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Seki Ryoku

Seki Ryoku (跖力) “Powerful Step” The tori is in hidari Hoko no Kamae, uke in Daijodan no Kamae. Once the uke commits to the cut, step in deep with your left foot kneeling on your right knee, and strike into uke suigetsu with right fudo ken. Make sure to keep your left...

Kuahi

Kuahi (跨飛) “Straddling Leap” The tori begins hira ichimonji no kamae, uke in seigan no kamae. The uke performs a tsuki. Respond by pulling your right leg back to dodge. The uke responds by stepping with left foot and attempting dou giri. Immediately drop to the floor...

Bokuhen

Bokuhen (朴返) “Simple Reply” The tori begins in hira ichimonji no kamae. The uke is Chudan no Kamae. The uke steps in with the left and performs do giri. Leap back and to the left, rotating your body counter clockwise (your left foot should be in front pointing at the...

Damara

Damara (打扣) “Hitting Peace” Tori is in Hidari Hoko no Kamae. Uke is in Chudan no Kamae. The uke tsuki to suigetsu. Move forward 45 degrees forward to the left by stepping with your left foot. Allow your hips to rotate clockwise, and cover the uke right hand with your...

Shuriki

Shuriki (手力) “Hand Power” Tori begins in migi Bobi no Kamae. Uke is in Daijodan no Kamae. The uke cuts down. Pivot on your right foot clockwise approx 135 degrees, your left foot moving forward to your left in a circular motion. With right hand, perform a right ura...