We continue our study of 九構 kyuu kamae with 十文字の構 jumonji no kamae. I began showing the basic stance and its roppo variations. Then we did ukemi and taihenjutsu.
my Bujinkan video focusing on 一文字の秘法 Ichimonji no Hihō or the secret methods of Ichimonji. These are henka of from Hatsumi Sensei’s book, 武神館の秘法 Bujinkan no Hihō. After reviewing the basic form, I explain some details about the kamae itself. For beginners it is an expression of distance. For more advanced students it becomes a form of 虚実 kyojitsu.
my Bujinkan video warming up with a Gyokko Ryu training drill for 基本八法 Kihon Happo flow. I first learned this training drill in 2001 when Hatsumi Sensei set the yearly theme as Gyokko Ryu. This drill expects that you already know the basic form of each of the kihon happo.
my Bujinkan video of a typical class warmup with 基本八法 Kihon Happō. Every training session begins with one half hour of warmup. We use this time to get our bodies moving while studying basics.
my Bujinkan video exploring three 半棒術 hanbōjutsu kihon of 腕搦み ude garami, 腕返し ude gaeshi, and 竹折り take ori. I began class with a review of 腕搦み ude garami from last time. The opponent grabs your wrist to control your use of the weapon. The kanji 搦 suggests that we bind our opponent. This happens with the very weapon he seeks to control. Hatsumi Sensei has advised us to let the opponent have what they want. This leads to their self-destruction.
Bujinkan 十文字の構 Jūmonji no Kamae Kihon
We warmed up with three 十文字の構 jūmonji no kamae kihon. Many people in the Bujinkan may not be aware that there is more than one. I was taught these three in Japan so I shared them with my students.
We warmed up with two sections of 三心の型 sanshin no kata. We circled up for 初心五型 shoshin gokei. Then we did 五行の型 gogyō no kata. The rest of the class was devoted to 基本八法 kihon happō. A student showed the basic form. Then I shared my tips to refine it. But in an advanced exploration,...
We warmed up with 骨指基本三法 kosshi kihon sanpō. But the attacker cuts with a 小太刀 kodachi. This threat presents unique challenges for each of the kihon. First with 一文字の構 ichimonji no kamae, I showed how to intercept the attack using an early timing for the uke. But what happens if you are late? I showed...
We warmed up with 一文字之構 ichimonji no kamae, 飛鳥之構 hichō no kamae, and 十文字之構 jūmonji no kamae. I began class with 捕捉 hosoku. This means capture, and the opponent does seize your lapel before he strikes. But you then capture or seize that instant to retaliate. The retaliation comes in the form of a 鬼角拳...