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What is now the Godan test in the bujinkasn also a appears in the Togakure Makimono
of the area Tenmon Jimon, in the section Happon Hiken.
Some of the Philosophy of this ryu states Violence is to be avoided and ninpo Bujutsu
Use the swordto be peaceful and protect country family and nature
The techniques and skills of the togakure ryu were a major influence to the ninja schools
in both Iga and Koga regions of Japan It is said that techniques of theKumogakure ryu
are also indentical to those of Togakure ryu
The three secret of togakure ryu are: senbanshuriken, Shuko and shindake
(bamboo breathing tubes). These are known as sanpo hidden(three secret ways)
Gyokko Ryu Koshinjutsu -- ( Jeweled
This school specializes in techniques that in volves Koshijutsu (attacks against muscles)
and shitojutsu (use of the thumb and finger) Typicalfor gyokko ryu are the power
blocks and balance taking. The preference is to block by hitting with knuckles
To the muscles areas
The kihon happo comes from the first two levelsof this school and are considered
perhaps the foundations of all martial arts
Kosshijutsu means to knock down the enemy with one finger koshi could also mean
backbone as if the koshijutsu is the backbone of all martial arts
Gypokko ryu has a rulethat states “ destroy the enemy’s power but leave his life”
Kukishinden Ryu Happo Bikenjutsu -- (
Considered the main school that gives us our weapons practice in the bujinkan.
The hanbo and bo techniques are taught to all of the students in the bujinkan
This school uses many heavy bladed weapons that are rarely, if ever used by other
martial arts, such as bisento, kaginawa and daisharin
During the life of the school, it was employed by Japanese seamen to help protect
them against pirates. This greatly influenced the schools techniques and weapons.
The warriors of the kukishinden ryu are said to have used the mast and rigging
of the ships during combat
It is that the founder of aikido studied with the kuki family.
Gyokushin Ryu Ninjutsu -- ( Jewelled
This ryu contains many special kicks, punchs and throws. One of the special teachings
of this ryu is” from this side is not the first strike”
The footwork of gikan ryu is used widely within the bujinkan.
There are no densho in the gikan ryu.The range of kata for the ryu are taught orally.
Shindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu -- (
Shinden fudo ryu is broken down into two halves, dakentaijutsu and Jutaijutsu.
A characteristic of the school can be found in its recognition of natural style as the only
posture of defense . however , in reality a person imagines a posture of defense in his
nind and places himself on guard. The secret principle of shinden fudo ryu is the
principle of nature.
This school uses several different types of yari Ono( war axe) O-tsuchi(war hammers)
and naginata
Hojojutsu is also taught in this ryu-ha. It is used along sidetaijutsuto help restrain
the opponent.
Koto Ryu Koppojutsu -- ( Tiger Knocking
The name of the school means to knock down the tiger with the tips of the fingers.
Koto ryu is base upon koppojutsu (bone attacking blocks) and directionally koto
ryu techniques are straight in, quicker, shorter and straight to the point.
Typical movements within the koto ryu is yoko aruki and stamping on toes. Always
make the eyes appear blank “ the eyes are everything.
Koto ryu has a uniqueform of swordsmanshipwherein the kamae and how the sword
was held where deliberartely altered versus traditional sword schools to give the
opponent the impression he was facing an unskilled adversary.
Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu -- ( Truth Loyalty and
This ryu contains many special kicks, punchs and throws. One of the special teachings
of this ryu is” from this side is not the first strike”
The footwork of gikan ryu is used widely within the bujinkan.
There are no densho in the gikan ryu.The range of kata for the ryu are taught orally.
Takagiyoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu -- ( High Tree Raised
Tagaki yoshin ryu take its techniques further then those of Judo or Aikido.
When the techniques are applied , it is made as diffcult as possible for your opponent
to take ukemi. The opponent is thrown, locked and controlled close to the body as if
fighting in an enclosed space. You are training to use the opponents weight momentum
against him. In tagaki yoshin ryu , look at the eyes and use speed.
Kumogakure Ryu Ninjutsu -- ( Hiding in the
The taijutsu of kumogakure ryu is very similar to togakure ryu. One of the special
weapons of the ryu is the kamiyari hooked spear. This was originally designed for
climbing up the sides of ships, and it was also used against swordsmen.
Another specialty of this ryu is the demon mask sometimes worn by members of the
ryu. The idea of the mask may have given raise to the use of the kikaku den demon
horn strike head butt which is not commonly utilized in Japanese fighting systems.
The ninja of this ryu wore armoured sleeves to help protect them in combat as well
as for use in attacking. A taijutsu specialty of this ryu is that the kumogakure ryu
ninja would jump while fighting.
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