Koto Ryu Koppojutsu: Hoko no Kamae Moto Gata

This is the striking pattern of the Koto Ryu Koppojutsu from Hoko no Kamae. Simply put, this is taught to protect the vital lines of the arms against edged weaponry - it is not a mere 'hands in the air' posture as often taught.

There is a very specific, and life saving purpose for the natural positioning of the arms in this way. From there, the very basic movements of receiving and striking are important for strong taijutsu.

.... notes begin.

Sono ichi: Uke will begin this kata from seigan no kamae, striking with a right tsuki to the tori’s head. Tori will drop down and strike upward into strike, receiving it. Tori will then step in with right foot and strike opponent down with omote shuto to the collar bone. Tori can also do this kata by striking with fudo-ken to butsumetsu. This kata is done on both sides.

Sono ni: The opponent strikes to chudan fudo ken tsuki. Recevie by pivot to their outside, allowing the strike to pass close. Redirect their striking arm inward with downward pressure from your forearm. Step in the strike their neck with shuto, knocking them down, and away.

...end notes

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[thelastshinobi]

Actually if any teacher tried to use those techniques in reality he would realise that the movement is shorter and the stances...
...i had to use a lighter version cuz i didn't want to made the enemy suffer heavily for a minor issue..
My block was almost instant to his punch and really short in the circular motion...etc..