Shodan Requirements for Bujinkan Florida (Adults)

Bujinkan Florida Shodan Curriculum Requirements

Ukemi Waza (Rolling techniques)

1. Zenpo Kaiten-‐ Forward roll 2. Sokuho Kaiten-‐ Sideways roll 3. Koho Kaiten-‐ Backwards roll

Kamae Kyu –Ho (Nine body postures)

1. Seiza no kamae-‐Kneeling posture 2. Fudoza no kamae-‐ Immovable seat 3. Ichimonji no kamae (Ichi no kamae-‐ Togakure Ryu) Number one posture 4. Doko no kamae-‐ Angry tiger posture 5. Jumonji no kamae-‐Number 10 posture 6. Kosei no kamae-‐ Attacking force posture 7. Hira no kamae-‐Flat posture 8. Hoko no kamae-‐ Embracing the perimeter posture 9. Hicho no kamae-‐ Flying bird posture

Sanshin no Kata (Go-‐gyo no Kata)

1. Chi no kata-‐ Earth technique 2. Sui no kata-‐ Water technique 3. Ka (Hi) no kata-‐ Fire technique 4. Fu no kata-‐ Wind technique 5. Ku no kata-‐ Void technique

Go Dai No Kata

1. Chi no kata-‐ Earth technique 2. Sui no kata-‐ Water technique 3. Ka (Hi) no kata-‐ Fire technique 4. Fu no kata-‐ Wind technique


Hiken Juroppo (Striking with the 16 fists)

1. Kikaku ken-‐ Head butt 2. Shuki ken-‐ Elbow strike 3. Fudo ken-‐ Clenched fist 4. Kiten ken-‐ (Shuto) open hand palm edge strike 5. Shishin ken-‐ Single finger strike 6. Shitan ken-‐ Fingertips together as a spear 7. Shako ken-‐ Claw strike 8. Shito ken (Boshi ken)-‐ Thumb strike 9. Shikan ken-‐ Extended knuckle fist 10. Koppo ken-‐ Thumb knuckle strike 11. Happa ken-‐ (Striking with the 8 leaves) open hand palm strike 12. Sokki ken-‐ Knee strike 13. Sokuyaku-‐ Stomp kick 14. Sokugyaku-‐ Toe stab kick 15. Tai ken-‐ Striking with the body 16. Shizen Ken-‐ Natural striking

Kihon Happo-‐ Eight core fundamental katas

Koshi Sanpo-‐ Three striking katas

1. Ichimonji no kata 2. Hicho no kata 3. Jumonji no kata

Torite Kihon Gata Goho-‐ Five grappling katas (Variations include Muso Dori & Oni Kudaki)

1. Omote Gyaku-‐Outward wrist lock 2. Omote Gyaku Tsuki -‐Outward wrist lock countering a punch 3. Ura Gyaku-‐ Inward wrist lock 4. Musha Dori-‐ (Capture the warrior) Scooping shoulder lock 5. Ganseki Nage-‐ (Throwing a big rock) Scooping shoulder throw


Taihenjutsu Muto Dori Kata-‐ Body change unarmed blade defense

1. Muto Dori Jumonji no kata 2. Muto Dori Hicho no kata 3. Muto Dori Ichimonji no kata

Uke Nagashi-‐Counter striking techniques

1. Jodan uke-‐Upper level counter striking 2. Chudan uke-‐Middle level counter striking 3. Gedan uke-‐ Lower level counter striking 4. Sen undo-‐ Counter striking line drill 5. En undo-‐ Infinity loop counter striking drill

Advanced Ukemi Waza (Receiving skills)

1. Zenpo ukemi-‐Forward break fall 2. Sokuho ukemi-‐ Sideway break fall 3. Koho ukemi-‐ Backward break fall 4. Oh ten-‐ Ninpo Cartwheel 5. Jun nagare-‐ Flowing roll off the rear leg in ichimonji no kamae 6. Gyaku nagare Reverse flowing roll off the rear leg in ichimonji no kamae 7. Yoko nagare-‐ Flowing sideway roll 8. Tachi nagare-‐ Flowing backward roll


Weapons Training:

Kukishinden Ryu Rokushakubo Kihon-‐ Basics with the six foot staff

Bojutsu aruki-‐ Walking natural with the Rokushakubo

Bojutsu Rei Ho -‐Bowing with the Rokushakubo

1. Ritsu Rei-‐ Standing bow 2. Jinchu Rei-‐ Battlefield bow 3. Za Rei-‐ Formal kneeling bow

Rokushakubo Kamae Kyu Ho-‐ Nine postures with the staff

1. Hira Ichimonji no kamae “Level figure one posture” 2. Yoko ichimonji no kamae “Sideways figure one posture” 3. Ten Chi Jin no kamae “Heaven, Earth, Man posture” 4. Gedan no kamae “Lower level posture” 5. Seigan no kamae “Correct eye posture” 6. Ten chi no kamae “Heaven & Earth posture” 7. Chudan no kamae “Middle level posture” 8. Jodan no kamae “Upper level posture” 9. Hei to no kamae “Shattering knock down posture”

Rokushakubo-‐ Bo Furi (Spinning of the Rokushakubo)

1. Tate Furi-‐ Standing spinning 2. Yoko Furi-‐ Horizontal spinning (overhead) 3. Gyaku Tate Furi-‐ Reverse standing spinning


Weapons Training:

Kukishinden Ryu Rokushakubo Kihon-‐ Basics with the six foot staff -‐Continued

Rokushakubo Uchi Kyu Ho-‐ Nine Striking drills

1. Jodan uke-‐ Upward blocking/deflection 2. Tento men uchi-‐ Downward flip head strike 3. Men uchi-‐ Downward push head strike 4. Yoko men uchi-‐ Lateral head strike 5. Do uchi-‐ Striking the body 6. Kote uchi-‐ striking the wrist 7. Sune uchi (Ashi Barai)-‐ Leg sweep 8. Suso Haneage-‐ Upward “cuff lift” strike 9. Tsuki-‐ Straight thrust


Weapons Training:

Kukishinden Ryu Kenjutsu Kihon-‐ Basics with Japanese sword

Kukishinden Ryu Kenjutsu Rei Ho -‐Bowing with the Japanese sword

1. Ritsu Rei-‐ Standing bow 2. Jinchu Rei-‐ Battlefield bow 3. Za Rei-‐ Formal kneeling bow

Kukishinden Ryu Kenjutsu Kamae Juppo-‐ Ten postures with the Japanese sword

1. Kongo no kamae “Thunderbolt posture” 2. Daijodan no kamae “Great upper level posture” 3. Hasso no kamae “Eight aspects posture” 4. Kasumi no kamae “Haze posture” 5. Kocho no kamae “Butterfly posture 6. Seigan no kamae “Correct eye posture” (Chudan no kamae “Middle level posture”) 7. Ichi no kamae “Figure one posture” 8. Jizuri gedan no kamae “Earth hovering lower level posture” 9. To sui no kamae “Clear water posture” (Gedan no kamae “ Low level posture) 10. Ryu sui no kamae “ Willow water posture”

Kukishinden Ryu Kenjutsu Kihon Kata-‐ Fundamental forms

1. Thrusting cut-‐ Using Kongo no kamae & Hasso no kamae 2. Descending cut-‐ Using Daijodan no kamae & Hasso no kamae 3. Tsuki-‐ Using Kocho no kamae & Jizuri gedan no kamae 4. Rotating deflection and cut-‐ Using Seigan no kamae & Ichi no kamae 5. Rising cut-‐ Using Jizuri gedan no kamae & To sui no kamae 6. Descending pierce -‐ Using Jizuri gedan no kamae & To sui no kamae 7. Ascending pierce-‐ Using Jizuri gedan no kamae & To sui no kamae 8. Slashing cut-‐ Using Kasumi no kamae, Ryu sui no kamae and Hasso no kamae


Weapons Training:

Kukishinden Ryu Kenjutsu Kihon-‐ Basics with Japanese sword (Continued)

Kukishinden Ryu Kenjutsu Batto noto – Sword drawing cuts

1. Horizontal draw cut 2. Vertical draw cut 3. Kage no itto (Shadow draw cut)-‐ Behind the back draw cut 4. Left side draw cut

Togakure Ryu Ninpo Senban Shuriken Jutsu Kihon

Shuriken Jutsu Rei Ho-‐Bowing Procedure

1. Ritsu Rei-‐Standing bow 2. Za Rei-‐ Kneeling bow

Senban Shuriken Jutsu Kihon Nage-‐Basic throws

1. Yoko Nage-‐ (A) Standing horizontal throw (B) Kneeling horizontal throw 2. Tate Nage-‐ Standing vertical throw

Senban Shuriken Jutsu hand held defense

Using the fundamentals of the Bujinkan, use the senban shuriken held in the hand to magnify the effectiveness of your strikes and grabs.


Weapons Training:

Togakure Ryu Ninpo Kusarifundo Jutsu Kihon-‐ Basic rope (chain) techniques

Kusarifundo Jutsu Kamae (Postures)

1. Issei no kamae-‐ Vertical one handed grip at side 2. Tenchi no kamae-‐ Vertical two handed grip at side 3. Shumoku no kamae-‐ Horizontal two handed grip at side 4. Ippu no kamae-‐ Diagonal two handed grip across back 5. Goho no kamae -‐Two hands together at center of the chest

Kusarifundo Jutsu Uchi (Strikes)

1. Uke nagashi-‐ Two hand strike to the limbs 2. Nage uchi-‐ Throw balled rope (chain) at target 3. Uchi otoshi-‐ Dropping wrap strike 4. Tenchi furi-‐ Up and down swinging strikes 5. Yoko furi-‐ Inward and outward horizontal strikes 6. Happo furi-‐ Diagonal variations of strikes


“Earth Element”

Earth: Ground holding footwork; hand edge stop inside hook punch, palm to chin “Koyoku”

² Attacker swings a high right punch, shove, or grab up from your left side. ² Swing your left hand up and outward to stop the attacker’s low punch from the inside. ² Right palm heel strike to face or temple. ² Shift towards original punching arm and grab shoulders for knee strikes to abdomen. ² Eyes on attacker; push away and escape. Earth: “Yokuto” Ground holding; hand edge parry outside straight punch, palm to temple.

² Attacker throws a high right punch, grab, or shove straight towards your face or chest. ² Swing your left hand up and inward to stop the attacker’s punch from the outside. ² Right palm heel strike to temple to knock him away. ² Grab his shoulder and upper arm for knee strikes to hip or side of thigh. ² Eyes on attacker; push away and escape. Earth: Ground holding; Hand edge parry inside low grab/punch, palm to face.

² Attacker swings a low right punch, shove, or grab up from your left side. ² Swing your left hand down and outward to stop the attacker’s low punch from the inside. ² Right palm heel strike to face or temple. ² Grab shoulder and neck for knee strikes to chest or stomach. ² Eyes on attacker; push away and escape. Earth: Escape from two handed choke “Ryote Gake”

² Lever his arms apart with palm shoves from inside…or finger hooks from the outside ² Jab face with leading hand or swing kick to legs or body and back away. Earth: Stability forward facing same side grab defense (his left to your right) “Dan Shu”

² Recognize aggressor’s loose jerking left hand grab at your right wrist /upper arm ² Reach straight upwards to free your arm from his grip; reinforce with your free hand if needed

² Strike down with your elbow or hammer fist to his arm, collarbone, or bridge of the nose ² Swing knee kicks in to his thigh or groin. ² Eyes on attacker; push away and escape.


“Earth Element”

Earth: Wrist Grab Escapes “Te Hodoki 1”

² Bang his thumbs together when your hands are pulled close together, or… ² Forward head butt or kick when your hands are pulled wide apart ² Eyes on attacker; push away and escape. Earth: Defense against arm grab from the side “Te Hodoki 2” ² Throw arms up and backing circle, or flip grabbed elbow or back fist into attacker’s ribs/face. ² Stamp down on attacker’s shin and foot with your heel or foot edge. ² Turn in with uppercut to midsection. ² Swing elbow strikes to head. Earth: Stability forward facing cross side grab defense (his right to your right) “Te Hodoki 3”

² Recognize aggressor’s loose jerking right hand grab at your right wrist. ² Flex your knees and shove straight down to free your trapped wrist or straighten his grabbing arm. ² Hammer down on his forearm or hand to free your wrist. ² Swing toe or shin kicks or heel stamps to leg or torso. ² Eyes on attacker; push away and escape. Earth: Front waist –grasp “rodeo” tackle “Tai Hodoki 1”

² Aggressor crouches and charges in to tackle you around the waist. ² Flex your knees and jump back with his advance-‐keep your stability. ² Hammer down on his back and head with descending elbow strikes. ² Lift knees to face and push him away and escape. Earth: Rear shoulder grab (or choke) escape “Ketsu Miyaku”

² Aggressor grabs both of your shoulders or your upper arms from behind. ² Shift and flex your knees to regain your balance and look over shoulder to see if it is friend or foe. ² Stamp heel down on his shins or feet. ² Swing elbows forward and back. ² Throw head back with face strike. Earth: Rear collar grab “Yubi Kudaki”

² Turn in or out and visually verify that this is an aggressor. ² Swing back knuckle punches straight up to ribs. ² Knock grabbing hand away and escape with defense ready positioning.

Earth: Stabile lapel grab defense. “Ho Soku”

² Recognize loose jerking right hand grab of your jacket lapel. ² Flex your knees and raise right knee to the aggressor’s groin or thigh. ² Cover your face with your right forearm and hammer out to the right side of his head. ² Knock or pull his hand off and swing toe or shin kicks or heel stamps to leg or torso. ² Eyes on attacker; push away and escape with defense ready positioning.


“Water Element”

“Water”-‐ Ichimonji no Kamae counterstriking to incoming punch

² From Ichimonji no Kamae, pull back to Ichimonji no Kamae when attacker punches/grabs ² Shift or step back with outward rolling counterstrike to attacker’s punching/shoving arm ² Rock in with cross punch/palm to face or throat ² Shift forward with leading hand punch or palm to the head or chest ² Resume guarded Ichimonji no Kamae in preparation to flee or continue to defend “Water” –Punch deflecting defense on ground-‐practice shadowboxing and with a partner

² From the floor on your back, aggressor between your knees throws a right punch to your face ² Shift hips right and face left, knock his punch away with outward roll of right arm ² Aggressor between your knees throws left punch to your face ² Shift hips left and face right, knock his punch away with outward roll of left arm ² Roll to your left and jam his left arm into face down elbow bar; pull out; kick away if needed

“Water” Ura Gyaku –Inward wrist lock / throw defense against lapel grab

“Water” Defense against side headlock

² Flex your knees and roll your arms overhead to duck under his attempt to grab your neck ² Straighten your knees to rise up with an uppercut punch or elbow strike to his ribs ² If he gets you in headlock, flex knees, grab his torso for stability, and punch to the groin ² Reach up over his back, use your hand edge to the bottom of his nose to force him back ² Grab the skin of his inner thigh and pull up on his leg to dump him on the ground

(Sen Undo) Line strike drill with interrupting technique at end

Aggressor throws a succession of strikes or kicks while defender angles away with defensive actions

“Water” Omote Gyaku –Outward wrist lock / throw defense against lapel grab

“Water”-‐ Ichimonji no Kamae counterstriking against kick or low punch

² From Ichimonji no Kamae, pull back to Ichimonji no Kamae when attacker punches/grabs ² Shift or step back with outward rolling low counterstrike to attacker’s punch or kick ² Rock in with cross punch/palm to face or throat, or kick to his leg or midsection ² Shift forward with leading hand punch or palm to the head or chest ² Resume guarded Ichimonji no Kamae in preparation to flee or continue to defend “Water” Defense against bear hug attack from behind

² Flex legs and drop to wide stance for stability ² He grabs under your arms-‐swing elbows back at his head so that he does not notice as you … ² Drive your elbows back into his arms and rock your head back with rear head-‐butt…or… ² He grabs over your arms-‐swing palm down to his groin and strike back with rear head-‐butt ² Lift non striking forearm to catch his arm from below, turn in towards the trapped arm, catch his hand,

step around and jam his wrist back in finger splitting Ura Gyaku twist to lock him up for a kick.


“Water Element”

“Water” Defense against rear hammerlock

² When you feel him twist your right arm up behind you into a hammerlock… ² Step forward with your right (trapped arm side), pulling him with you if possible ² Hold your weight on your right leg and turn around to face your attacker ² Extend your left foot to position inside his left leg and swing your left fist up to his ribs to knock him back “Water” Defense strike & kick response to jacket grab

² Attacker grabs your jacket with his left hand and punches to your face with his right fist ² Pin his left hand and angle back and away with a left hammer fist strike to his face or right arm ² Kick his midsection, groin, or right thigh with a left stomp kick and knock his right leg back ² and/or…Kick behind his left thigh or knee with a right lateral shin kick to knock him down ² Pull him backward to the ground with his left hand or step back and knock the hand away

“Water”-‐ Ichimonji no Kamae inward counterstriking to incoming punch

² From Ichimonji no Kamae, pull back to Ichimonji no Kamae when attacker punches/grabs ² Shift or step back with inward rolling counterstrike to attacker’s punching/shoving arm ² Rock in with cross punch/palm to face or cross body elbow to arm ² Shift forward with leading hand strike to face or neck, or kick his body ² Resume guarded Ichimonji no Kamae in preparation to flee or continue to defend Thumb down twist wrist lock (Hon Gyaku) from throat or lapel grab, standing or on ground

² Shift back with left foot and push right shoulder forward as attacker grabs with his right hand ² Tug on his right hand with your right to interrupt his balance ² Step back with right foot and pull your right shoulder back; turn his hand “thumb down” to lock his wrist. ² (In place of “Hon gyaku” exercise above, youth students practice ducking under the grabbing arm and

levering the attacker’s thumb forward to facilitate escape) “Water” Defensive angling responses to incoming grab pressure

² Recognize attack as his hand clenches your wrist with a cross grab shove ² Pull your trapped hand side back and jab his eyes with your leading fingers ² If needed, push forward and step across at angle to free your hand ² Kick his exposed knee with heel stamp kick or kick up to body with toe stab kick ² Lock his arm or throw him from beside his arm

(En Undo) Infinity loop strike and kick drill with interrupting technique at end

Aggressor throws a hit and defender returns a counter, which original attacker now returns as defender


“Fire Element”

“Fire" Slip & slap hit outside leading, follow with jam & lift with punches

² Advance into attacking fighting posture (Kosei no Kamae) ² Slip outside attacker’s leading hand jab with cross outside slap ² Hit and push through with backhand strike to triceps as you move forward past his arm ² Jam his arm in place and cross punch with rear fist to triceps and finish as appropriate

Four directional kicking; front, side, back, and cross (shi ho Keri)

Throw a succession of kicks at targets positioned in front, at sides, and behind

“Fire” Interception of high punch

² Push forward into interceptive fighting posture (Jumonji no Kamae) ² Leading hand hit to lips, throat, or shoulder joint at the very moment he begins his attack ² Cross punch to center of chest ² Stamp kick or toe stab kick to midsection ² Resume Jumonji no Kamae, preparing to fight or escape

Forward takedown (Ganseki Otoshi)

² Attacker grabs you with a two handed push to the shoulders ² Reach under and lift his left shoulder as he continues forward ² Turn and face same direction as attacker, tripping him with your leg in front of his legs ² Twist and project forward to send him forward and down on his chest

“Fire” Response to big wind up swing hit; jam, hit his solar plexus, throw

1. Advance in Jumonji no Kamae 2. Charge into attacker’s right punch with left shuto hand edge to his forearm 3. Hit with cross punch down to his solar plexus 4. Shift across in front with head butt and take down Ganseki-‐Otoshi forward or Osoto Gake rear 5. Finish as appropriate and resume Jumonji no Kamae

“Fire” Ground defense against standing attacker (Ashi Maki Komi)

² Attacker moves in position to kick or drop down and grab or punch once you are on the ground ² From your back, hook his ankle with your ankle to hold his leg in place ² Kick or lever his leg with your other foot to take him to the ground ² Quickly roll to your feet to continue your defense

Fire Element “Stop Hit” – Use a lead hand strike or rear kick to disrupt the attacker’s rhythm.

“Fire” Interception of front kick; slip inside, punch knee, back knuckle face

² Advance in Kosei no Kamae ² Slip inside / outside attacker’s front kick ² Hit with leading hand punch to his knee you move forward past his foot ² Swing the same fist up with a backhand strike to his face and finish as appropriate


“Fire Element”

“Fire” Interception of arm grabs (Harai Goshi)

² Recognize pulling grab ² Secure his grabbing hand and move forward ² Swing trapped arm elbow into his chest or face ² Knee kick to his thigh or body ² Pull him to the ground as you move behind him

“Fire” Interception of uppercut punch

² Push forward into Jumonji no Kamae ² Strike down to the attacker’s rising forearm as he punches up ² Follow with your standing-‐fist lifting uppercut punch to the stomach ² Top of foot swing kick to the groin

“Fire” Defense from the ground against kneeling attacker

² Attacker kneels or crouches next to you on the ground in position to grab, punch, or choke you ² From position on your back, tuck your knees to your chest between his arms to shield your body ² Wedge your knees or bottoms of your feet against his chest and kick/push him back and away ² Quickly roll to your feet to continue your defense

“Fire” Interception of two handed lapel grab

² Recognize two handed jacket lapel pulling grab ² Slap both his ears at the same moment ² Pull his head in for a head butt to the face ² Swing lateral shin kick or knees to his thighs ² Turn to the rear to pull him to the ground with a twisting throw

“Fire” Rear takedown (Osoto Gake)

² Attacker grabs you with a two hand pull ² Push his left shoulder back and pull his right shoulder/arm forward ² Step past him-‐your right side next to his-‐sweep with your right leg behind his right leg ² Step forward with your left foot to take him back and down to the ground


“Wind Element”

“Wind” Evasive strike defense inside heavy hook punch

² Rock into evasive fighting posture, deeply flexed knees and light on your feet (Hira no Kamae) ² Slip inside the attacker’s right hook punch with right happa ken open palm smack to his left ear. ² Swing left knee or round kick to his right thigh or torso under his right punching arm ² Catch his left arm and spin left away from his punching arm to pull him to the ground ² Resume (Hira no Kamae) in preparation to flee or continue to defend.

“Wind” Reach under elbow and flatten arm for rear shoulder lock (Muso Dori)

² Attacker grabs you by the arms or sleeves of your jacket ² Pull your right side back, straightening his left arm and disrupting his balance ² When he tries to pull you back into position, if your hand is on the outside of his arm… ² Step forward with your right foot and press your right palm against the back of his left elbow ² Push up, inward, and down to lock his arm out in a flat elbow bar

Defense against grounded attacker’s roll

² Attacker is on his back on the ground between your legs ² Attacker tries to roll to the side and catch your leg ² Shift sidestep with the attacker’s movement to keep him from catching up with your leg ² Wedge his body into Do-‐Jime “body strangle” shin leverage with one leg and kick with other heel

Elbow and shoulder lock-‐ (Oni Kudaki) against clubbing attack

² Omote Oni Kudaki Push down from above elbow while pushing up from beneath wrist and pull off balance

² Ura Oni Kudaki Pull down from beneath elbow while pushing up from beneath wrist and pull off balance

“Wind” Spinning rear direction elbow or hammer fist

² Attacker shoves forward. You may be facing him on your feet or face down on the ground ² Spin with his forward momentum to a position where your back is to his front ² As you spin, reach around behind yourself with elbow or bottom fist strikes to his face or head

“Wind” Evasive escape from grab of lowered hand

² Recognize immovable grab when attacker grabs your wrist from above (your palms face down) ² Put energy in hand and spread fingers to free hand ² Step behind and shove trapped hand towards attacker’s free hand (Palm up cross, palm down mirror ² Pull trapped hand back against grip to free hand ² Use effective footwork to force him to the ground


“Wind Element”

“Wind” Evasive escape from grab of upraised hand

² Recognize immovable grab when attacker grabs your wrist from below (your palm is lifted forward) ² Wrap trapped over grabbing arm ² Step behind attacker’s grabbing arm ² Lever your trapped arm against his grip ² Use effective footwork to force him to the ground

Defense against mounted two handed choke

² Attacker straddles you with both knees on the ground, and chokes you with both hands ² Reach across with your left to hold his left in place, trap-‐wedging his right in place as well ² “Buck” up with your hips as you shove up and left with your right palm on his left elbow ² Roll left to throw him forwards onto his right shoulder, then quickly roll away to escape

Inward swinging round kick with shin or toe of shoe

² Rear foot shifts in front of front foot; front foot swings around and inward with toes Roundhouse kick or punch defense (Keri Sukui)

² Slip or drop inside front kick or roundhouse kick or big hook punch ² Elbow chest or drop down to tackle knee or try from hands and knees on ground against attacker

“Wind” Evasive strike defense outside heavy straight punch

² Rock into evasive fighting posture, deeply flexed knees and light on your feet (Hira no Kamae) ² Left smack and slip outside the attacker’s right punch and hit with right palm heel to chin. ² Your right knee strikes his right to knock the attacker to the ground. ² Pull back with your right arm hook inside his right shoulder to pull him to the ground. ² Resume guarded evasive fighting posture in preparation to flee or continue to defend.

“Wind” Reach over elbow and scoop forward shoulder lock (Musha Dori)

² Aggressor grabs you by the arms or sleeves of your jacket. ² Pull your right side back, straightening his left arm and disrupting his balance. ² When he pulls you back into position, if your hand is on the inside… ² Step forward with your right foot and press your right palm against the inside of his left elbow. ² Push down, inward, and up to scoop his arm into a bent elbow lock.

“Wind” Defense against punching attack from position on back on the ground.

² Adversary straddles you with one knee and one foot on ground, and punches at your head. ² “Buck” up with hips and thighs to dislodge his balance and interrupt his punch. ² Turn towards his kneeling leg, throw your hip and leg over and down on his knee and lower leg. ² Roll into his pinned leg to throw him off of you, and then quickly roll in the opposite direction to escape.


“Wind Element”

Outward swinging hook kick with back of heel

² Rear foot shifts in back of front foot; front foot swings around and outward with back of heel.

“Wind” Back-‐hooking kick or strike defense (“Ashi Dome”)

² Slip or drop outside front kick or hook kick … ² or big back swing hammer fist strike ² Elbow chest or drop down to punch knee… or try from hands and knees on ground against aggressor.


“Void Element”

“Void” Kick avoidance, knee strike under leg, pulls down

² Attacker throws a kick at your leg or body ² Leap back and retract your leg to clear the kick ² Lift your leading leg sharply into the underside of his kicking leg, most likely outside his leg ² Turn your body to guide his kick in the direction it was moving ² As he loses his balance, grab his shoulder and pull him to the ground

“Void” Pain choke (Itami Jime) from position against wall or on ground

² Grab his collar with both hands ² Drive your thumb knuckles into the sides of his neck or thumb tips into base of neck at shoulders

“Void” Around the waist tackle defense

² As he tackles you around your waist, flex your knees to stabilize his force ² Smack down on the back of his head and push his head back into the center of your body ² Jam forward with your body to fold his neck down and push his chin into his chest ² Pull up on his upper arms to increase the pressure ² Lift your knees up with strikes to his face and chest

“Void” Defense against “Full Nelson” rear shoulder lock

² Attacker reaches his arms up from beneath your arms ² Drop your elbows to trap his arms in mid-‐reach and flex your knees to stabilize your position ² If his hands catch above your neck clinch before you trap his arms… ² Cover his hands with yours, pull down on his arms to lock him in, and lean to the side ² Peel his hands off and lift his arms up and off your neck ² Back up and throw him forward

“Void” Triangle choke (Sankaku Jime) from behind – Standing or counter to ground roll-‐out escape

² From behind, or “scoop” as he flips over face down on ground, press forearm against front of throat… …or wedge forearm and biceps along neck arteries.

² Push the top of your head or shoulder into the back of his neck. ² Flex your knees and pull back to tighten the choke from behind.


“Void Element”

“Void” (Ketsu Miyaku) Defense against rear chokes; catch elbow, drop, throw over shoulder.

² Aggressor rushes in with grab around your neck. ² Catch his elbow and create space for blood and air passage. ² Drop forward to kneeling position, pulling him forward with you. ² Hug his arm and project your trapped shoulder forward to throw him over onto his head. ² Pull back to stretch the attacker on the ground.

“Void” Around-‐waist tackle defense

² As he grabs around your waist with head at side of your waist, flex your knees to stabilize his force. ² Chop down on back of his neck several times with your hand edge. ² Wrap your forearm under his neck and hold his head in place with the inside of your upper arm. ² Pull up to force his chin towards his chest with a “guillotine” action. ² Lean back to intensify the fold, or bring your knee up to his face sharply several times.

“Void” “Cover, push up and twist” wrist fold from mirror-‐side back-‐of-‐hand grab (take-‐ori)

² Grab the backs of the aggressor’s hands with your palms, your right on his left, your left on his right. ² Crouch for leverage and tighten your grip around the tops of his wrists. ² Straighten your legs to push upwards, your hands palm-‐up against the tops of his hands pulled down.

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Shodan Requirements for Bujinkan Florida (Adults)