Bujinkan Butoku Dojo

Exam List 2021

9th Kyu 

Explain what JunanTaiso is and demonstrate some of its techniques.

Taihen Jutsu – Body technique 

Ukemi-falling techniques  

1. Zenpo Ukemi 

2. Ushiro Ukemi 

3. Yoko Ukemi 

4. Mae Ukemi

 

Kaiten-Roll  

1. Zenpo Kaiten 

2. Ushiro Kaiten 

3. Yoko Kaiten: Migi and Hidari

4. Gyaku Kaiten 

 

Shiho Tenchi Tobi - Four ways Heaven and Earth leaping

1. Ushiro 

2. Zenpo 

3. Hidari 

4. Migi 

5. Ten

6. Chi

 

Nagare – flowing fall

1. Zenpo 

2. Ushiro

3. Yoko – Migi and Hidari 

4. Gyaku 

5. Jun 

 

Budo Taijutsu – unarmed fighting techniques

Go Gyo no Kata - Five ways form (also known as Sanshin no Gata)

Demonstrate alone: Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, and Ku. 

Kihon Happo – eight ways 

Torite - Defense is from a lapel grab only

1. Omote Gyaku

2. Ura Gyaku

 

Ha Jutsu – escapes 

1. Tehodoki- Katate and Ryote

2. Taihodoki- front and rear escape from a body grab

 

Kurai Dori - taking a position (Kamae)

KOTO RYU 

1. Migi Seigan No Kamae

2. Hidari Seigan No Kamae

3. Hira Ichimonji No Kamae

4. Hoko No Kamae

5. Bobi No Kamae

 

GYOKKO RYU 

1. Ichimonji No Kamae

2. Hicho No Kamae

3. Jumonji No Kamae

4. Kime No Kamae

5. Hanin No Kamae

6. Shoshin No Kamae

 

SHINDENFUDO RYU 

1. Za kamae – (Fudo Za.)

2. Hira Ichimonji kamae

3. Seigan no kamae 

4. Katate Seigan no kamae 

5. Shizen no kamae

 

Combat Conditioning requirements.

*Remember: A rep is the number of times you perform a specific exercise, and a set is the number of cycles of reps that you complete.

1. 10 sets of the Shoshin from the fixed position. (legs spread and move into; Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, Ku)

2. 5 to 10 Modified (Knee) Push-Ups. HOW TO DO IT: Kneel down, and then lower your hands to the floor so you're in a half plank. Keeping your butt lifted and your core tight, bend your arms to lower your chest to the floor.

 

Kyusho – vital points

1. Hadome

2. Jakkin

3. Omote Gyaku

4. Asagasumi 

5. Koe

6. Amado/Uko

7. Uin

8. Sain

9. Shaku taku

10. Ura Gyaku

8th Kyu

Bring hand written text about what you know about Soke Masaaki Hatsumi and be prepared to read it.

During exam the student will be allowed to consult his private notes and examiner can aide in remembering proper technique.

Taihen Jutsu – Body technique 

Ukemi-falling techniques  

1. Zenpo Ukemi - with Koho Keri ( Forward break-fall with rear kicking attack)

2. Ushiro Ukemi - with Zenpo Keri (Rear break-fall with Forward kicking attack)

 

Kaiten-Roll usage

1. Suwari Kaiten Gata: From Seiza no Kamae do all 4 types of rolls.

2. Suwari Kaiten Gata: From Fudoza no Kamae do all 4 types of rolls 

3. Zenpo Kaiten - Weapon retrieval - Ichimonji no Kamae

4. Yoko Kaiten - Weapon retrieval - Jumonji no Kamae

5. Ushiro Kaiten - Weapon retrieval - Hira no Kamae

6. Naname Zenpo Kaiten - (diagonal) 

7. Naname Koho Kaiten - (diagonal)

 

Go Gyo no Kata - Five ways form (also known as Sanshin no Gata)

Demonstrate alone: Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, and Ku. 

 

Kihon Happo- eight ways

 Koshi Sanpo Methods

1. Ichimonji no Waza

2. Hicho no Waza

3. Jumonji no Waza

 

Dakentaijutsu - striking 

1. Uke Nagashi- Jodan - Chudan- Gedan (blocking)

2. Uchi Nagashi – Jodan- Chudan- Gedan (striking)

3. Gedan Barai (downward sweeping strike)

4. Ashi Barai (leg sweeping strike)

5. Ken Kudaki (arm destruction)

6. Keri Kudaki (leg destruction)

7. Henkaken- (varying fist)

8. Itami-Uchi (pain strike)

9. Itami-Dori (pain take)

10. Kogeri Henka (small kick variations)

11. Tsukami Dori (seizing capture)

 

Hoken Juroppo -Te-ken (Hand forms)  

1. Kikaku Ken or Zu Tsuki (Demon horn strike) 

2. Shuki Ken (waking-up arm strike) 

3. Fudo Ken or Kongo Ken (immovable fist).   

4. Kiten Ken or Shuto (wake-up rolling strike) 

5. Shi Shin Ken (finger needle strike)

6. Shitan Ken (fingertip strikes) These are some variations of this fist form:

• • • Gyokaku Ken 

    • San Shitan Ken 1st form 

    • San Shitan Ken 2nd form 

    • Shishitan Ken 

    • Shuken/Goshitan 

 

1. Shako Ken (claw strike).

2. Shito Ken or Boshiken (thumb drive fist) 

3. Shikan Ken (extended knuckle fist) also Nakadaka Ken (also known as Henka Shikan Ken) 

4. Koppo Ken (thumb knuckle fist) 

5. Happa Ken (eight leaves strike) 

6. Sokuyaku Ken (Heel, sole, and edge of foot used as a weapon) Keri 

7. Sokki Ken (waking-up leg strike) 

8. Sokugyaku Keri – (twisting fist kick) 

9. Tai Ken – (body weapon) 

10. Shizen Ken – (natural weapons)

 

Soku Yaku Ken (sole of foot weapon) Keri - Kicks  

1. Zenpo Keri – (front kick) 

2. Ushiro or Koho Keri – (back kick)  

3. Saya Sokuho Yoko Keri – (left and right side kick) 

4. Kata-Ashi Tobi - (one leg leaping kick) 

5. Ryo-Ashi Tobi - (two leg leaping kick) 

6. Yoko Tobi Keri - (side leaping kick) .

 

Henka Keri - kicking variations 

1. Sokuyaku Suihei Ken (flowing horizontal fist kick) 

2. Omote Sokuyaku Harai Ken (Outside foot sweep) 

3. Ura Sokuyaku Harai Ken (Inside foot sweep) 

4. Kagi Koho Geri - (rear shadow kick) 

5. Sokuyaku Ken - Ten-Chi Keri (heaven and earth kick) 

6. Naname Koho Tenchijin Geri - (rear diagonal heaven, earth, man kick) 

7. Koken Geri - (Small hook kick).

8. Omote Sokugyaku Ken Geri (Outside twist up kick) 

9. Sokuyaku Tenchijin Ken Geri (also known as Jujiro Geri - cross kick) - (turning fist kick)

10. Migi Sokuyaku Saten Ken - Ten-Chi-Jin - (Right foot rotation kicks) 

 

Combat Conditioning requirements.

1. 10 to 15 Modified (Knee) Push-Ups. HOW TO DO IT: Kneel down, and then lower your hands to the floor so you're in a half plank. Keeping your butt lifted and your core tight, bend your arms to lower your chest to the floor.

 

1. Strikes will be performed continuously with no breaks and counting will include right/left uses per repartitions. Each of the below listed will be a set of 25 reps from Ichimonji no Kamae.

1. Fudo Ken

2. Saya Sokuho Yoko Keri 

3. Omote Shuto

4. Ura Shuto

5. Zenpo Keri

 

Kyusho – vital points

1. Happa/Hachiyo

2. Kosei

3. Gorin

4. Sai/U-Sai

5. (Omote) Kimon

6. Ura-Kimon

7. Yaku

8. Kasumi Gaeshi

9. Hoshi-zawa/Jyaku kotsu

10. Menbu

11. Dokkotsu

12. Nagare (Kotetsubo)

 

7th Kyu

Bring hand written text about what you know about Takamatsu Toshitsugu Uoh, and be prepared to read it.

During exam the student will be allowed to consult his private notes and examiner can aide in remembering proper technique.

Taihen Jutsu – Body technique 

1. Zenpo Hicho Tobi Kaiten 

2. Oten

3. Marutobi - (circular jumping) - demonstrate Marutobi in Ichimonji no Kamae.

 

Kaiten-Roll

1. Happo Hiken Katate Kaiten- (one hand roll in eight directions)

2. Happo Hiken Mute Kaiten- (no hand roll in eight directions)

 

Go Gyo no Kata - Five ways form (also known as Sanshin no Gata)

Explain and perform alone: Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, and Ku. 

 

Kihon Happo- eight ways

Torite Goho Methods

1. Omote Gyaku Tsuki

2. Musha Dori

3. Ganseki Nage

 

Shinken Taihen Jutsu Muto Dori Gata (Gyokko Ryu Waza techniques)

1. Hira no Kamae 

2. Ichimonji no Kamae

3. Jumonji no Kamae

 

Goshin-Jutsu – self defense

1. Oya Goroshi / O Goroshi

2. Ko Goroshi

3. Koshi Kudaki

 

Kaihi Taisabaki - (Evasion)

1. Attack Daijodan Giri - Evade Zenpo Kaiten

2. Attack Daijodan Giri - Evade Koho Kaiten

3. Attack Do Giri- Evade Yoko Kaiten

 

Gyaku – Joint manipulation- locks and twists 

1. Gyaku- (big reverse)

2. Take Ori - (breaking the bamboo) – Omote and Ura 

3. Onikudaki - (demon crusher) – Ura and Omote

4. Muso Dori - (capturing the twin warriors)

5. Hon Gyaku - (primary wrist twist)

 

Keri Ni Taisuru Uke - (Parrying Kicks)

1. Tsure Yuki (walk along)

2. Taihen (body movement)

3. Keri no Taidori (kick body hold)

4. Ashi Dori (leg hold)

5. Kyoto

 

Weapons – uses and Kamae

Kukishinden Ryu Bikenjutsu no Kamae (Postures and example of attacking cuts)

1. Jodan no Kamae - Migi/Hidari Kesa Giri

2. Chudan no Kamae – Jodan Tsuki. 

3. Gedan no Kamae - Migi Gyaku Kesa Giri. 

4. Hassou no Kamae –Do Giri, 

5. Daijodan no Kamae – Jodan Giri

6. Seigan no Kamae - Chudan Tsuki

 

Combat Conditioning requirements.

1. 15 to 20 Modified (Knee) Push-Ups. HOW TO DO IT: Kneel down, and then lower your hands to the floor so you're in a half plank. Keeping your butt lifted and your core tight, bend your arms to lower your chest to the floor.

 

1. Strikes will be performed continuously with no breaks and counting will include right/left uses per repartitions. Each of the below listed will be a set of 25 reps from Shizen no Kamae.

1. Shako Ken 

2. Sokki Ken 

3. Koho Keri 

4. Fudo Ken 

5. Omote Sokuyaku Harai Ken 

6. Ura Sokuyaku Harai Ken 

7. Shuki Ken 

 

Kyusho – vital points

1. Tento

2. Hiryuran

3. Suigetsu/Shishiran

4. Daimon

5. Butsumetsu

6. Jinchu

7. Tenmon

8. Shichibatsu

9. Myojo

10. Hayauchi

11. Koppo

 

6th Kyu

Bring hand written text about what you know about the 9 Ryu of the Bujinkan, and be prepared to read it.

During exam the student will be allowed to consult his private notes and examiner can aide in remembering proper technique.

Kaiten (rolls), Tobi (Jumping) and Nagare (flow) Evasion exercises 

1. Attack: Dogiri to the legs- Escape: Zenpo Hicho Tobi Kaiten 

2. Attack: Dogiri to the legs- Escape: Ten Tobi

3. Attack: Dogiri to the Uko- Escape: Yoko Nagare

4. Attack: Jodan Tsuki to the Asagasumi - Escape: Chi Tobi

5. Attack: Kesagiri - Escape: Koho Nagare

 

Go Gyo no Kata - Five ways form (also known as Sanshin no Gata)

Explain and perform against an opponent: Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, and Ku. 

Sanshin (Go Gyo no Kata) – with Rokushaku Bo do techniques slowly. 

Using your understanding of the Sanshin you will be asked to demonstrate your view of how the different weapons can be used in the Sanshin (Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, and Ku) 

Kihon Happo - with Rokushaku Bo do techniques slowly.

Using your understanding of the Kihon Happo you will be asked to demonstrate your view of how the different weapons can be used in the Kihon with a Uke.

Goshinjutsu Waza – Art of defending the heart (self-defense)

1. Koto (falling wolf)

2. Hane-kujiki (wing base dislocation)

3. Ryo-yoku Nage (both wings finger throw)

4. Shinsen (divine scissoring)

 

Ha Jutsu - Taisabaki

1. Tedama Dori- (Around the finger take)

2. Ura-Kote-Gyaku Tonpo (inside hand reversal escape technique)

 

Nage- (Throws) and Otoshi (drops)

1. Harai Goshi (sweeping hip throw)

2. Hane Goshi (Spring Hip Throw) 

3. Gyaku Nage (reversal throw)

4. Taki Otoshi (Waterfall Drop) 

5. Uchi-Mata Uchi-Gake (Inner Thigh Inside Hook)  

6. Itami Nage (pain throw)

7. Osoto Nage (great outside throw)

8. Seoi Nage (Back carry throw)

 

Ryu Sui Iki (Going with the flow of the water) Nage

These are flowing throws that just move with the momentum of the attack

1. Yume no Makura (Dream pillow)

2. Te Makura (Hand pillow)

3. Tomoe Nage (Stomach throw) 

4. Tachi Nagare Nage (Standing flowing throw) 

5. Kuruma Nage (Wheel throw)

6. Yoko Nagare Nage (Side flowing throw) 

7. Hiza Tai Nage (Kneeling throw)

 

Weapons – uses and Kamae

Kishin Kyuho Bojutsu no Kamae (Kukishin-Ryu)

1. Jodan (upper level posture) also known as Tenchijin (Heaven, Earth, and Man posture)

2. Chudan (Middle level posture)

3. Gedan (low level posture)

4. Hira Ichimonji (flat - line posture)

5. Ichimonji (straight line posture)

6. Ihen (posture of change)

7. Seigan (straight eye posture)

8. Tenchi (Heaven and Earth posture)

9. Heito (sacrifice posture)

 

Shira Kihon Gata – basic Bo Kihon

1. Ukemi – receiving

2. Ashi Barai – leg sweep

3. Shihō Bōfuri Gata – four directional Bo spinning form

4. Men Uchi Harai Gata – head striking sweeping form

5. Tsuki Hane – Rising thrust

 

Combat Conditioning requirements.

1. 10 sets of the Shoshin from the fixed position. (legs spread and move into; Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, Ku)

2. 5 slow standard pushups. HOW TO DO IT: Keep your back flat, abs tight, butt down and shoulders rotated so that the crooks of the elbows face slightly forward. This position ensures that your core is engaged and that your shoulders are in the position that’s the least likely to cause pain. If your wrists bother you, perform the push-up on your knuckles, which keeps the wrists in a more neutral position. From the plank, bend your elbows in toward your body and lower your chest to the floor. Push the floor away from you to come back up.

 

Taihen-Jutsu – Body technique   

30 seconds evading grabs from 1 opponent

Kyusho – vital points

1. Hoshi

2. Jujiro

3. Ryufu

4. Ryumon

5. Matsu Kaze

6. Murasame

7. Waki Tsubo

8. Rangiku (Kasumi)

9. Kin

10. Yubi

11. Kaku

 

5th Kyu

During exam the student will be allowed to consult his private notes and examiner can aide in remembering proper technique.

Go Gyo no Kata - Five ways form (also known as Sanshin no Gata)

Explain and perform against an opponent: Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, and Ku. 

Sanshin (Go Gyo no Kata)- with a Hanbo do techniques slowly.

Using your understanding of the Sanshin you will be asked to demonstrate your view of how the different weapons can be used in the Sanshin (Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, and Ku) 

Kihon Happo - with a Hanbo do techniques slowly.

Using your understanding of the Kihon you will be asked to demonstrate your view of how the different weapons can be used in the Kihon with a Uke.

Nage Ni Taisuku- Techniques against throws

1. Okyo (taking aback)

2. Zu Dori (head hold)

3. Shomen Dori (capturing the face)

4. Atto (overwhelm)   

5. Tohi (escape)   

6. Ransetsu (Snowstorm)

7. Soto (outside/other place)

 

Shime-Waza - (Strangling Techniques)

1. Hon Jime (Main strangulation)

2. Gyaku Jime (Reverse strangulation)

3. Itami Jime (Painful strangulation)

4. Do Jime (body strangulation)

5. Seion Jime (sound making strangulation)

6. Sankyaku Jime (triangle strangulation) 

7. Kubi Omote Jime (front part of the neck strangulation)

8. Kubi Ura Jime (rear part of the neck strangulation)

 

Weapons – uses and Kamae

Kukishinden Ryu Kodachi

Kamae

1. Shizen no kamae

2. Seigan no kamae

3. Naka Seigan no kamae

 

Kodachi waza

1. Hicho ken (flying bird’s sword)

2. Shishi geki (chinese lion attacks)

3. Juji ken (cross swords)

 

Kukishinden Ryu Hanbo Jutsu

Kukishinden Ryu Hanbo REIHO

1. Ritsu rei

2. Seiza rei

3. Jinchu rei

4. Shinzen rei

 

Kukishinden Ryu 

半棒術 Hanbō Jutsu

1. 型破の構 Kata Yaburi no Kamae – form breaking

▪ 平一文字の構 Hira Ichimonji no Kamae – flat one line

1. 無念無想の構 Munen Muso no Kamae – no intention, no thought

▪ 楯の構Tate no Kamae – shield

1. 音無しの構 Otonashi no Kamae – soundless

 

初傳之型 Shoden no Kata – initial transmission patterns

1. 片手打 Katate Uchi – one-hand strike

2. 突落 Tsuki Otoshi – strike and drop

3. 打技 Uchi Waza – striking technique

4. 流捕 Nagare Dori – flowing drop

5. 霞掛 Kasumi Gake – mist hook

6. 行違 IkiChigae – in passing

7. 顔碎 Kao Kudaki – face crush

8. 当返 Ate Kaeshi – striking counter

9. 逆落 Saka Otoshi – reverse drop

 

Combat Conditioning requirements.

1. 10 sets of the Shoshin from the fixed position. (legs spread and move into; Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, Ku)

2. 5 Warrior Push-Ups. HOW TO DO IT: Begin at the bottom of the push-up with your elbows bent and torso straight. Extend at the elbows to reach the high push-up position. At the top of the movement, turn at the shoulders and reach one hand as high as possible toward the ceiling. Then reverse the motion and return under control back to the starting position. Switch between lifting your left and right arm on each rep.

 

Taihen-Jutsu – Body technique   

1 min Punch evasions - demonstrating proper use of Taisabaki.

 

Kyusho – vital points

1. Kage 

2. YubiTsubo

3. Yugasumi

4. Seitaku

5. Tsuygasumi/Kirigasumi

6. Kyokei

7. Toki

8. Atari

9. Chidame

10. Chidome

 

4th Kyu

The formal techniques listed for this test will be performed during a training period with me or another Black belt teacher in my linage. At the end of the training period the student will have up to one month to take test using his notes.

Nuki Tsuke - The action of drawing the sword.

Noto Tsuke - Sheathing the sword.

Sanshin (Go Gyo no Kata) - using a sword against an Uke performing the techniques slowly. 

Using your understanding of the Sanshin you will be asked to demonstrate your view of how the different weapons can be used in the Sanshin (Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, and Ku) 

Kihon Happo - using a sword against an Uke performing techniques slowly.

Using your understanding of the Kihon you will be asked to demonstrate your view of how the different weapons can be used in the Kihon with a Uke.

Ashirau Ippo Yonho- (four legs capturing techniques)

Explain what Koppo Jutsu is and how it is used.

Explain what Kosshi Jutsu is and how it is used.

Sabaki Gata - (movement techniques)

1. Musan (vanishing like mist) 

2. Rakurai (thunder strike) 

3. Chikusei (sound of bamboo reeds)

4. Fudo (immovability) 

5. Koku (empty space) 

6. Konpi (crossbar leap)

7. Hito (flying topples)

8. Kappi (bracing leap)

9. Saka Nagare or Gyakuryu Nagare (Reverse Flow)

10. Kata-Maki (single-hand convolution)

11. Koyoku (defending and scooping)

12. Renyo (imperial palanquin)

13. Shiho-Dori (four-way take)

14. Kasasagi (magpie)

15. Ko (well sweep)

16. Ko Gyaku (reverse well sweep)

 

Weapons – uses and Kamae

Kusari Fundo 

Demonstrate basic movements and uses of the Kusari Fundo;

1. Tenchi Furi – raising and falling

2. Yoko Furi – inward and outward horizontal strikes

3. Happo Furi – inward and outward diagonal strikes.

4. Naka Furi – Forward-shooting strikes.

5. Demonstrate your example of the Sanshin using a Kusari Fundo verses a Knife.

 

Combat Conditioning requirements.

1. 10 sets of the Shoshin from the fixed position. (legs spread and move into; Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, Ku)

2. 5 Knee-to-Elbow (Spiderman) Push-Ups. HOW TO DO IT: Begin at the top of the push-up position. Keep your back straight and lower the torso under control. At the bottom of the push-up, bring your knee to the outside of your elbow. Then return your leg to the starting position and extend through your elbows until you reach the top of the push-up. Alternate sides on each rep.

 

Kaihi Taisabaki - (Evasion)

1 min Kick evasions - demonstrating proper use of Taisabaki.

 

Kyusho – vital points

1. Tsukikage

2. Koshitsubo

3. Ken Kotsu

4. Inazuma

5. Katsusatsu

6. Ushiro -Inazuma

7. Bitei

8. Shinchu

9. San Atari

10. Ichiji

11. Toki no Atari

 

3rd Kyu

The formal techniques listed for this test will be performed during a training period with me or another Black belt teacher in my linage. At the end of the training period the student will have up to one month to take test using his notes.

戸隠流忍法體術 Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu- The hidden door school

Explain what is Tai Sanpo Hiden (Three secret treasures Kyusho)?

Explain what is Ken Sanpo Hiden (Three secret treasures weapons)?

Yuugei No Jutsu / Hensojutsu (“Art of Disguise”) is not simply to create a look or appearance; it is necessary to fully “become” that person.

• Explain what the Shichihenge (seven transformations) are?

 

Explain what does Kakushi Bushi mean?

What are 4 examples of some basic Kakushi Bushi of Togakure Ryu?

What was the primary function of Shuriken?

What are the basic Togakure Ryu Shuriken?

Explain what is Metsubushi?

Togakure Ryu Kyoketsu Shoge

Demonstrate basic movements and uses of the Kyoketsu Shoge;

1. Tenchi furi (heaven, & earth twirl)

2. Yoko furi (sideways twirl)

3. Happo furi (eight ways of twirling)

4. Naka furi (side twirl)

5. Tenchi buri (heaven and earth twirl)

6. Sayu yoko buri (side twirl)

7. Hachimonji (figure 8)

 

Demonstrate your example of the Sanshin using a Kyoketsu Shoge verses a Sword.

Hidengata - Secret Teaching Patterns

1. Chugaeshi (Middle roll)

2. Tobigaeshi (Jumping roll)

3. Yokogaeshi (Jumping roll)

 

Togakure Ryu Kurai Dori – demonstrate 

構 Kamae

1. 一之構 Ichi no Kamae – first posture.

2. 平一文字之構 Hira Ichimonji no Kamae – flat line posture.

3. 八文字之構 Hachimonji no Kamae – figure eight posture.

4. 八方隠之構 Happō Gakure no Kamae – eight directions hiding posture.

5. 遁走之構 Tonsō no Kamae – escape posture.

 

Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu Junigata - The 12-escape Kata (exercises) of Togakure Ryu Ninpo

鼠逃遁甲の型 Santo Tonkō no Kata - “Mouse Escape Armor of Evasion”

1. 片腕遁走型    Kata Ude Tonsō Gata – single arm escape form

2. 左遁走型 Hidari Tonso no Kata - left hand escape form

3. 左腕遁走型 Hidari Ude Tonso no Kata - Left armed escape form 

4. 右遁走型 Migi Tonso no Kata - Right hand escape form

5. 右手首筋遁走型 Migi Te Kubi Suji Tonso no Kata - Right hand nape of the neck escape form

6. 左手首筋遁走型 Hidari Te Kubi Suji Tonso no Kata - Left hand nape of the neck escape form

7. 当込遁走型 Ate Komi Tonsō Gata – strike in and escape form

8. 小手打遁走型 Kote Uchi Tonsō Gata – hand strike escape form

9. 右打遁走型 Migi Uchi Tonsō Gata – right strike escape form

10. 左右雲隠型 Sayu Kumogakure Gata – both-sides cloud-hiding form

11. 攻勢霧隠型 Kosei Kirigakure Gata – aggressive mist-hiding form

12. 八方霧隠型 Happo Kirigakure Gata – eight-directional or all directions mist-hiding form

 

1. 片腕遁走型      Kata Ude Tonsō Gata – one side arm escape form

2. 左右遁走型 Sayū Tonsō Gata – left-right escape form

3. 首筋遁走型 Kubisugi Tonsō Gata – nape of the neck escape form

4. 当込遁走型 Atekomi Tonsō Gata – strike in and escape form

5. 小手打遁走型  Kote Uchi Tonsō Gata – hand strike escape form

6. 右打遁走型 Migi Uchi Tonsō Gata – right strike escape form

7. 左右雲隠型 Sayu Kumogakure Gata – both-sides cloud-hiding form

8. 攻勢霧隠型       Kosei Kirigakure Gata – aggressive mist-hiding form

9. 八方霧隠型       Happo Kirigakure Gata – eight-directional mist-hiding form

 

Taijutsu Ukemi-Gata (Body Art Passive Forms) are done using Shuko.

1. Kaeshi-Dori (Counter Capture)

2. Ken-Nagashi (Fist Flow)

3. Ichi no Kamae (No. One Posture)

4. Itto-Dori (One Sword Capture)

5. Yoko-Geri (Horizontal / sideways Kick)

6. Itto-Giri (One Sword Cut)

 

Weapons – uses and Kamae

Ninja Biken – Ninja sword techniques

帯刀         Taito – Explain what it is by giving examples.

 

Shinobi Ken no Kurai Dori – Ninja-to Kamae

1. 一之構　    Ichi no Kamae – (first posture, posture of one)

2. 正眼之構    Seigan no Kamae (straight eye posture)

3. 中段之構    Chūdan no Kamae (middle level posture)

4. 下段之構    Gedan no Kamae (lower level posture)

5. 棟水之構　Tōsui no Kamae (ridge water posture)

6. 八相之構　Hassō no Kamae (eight aspects’ posture)

7. 霞之構　    Kasumi no Kamae (mist posture)

8. 刀匿礮姿　Tōtoku Hyōshi no Kamae (sword hiding catapult posture)

 

San-Koi Kuchi Kiri (Breaking the Carps mouth) - demonstrate safe basic unlocking the sword techniques.

Shinobi Iai ma-ai no Nuki - Demonstrate

1. Katate Nuki - one hand sword draw - left-handed reverse grip palm up.

2. Migi-Gyaku-Te Nuki - right handed reverse grip sword draw Rotate Saya 180 blade edge down, right hand grip palm up.

3. Shinobi Iai ma-ai no Nuki - fast draw-cutting distance.

4. Tai-no Ichi-Nuki - left is arm held tightly to side of body to prevent movement of Saya.

5. Tai-no Ni-Nuki - left hand to Saya pulling as the right hand at Tsuka pulls forward.

6. Kage no Ittō – shadow single cut.

7. Itto Nage – (blade throw) – sword throwing. This should be explained. 

 

八方秘剣　Happo Biken – eight direction secret sword

1. 飛龍之剣　 Hiryu no Ken – flying dragon sword

2. 霞之剣　 Kasumi no Ken – mist sword

3. 無双剣之構浦波 Muso Ken no Kamae Ura Nami – no thought sword posture, inlet waves

4. 打之剣　 Dato no Ken – striking sword

5. 一閃剣　 Issen Ken – sword flash

6. 雷光之剣　 Raikō no Ken – lightning sword

 

Combat Conditioning requirements.

1. 10 sets of the Shoshin from the fixed position. (legs spread and move into; Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, Ku)

2. 5 Knee-to-Chest (Mountain Climber) Push-Ups. HOW TO DO IT: Begin at the top of the push-up position. Keep your back straight and lower the torso under control. Press back up with your arms, and at the top of the push-up, bring one knee up under the chest. Make sure your foot doesn’t touch the ground. Return your leg to its original position, then lower yourself back down and repeat, lifting the opposite leg. Continue alternating throughout the set. 

 

Taihen-Jutsu – Body technique   

30 seconds to defend and escape against 2 opponents without weapons (student can fight back in defense)

 

2nd Kyu

The formal techniques listed for this test will be performed during a training day with me or another Black belt teacher in my linage. At the end of the training day the student will have up to one month to take test using his notes.

Sanshin (Go Gyo no Kata) - with a knife against an Uke performing techniques slowly.

Kihon Happo - with a knife against an Uke performing techniques slowly). 

Tanto-Jutsu – knife techniques

1. Forward grip (blade in front) – Demonstrate proper slashing attacks against an attacking opponent (ex. Attacking major arteries and veins)

2. Reverse grip (blade backwards against forearm) Demonstrate proper slashing attacks against an attacking opponent.

 

Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu 高木揚心流柔体術

初伝表型 Shoden Omote Gata – initial transmission outer forms

1. 霞捕 Kasumi Dori – mist capture

2. 洞返 Dō Gaeshi – torso over-turn

3. 搦捕 Karame Dori – arresting capture

4. 虚倒 Kyotō – void knock down

5. 片胸捕  Katamune Dori – one side chest capture

6. 両胸捕  Ryōmune Dori – double chest capture

7. 追掛捕  Oikake Dori – pursing capture

8. 戒後砕  Kaigo Kudaki – rear guard crush

9. 行違 Yuki Chigai – in passing

10. 唯逆 Yuigyaku – simple reversal

11. 乱勝 Ranshō – chaotic victory or stolen victory

12. 拳流 Ken Nagare – fist flow

13. 膝車 Hiza Guruma – knee wheel

 

大小捌型 Daisho Sabaki Gata – long and short sword angling forms

1. 柄砕 Tsuka Kudaki – hilt destroyer

2. 引捕 Hiki Dori – pulling capture

3. 入捕 Iri Dori – entering capture

4. 乱岳 Rangaku – jagged peaks

5. 掬捕 Sukui Dori – scooping capture (Te dori)

6. 桝骨 Masubone – measuring bone, frame (Ryu Kotsu)

7. 潮返 Ushio Gaeshi – tide reversal

8. 掛落 Kake Otoshi – suspend and drop (Ke Ryaku - Hooking and drop)

9. 小手止  Kote Dome – forearm stop

10. 横刀 O To – side sword (Yoko Gatana)

11. 車投 Kuruma Nage – wheel throw

12. 四ツ手刀 Yotsude Gatana – four hand swords (Yotsu De To)

13. 刃結 Ha Musubi – blade knot (Nin Ketsu)   

14. 透捕 Sukashi Dori – penetrate and capture

 

Combat Conditioning requirements.

1. 10 sets of the Shoshin from the fixed position. (legs spread and move into; Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, Ku)

2. 5 Staggered Hand Push-Ups. HOW TO DO IT: Start in a standard push-up position, but walk one hand a step forward from where it usually is. Lower down and back up as usual. Switch which hand is in front with each rep.

 

Taihen-Jutsu – Body technique   

The student must show at least two escapes from the mount position while lying on his back.

 

1st Kyu 

The formal techniques listed for this test will be performed during a training day with me or another Black belt teacher in my linage. At the end of the training day the student will have up to one month to take test using his notes.

Kukishinden Ryū Dakentaijutsu 九鬼神流打拳体術

五法之構 Gohō no Kamae – five postures

1. 攻勢之構 Kōsei no Kamae – aggressive posture, fog creating stance

2. 片手飛鳥之構 Katate Hichō no Kamae – single hand flying bird posture

3. 青眼之構 Seigan no Kamae – clear sight posture, aiming at the eyes

4. 平一文字之構 Hira Ichimonji no Kamae – flat line posture

5. 平之構 Hira no Kamae – flat posture

 

初伝型 Shoden Gata – initial transmission forms

1. 生音 Seion – living sound

2. 水翼 Suiyoku – water wing

3. 水車 Suisha – water wheel

4. 首輪 Kubiwa – necklace (Collar)

5. 崩雪 Hōsetsu – destroying snow (Avalanche)

6. 磯嵐 IsoArashi – storm hitting beach

7. 吹雪 Fubuki – snow storm

8. 片帆 Kataho – one-side sail (Leaf Sail)

9. 竜巻 Tatsumaki – tornado

 

Kukishinden Ryu Bojutsu

Reiho BO – Bo Etiquette - demonstrate.

STRIKING POINTS - Demonstrate

1. Age uchi / hane age

2. Kasumi uchi / yokomoen

3. Tento uchi / men uchi

4. Do uchi

5. Ashi barai

6. Kote uchi

7. Toki uchi

8. Tsuki

 

初傳型 Shoden Gata – initial transmission patterns

1. 中段扞打 ChūdanKangi – checking/restraining techniques

2. 下段扞打 Gedan Kangi

3. 詒変扞打 Ihen Kangi

4. 上段護技 Jōdan Gogi – defending techniques

5. 一文字護技 Ichimonji Gogi

6. 平一文字護技 Hira Ichimonji Gogi

7. 一文字抛技 Ichimonji Kogi – flinging/hurling techniques

8. 青眼抛技 Seigan Kogi

9. 天地人抛技 Tenchijin Kogi

 

秘剣術 Biken Jutsu – secret sword art 

構     Kamae – postures

1. 大上段之構 Daijōdan no Kamae – big upper level

2. 中段之構 Chūdan no Kamae – middle level

3. 下段之構 Gedan no Kamae – lower level

4. 天地之構 Tenchi no Kamae – heaven-earth

5. 八相之構 Hassō no Kamae – eight aspects

6. 正眼之構 Seigan no Kamae – correct eye

 

型         Kata – patterns

1. 附込 Tsukikomi – attach and push in

2. 突掛 Tsukigake – thrust and trap

3. 斬上 Kiriage – rising cut

4. 斬下 Kirisage – dropping cut

5. 鎹止 Kasugaidome – bind and stop

6. 小蝶返 Kochōgaeshi – small butterfly counter

7. 四方斬 Shihō Giri – cutting in four directions

8. 八方斬 Happō Giri – cutting in eight/all directions

9. 月之輪 suki no Wa – full moon

 

Combat Conditioning requirements.

1. 10 sets of the Shoshin from the fixed position. (legs spread and move into; Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, Ku)

2. 5 Outside Leg Kick Push-Ups. HOW TO DO IT: Begin at the top of a typical push-up position. Keep your back straight as you lower the torso under control. At the bottom of the push-up, kick your foot out to the side, keeping your knee straight. Then return your leg to its original position and extend at your elbows until you return to the top of the push-up. Then lower yourself again and repeat the movement on your other side, lifting the opposite leg.   

 

Shinken Gata 

30 seconds to defend against 2 opponents using a Bo; both opponents will have swords. 2 chances (student can fight back in defense).

 

Shodan – First Degree black belt 

New Shodan exam rules

1. The formal techniques listed for this test will be performed during a training period with me or another Black belt teacher in my linage. At the end of the training period the student will have up to one month to take test using his notes.

2. The Shodan exam will be given in my presence or another Shidoshi; if not possible then the presence of at least one other Black Belt from my linage; to pass exam both Black belts will need to agree on that decision. 

3. All students under the age of 18 testing for Shodan are only allowed to test against training partners above the age of 18 and should have rank equal to or above testing student. 

Bujinkan Weapons – uses and Kamae

Kukishinden Ryu weapons

鉄扇術 Tessen Jutsu

Explain what Tessen Jutsu is and how it is used.

KAMAE

FUKO NO KAMAE.

Atemi no Tessen (Tessen striking points)

1. Ate gaeshi  

2. Ate goroshi 

3. Nagare uchi 

4. Seme ate 

5. Jakko tsuori 

6. Hoshi kudaki (Seisai) 

 

Tessen Jutsu no Waza

1. Tessen dori  

2. Kakae dori  

3. Tessen jutsu, ro ryu 

4. Naeshi ate nagare  

5. Hiki guruma nagare 

6. Tessen kurai dori  

7. Karame dori 

 

十手術       Jutte Jutsu

Jutte Karada kamae

構             Kamae

1. 水鳥之構 Suichō no Kamae – water bird posture

2. 一之構 Ichi no Kamae – first posture

3. 青眼之構 Seigan no Kamae – natural eye posture

4. 天之構 Ten no Kamae – heaven posture

 

Juppo Sessho No Jutsu (Ten directional attack crush art)

型    Kata

1. 桐之一葉 Kiri no Hito Ha - falling Paulownia leaf - arrival of autumn

2. 落花 Rakka -falling blossoms

3. 五輪碎 Gorin -Kudaki five rings crush

4. 水鳥 Mizu Tori - water bird

5. 廻捕 Mawari Dori - spinning capture

 

Jojutsu

構     Kamae

1. 詒変之構 Ihen no Kamae – deceiving change posture

2. 下段之構 Gedan no Kamae – lower level posture

3. 中段之構 Chūdan no Kamae – middle level posture

4. 天地人之構 Tenchijin no Kamae – heaven-earth-man posture

5. 青眼之構 Seigan no Kamae – aiming at the eyes posture

6. 平一文字之構 Hira Ichimonji no Kamae – flat one-line posture

 

SHODEN NO KATA

杖術Jō Jutsu

1. 十文字 Jūmonji – cross form

2. 六法 Roppō – six methods

3. 九法 Kyūho – nine methods

4. 龍飛 Hiryū – flying dragon

5. 附入 Tsukeiri – follow-up and enter

6. 腕掛 Udekake – arm trap

7. 小手返 Kote Gaeshi – forearm counter

8. 太刀落 Tachi Otoshi – sword drop

 

槍術 Sō Jutsu (Yari-Jutsu)

Jinbarei (Battlefield Bow) (can also be pronounced “Jinjorei”)

1. Ritsu Rei (Standing Bow)

2. Zarei (Seated Bow)

 

YARI NO KAMAE

1. 征眼之構 Seigan no Kamae – subjugating eye posture

2. 流水之構 Ryūsui no Kamae – flowing water posture

3. 中段之構 Chūdan no Kamae – middle level posture

4. 上段之構 Jōdan no Kamae – upper level posture

5. 詒変之構 Ihen no Kamae – deceptive change posture

6. 下段之構 Gedan no Kamae – lower level posture

 

Kihon - basics

Migi Hidari Tsuki

Start in Seigan no Kamae, with the left leg forwards. Shuffle step forwards with the left leg, and rotate the left hand turning the Yari over. The left knee is bent almost to 90°. The Yari is raised so that it is level with the right hand almost up to the breast.

快攝型 Kaisetsu Gata – The diversion forms

1. 秘槍 Hisō – secret spear

2. 四方技  Shihō Waza – four directional technique

3. 飛鳥抛 Hichō Kaku – flying bird throw

4. 一突挨法  Hitotsukiaihō – single thrust opening method

5. 一擣三當  Ittō Santō – one hit three strikes 

6. 撥摧  Hassai – Snap up and crush

7. 天地摧 Tenchikaku – Law of heaven and earth

8. 扞法 Kanpō – warding method/ restraining method

9. 撥捕扼 Happoyaku – flick up-catch-dominate

 

Combat Conditioning requirements.

1. 10 sets of the Shoshin from the fixed position. (legs spread and move into; Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, Ku)

2. 5 Diamond Push-Up. HOW TO DO IT: Assume a standard push-up position, but bring your hands close together under your chest so that the fingers form a diamond shape. As you lower down, allow the elbows to brush your ribs. 

 

Shinken Gata Tanto-Jutsu– knife combat training

Student will defend against 2 opponents with wooden training knives (each Uke will have 1 knife); Student will be armed with a training Hanbo (a Foam padded or Bamboo Fukuro-Shinai) and will be allowed to do anything necessary to protect himself for 30 seconds. Main object is to protect vital areas from stabs and slashes. Student should remember I will be grading this performance on his use of strategy. (Test will be performed using wooden training knives)
 

Nidan- Second degree black belt

 

Show use of the following…

Muto dori: Sword evasion methods 

Shikenshiraha dori: Sword capture methods

Shikenshiraha dome: Sword arresting methods

 

Per Mike: The Nidan test is just like the godan test except in seiza facing the Shihan to try to escape the cut (Shomen uchi/giri)

 

Sandan- Third degree black belt

 

Per Chris: The Sandan test is just like the godan test except in seiza with the Shihan to try to escape the cut (yokomen uchi/giri) from the right side or left side.

 

Yondan- Fourth degree black belt

 

Per Chris: The Yondan test is just like the godan test except in shizen tai with the Shihan behind uke to try to escape the cut (Shomen uchi/giri).

 

These are the names of the Kyusho from Koto Ryu Koppojutsu.

 

The names shown here were given to hatsumi from Master Takamatsu who received them from Master Toda in March 1902

 

Ura Kimon - the gap between the 4th and 5th ribs right under the

nipples

Yanagi Kaze - The Adam's apple

Rangiku (Kasumi) - The temple

Hiryuran - Eyeball

Shi Shi Ran (Suigetsu)- The area just a bit lower than the pit

of the stomach.

Kyosei (Suzu) - The testicles

Yugasumi  - The soft area right below the earlobe

Ryumon- The soft area on/near the clavicle

Jugiro - The front part of the shoulder bone

Jinchu  - The area below the nose, upper lip

Hachi-Yo - The ear

Menbu - The face and forehead

Shoku Kotsu  The Adam's apple

Itsuwa Tsuki Kage 3. - The right side of the area around the navel

(Gorin along side the navel)

Itsuwa Inazuma - The left side of the area around the navel

(Gorin Along side the navel)

Sai   - The inner thigh (Left thigh)

U-Sai - The right inner thigh

Yaku - The calf

Murasame  - Area immediately below the Adam's apple

Hoshizawa - The elbow joint

U-In  Area immediately below the right eye

Sa-In - Area immediately below the left eye

Tento - Top of the head

Shinchu  - The chest

Wakitsubo  -The armpit and ribs in the immediate area.

Kenkotsu - (root of the fist). This can also mean shoulder blade.

Shikotsu  - Root of the thumb

Butsumetsu - The side of the ribs

Jyaku Kotsu (Hoshishita) - The gap between the upper and

lower bones of the arm at the elbow joint.

Daimon - The gap near the shoulder joint

Asagasumi - The chin

Hoshi  - The armpit

Kimon  - The nipple

Kinketsu t il - The ribs

Koshitsubo  - Inside the hip bones

Koe  - The leg joint

Tenmon "En. Above and below the eyes and nose

Amato - Area where the lymph glands are, about 2 inches (5cm) below

the ear.

Kyokei - The toes

Hadome (Kasumi Kaeshi) - One inch below the ear