Inheriting the Secret Techniques of Hatsumi Yoshiaki: Koryu Techniques Passed Down to the Present Day

Explore the profound world of Bujinkan martial arts, rooted in the teachings of Takamatsu Toshitsugu and inherited by Hatsumi Yoshiaki, renowned as the last master of ninjutsu. Sakai Norio, a distinguished figure in Bujinkan, presents practical insights into the striking techniques in this first volume of the series, focusing on the "Striking Techniques Edition."

Contents:

Introduction

• Overview of Bujinkan martial arts
• Systematization of old-style martial arts and ninjutsu
• Legacy mastered by Takamatsu-sensei and handed down by Hatsumi-sensei

Strategy

• Basic stances and their significance:
  • Hiraichimonji no Ko and Ichimonji no Ko
• Training insights into Takanomai and natural stances
• Importance of the line of attack in strategy

Receiving

• Concept of face, line, and point in receiving techniques
• Techniques for rounded and squared manner receptions
• No-touching uke and mental distance control
• Parrying techniques and coordination in reception

Daken

• Techniques and strategies for aggressive uke:
  • Attack points against thrusts and kicks
  • Practice methods for Daken techniques
  • Concept of contact methods in Daken

Thrust

• Methods and strategies for thrusting techniques:
  • How to hold the ring fist
  • Basic methods for straight and reverse thrusts
  • Three-strike thrust techniques

Palm Strike

• Coordination of thrusting arm and lower body in palm strikes
• Basic and direct strike methods
• Techniques for wave strikes

Sanshin no Kata

• Overview of important basic striking forms:
  • Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Air forms
• Demonstrations and usage variations for each form
• Coordinated practice of Sanshin no Kata

Basic Eight Methods Kata①

• Introduction to unique striking methods:
  • Overview and demonstrations of Ichimonji, Jumonji, and Asuka
• Usage examples and transformations for each method
• Coordinated practice of the three basic methods

Instructor Profile: Sakai Norio

• 18th head of Hontai Takagi Yoshin-ryu Jutaijutsu
• 16th head of Gikan-ryu Kotsujutsu
• Bujinkan Mutotori "Menkyo," Bujinkan Daishihan

Instruction and Cooperation:

• Ueki Takashi
• Teruoka Kenta

Cooperation:

• Bujinkan Headquarters Dojo

Language: Japanese

Run time: 56 min.

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