We began by practicing Uke kata (受け型), as taught at the Bujinkan Ishizuka Dōjō in the 1980s. Then we trained in Hichō no Kata (飛鳥の型) in it's basic form from the Kihon Happō Gata (基本八法型) and in various evasive counter attacking movements. We paid particular attention to observation (Metsuke 目附) and how that can aid […]
Hatsumi Sensei demonstrating Mutō Dori (無刀捕) against Doron Navon Sensei, at the 1987 U.K. Taikai. This is from an article that I wrote for Black Belt International magazine that year.
Yesterday evening's class at the The Bujinkan King Dōjō (武神館 キング 道場). A slightly smaller class (early days post-restrictions), but good and enthusiastic training nonetheless.We worked with Te Hodoki (手解 wrist releases) from the Chi Ryaku no Maki (地略の巻) and their various Henka (変化 variations). We also looked a their applications when wearing Daishō (大小 […]
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