In the Shodan level of this Koto Ryu technique, called ‘Kata Maki’, or ‘one side coil’.  An unarmed ‘Uke’ or attacker faces off against Tori (person demonstrating the technique).  Uke and Tori are in the posture ‘Ichimonji no kamae’, left foot forward. Uke takes a right step and strikes at Tori’s head.  Tori steps diagonally […]

Sutemi – Ushida Ryu Tanjojutsu Uke: Katana starts in Hasso, takes two steps forward and, through Daijodan, makes a Shomen Uchi cut to Men. Tanjo advances with the stick in a natural walking fashon. At the right distance, while stepping forward with the left foot, go down to the right knee sliding the right hand down […]

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