We worked with the Juppō Sesshō (十方折衝) concepts as appplied to Takagi Yoshin-ryū Jūtaijutsu (高木揚心流柔体術)

初伝表型 Shoden Omote Gata – initial transmission outer forms:
霞捕 Kasumi Dori – mist capture
洞返 Dō Gaeshi – hollow capture
搦捕 Karame Dori – arresting capture
唯逆 Yuigyaku – simple reversal
拳流 Ken Nagare – fist flow

初伝裏型 Shoden Ura Gata – initial transmission inner forms:

水月 Suigetsu Moon’s reflection on water
逆腕 Gyaku Ude Reverse Arm

中伝之捌型 Chūden no Sabaki Gata – middle transmission handling forms:

片胸捕 Katamune Dori – single lapel capture
両胸捕 Ryōmune Dori – double lapel capture
鬼砕 Oni Kudaki – demon crush

First we examined the correct distance for the attack and how suigetsu would be the closest target.

We looked at entering the opponent's attack to take the opponent into extension, then finding a pivot to of off-balance then without resorting to strength.

Also continuing the opponents momentum to take them into flexion again finding a pivot point to steal their balance.

We also looked at how some attacks pull and others push. We found angles and strategies to negate these actions.

Also, how to engage the opponent's front leg when doing ura and omote gyaku and lock their upper body over it, so that the lock / rotations on the wrist are more effective.

Also, how and why the techniques in Chudan are applied utilising kyojitsu and alternating directions of movement to create effective angles of counter attack.

We then look at how we can move to fit in, neutralise and unbalance the attack, while effortlessly taking our counter-attack.

Thank to to Bruno Vicaire for organising and also to everyone who attended for their great work and enthusiasm.