by Scott Hamilton | Jun 11, 2021
Fūmo (風盂) “Big Wind” Tori begins in Ichimonji no kamae. Uke is in Chudan no kamae. The uke performs tsuki. Step forward 45 degrees with left foot sinking hips deep. With right hand, press index and right finger just underneath the tsuba – with a finger on each side –... by Scott Hamilton | Jun 11, 2021
Ichigeki (一撃) “One Blow” Tori is in hidari Ichimonji no kamae. Uke is in Bobi no Kamae with katana. The uke draws the katana. If necessary leap slightly back to avoid being cut. The uke then raise the katana into Daijodan no Kamae, stepping back with right foot. In... by Scott Hamilton | Jun 11, 2021
Kaisoku (魁足) “Superior Feet” Tori is in hidari Ichimonji no kamae. Uke is in Daijodan no kamae. The uke cuts down. Step to the left to avoid cut, and perform right sokuyakuken into uke hands to make them drop the katana. The uke will immediately reach to draw his... by Scott Hamilton | Jun 11, 2021
Kōryaku (掬掠) “Scoop Up and Throw Over” Tori begins in hidari Ichimonji no kamae. Uke is in Daijodan no kamae. The uke cuts down. Pivot on your left foot counterclockwise 90 degrees, covering the uke hands with you left. Twist your hips counterclockwise and reach with... by Scott Hamilton | Jun 11, 2021
Iaifū (意合封) “Draw Sealing” The tori is hidari Ichimonji no kamae. Uke is in Bobi no kamae with katana. The uke performs drawing cut to do. Leap back to avoid, maintaining kamae. The uke raises the katana to daijodan. Step in deep with your right foot and left fist...