on my way to Noguchi Sensei’s class, I answer the people who criticize the fact that I make videos sharing our Ninjutsu “secrets” with the outside world
When I travel to Japan it seems like I race from class to class. But here I stopped the race to enjoy training with Nagase Sensei and think about tiny insects.
Bujinkan video exploring the kata 桝骨 Masubone. As the opponent cuts in, you evade while controlling his forearm. I learned this from Hatsumi Sensei as a strong grip on the radial bone. This grip can pull, pry, or lever the bone itself to control the opponent. This is what the name of the kata alludes to, manipulating the frame of the opponent.
We shifted to Mawashi Dori. Three sharp strikes topple the opponent with the sword. Each is precise to take apart the structure of the attack and disarm.
My Bujinkan video exploring the kata 腕折 Ude Ori. It looks simple, the shutō sets his balance back, then you pivot and kneel to break his arm.
Every Bujinkan trip I make to Japan feels like a gift. And I always try to share that with you all with my Japan report. This trip, I decided to video a lot. Like every day. So there will be quite a few of these. The only issue is that it takes me time to edit all of this video, so the Japan reports may spread out into next year.
My Bujinkan video exploring the kata 逆捕 Gyaku Dori. We warmed up with the kihon of 表逆突 Omote Gyaku Tsuki. We focused on controlling with the guarding hand and pivoting around that center.
My Bujinkan video exploring the kata 柳骨 Ryūkotsu. The literal translation of this name is willow and bone. But kotsu also means a secret skill. So, the definition I prefer is the secret of the willow.
My Bujinkan video exploring 膝車 Hiza Guruma. There is more than one version of this kata. We focused on the variation where your kick is a form of 虚実 kyojitsu.