Koto Ryu techniques use short distance between the two opponents, the Gyokko Ryu uses
greater distance. The Koto Ryu techniques are quick and straight to the point, the Gyokko Ryu
has longer more complicated techniques, and the techniques have more movement. The Koto Ryu
concentrates more on striking, and the Gyokko Ryu more on locks and throws. If both schools
are studied completely, the student will know all forms of fighting, including distance, striking,
throws, and locks. Both schools complement each other, to study only one school is to know only
half of one of the two schools.
The name of the school "Tiger knocking down" means to knock down the tiger with the tips of
the fingers (the chuden kata techniques sometimes start this way). In the old days the training
started with striking sand and gravel, moving onto large stones, and rocks. Takamatsu would do
this as a child until his fingertips bled.
Attacks to the face in addition to metsubushi are common techniques of the school.

Typical movement within the Koto Ryu is as follows:

Yoko Aruki (cross stepping), and stamping on toes (Toki).
Short distance and striking hard.
Always make the eyes appear blank so no telepathic movement can be detected by the opponent.
A saying in the Koto Ryu is "The eyes are everything.".
Looking at the eyebrows of the opponent.

In Koto Ryu it is typical to use changes in height in the techniques, e.g. from a high position you
move down low, and from a low position you then move high.
The Koto Ryu has a unique form of Kenjutsu (swordmanship). In Japanese sword training it is
always the right foot forward, with the left hand an the pommel (kashira) end of the handle, and
the right hand by the tsuba. The Koto Ryu members would change this at will. Left foot forward,
right hand at the pommel, and any combination of this. This then gave the opponent the
impression that he faced a man who was not skilled with a sword. They also have a Kamae unique
to the Koto Ryu. This is known as "Mangetsu No Kamae". The sword is held above the head in
Hoko No Kamae, and if a "Hi" groove is present, it can be used if raining to collect a little rain
water which can then be flicked at the opponent's eyes.

KOTO RYU
Kurai Dori ("Taking proper position"; Kamae)
Migi Seigan No Kamae (Right "Correct eye" posture)
The right leg is forward with the toes pointing at your opponent, the left foot points outward and
carries 60% of the weight. The right hand is open and pointing at your opponent. The left hand is
open and lies on your right bicep, half way between elbow and shoulder.
Ichimonji No Kamae has the rear hand in Shuto. In Koto Ryu, for migi seigan, your right hand is
placed in front of you, pointing at your adversary, and the left hand is placed in such a way that
protects you from potential attack. Even though this is migi seigan no kamae, in reality your mind
and heart can be assuming kage no kamae ("shadow position"), which could be ichimonji no
kamae, hoko no kamae, etc. You are ready for any type of attack. Since this is called kurai dori,
foot positioning becomes very important, and is crucial for proper distancing. This will help
freedom of movement.

Hidari Seigan No Kamae (Left "Correct eye")

As above, in ichimonji, but with left hand pointing at opponent's heart and your body leans back
slightly.
As you can see, this left seigan posture is different from the illustration you saw before. This
posture is what your heart is feeling. With this posture, you attack and strike the hidden target.

Hira Ichimonji ("Level figure-1" posture)

Stand on right leg with the left foot placed on the inside of your right knee. Both arms are
stretched out to your sides at shoulder height.
Imagine a spinning top. Your centre of gravity is balanced in the air. A top in motion flies away
tangentially from what hits it and continues to spin.

Hoko No Kamae ("Hug -surround" posture)

The weight is evenly distributed between both legs. The arms are held above the head with the
hands open.
When some animals meet their enemy, they threaten the enemy by making their body look bigger
than it is. This posture is good for a small person, and the attitude for this posture is "I will defend
myself no matter what happens. Attack whenever you want!".

Bobbi No Kamae ("Defensive posture")

Both feet are close together with the right foot pointing at your opponent and the left foot
pointing outwards. Both knees are bent. The right arm is extended towards your opponent with
the hand closed and the left fist rests at your left hip.
The right hand is in front and the left hand is on the hip. You are ready for any attack any time.
Since this is kurai dori "proper positioning".

Kamae No Tanren
(Kamae Training)

Ichimonji No Kamae
Hidari Ichimonji no kamae. As Uke kicks with the right foot, step out to the left, and catch the
kick with the right hand. Turn to the right facing Uke, and kick with Sokugyaku keri into the back
of the inside left thigh, or up into the base of the spine. From here drop the left foot into Ukes left
(supporting leg) thigh. Kick and/or push him to the ground.

Seigan No Kamae
Hidari Seigan no kamae. As Uke moves forwards with a Jodan Tsuki, Yoko Aruki forwards, and
form a low / flat Jumonji Dori (left under right). The left hand is at Butsumetsu, and the right
under the forearm. Turn to the left so your back comes near his. Push with the hands and strike
with a right Ura Shuto.

Hira Ichimonji No Kamae

From Hira Ichimonji no kamae, as Uke strikes, turn to the right and step back, and down with the
raised right foot. The left hand slaps Ukes right elbow, and then slaps Hachi-Yo to the Yo.
Henka
Turn to the left, and slam the right foot into Ukes ribs, and slapping Hoshi, then drop the foot
onto him.

Hoko No Kamae
As Uke strikes step forwards with the left foot. The left hand drops down onto Ukes hand
pushing it down. The right hand goes to Mura Same with either Ryu Ken, or Shako Ken, and
pushes into Kyusho.Both hands move together.

Bobbi No Kamae
As Uke strikes Yoko Aruki to the right with the left foot. The left hand comes without moving to
Ukes face (Natural movement). Yoko Aruki to the left dropping below the arm, and strike with a
right Fudo ken into Ukes Butsumetsu / Suigetsu.

KOTO RYU
Shoden No Kata
Yokuto
Uke applies a judo grip. Tori is relaxed but covering Uke's right hand with his left hand. Tori
moves his left foot slightly towards the right to help his body to twist as he strikes with a boshi
ken to the point below Uke's ear (yugasumi). Tori then applies a right keri to Uke's suzu, steps in
with his left foot with his body down low, and thrusts a left happa ken upwards to Uke's
asagasumi, standing up as he strikes to give power. Note: the boshi ken goes straight as if
cutting through from front to back.
Henka
Uke grabs as before. Tori steps out to the left, striking with a right happa ken to Uke's left ear.
Tori twists his spine and hips right around to the right, picking up his left heel, and strikes nio ken
upwards to Uke's asagasumi.
Henka
Uke holds Tori's right wrist with his left hand and Tori's left mune with his right hand. Tori does a
left nio ken to Uke's left hand (the one holding Tori's wrist), followed by a right boshi ken to
Uke's uko. Finally, Tori applies a left happa ken or nio ken to Uke's asagasumi
Henka (Bojutsu)
Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi. Tori is in Shizen Tai with the Bo. Tori steps out across to the right
(leg is straight). The top of the Bo is close to the chin, the Bo is in line with the right leg. Tori
pushes the tip of the Bo into Asagasumi. Tori does a right kick to Gorin, and steps with the left
foot, and pushes with the left hand. The left hand grabs the top of the Bo, and strikes with a Do
Uchi. Note: Also do the Do Uchi without pushing.

The point of Yokuto is striking to Uke's asagasumi and yugasumi.

Ogyaku
Uke attempts koshi nage. Tori jams the throw with his left knee and by pushing his left hand into
Uke's hip, with the thumb pushing down into the point on the top of the hip bone (shichibatsu).
Tori pushes Uke down with his thumb, then pivots his hips to the left, lifting his right heel, to
apply a right nio ken to Uke's butsumetsu.
Henka
Tori practices lowering the hips to jam Uke's throw, and takes Uke down by pushing down on the
back of Uke's legs with his knees.
Henka
Tori lowers his weight as Uke tries to throw and does a nio ken to Uke's shichibatsu. Tori then
pivots his hips to apply a right nio ken (using the knuckles of the little finger and the ring finger)
to Uke's right kaku (inside of knee). Finally, Tori finishes with a left nio ken upwards to Uke's
asagasumi. If you are in close, you may also use kikaku ken to men or kasumi.
Note: Lean back slightly to help jam the throw.

Koyoku
Uke attacks with a right jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with a left jodan uke then does a reverse right
boshi ken/nio ken to Uke's right butsumetsu or ura kimon. Tori's left arm then comes under Uke's
punching arm in preparation for a genseki. Tori steps forward yoko aruki with the right foot and
on the next left step, throws Uke with ganseki over his hip.
Note: With his first attack unbalance him. As you walk take more of his balance. In this
technique, use all intention of inflicting damage to Uke. The Ganseki can be dropping to the left
knee and turning to the right. The first Nio ken stops him hitting you again.
Henka (Jutte)
Hold the Jutte in the right hand, and do the Kata. When the Left hand comes up under Ukes right
arm, the Jutte is held vertical with the shaft against the back of the muscle. Tori then grabs the top
of the shaft with the right hand, pulling it to apply pressure, taking Uke straight down to the
ground face down.
Henka
Uke attacks jodan tsuki with the right hand. Tori blocks jodan uke then directs a boshi ken or
sanshitan ken (without moving the legs) to Uke's ribs. Tori's left arm stays with Uke's arm after
the block. Shift weight from the right to the left leg and go in under Uke's right arm to throw with
seionage, ganseki nage, or haraigoshi. Shuto.
Henka

Uke steps in with right jodan tsuki. Tori shifts back and right with a left jodan uke, then moves
forward with a right uppercut punch to the solar plexus. Tori then steps forward and places his
right foot behind Uke's right foot and executes osoto gake rear hip throw.

Shuto
Uke applies hon jime. If Uke's right hand is above, Tori steps back with his left, pushing down
from left to right onto Uke's hands (behind Ukes right hand mainly) with his chin and does a right
boshi ken to Uke's kasumi (Strike with a cutting feeling. Aim for kasumi in such a way that if it
misses, it will cut across Uke's eyes). Tori Finishes by taking Uke's right (top) hand and applying
omote gyaku (or ura gyaku).
If Uke does hon jime with the left hand above, the technique is the same but using the opposite
side.

Henka
Uke grabs Tori's lapels with both hands. Tori applies ryote koppo ken to both sides of Uke's head.
Hold in Uzumaki.

Hosoku
Uke grabs Toris mune with his left hand and punches to Toris men with the right hand. Tori
lightly restrains the grabbing hand with his right hand, moves back right with the right leg and
blocks Ukes punch with a left jodan uke. Tori then shifts his weight over the left leg (no step) and
brings his right hand over Ukes grabbing hand to apply a right boshi ken to Ukes left koe (To
find the correct point, place the fingers of one hand on the outside of the point of Uke's hip
bone. The thumb should then be correctly positioned on Uke's koe). Tori pushes inwards and
down with the boshi ken to lower Uke's body. Tori then steps in with his right leg, using kikaku
ken to Uke's men. Your target should be the crown of Uke's head, the temple, nose, or jaw. Do
not use kikaku ken against Uke's forehead as that is too hard.
Henka
Uke attacks as before. Tori blocks as before followed by a right toe-kick (sokugyaku) to Uke's
left koe, to lower Uke's body. After rising up with the kick, Tori uses his body weight going
downwards with the kikaku ken. The strike should cover as many targets as possible, nose-lipschin etc.
Henka
Uke attacks with a right jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with a left jodan uke. Uke attacks with a left
jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with a right jodan uke then moves his weight forward and lowers his right
fist to strike with a right boshi ken to Uke's left hip. As Uke bends forward due to the strike, Tori
shifts his weight forward slightly to strike kikaku ken to Uke's face.

Hoteki

Uke grabs Tori's lapel with the right hand. Tori presses Uke's right hand with the left hand. Uke
steps in with a left strike. Tori does omote shuto to the inside of Uke's upper arm (either of Ukes
arms), followed directly with koshijutsu to Uke's right elbow using the left hand while Tori grabs
Uke's right wrist with the right hand. Tori then steps in to throw with seionage.
Henka
Uke grabs Tori with his left hand and punches jodan tsuki with his right. Tori steps back with his
right foot and shoves his right palm-heel up into the back of Uke's straightened right elbow, lifting
Uke. Tori then steps forward and places his left foot behind Uke's left foot and executes osoto
gake rear hip throw.
Henka
Uke grabs the right wrist with the left hand. Tori does a Yoko Aruki across to the left, taking the
hand with him, and does a left strike to the inside of the left wrist. Tori does a Yoko Aruki back to
the right, and to the side of Uke. Finish as last
Henka (Bojutsu)
Tori is in Shizen Tai. Uke grabs with the left hand, and does a right Tsuki. Tori steps out to the
right, and a left Jodan Uke. Tori grabs the Bo with the left hand below the right hand. Tori turns
to the left, so that the Bo is in front of him, and against the back of Ukes hand. The right leg is
over Ukes left leg, and with the use of the Bo throws Uke.

Setto
Uke grabs Tori's lapel with the right hand. Tori presses Uke's hand with the left hand, steps to the
left with the left leg and does a right omote shuto to Uke's right inside upper arm. Tori then steps
in with the left leg to strike boshi ken to Uke's ribs in a downward motion.
Note: If after the Shuto he still holds on, Lift the arm, and strike with Fudo Ken to Jakkin to
break the elbow. The Boshi Ken is so that it goes between the ribs.
Henka
Uke grabs the lapel with his right hand. Tori takes hold of the grab with the left hand from
underneath. Tori then strikes with a right Boshi ken into the right Bicep, and with a right step
forwards, slides it from there into Ukes right armpit.
Henka
Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps back with the left foot and strikes with a right Boshi ken
to the Jakkin. Tori then steps forward with the left foot, and strikes with a left Boshi ken to the
armpit.

Keto
Uke applies a ryote grab to Tori's mune. Tori lightly restrains Ukes hands and steps back with his
right and applies a downward ryote shikan ken to both of Uke's hands, sinking his (Tori's) body
very low. Tori finishes with a right kick to Uke's gorin uchi or suigetsu.
Note: Tori uses his thumbs on the back of Ukes hands to sight a target for the shikanken.

Henka
Uke applies a right grab to Tori's mune. Tori steps outwards to the left, striking and pushing the
outside of Uke's fist with his left fist. Tori then does a right kick to Uke's right uchi kaku, and a
second kick to the front of Uke's knee to push Uke down.
Henka
Uke applies a right grab to Tori's mune. Tori steps out to the right, striking the outside of Uke's
fist with his left fist. Tori finishes with a left kick to Uke's right kaku.

Henka
Hold the hands from underneath in Take Ori. Step in with the left foot, and lift the wrist to bend
Ukes arms at 90 degrees. Tori then Turns underneath so that he has his back to Uke (his wrists are
crossed). Tori then throws Uke over the top, onto his back. Hold the wrist, and bend the fingers
back.
Henka
Cross the wrists over the top of his wrists. With a scissors action Tori does a Ryote Ura Shuto to
Uke, followed by a right keri to the stomach.
Henka (Bojutsu)
Uke does a Ryote Mune Dori. Tori lays the Bo over the top of Ukes wrists. Tori then shoves the
Bo into Ukes face, by pushing it out, followed by a right keri. Note:It is the leg the does the work
not the Bo

Saku Geki
Uke attempts a ryote grab to Tori's mune. Before Uke reaches Tori, Tori avoids to the left and
does a boshi ken to Uke's asagasumi with a vertical sanshin style swinging motion. The distancing
on the first movement is important as next, Tori should able to kick with his right foot to the
outside of Uke's right thigh (sai).
Henka
Uke attempts a ryote grab to Tori's mune. Before he reaches Tori, Tori avoids to the left and does
a sanshin style boshi ken to Uke's asagasumi, followed by a mawashi style kick to Uke's right uchi
kaku. Tori steps down from the kick behind Uke at Uke's blind spot. Tori then takes one more
step and draws katana then finishes Uke off.

Batsugi
Uke does a right grab to Tori's mune. Tori steps out to the left and strikes with a right shako to
the right side of Uke's face (The thumb strikes above the corner of Uke's mouth, the index finger
to the right eye. The other fingers can be used on the left side of Uke's face.). Tori then drops to
his left knee, applying omote gyaku to Uke's right hand and taking Uke directly to the ground

(Half apply the lock with the left hand, and slap Uke's twisted hand downwards with your right
hand. The idea is to break the hand on the way down. Not only to throw Uke.)
Henka
Uke does a right grab to Tori's mune. Tori steps out to the left and strikes with a right ura shuto to
Uke's uko (this strike should straighten Uke's arm). When Uke's arm is straight, it should be
possible to take Uke's thumb with Tori's left hand and use it to get more effect on the omote
gyaku. You can also take Uke's little finger with your right hand, to use a combination of oya
goroshi and ko goroshi to control Uke, and take him down with o soto.

Henka
Uke does a right grab to Tori's mune. Tori steps out to the left and strikes with a right ura shuto to
Uke's uko. If Uke's grip is still strong, Tori sinks down, puts his right arm under Uke's elbow, and
lifts. Tori steps releasing the elbow lock, and applies omote gyaku.
Henka
Uke does a right grab to Tori's mune. Tori steps out to the left and strikes with a right ura shuto to
Uke's uko. Tori then steps in with his right to strike downwards with the right elbow onto Uke's
ura kimon. Tori puts his right arm over Uke's right arm, steps back , and applies ura gyaku against
his (Tori's) body. Tori then takes Uke directly down using his footwork.

Gan Geki
Tori stands in hidari seigan. Uke attacks with a left punch then a right punch. Tori steps back and
blocks first with a right block. As the second punch comes in, Tori backs off slightly and blocks
with the left arm in hoko no kamae. Tori moves in slightly , pushing his hands towards and over
Uke's face to distract his attention. Tori finishes with a left kick to gorin or suigetsu (The kick
should be "placed" on the inside of Uke's knee and then follow Uke's inside leg up to the groin,
if this is the target, with the foot turned sideways, big toe uppermost.)

Shato
Uke does a right grab to Tori's mune Tori steps out to the left and does a right shuto to Uke's
jakkin to release Uke's grip. Tori then twists his body to the right and does a left boshi ken to
Uke's right butsumetsu. (What gives this technique power is the weight change. Although the
technique is done virtually on the spot, you should take small steps. If Uke moves away, or is
knocked away by the shuto to jakkin, step in with the left leg to make distance for the boshi ken.)
Henka
Uke does a right grab to Tori's mune Tori steps out to the left and does a right shuto to Uke's
jakkin. If Uke still keeps hold of mune, Tori twists his body to the right, raising his left arm to
strike Uke's jakkin from below with the top of the wrist (This should break Uke's elbow). Tori
then steps in with his left leg, striking with a right shikan ken to Uke's butsumetsu. (The shikan
ken strike should be done with the fist horizontal in order to go in between Uke's ribs).

Henka
Uke does a right grab to Tori's mune. Tori steps back with his left leg, twisting Uke's hand slightly
in an ura gyaku movement (Tori uses his left hand to do this) and applies a right shuto to Uke's
nagare (This twisting movement of the hand is to bring Uke's nagare to the top where it is easier
to get at.). If Uke is within reach, Tori strikes Uke's face with his right elbow. Tori then steps out
to the right and does a left horizontal shikan ken to Uke's butsumetsu.
Henka
Uke grabs Tori's lapel with the right hand. Tori presses Uke's hand with the left. Uke steps in with
the left and tsuki. Tori strikes Uke's right jakkin with the a right fudo ken, slides the right foot
forward to hit Uke's kasumi with a left koppo ken and finishes with a right keri to suzu using the
shin.

Shihaku
Tori stands in hidari seigan. Uke does a right punch followed by a left punch. Tori moves back to
the right and blocks the first punch at Uke's wrist. As the second punch comes, Tori moves to the
inside and blocks to Uke's jakkin. Tori then does a right kick (only raising the knee to make Uke
attempt to block and leave his body open). As Tori steps down from the kick, he punches
downwards with a right fudo ken to Uke's suigetsu.
Note: In the Densho it says that you do a double punch. This does not means striking with both
fists together but one after another, and in a explosive manner. If you strike both together one
goes high the other low (i.e Men and Suigetsu). Only raise the knee to try and make Uke block it
open himself up. The attack to Suigetsu is the real attack. The kick (and double punch) has a
Sanshin feeling.
Henka
The technique progresses as before but as Tori raises his knee for the feint, he also raises his right
fist in preparation for a punch. Practice checking where the opponent concentrates his attention
and attack through his guard. If Uke goes to block the punch, Tori kicks him. Practice not letting
the opponent know which is the feint, and not deciding yourself which is the feint.
Henka
Uke attacks with a right jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with a jodan uke from hidari ichimonji no kamae.
Uke then attacks with a left jodan tsuki. Tori steps back with the left leg, left keri as a fake and
then left fudo ken to butsumetsu as Tori steps down and forward with the left foot from the fake
keri.
Henka
Uke attacks with a right jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with a left jodan uke. Uke attacks with a left
jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with a right jodan uke, then lifts his left leg as if to kick but instead steps
forward with a right nio ken to Ukes suigetsu.

Kyogi

Tori is in migi seigan. Uke attacks with a left punch followed by a right punch. Tori moves back to
the left with his left leg and blocks Uke's first punch by striking the wrist. As the second punch
comes in, Tori steps out to the right and back with the right foot and strikes Uke's right hoshi.
Tori then moves forward yoko aruki with his right foot stamping on Uke's right foot (toki), and
simultaneously punching nio ken to Uke's right butsumetsu (still controlling Uke's right arm).
Henka
Uke, and Tori are in Ichimonji no Kamae, and does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori is in Ichimonji no
kamae, and shifts back a little to the right, with the left foot comes next to the right (almost a
Yoko Aruki). Tori does a left Uke Nagashi leaving the hand next to Ukes. Uke does a left Jodan
Tsuki. Tori does a Yoko Aruki to the left sweeping (kick) Ukes right leg back, while doing a right
Jodan Uke (keep the hand up). As Uke starts to fall backwards strike with a right Boshi Ken to
Koe. When Uke is on the ground kneel on his right muscle above the right knee, and right Boshi
Ken to Gorin
Note: With Yoko Aruki (the right to right Toki), kick his leg and strike with a Boshi Ken to Koe.
Your knee breaks his leg.
Important to practice the stamping on the Toki, and practicing the Yoko Aruki.
Henka
Uke attacks left punch then right punch. Tori blocks as before. As Uke attempts a third punch
with his left hand, Tori steps in with right yoko aruki stamping on Uke's right toki and applies a
right nio ken to Uke's asagasumi, blocking or jamming Uke's punch with the elbow (still
controlling Uke's right arm). Tori steps forward with his left foot, sweeping Uke's right leg with
his right foot, and pushing Uke down with the right fist.
Henka
Uke attacks left punch then right punch. Tori blocks as before. As Uke attempts a third punch
with his left hand, Tori steps in with right foot on Uke's left foot (stepping very shallow so that
Uke cannot use his knee to put pressure on Tori's). Tori controls Uke's right shoulder with his left
fist so that the only possible attack Uke can do is kikaku ken. As Uke attempts kikaku ken, Tori's
right arm goes under Uke's left arm to apply ganseki otoshi (do not let Uke roll).
The important points of this technique are the stamping on the toki, and the practicing of the
yoko aruki movement.
Henka
Uke attacks with a right jodan tsuki. Tori moves his left leg back to his right leg as he does a soft
left jodan uke. Uke attacks with a left jodan tsuki. Tori does a soft right jodan uke as he moves to
the inside of the punch and sweeps Uke's right leg with his right leg. Tori then follows Uke down
with a right boshi ken.

Kakko / Katsuko
Kuden: The main point of Kakko is to take Uke down with Shitan Ken.
Tori is in migi seigan. Uke attacks with a left followed by a right punch. Tori blocks the first
punch with his right to Uke's wrist. As the second punch comes in, Tori steps right and back with
his right leg blocking to Uke's hoshi with his left arm. Tori then simultaneously kicks with his right

foot to the top of Uke's right knee, and strikes with a right sanshitan ken to murasame (middle
finger goes into murasame and pushes downwards while the index and ring fingers hook over the
collar bone and help to control sideways movement).
This is a very difficult technique to practice safely. The simultaneous kicking and shitan ken
should be practiced against an inanimate object.
Henka
Uke punches left then right. Tori blocks as before. As Uke attempts a third punch (left), without
blocking, Tori avoids to the left and does a right kick across to uchi kaku (with a yoko aruki
feeling) and a right sanshitan ken to murasame to take Uke down.
Henka
The main point about "Kakko" is taking Uke down using the sanshitan ken to murasame. The
following drills are to practice this point. They should be practiced both sides;
Migi Seigan. Uke attacks with a left punch. Tori blocks. As Uke steps in to do a right punch, Tori
avoids to the right placing his left hand onto Uke's murasame. Tori then steps over with a left
yoko aruki, pushing into Uke's murasame. Tori walks around Uke with yoko aruki until he falls.
Hidari Seigan. Uke attacks with a right punch. Tori blocks. As Uke steps in to do a left punch,
Tori does a right yoko aruki around to Uke's right, taking Uke's right arm around with him to
break Uke's balance, and using a right sanshitan ken to take Uke down.

Ura Nami
Tori is in migi seigan. Uke punches with his left, then with his right. Tori blocks the first punch
with a right jodan uke to Uke's wrist and blocks the second punch with left jodan uke to Uke's
hoshi by moving back with the right leg (on the second block, Tori sets up his distance and
angling for the following kick). Tori simultaneously does a right kick across to Uke's right shin
(yaku) with a yoko aruki feeling and a ryo boshi ken to Uke's uko to take Uke down.
Henka
Hidari Seigan. Uke does a right punch. Tori blocks. As Uke steps in with a left punch, Tori
controls his right arm and does a right yoko aruki to Uke's right side, punching shikan ken to
Uke's right uko (The target is not the lymph gland, but the muscle below the ear.).
Henka
Uke attacks with right jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with left jodan uke. Uke attacks with left jodan
tsuki. Tori blocks with right jodan uke without moving the legs, yoko aruki along the front / side
of Uke's body and sweeps Uke's rear foot away. At the same time, Tori does a right koppo ken to
Uke's face.

Ten Chi
Tori is in migi seigan. Uke attacks with a left punch then a right punch. Tori blocks the first punch
at Uke's wrist and moves back to the right to block the second punch at Uke's hoshi. Tori
simultaneously kicks with the big toe side of his right foot to Uke's suzu, and does a shako ken to

Uke's face, landing forwards. (When you strike with the shako ken, the thumb strikes jinchu and
the other fingers around the eyes.)
Henka
Tori is in migi seigan, Uke attacks as before. Tori blocks as before. Instead of kicking to suzu,
Tori kicks across with his right foot to Uke's right uchi kaku to take him down, and
simultaneously strikes shako ken across to the side of Uke's face (This strike should have the
feeling of being like a cat or tiger swinging at something.).

Kata Maki
Tori is in hidari seigan. Uke punches with the right, then the left. Tori blocks the first punch at
Uke's wrist and moves back to the left to block the second punch at Uke's hoshi. Tori then steps in
lightly with the right foot to apply musha dori to Uke's left (front) arm. Tori simultaneously strikes
with a left boshi ken in a swinging "sanshin" movement to Uke's omote kimon and takes Uke
down with the lock by dropping straight back onto the right knee.
Henka
Tori is in hidari seigan. Uke attacks as before. Tori blocks as before. Tori applies musha dori and
takes Uke down with a right kick to the back of Uke's left knee (kaku).
Henka
Uke attacks with right jodan tsuki. Tori blocks with left jodan uke. Uke attacks with left jodan
tsuki. Tori moves to the inside so the punch goes between his right arm and the right side of his
body. Tori then bars Uke's arm from this position and turns to his right to strike Uke's butsumetsu
with a left boshi ken. Tori continues the turn down onto his right knee to drive in the boshi ken.
Henka (Bojutsu)
Tori is in Shizen Tai or Tenchijin no Kamae. Uke is in Ichimonji no kamae. Step to the right as he
strikes, then left to trap his arm between you and the Bo. Grab the bottom of the Bo in the left
hand and pivot to the right or left , sweep his legs with your feet.

KOTO RYU
Chuden No Kata
In Chuden No Kata the kamae is not decided. The techniques can be tried from any kamae or no
kamae. The way the opponent attacks is also flexible. It can also be tried merely by walking up
to the opponent and attacking him. The most important point is the timing.

Hida
Uke does a left then right strike. Tori does right then left Jodan Uke. With a small step forwards
Tori strikes with a right Shuto (Ura or Omote) to Yugasumi (or Asagasumi), and a left Sanshin
Keri to Suzu. Tori then does O-Gyaku to Ukes right arm while dropping to the right knee.

The meaning of "Hida" is "flying / jumping strike", so you should have this feeling when you
attack. You should step in low and strike upwards. The strike should knock Uke's head
backwards, bringing his body forwards, where he is easier to kick.
Henka
Tori does a right shuto (omote or ura) to Uke's yugasumi, followed by a right kick to suigetsu or
butsumetsu.
Henka
Uke does a right Zenpo Keri. Tori shifts to the right and a left Gedan Uke. With a small step
forwards Tori strikes with a left Fudo Ken to Asagasumi, and a left Sanshin Keri to Suzu
Henka (Jutte)
Tori has a Jutte in the right hand, and Uke strikes with a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori shifts to the right
and strikes across into the side of Nagare. Tori then shifts to the left and takes Ukes right hand in
the left hand, and holds it by the left shoulder. Tori strikes with the Jutte into the right side of the
neck. The Jutte is placed under the bicep, and the left hand holds the shaft of the Jutte. Tori does a
right keri to Suzu, and drops to the right knee while applying a Jutte O-Gyaku (keep the arm
straight).

Hisaku
Tori does a right boshi ken to Uke's uko, then grabs with both hands to Uke's shoulders (ryumon).
Tori then jumps up, wraps both legs around Uke's waist (O Jime), and squeezes. Tori lowers his
back to the ground, grabs both of Uke's ankles and pulls them while pushing Ukes body back
with the legs to make Uke fall backwards. Tori secures Uke's left leg and applies pressure to Uke's
yaku as Tori lays back. Tori finishes with a kick to Uke's suzu.
Note: for the O Jime, place the right foot on top of the left with the toes of the right foot hooked
under the sole of the left foot, this will give a good grip. Then push the feet out to straighten the
legs, this will close the gap between your knees and crush Ukes ribs.
Henka
Uke does Ryomune Dori. Tori strikes with a Ryote Boshi Ken into the sides of the throat. Then
grabbing the tops of the shoulders, Tori jumps up, and wraps his legs around Ukes waist.
Squeezing the knees in, knocking the wind from Uke, Tori releases his hold on the shoulders and
drops to the ground. Then taking hold of the ankles, he pulls Uke to the ground. Tori then does a
Kagato keri to the chest, then rolls back with Koho Kaiten. You can also shove the sole of the
foot into into Ukes groin to give you a push off for the koho Kaiten.
Henka
Uke and Tori begin in shizen. Tori strikes Uke's left collar bone with a right shitan ken and grabs
both Uke's shoulders. Tori then leaps up to grab Uke's waist with both legs to apply O jime and
leans back to pull Uke forward. Tori grabs Uke's ankles which causes Uke to fall backwards. Tori
finishes with a stamping heel kick from this prone position.

Hicho

Tori does a right shako ken to the left side of Uke's face (thumb above the side of Uke's mouth,
fingers around Uke's cheek and eye), then does a kick to the tip of Uke's sternum (kage).
Henka
Instead of using a Shako ken, use a Shuto.

Hito
Tori does a goshitan ken to Uke's omote kimon, then jumps up and does a double (simultaneous)
kick to Uke's face or chest. If Tori loses his balance when he lands, he rolls backwards.
Kuden or "oral tradition": This technique can be used in a two against one situation. The kicker
supports himself on his partner's shoulder, and his partner helps to give lift to the jumper by
holding his belt and lifting. It can also be used by using one's surroundings. Holding onto
overhanging branches, door frames etc. to help the jump.
Henka
Uke and Tori are walking towards each other. Tori walks as if to pass Uke on his right side, but
just before Uke and Tori meet, Tori turns to his right as if someone had attracted his attention. As
Tori turns back towards Uke, he strikes Uke's chest with a left fist. Tori then jumps up and kicks
Uke in the face or chest with a double tobi sokuyaku keri. On landing, Tori does a koho kaiten
and finishes with shuriken when Uke starts to get back on his feet.
The key point is to initiate the attack without being noticed.

Kappi
Uke and Tori are walking towards each other. Tori passes Uke on his right side and strikes Uke's
right kidney with a left koppo ken followed by a right ura shuto to Uke's Atari or Chi Dome, as
Tori leaps backwards. Tori then finishes with shuriken.
Henka
Tori steps in with a right ura shuto to Uke's uko. Tori then either steps in with his left or does a
switch step and applies a left ura shuto to Uke's uko, followed by koho tobi.
Henka
Uke and Tori walk towards each other. As they pass, Tori strikes Uke with a Ura Shuto to the
Bicep, and with another Ura Shuto to the neck. Tori then leaps clear with Hicho Tobi and escapes.
Note: This is good practice for proper distancing.
Henka
Walk towards Uke on his right side. Just when you are level with him turn to you right so that
your back is almost to him. Strike out with a left Ura Shuto to the bicep, or Kimon. Turn to the
left to face Uke, then strike with a right Ura Shuto to the side of the neck and Hicho Tobi to the
rear.

Monpi
Tori steps in with his right leg, grabs Uke's left waki tsubo with a right Kosshijutsu Shako Ken
and twists to break Uke's balance to Uke's right. This opens up Uke's left koe so Tori then does a
right kick to koe.

Suito
Uke attacks with a right punch then a left punch. Tori blocks the first punch to Uke's wrist, and
the second punch to Uke's hoshi. Uke steps in and applies a right headlock. Tori strikes Uke's
omote kimon with the back of his right fist. Tori then steps with his right foot behind Uke's right
leg as Tori twists his right fist and strikes upwards to Uke's asagasumi and then pushes Uke down
to the ground with the right fist to asagasumi.
Henka
Same start, then after striking Asagasumi, Tori grabs the right hand, and goes under applying a
Musha Dori. Tori then twists the arm upwards and turns towards Uke. Tori applies a Ura Gyaku,
the Gari Otoshi and a kick to Butsmetsu.
Note:The final step backwards has a Take Ori effect on the leg.

Gohi
Tori takes Uke down with a right sanshitan ken to Uke's murasame. (The middle finger hooks
into Toki no Atari, the index finger hooks into San Atari and the ring finger can hook into Ichiji the index and ring fingers control sideways movement.) Against a strong opponent, dont just
claw down with the fingers, direct the fingers down and forward (from Toris perspective) at an
angle into Ukes windpipe.
By putting power into the neck muscles, this technique can be countered. In order to prevent it
from being countered, first, strike upwards to Uke's asagasumi, and then continue downwards
using the wrist in the same way as a cat swiping with it's paw.
Henka
Tori can use his left hand to hold onto his own right wrist and add additional support and power
to the downward pressure of the sanshitan ken.
Henka
The grip on murasame can be released and the fingers can claw down the front of Ukes chest.

Hehi
Tori does a sanshitan ken to Uke's murasame as in "Gohi" above. If Uke resists, Tori does a left
shako ken to strike to the right side of Uke's face (The thumb strikes to the point above the edge

of the mouth, and the fingers aim for the eye.). Tori does a migi tobi in the same direction as the
strike.
Henka
Both Uke and Tori begin in shizen no kamae. Uke approaches Tori. Tori responds by pressing
down on Uke's matsukaze with a right shako ken and then steps forward with his left leg to strike
Uke's face with a left shako ken. Tori finishes with koho tobi.

Teki Gaeshi
Tori does a right grab to Uke's left waki tsubo or butsumetsu, breaking Uke's balance to his right.
Tori then does a right kick to the inside of Uke's left thigh (sai).
Henka
Tori strikes with a right boshi ken to Ukes Jujiro, followed by a left kick to Uchi Kaku.

Koto
Tori does a right sanshitan ken to Uke's murasame. As Uke is falling downwards, Tori does a right
kick to Uke's suzu.
Notes for this waza on next page
Note: Either kick with the foot turned sideways (using the instep), or kick with the foot held
horizontally and pulled back so that the lower shin strikes suzu and the foot/toes hooks under
and behind Ukes hips to stop him moving back.

Kakuhi
Uke does a ryote grab to Tori's chest. Tori steps out to the left and does a right nio ken to Uke's
asagasumi. Tori then grabs Uke's jacket (at Uke's right shoulder) with his right hand, uses his left
hand to apply O gyaku (or even an omote gyaku) to Uke's right hand, and does a right kick to
Uke's left koe to flip Uke over.
Henka
Uke grab Katatemune Dori rather than Ryotemune Dori

KOTO RYU
Okuden No Kata
Santo
Uke attempts a migi uchi mata. As Uke kicks Tori's left leg up, Tori drops his weight down to the
right and strikes with nio ken to Uke's uchi kaku or sai (inside). Using a slamming motion with his
left forearm, Tori breaks Uke's right grip and jumps or rolls clear of Uke.
Henka
Uke attempts a migi uchi mata. As Uke kicks Tori's left leg up, Tori drops his weight down to the
right and strikes with nio ken to Uke's ganmen. Tori continues to drop his weight down to the

ground, striking with nio ken to Uke's left toki. Tori holds Uke's left leg with his right arm and
pulls Uke over his body, using the left leg against Uke's right leg to control the throw.

Santo
Tori stands in hidari seigan. Uke thrusts tsuki with tanto. Tori steps out to his right and does a left
block to Uke's knife hand (block with left hand holding knife wrist from the top in a kind of a take
ori). Tori then does a right shako ken to Uke's right hoshi (thumb goes into hoshi). Tori's right
hand pulls back to his left armpit, and then hits take ori onto Uke's knife hand to make him drop
the knife. Tori then steps with his left behind Uke and applies ura gyaku with both hands. Tori
kicks to the back of Uke's knee, and as Uke falls, Tori adjusts the angle of Uke's arm so that he
falls on it and breaks it with his own weight.
Henka
Uke does a Tanto Gedan Tsuki. Tori is in Hidari Ichimonji no kamae. Steps back and down to the
left knee, and with the left hand grabs the right wrist. Tori comes up off the knee, and strikes to
Hoshi with the right hand, then across the back of the hand with Shikan Ken (Ken Nagare),
making Uke drop the Tanto. Tori then grabs the wrist with the right hand, and applies Ura Gyaku.
Tori twists the wrist and steps forward with the left foot. Tori kicks with the left to the left Sai,
and applies an Otoshi to finish.

Koto
Tori is in hira no kamae. Uke steps forward to cut downwards, right to left kesa giri with tanto.
Tori steps in with his left very low and jams Uke's cut with a left nio ken to Uke's hoshi (with your
arm straight). Tori then steps forward, simultaneously striking double happa ken to Uke's ears
(Hachi Yo) and kicking with right foot to Uke's suzu (The simultaneous happa ken and kick
should be very explosive. Coming up from a low position and extending upwards.).
Henka
As Uke comes in to cut, Tori blocks with his left forearm, steps out to the right and does a
downward shuto to Uke's jakkin. Happa ken and kick as before.
Henka
Uke attacks with a kick or a punch and Tori responds with the appropriate block. tori then
stretches out Uke's attacking arm or leg, and then steps in with a body slam to break or weaken
the limb and down the attacker.
Henka
Uke has a Tanto and cuts with a right to left Kesa Giri. Tori is in Hidari Seigan no kamae, and
does Moguri Gata to Toris right knee. Tori then strikes with a left Fudo Ken to Ukes right Jakkin
(one movement with the arm straight). Then, rising up, Tori strikes with a Ryote Happa Ken to
Yo, followed by a kakushi keri to Suzu.(simultaneous explosive from low then extending
upwards)

Shisen

Uke attempts a front choke. Tori drops down and uses his chin to stop the choke. Tori then does a
double happa ken to Uke's ears and then grabs both ears, digging his nails into the backs. Finally,
Tori steps forward with kikaku ken to Uke's jinchu.

Kompi
As Uke walks towards Tori, Tori jams Uke's step by stepping on Uke's right foot with his right.
Tori then does a right ura shuto to Uke's uko, and jumps back to the left in migi seigan. Practice
both sides.
Henka
As Uke approaches as if to pass by on Toris right side, Tori executes a right omote shuto to the
left side of Uke's neck from Tori's left side. Tori then leaps back and to the left to escape.
Practice jumping in any direction up to 1.5m

Sho Setsu
As Uke walks towards Tori, Tori steps in right with his body turned clockwise round to the right
(almost facing the opposite direction), and strikes Uke's omote kimon with the back of his left
fudo ken. Tori then steps around to the right so that Tori is standing parallel to Uke. Tori then
kicks with the toes of his right foot to Uke's throat.
Henka
Tori steps forward and strikes with a rising Fudo ken. Tori steps to the left onto Ukes right foot,
and then does a right keri to Gorin (stand at Ukes side) then does a kick to Uko.

So Setsu
Tori strikes with the thumbs to both sides of Uke's butsumetsu. Tori then grabs some flesh of
Uke's butsumetsu, lifts Uke slightly, and then Tori drops to left knee, throwing Uke to Tori's left.
Don't "throw" Uke as he could roll out of it, but pull Uke directly down to the ground.
When grabbing Ukes butsumetsu, pull Uke towards you using your fingers then push him up and
away using your thumbs. This disturbs Ukes balance and you can then immediately drop to your
knee and throw.
You can also hook your fingers behind the seam of Ukes gi jacket (the seam that runs down both
sides from armpit to waist) and pull using this as a handle.
Henka
Try grabbing different parts of Uke's body and taking him down as before. For example his ears,
the flesh of his arms, or the outside of his thighs. The whole body is a target.

Soto

Tori grabs Uke's shoulders and pushes his thumbs in between Uke's shoulder muscles and collar
bone to lower his body. Tori then steps between Uke's legs with his left foot. Tori then lowers his
body and throws Uke tomoenage with his right foot in Uke's stomach. Tori goes over with Uke,
finishing on top of him. Tori applies a choke (any), and rolls off.
Henka
Tori does a Ryote Shako Ken to Ryumon, and pushes down with the thumbs. As Ukes head
comes close to Toris, Tori strikes with a Kikaku Ken to Men, and steps between Ukes legs with
the left foot. The right foot does a Sokuyaku ken to Gorin, and Tori does Tomoe Nage. Tori
continues the roll to finish astride Uke. Another Kikaku Ken to Ganmen, then roll off Uke. The
final movement by Tori is called Futari Kaiten (two person roll). Instead of being astride roll
clear of Uke.
Henka
Uke grabs Tori by both lapels and pushes backwards. Tori reaches over Uke's arms to grab his
jacket lapels, neck muscles, or ears and pulls him onto a kikaku ken strike to the face. Tori then
drops to his seat, sliding his legs between Uke's legs, while pulling Uke forward and down. Tori
can use an upward swinging kick to Uke's groin to send him over onto his face. Tori follows the
motion of the roll and ends up astride the chest of the prone Uke.

Ko No Ki
Tori steps in with his right and applies ryo happa ken to Uke's ears (or clap in front of Uke's face
as a distraction). Tori then jumps up and delivers a double front kick to Uke's suigetsu. If you lose
your balance on landing, roll backwards.
Henka
If Uke is very tall, distract him with double shuto to uko and lower him with a grab to his ears.
Jump up, kicking him in the face or suigetsu with both knees. If Uke is very short, lift him up with
his ears and kick.
Henka
As Uke punches with his right, Tori steps inside, standing on Uke's right foot with the left. Tori
claps in front of Uke's face as a distraction. Tori then does a right kick to Uke's suzu, and as Tori
lands, kicks with his left foot to Uke's suzu. This can also be done as one movement. Kicking right
- left before landing.
Henka
Tori executes a double happa ken ear slapping strike or shito ken thumb drive to the side of Uke's
neck. Tori then leaps into the air and delivers a double simultaneous front kick to the stomach,
chest, or face. Tori can turn his striking hands into grabs to pull Uke into the kicks if necessary.
After kicking, Tori drops backwards to the ground with a backward roll to cushion the fall and
escape.

Kimon
Uke walks towards Tori. Tori steps in left and grabs Uke's left chest muscle / armpit with his right
hand. As Uke's right arm comes out, Tori secures it with his left and pulls it to twist Uke off

balance. Tori steps in with his right foot beside Uke's right foot and drops down to his (Tori's) left
knee, using the grips on Uke's arm and armpit to pull Uke 90 degrees over Tori's right knee.
(Rather than actually "pulling" Uke down, Tori should break his balance with the hands, and
then place the knee in the same direction as Uke's balance so that he "trips" over it.). Uke should
not be able to roll, but fall flat on his hip / back. In reality, Tori would control Uke's right arm so
that he lands on it on the way down and breaks it.
Henka
Uke and Tori begin in shizen. Uke grabs both of Tori's lapels with two hands. Tori responds by
grabbing both of Uke's latisimus dorsi muscles and pulls Uke towards him. Tori then retains his
hold and pushes Uke away with boshi ken to Uke's left and right butsumetsu. Tori then turns to
his left and drops onto his left knee to throw Uke to the ground. Using the momentum of Uke's
fall, Tori rolls over Uke to drive in his right boshi ken further.
The start of the kata can be from shime waza.

Ransetsu
Tori steps in right, grabbing and twisting thumbs into Uke's butsumetsu on both sides. Tori then
slides his left foot through Uke's legs and drops to the ground pulling Uke directly to the ground
on his face.
When you pull Uke on top of you, be sure that your elbows are protecting you from Uke's full
weight, and also possibly striking him in both koe.
Henka
Uke walks towards Tori and grabs the tops of the shoulders. Tori does a Ryote Shako Ken to
Butsumetsu, and drops to the rear, bringing the right foot up between Ukes legs. Tori pulls his
elbows in as he throws Uke over him. Tori then catapults himself tot he other side of Uke and
escapes.
Note:
Apply a strike and a choke, throw Uke so that his face will scrape the ground when you do the
Suitemi waza. When you pull Uke towards yourself, your elbows will protect you. You can also
strike to Koe with the right foot. This will also help lever him over to the left.
Henka
If you can't get your foot between Uke's legs, put it to the side, and drop, using the grab to
butsumetsu to steer Uke in the direction you want him to go.
Henka
Uke and Tori begin in shizen. Uke grabs Tori's latisimus dorsi muscles. Tori strikes both sides of
Uke's neck with a left and right koppo ken simultaneously. Tori then grabs Uke's trapezius
muscles and throws him with tomoe nage.
The point of Ransetsu is freely using yoko nagare and tate nagare to throw Uke.

Ura Kimon

Tori steps in right and strikes with a right shako ken to Uke's omote kimon. Tori then does a right
kick to Uke's omote kimon.
Henka
Uke punches. Tori blocks by striking to Uke's jakkin followed by a kick to Uke's jakkin.
Henka
Uke does a right keri, Tori strikes with a right Nio Ken to the inside of the thigh, then a right Keri
to the inside of the thigh.
The point of Ura Kimon is striking the same place twice.

KOTO RYU
Hekito No Kata
(Attack Forms)
Soku Boku
Tori stands in migi seigan. Uke is in dai jodan no kamae with katana. As Uke cuts to jodan, Tori
steps forward and to the left, checking Uke's right arm with the his (Tori's) left hand (not having
the feeling that you are holding him, as he will probably try to escape). Tori then does a right
kick to Uke's right hoshi, and a right ganmen dori as Tori lands.
Henka
Uke is in Daijodan no Kamae, and does a Jodan Kiri. Tori is in a Migi Ichimonji no kamae, and
steps back 45_ with the left foot, and holds the right elbow with his right hand (do not grasp).
Tori then right push kick to Hoshi/Kote/ Ude, and a right Goshin Ken to Ganmen, as the foot
comes down.
Henka

Without using the right hand to Hoshi etc, when the distance is close, kick up with the toes. Strike
just above the elbow to the Kyusho point, then Goshin Ken to Ganmen.

Boku Ken
Tori stands in hira ichimonji no kamae. Uke stands in chudan no kamae with katana. Uke steps
forward with his left foot and cuts left to right (to Do). Tori jumps back and out left to escape the
cut (very shallow, noe of a step, not too far). As Uke raises the sword over his head to daijodan
ready for a jodan cut, Tori jumps back in (step forward with the left leg), slightly to the outside
(his left), lightly securing Uke's left elbow with Tori's right palm (thumb on hoshi). Tori finishes
with a right kick to Uke's butsumetsu.
You are under the elbows with the knees bent. Jam Ukes elbows so his arms are locked straight.

Damara
Tori stands in hoko no kamae. Uke stands in chudan no kamae. Uke shifts his weight forward
with a tsuki to Tori's suigetsu. Tori steps slightly forward left with his left leg and twists to the
right so that the sword just misses him. Tori lightly checks Ukes right hand with his left and steps
forward with a right yoko aruki and strikes with a right nio ken to the back of Uke's right hand.
Tori then takes Uke's right hand, steps out left, extending Uke's arm to the side, and walks
forward applying omote gyaku.
Henka
Tori is in Hoko no kamae, Uke is in Chudan no kamae, and does a Chudan Tsuki to Suigetsu. Tori
slightly steps forward to the left, and twists to the right (the blade just misses), this is a Yoko
Aruki movement (right over left), turn to face Ukes arms, placing the left hand on his right hands.
Tori then steps forward with a right step, and strikes with a right Nio Ken to the backs of the
hands (Ken Nagare). Tori then takes hold of the right hand, and steps out left, extending Ukes
arm out to the side. Tori then walks forward, and around with the right foot to face Uke while
applying Omote Gyaku.

Shuri Ki
Tori stands in migi bobi no kamae. Uke stands in dai jodan no kamae. As Uke steps forward and
cuts downwards, Tori steps forward left, outside of Uke's cut (Tori's left hand stays on his hip,
right forearm vertical as a guard). Tori then applies a right ura shuto to Uke's right nagare (This
shuto should cut downwards from his elbow towards nagare). Tori does a right yoko aruki
forwards, and applies a right omote shuto to the point at the top of Uke's nose at eye level.

Kibo
Tori stands in hidari seigan. Uke stands in dai jodan no kamae. As Uke steps forward and cuts
downwards, Tori steps out to the right (Keep your kamae, using your front arm as a guard).
Without stepping, Tori twists his hips and punches with nio ken to Uke's left tricep (This should
push the top half of Uke's body back, exposing his ribs). Tori finishes with a right kick to Uke's
left floating ribs (butsumetsu).

Batsu Yu
Tori stands in left bobi no kamae. Uke stands in chudan no kamae. As Uke steps forward and cuts
from left to right (to Do), Tori does yoko aruki forwards to the inside of Uke's cut, checking the
hilt with his left hand, and punching with a right nio ken to Uke's jinchu.
The right punch to Ukes jinchu goes over Toris left arm.

Seki Ryoku
Tori stands in left hoko no kamae. Uke stands in dai jodan no kamae. As Uke steps in to cut down
to Tori's men, Tori steps in slightly to Uke's outside, drops down to the left knee, and does a right
nio ken to Uke's suigetsu.

Kahi / Kappi
Tori stands in hira ichimonji no kamae (right foot up). Uke stands in chudan no kamae. As Uke
thrusts to Tori's suigetsu, Tori avoids to the right and slightly to the rear. Uke then steps forward
and cuts left to right to Tori's Do. Tori drops to his hands and knee and ducks right under the cut.
As Uke raises his sword to cut downwards, Tori jumps up from the ground and strikes with a
double front kick to Uke's butsumetsu.

KOTO RYU
Koppo Jutsu Kyusho Points
Ura Kimon

Outside Devil Opening (ribs under the pectoral muscle)

Ryu Fu

Willow Wind (above and below the Adam's apple)

Kasumi

Fog or Mist (temple)

Hiryuran

Flying Dragon Confuser (eyes)

Shishiran

Tiger Confuser (stomach)

Kosei

Power of Tiger (groin)

Yugasumi

Evening Mist (soft spot below the ear)

Tsuyugasumi :
Ryumon

Drop of Mist (under the jaw line)

:
Dragon Gate (under the collar bone near the point of the
shoulder)

Jujiro

Intersection (front of the shoulder)

Jakkin

Weak Muscle (upper arm between the bone and muscle)

Daimon

Big Gate (middle of the shoulder joint)

Asagiri

Morning Mist (bottom of the chin)

Sei

Star (directly under the armpit)

Kinketsu

Tabu Hole (sternum)

Koshitsubo

Hip Pot (inside ridge of the hip bone)

Hichibatsu

Voice (side of the hip)

Tenmon

Heaven's Gate (ridge of the eye socket)

Uko

Door of Rain (side of the neck)

Jinchu

Center of the Human (base of the nose)

Happa

Eight Leaves (clapping the ears)

Menbu

Face (bridge of the nose)

Tokotsu

Independent Bone (Adam's apple)

Gorin

Five Rings (around the stomach)

Sai

Leg (inside and outside of the upper leg)

Matsu Kaze

Pinetree Wind (just above and below the ends of the clavicles)

Mura Same

Village Rain (notch between the clavicles)

Hoshizawa

Cliff of Stars (elbow joint)

In

Shadow (inside the swell of the cheekbone)

Ten To

Top of the Head (soft spot at the top of the head)

Shin Chu

Center of the Heart (middle of the chest)

Wakitsubo

Side of the Body (the ribs under the armpits)

Yubitsubo

Finger Pot (base of the thumb and index finger)

Butsumetsu

:
The Day the Buddha Died (ribs just under the chest muscles, front and
back)

Kyokei

Strong Tendons (top of the foot just above the toes)

Rikimon

Below the chest, below the armpit between the 4th and 5th rib

Yanagikaza

Adam's apple

Rangiku

Temple

Kosgi

Testicle

Yuugiri:

Dent behind the ear

Tsuyugiri

Below the ear, chin

Hoshi

Below the armpit

Kimon

Top of the chest

Kinkoku

Rib Cage

Koe

Dent of spine, causes pain and suffering for seven days

Amado

All the side below the lymphatic gland in the neck

Yaba

Both ears

Menbu

Face, forehead

Groin

Tsukikage
Inazuma

Usai

Right side

Yano

Calf muscle

Sonu

Below indentation of the throat

:
:

Right side of navel

Left side of navel

Seizawa
Vin

Below the right eye

Sain

Below the left eye

Ten To

Frontal bone of the head

Shin Chu
Wakitsubo

:
:

Front of the chest

Armpit

Kenkotsu

Heaven Bone (four places)

Yubitsubo

Between the thumb and index finger

Butsumetsu

Four places on the rib cage

Rikimon

Below the chest

Gorin

Five points around the navel

Kyokei

Top of the five toes

Hadomi

One inch below the ear lobe

Amado

Both sides below the chin

Hatsuden

Tsugokui - Kyushozu
RIKIMON
YANAGIKAZA / RYUFU - Willow wand / ?
RANGIKU / KASUMI - ? / Mist
HIRYURAN - Flying dragon war
SHISHIRAN / SUIGETSU - Tiger war / Watermoon
KOSGI / KOSEI / SUZU - ? / Tiger force / Bells
YUGIRI / YUGASUMI - Evening mist
TSUYUGIRI / TSUYUGASUMI - Dew an mist
RYUMON - Dragon gate
JUJIRO - Crossroads
JAKUKOTSU / JAKUKIN (Jakkin) - Weak bone / Weak muscle
DAIMON - Great gate
ASAGIRI / ASAGASUMI - Morning mist

HOSHI - Star
Below the armpit
KIMON - Demon gate
KINKOKU - Rib cage
KOSHITSUBO - Hip bowl
KOE - Voice
TENMON - Heaven gate
AMADO / HAMADO - Raindoors
All the side of the neck below the lymphatic glands
JINCHU - Mans centre
YABA / HACHI-YO - Eight leaves
Ears
MENBU - Face area
DOTSUKOTSU - Throat
GORIN GETSUEI / ITSUWA TSUKIKAGE - Five ring moonlight
GORIN INAZUMA / ITSUWA INAZUMA - Five ring lightning
SAI / SUI - Crush
USAI / U-SUI - Crush
YANO / YAKU - Press
Calf muscle
MATSUKAZE - Wind in the Pines
SONU - Below the indent in the throat
SEIZAWA VIN - Right shadow
SEIZAWA SAIN - Left shadow
TENTO - Heavenly head
SHINCHU - Heart centre

WAKITSUBO - Side bowl

KENKOTSU - Hard bone
YUBITSUBO / YUBIKOTSU / SHIKOTSU - Finger bone
BUTSUMETSU - Buddhas passing
RIKIMON Below the chest
GORIN - Five circles
KYOGI / KYOKEI - Strong frontier
HADOME - Pallet
AMADO
Both sides below the chin

Kenjutsu Kamae
Ichi No Kamae
No1 Posture
The body posture is the same as Gyokko Ryu Ichimonji no kamae. The sword is held level,
pointing at Ukes heart.

Seigan No Kamae
Correct eye posture
The right foot is forwards, with the Kashira being held almost at the top of the thigh. The Kissaki
points to the eyes.

Hasso No Kamae
Eight apparitions posture
Left foot forward, heel close together, with the left side facing forwards. The sword is held
vertical on the right side, with the left hand by the chest.

Daijodan No Kamae
Big upper level posture
Left foot forwards, the sword his held above the head at a 60( angle. The Kashira is above the
forehead of the head.

Jizuri Gedan No Kamae

(A.K.A Tosui no kamae)
Left foot forwards, with the left shoulder pushed forwards, with the body leaning forwards. The
sword runs along the line of the left calf. The sword point is slightly to the left so that the blade
crosses the body as a form of protection.
Note: In Jizuri Gedan no kamae with the left shoulder being forwards, you are vulnerable to
attack. The basic defence is to lift the sword point up as you step forward with the right leg to
block/trap an opponents jodan giri.

Kotsu
Koto Ryu Koppojutsu is the basis for Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu.
Basic training within the Ryu involves Ukemi, Kaiten, Distancing (kurai Dori), Sabaki, striking,
and learning the vital points of the body.
The Shoden and Chuden levels both begin with Ichimonji no kamae, or Seigan no kamae. The
Chuden, however can be done from Uke and Tori walking towards each other. The Okuden no
Kata can use any Kamae.
When doing the Okuden, all of your energy / intention and spirit etc must be directed at Uke.
When you strike with a kick, you must not stop, you must finish the attack.
When you have done extensive training in the kamae, you may choose the kamae of your choice.
Basic Kihon is the same as Gyokko Ryu Ichimonji no kata from the Ki Gata. But the movement
is more exaggerated.
Sanshin No Kata is used in Koto Ryu as an exercise. This is the same as in Gyokko Ryu but the
kamae are lower and longer.
The was use a variation of Uke Nagashi, so as not to knock the arm too far away.
For the Jodan Uke make a big circle. This is how it is done in the Shoden Kata. As you advance
through the levels, the Jodan Uke becomes smaller. For the Gedan Uke sink the body by bending
the knees.
A special point of Koto Ryu is to move in diagonals. Yoko Aruki is prominent within the
techniques, and this too is done diagonally.
The main weapons of the Ryu are the fists (Fudo / Nio Ken), the edge of the hand (Shuto) the
hand claw (Shako ken), elbow (Shukki), toes (Sokugyaku). Use of Makiwara will toughen the
hands. Koto Ryu use a makiwara which is an animal skin wrapped around a tree. Straw is placed
between the skin and the tree.

Secondary weapons are the shin, the forehead (Kikaku ken), the heel (Kagato) and the fingertips
(Sanshin tan Ken / Shi shi ken).
Members of the Koto Ryu always try to avoid a fight. When a fight does occur, first they moved
out of the way of the attack, and did not always use a powerful block first time. Most of the kicks
attack the legs and the groin. When the opponent is drawn in, with a feeling of a flow, then a
counter attack is crashed back. Then the Spirit of the Tiger is unleashed.
The counter attack is similar to an explosion. Do not explode too soon or the body will become
weak and you will lose.
While in Ichimonji or Seigan no kamae, look at Ukes eyebrows. Keep the eyes blank of an
emotion. This is because expression comes from the eyes, and Uke will see this just before you
attack.
Do not pull faces (as if showing some form of intention). This will warn Uke that you are about
to attack, and if you do this during a technique, too much of your attention will be focused on
your face pulling.
Your eyes and face should be totally blank at all times.
One of the points of Koto Ryu is to get in fast and strike. Then get out as fast as possible.
If in the streets of old Japan, as Samurai bumped into another with even the minimum of force, on
purpose or accidental, the result would be a sword or two being drawn. Techniques such as kappi
are examples of what can happen and what to do. A quick jump would create distance between
the two samurai . It is necessary to be able to jump 5ft - 7ft (1.5m - 2m). It is also important to
learn how to draw a sword while jumping.
At the end of the techniques, you can leap away from Uke just in case he is still able to fight and
draw a sword. If Uke is stunned, you can leap back in to finish him (or simply escape).
When studying Koto Ryu techniques, a link with the North and South Chinese arts
becomes visible. These are in the way the fists are formed, and in the low jumps. The
school is now totally Japanese, but all in all it stretches back to the Shaolin temple in
China. It is thought that it was in Japan for 23 generations before it was formalised into the Koto
Ryu by Taro. Kung Fu etc. when it arrived in Japan (and Okinawa) was called Karani, this was
then later renamed as Koppojutsu (in Okinawa it was called such things as Te, Tote, Nanate, later
to become Karate)

Omote Gyaku
Omote Gyaku is applied as normal. When the lock is felt, and the wrist is no longer moving
(without pain). The wrist is then sharply rotated on its axis. This will result in a severe breakage
of the wrist.
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