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Houraku

Hōraku (崩落) “Cave-In” Tori is in hira (shizen) no kamae. Uke is behind tori holding a shoto. Uke thrusts into the back of the tori. Shift offline to the left to evade strike, lifting right arm to evade tsuki. Hug uke’s arm to trap it, and strike down onto uke’s hand...

Dashin

Dashin (拏振) “Shake and Pull” Tori is in hidari Ichimonji no Kamae. Uke is in migi Seigan no Kamae holding a shoto. The uke performs a tsuki to suigetsu. Pivot on the left foot to the left and lightly catch uke kote with left hand. Perform right shuto onto top of the...

Korai

Korai (虎落) “Tiger Fall” Tori begins in hidari ichimonji no kamae. Uke begins in Daijodan no kamae with shoto in right hand. Uke performs kesa giri. Step back with left foot offline at 45 degrees and catch uke’s right wrist with your right hand. The uke will respond by...

Housen

Hōsen (蜂先) “Bee Tip” Tori begins in hidari ichimonji no kamae. Uke begins in Daijodan no kamae with shoto in right hand. Uke performs kiri sage. Fall offline back 45 degrees to the left stepping back with left foot – dodging the kiri. Uke responds by preparing...

Hane Tsurube / Ko

Hane Tsurube (撥釣瓶) “Well Bucket” / Kō (橰) “Spar*” Tori begins in hidari ichimonji no kamae. Uke begins in Daijodan no kamae with shoto in right hand. Sono Ichi Uke performs kesa giri. Step slightly offline outside to the left with left foot and lightly...