Japanese Words

Numbers
Ichi - One
Ni - Two
San - Three
Shi - Four
Go - Five
Roku - Six
Shichi - Seven
Hachi - Eight
Ku - Nine
Ju - Ten

A
Aite - Opponent
Anatoshi - Trapping
Ashiko - Foot Band
Ate - Strike

B
Bajutsu - Horsemanship
Barai - Sweep
Bisento - Battlefield Halbred
Bojutsu - Stick Fighting
Bo Ryaku - Stratergy
Boshi Ken - Thumb Strike
Budo - Martial Way
Budoka - Student of the martial way
Bugie - Martial arts
Bujin - Warrior spirit
Bujutsu - Martial arts techniques
Bushi - Warrior
Bushido - Way of the warrior

C
Chi - Earth
Chi Mon - Geography
Cho Ho - Espionage
Chu - Middle
Chunin - Mid level Ninja agent

D
Daisho - Pair of swords
Daito - Large Sword
Dakenjutsu - Striking, Kicking, Blocking
Do - Way
Dojo - Training hall
Doko - Angry Tiger
Dori - To sieze or capture
Dai - large, big, great
Daisho - the set of katana and kodachi
Daito - longer Japanese sword
Dakentaijutsu - striking body methods
Dan - level or degree of black belt
Deai - initiatory action in combat
Den - legend, tradition
Densho - traditional scrolls (see also makimono)
Deshi - student; disciple
Do - path, road, way; motion; change
Do Jime - choke applied to opponent's sides
Dojo - training hall, place of the way
Doko - angry tiger
Dome - stop; arrest
Dori - seize, catch
Doshin - Tokugawa period law enforcement official

E
Empi - Elbow strike
Eri - collar
Eri Jime - Collar strangulation technique

F
Fu - Wind
Fudo Ken - Clench Fist (also known as Immovable fist)
Fudoshin - Immovable spirit
Fudoza - Immovable seat
Fukiya - Blowgun
Futari dori - Held by two opponents

G
Gaeshi - Counter-attack
Gake - Hook
Ganseki Nage - Throwing the big rock
Garami - Entangle
Gawa - Side

Gedan Uke - Low Block

Genin - Low level Ninja agent
Genjutsu - Art of illusion
Geri - Kick
Gi - Martial arts uniform
Godai - Five elements
Gokui - Secret
Gotono - Using natural elements for evasion
Gyaku - Reverse

H
Hai - Yes
Haibu Yori - From behind
Hajime - Begining
Hajutsu - Escaping techniques
Han - Half
Hanbo - 3' Staff
Hanbojutsu - Stick fighting
Happa Ken - One handed strike
Hasso - Attack
Heiho - Combat Stratergy
Henka - Variation
Hensojutsu - Disguise and Impersonation arts
Hicho - Flying bird
Hidari - Left
Hiji - Elbow
Hiki - Pull
Hishi - Caltrops made from dried water chestnuts
Hodoki - Escape
Hojo - Bind, Tie up
Hojutsu - Firearms Arts

I
Iai - Sword drawing
Igadama - Caltrops made of spiked iron
Inpo - Hiding
Intonjutsu - Escape and Concealment
Iri - Enter
Itami - Pain
Iaido - sword drawing way
Iaijutsu - techniques of sword-drawing
Ichimonji - the written character one in Japanese
In - soft, negative, dark, female (yin)
Inton - concealment and camouflage
Iri - to enter

J
Jo - 4' Staff
Jodan Uke - High Block
Junan Taiso - Body conditioning
Jutaijutsu - Grappling
Jutsu - Techniques
Jime - to constrict, tighten, choke
Jin -man
Jissen gata - real fighting; true fightingforms
Jodan - upper level
Jojutsu -techniques of the stick; stick art
Jonin - leader ninja
Jumonji -the written character ten in Japanese
Jutsu - techniques,school,art or method
Jitte - Anti sword trunchon

K
Ka - Fire
Kaeshi - Counter attack
Kagi - Hook
Kaiten - Rolling
Kaiten Ken - Open hand
Kakusi Geri - Hidden Kick
Kamae - Stance
Kamiza - Shrine
Kata - Set of movements
Kantana - Sword
Katate - One hand
Kayakujutsu - Fire and Explosives Arts
Kenjutsu - Sword fighting
Keppan - Blood oath
Keri - Kick
Ki - Spirit
Kiai - Focused shout
Kikaku Ken - Head Strike
Kinhon - Basic
Kikaku Ken - Demon horns fist
Kiriage - Upwards Cut
Kiten Ken - Sword hand strike
Ko Ashi - Small steps
Kodachi - Small Sword
Kogoroshi - Finger breaking
Koho - Back
Koho Geri - Backwards Kick
Koho Kaiten - Backwards Roll

Koku - Tiger Sky

Kokyu Breath
Koppo Ken - Thumb knuckle strike
Koppojutsu - Bone Smashing Techniques
Koryu - Traditional
Koshijutsu - Organ and Muscle Striking
Kote - Wrist
Ku - Void
Kudaki - Break or Smash
Kuden - Oral Techings
Kuji - Nine Syllables
Kuji in - Hand Posturing
Kuji-Kiri - Protective grid slashing
Kumiuchi - Grappling and close fighting
Kumitachi - Sword practice with a partner
Kunoichi - Female Ninja
Kusari fundo - Short Weighted Chain
Kusari gama - Chain and Sickle
Kuzushi - Breal opponents balance
Kyojitsu Tenkan Ho - Philosophy
Kyoketsu - Cord and dagger
Kyoman - Observation
Kyu - Grade below blackbelt
Kyusho - Pressure points

M
Mae Kaiten - Front Roll
Maki - Winding
Makimono - Scrolls
Matte - Wait
Mawashi - Rotate
Mawashi Geri - Round Kick
Meiso - Meditation
Meijin - Master
Metsubushi - Blinding Powder
Meysubushi - Distraction
Men Uchi - Strike to the head
Menkyo - Teacing certificate
Migi - Right
Mizu - Water
Mokuso- Meditate
Morote - Both hands
Mute - No hands
Muto Dori - Unarmed defense against a sword

N
Nagare - to flow
Nage - Throw
Nagashi - Flow
Naginata - Halbred
Naname - Diagonal direction
Neko te - Finger tip weapons (worn by Konoichi)
Nin - Endurance or Stealth
Ninpo - higher order of Ninjutsu
Nuki Ashi - Sweeping step
Ninki - Specialised ninja tools

O
Obi - Belt
Odashi - Long Sword
Omote - Outside
Oni - Devil
Oni Gedaki - Crushing The Little Devil
Osae - Press down
Oshigiri - Push cut used with sword
Osoto gake - Great outside hook
Oten - Cartwheel

R
Randori - Sparring
Rei - Bow
Ryote - Tow hands
Ryomune dori - Two handed chest grab
Ryu - Scool or Dragon

S
Sakki - Intuition of attack
Saya - Scabbard
Satori - Enlightenment
Seishin Teki Kyoyo - Spiritual Refinement
Seiza - Kneeling
Sempai - Senior student
Sensei - Teacher
Shaken - Throwing stars
Shako Ken - Claw Strike
Shi - Finger
Shihan - Senior Instructor
Shikko - Walking on knees
Shikan Ken - Extended Knuckle Fist

Shikomi Zue - Sword Cane

Shin - Heart
Shinai - Bamboo Sword
Shinken gata - Real combat training
Shinobi - Stealth
Shinobi aruki - Ninja walking
Shinpi - Mysticism
Shishin Ken - Finger Strike
Shitan Ken - Thumb Pressure
Shito Ken - Thumb Strike
Shizen Ken - Natural or Body Weapon
Shomen - Front
Shoten no jutsu - Tree Climbing
Shuki Ken - Elbow Strike
Shurinkenjutsu - Blade throwing
Shuko - Spiked hand
Shuto Ken - Open Hand Strike
Soka Gyaku - Toe Strike
Soke - Grandmaster
Sokki Ken - Knee Strike
Sokuho Kaiten - Side Roll
Sokuho Geri - Side Kick
Sokuho Tobi - Sideways leap
Soku Yako - Heel Strike
Sokugyaku Geri - Toe kick
Sui - Water
Sui Ren - Water Training
Sutemi Nage - Sacrificial throw

T
Tabi - Traditional footwear
Taihenjutsu - Body Movement
Tai Ken - Total Body Weapon
Taijutsu - Unarmed combat / Skill with the body
Take - Bamboo
Taisabaki - Natural body movements
Taiso - Body Conditioning
Taki Ori - Breaking Bamboo
Tanto - Knife
Tantojutsu - Knife Fighting
Tatami - Straw Mat
Te - Hand
Teki - Enemy
Tenmon - Meteorology
Tesson - Iron war Fan
Tetsubushi - Metal Caltrops

Toamijutsu - Fish Net Skills

Tobi - Leap
Tobi Keri - Leap with Kick
Tori - The one who executes
Tsuba - Handguard on a sword
Tsugi bune - Collapsible boat
Tsuki - Thrust

U
Uchi Gata - Take down using legs
Uke - The one who receives
Ukemi - Breakfalls
Ura - Inside

W
Wakizashi - Short Sword
Waza - Technique

Y
Ya - Arrow
Yamabushi - Mountain warrior priest
Yame - Stop
Yari - Spear
Yoi - Ready
Yoko Geri - Sideways Kick
Yoko Aruki - Sideways walking
Yoroi - Armour
Yubi - Finger
Yumi - Bow

Z
Zenpo Kaiten - Forward Roll
Zenpo Geri - Forward Kick

Bujinkan
Warrior God
Training Hall

Kenko Undo
Fitness Training

Junan Taiso
Flexibility and
Conditioning

Taihenjutsu
Body movement
skills

Kamae
Postures

Dakentaijutsu
Striking skills

Jutaijutsu
Grappling skills

Budo Taijutsu
Weapon skills

Zanzon Ho
Survival skills

Mokuso
Meditation

Ichimonji no Kamae
Number one
posture

Jumonji no Kamae
Number ten
posture

Hira no Kamae
Flat (receiving)
posture

Shizen no Kamae
Natural posture

Hachimonji no Kamae
Number eight
posture

Doko no Kamae
Angry Tiger
posture

Hicho no Kamae
Flying Bird
posture

Hoko no Kamae
Encircling posture

Sui no Kata
Water forms

Chi no Kata
Earth forms

Fu no Kata
Wind forms

Hi / Ka no Kata
Fire forms

Ku no Kata
Void forms

Tanto
Knife

Bokken
Training sword

Hanbo
3-foot half staff

Bo
6-foot staff

Jo
4-foot staff

Yari
Spear

Naginata
Halberd

Kusarifundo
Weighted chain

Senban shuriken
Flat throwing
blades

Bo shuriken
Throwing darts

Kata
Forms

Waza
Techniques

Ura
Inside

Omote
Outside

Gyaku
Locks

Ura Gyaku
Inward wrist twist

Omote Gyaku
Outward wrist
twist

Onikudaki
Demon Crusher

Muso Dori
Arm bar

Musha Dori
Warrior Catch

Ganseki Nage
Throwing the Big
Rock

Ganseki Otoshi
Dropping the Big
Rock

Tai Sabaki
Body control

Ukemi
Break falls

Kaiten
Rolls

Tobi
Leaps

Zenpo
Forward

Koho
Backward

Yoko
Sideways

Zenpo Ukemi
Forward Breakfall

Zenpo Kaiten
Forward Roll

Koho Kaiten
Backwards Roll

Koho Ukemi
Backwards
Breakfall

Zenpo Naname Kaiten

Forward Diagonal
Roll

Koho Naname Kaiten

Backwards
Diagonal Roll

Yoko Kaiten
Sideways Roll

Yoko Ukemi
Sideways
Breakfall

Tobi Kaiten
Leaping Roll

Fudoza no Kamae
Immovable seat
posture

Seiza no Kamae
Seated posture
(kneeling)

Rei
Bow

Yoko Aruki
Cross step

Fudoken
Immovable Fist

Shikanken
Extended Knuckle
Fist

Boshiken (Shitoken)
Thumb-tip Fist
(finger sword)

Shakoken
Tiger Claw

Happaken
Eight Leaves
Strike (palms)

Koppoken
Extended Thumb
Knuckle Fist

Shitanken
Finger Strike

Sanshitanken
3-Finger Strike

Shishitanken
4-Finger Strike

Sokugyaku
Toe Drive

Sokuyaku
Heel Stamp

Shukiken
Elbow Strike

Sokkiken
Knee Strike

Kikakuken
Demon Horns
(Headbutt)

Shizenken
Natural Weapons

Taiken
Body Fist

Nage
Throw

Nage Waza
Throwing
Techniques

Seio Nage
On the back throw
(arm barred)

Sanshin
Three hearts

Kihon Happo
Eight
Fundamentals

Mutodori Gata
Sword Evasion
Forms

Shuko
Hand Claws

Metsubishi
Sight removers
(blinding powder)

Gogyo no Kata
Five Basic
Elemental Forms

Shuto
Sword Hand
Ura Shuto

Inward Sword

Hand Strike

Omote Shuto
Outward Sword
Hand Strike

Geri / Keri
Kicks

Tobi Geri
Leaping Kick

Koppojutsu
Bone Breaking
Skills

Koshijutsu
Muscle Attacking
Skills

Kiai
Shout

Hon Gyaku
Wrist Reverse

Taki Ori
Breaking Bamboo
(wrist)

Tori
Person applying
technique

Uke
Person receiving
technique

Hai
Yes

Ie
No

Onegaishimas
Please assist me

Sensei Ni Rei
Bow to the
Teacher

Sensei
Teacher

Domo Arigato Gozaimashta

Thank you very
much

Shikin Haramitsu Daikomyo

Every encounter
brings us closer to enlightenment

Yame
Stop

Tsuki
Forward Thrust

Tsuba
Blade Gaurd

Saya
Scabbard

Iaijutsu
Sword Drawing
Skills

Kenjutsu
Sword Skills

Jodan
High position

Chudan
Middle position

Gedan
Low position

Tsuka
Handle

Henka
Variations

Randori
Free attack and
response

Ichi
Number one

Ni
Number two

San
Number three

Shi
Number four

Go
Number five

Roku
Number six

Shichi
Number seven

Hachi
Number eight

Kyu
Number nine

Ju
Number ten

Ryu
School

Soke
Head of the
Family (Grandmaster)

Hiraichimonji no Kamae
Flat number one
posture

Happogakure no Kamae
Eight directional
concealment posture

Tonso no Kamae
Evasion posture

Ritsurei
Standing Bow

Zarei
Kneeling Bow

Budogu
Combat Tools

En Undo
Circular infinity
loop exercise

Sen Undo
Linear retreating
repetition exercise

Osotogake
Rear hip throw

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Body Massage, Joint Rotations,
Attitude Conditioning, Body
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Strengthening/Stretching
KAMAE - NATURAL
POSTURES
SEIZA NO KAMAE

kneel

REI NO KAMAE

bow

KANGO GASSHO no Kamae -

sitting
SHIZEN NO KAMAE

natural posture

KANGO GASSHO - standing

HIRA NO KAMAE

receiving posture

ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE

number one posture

TAIHENJUTSU

body movement

ZENPO KAITEN - 2 HANDS

forward roll

NANAME ZENPO KAITEN - 2

HANDS

diagnal forward roll

KOHO KAITEN - 2 HANDS

UKEMI
ZENPO ZAGATA UKEMI KNEELING BREAKFALL
KOHO UKEMI - BACKWARDS
BREAKFALL (SQUATTING)
TAISABAKI - EVASION
With a partner (against a punch)
DAKENTAIJUTSU
FUDO KEN FIST - MAKING A
FIST
PUNCHING from shizen no
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PUNCHING from ichimonji no
kamae
ZENPO GERI - from ichimonji no
kamae
ZENPO GERI VS. ATTACKER
SANSHITAN KEN - 3 FINGER
FIST
SANSHIN NO KATA
CHI NO KATA - EARTH
FEELING FORM

backward roll
breakfall

CHI NO KATA VS ATTACKER

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YOKO NAGARE Breakfall
ZENPO KAITEN - 1 HAND
OTEN - CHARTWHEEL/2 HANDS
KAMAE - NATURAL POSTURES
HOKO NO KAMAE
DOKKO NO KAMAE
JUMONJI NO KAMAE
DAKENTAIJUTSU
KITEN KEN - OMOTE SHUTO FIST
JODAN UKE - (UPPER BLOCK)
JODAN UKE AGAINST AN ATTACK
GEDAN Nagashi (lower block)
GEDAN Nagashi AGAINST AN ATTACK
SANSHIN NO KATA
SUI NO KATA - WATER FEELING FORM
KIHON KOSHI SANPO
ICHIMONJI NO KATA
KIHON HAPPO TORITE GATAS
OMOTE GYAKU

URA KOTE GYAKU

HAJUTSU KUHO - TEHODOKO
KATATE/ELBOW
RYOTE SHUTO UCHI
URA REVERSAL (UNDER/OVER)
OMOTE REVERSAL (OVER/UNDER)
WEAPON - HANBO
Hira Ichimonji No Kamae
Munen Muso
5 Basic Strikes (Goho Uchi)& Strikes Against
Attackers
KNOWLEDGE
Pronounce & Define Japanese Dojo Phrases
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Ushiro (Koho) Ukemi
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Ushiro (Koho) Ukemi
against an attacker
Yoko Nagare - Side
Breakfall Rolling
KAMAE - NATURAL
POSTURES
Kosei no kamae
Ihen no kamae
Hicho no kamae

Fudoza no kamae/
Kamae Flow Kata
DAKENTAIJUTSU
Kiten Ken- Ura Shuto fist
& application
Shito Ken - Thumb fist &
application
Sokuho Geri - Side
Stomp Kick & application
Koho Geri - Back Stomp
Kick & application
SANSHIN NO KATA
Ka no kata- Fire Feeling
Form
Fu no kata - Wind Feeling
Form
KIHON HAPPO TORITE
GATAS
Omote Oni-Kudaki
GYAKU WAZA
Omote Gyaku Ken
Sabaki (against a punch)
Hon Gyaku - Ura Henka
WEAPON TANTOJUTSU
Kosei No Kamae
Ichimonji No Kamae
Jumonji No Kamae
Knife Disarms Using
Kihon
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Rolling With A weapon
Koho Kaiten (No hands)
Two partner rolling stick drill
Oten (one handed chartwheel) from Hira
No Kamae
SHIHO TENCHI TOBI (LEAPING SKILLS)
SOKUHO TOBI - SIDEWAYS LEAPING
FROM HIRA NO KAMAE
FUDOZA TOBI - LEAP UP WITH LEGS
TUCKED FROM SHIZEN NO KAMAE
ZENPO TOBI - FORWARD LEAPING
FROM ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE
KOHO TOBI - Backwards Leaping From
Ichimonji No Kamae
DAKENTAIJUTSU
SHIHO GERI - FOUR WAY KICKING
SOKUYAKU KEN - HEEL/SOLE DANCE
W PARTNER
SANSHIN NO KATA
Ku no kata- Void Feeling Form (Kumite
Gata form)
KIHON KOSHI SANPO
Jumonji No Kata
KIHON HAPPO TORITE GATAS
Musha Dori (ude jime ashi ori gata) - elbow
lever then kick leg
WEAPON - KUSARIFUNDO
Basic Movement & Striking
KNOWLEDGE

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Ukemi While Punching
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Yokonagashi - ground
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SHINKEN
TAIHENJUTSU
(MUTO DORI)
Hira No Kamae

Ichimonji No Kamae
Jumonji No Kamae
DAKENTAIJUTSU
Kakushi Geri Crescent Kick
(individual)
Against a punch & a
kick
Boshi ken - thumb
driving fist
Shako ken - claw fist
Sampo geri - hidden
kick
KIHON KOSHI
SANPO
Hicho no kata
(individual)
With A Partner
KIHON HAPPO
TORITE GATAS
Ganseki Nage
GYAKU WAZA
Muso Dori - arm
entanglement
Ura Oni-Kudaki
HAJUTSU KUHO
(TAIHODOKI) BODY
ESCAPES
Taihodoki - Body
Escapes
Taihodoki vs. Multiple
Attackers
WEAPON SHURIKEN
Senban - flat throwing
blades

Grappling Application
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Ninjutsu
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Hicho kaiten - Diving Rolls
Shoten No jutsu - running up surfaces
Hicho kaiten - vertical roll - lateral roll
DAKENTAIJUTSU

Koppo ken - thumb knuckle fist

Tobi geri - jumping kicks
Te/ashi tsuki - hand & foot striking combinations
JUTAIJUTSU
Keri kaeshi - kicking counters
Ashibarai - Leg Sweeps
GYAKU WAZA
Takeori Ori - Omote/ura
Against a knife/punch attack
Ogyaku - great reversal (against a punch)
WEAPON - BOJUTSU
Hira No Kamae
Hira Ichimonji No Kamae
Chudan No Kamae
Seigan No Kamae
Jodan No Kamae
Gedan No Kamae
Heito No Kamae
Tenchi No Kamae
Basic Striking From Each Kamae
Bofuri Gata - Twirling Drill (Partner Striking Drill)
Bo vs. Sword
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Kikaku Ken - head fist
Kentai Ichi - Fist, body
harmony (tsuki)
Kentai Ichi - Flow drill
TAIHENJUTSU
Shinobi aruki - silent
movement
Taisabaki - Body
Evasion (against sword
attack)
Tsuki - taisabaki (against
a punch)
Gotonpo- use of natural
elements
HAJUTSU KUHO

Oyagoroshi - Killing the

thumb
Kogoroshi - Killing the
little finger
Ken Kudaki - Fist
Crusher
Koshi Kudaki - Crushing
The Hips
NAGE GATA
Ganseki oshi - Pushing
Throw
Ganseki ori Kicking/Trapping Knee
Ganseki otoshi Dropping to ground
Ganseki nage Sweeping the leg
WEAPON - KATANA
(SWORD/BOKKEN)
Dai Jodan No Kamae
Seigan No Kamae
Chudan No Kamae
Gedan No Kamae
Tosui No Kamae
Ura Gedan No Kamae
Hasso No Kamae
Tenchi No Kamae
Kasumi No Kamae
Ichimonji No Kamae
Totoku No Kamae
KNOWLEDGE
Read a book on sword
usage and concepts
(Turn In Written One

Page Report)

0- Not Demonstrated 1- Needs Work 2- Average 3- Good 4- Very Good

Focus More On Body

DDo Several Repetitions
Flow

Using Too Much

Power

Keep Back Straight & Knees

Bent

HContinue Reviewing Video

Too Much Excess

Movement

Maintain Natural Balance While

Moving

Practice Moving At Different

Angles

Not Demonstrated Include On

Next Video

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TESTING DATE:

TAIJUTSU-SUWARI GATA
SEIZA TAKAGI YOSHIN FORM 0 1 2 3 4
Show various kihon applications
TAIHENJUTSU
KUTEN - Forward handsprings
DAKENTAIJUTSU
SOKKI KEN - Knee fist & application
SHUKI KEN - Elbow fist & application
HAPPA KEN - Palm hand fist & application

KOPPOJUTSU - Bone attacks & application

SHISHIN KEN - Little finger needle fist & application
TAIKEN - Use of entire body
SHIME WAZA GO GATA
Hon-Jime
Gyaku-Jime
Sankaku-Jime
Do-Jime
Itami-Jime
WEAPON - SHUKO CLAWS & BASIC SWORD DRAWS
Weapon Applications
Sword Drawing Skills
Sword Cutting Skills
NOBORI KATA
Climbing Skills
KNOWLEDGE
Outdoor Survival & Dreamwork

0- Not Demonstrated 1- Needs Work 2- Average 3- Good 4Very Good

AMore Body Flow

GShift Back At 45 Degree

MHand, Knee, Foot Alignment

BToo Much Power

HKeep Back Straight

NLead With The Weapon First

Keep Center Low While

C
Moving

I Need More Focus

OKeep Body Tucked

DToo Stiff Relax More

J Breathe Out When Striking

PMaintain Balance While Moving

EWider Footwork

KKeep Knees Bent

QContinue Reviewing Video

F Too Much Excess

LPunch Straight Holding

RNot Demonstrated, Include On Next

Movement

Posture

Video

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AMERICAN BUJINKAN 1st KYU GRADING QUALIFICATIONS

REVIEWING INSTRUCTOR:

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RESULTS:

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DATE:

DAKENTAIJUTSU 0 1 2 3 4
Shizen ken - natural use of all
body parts
Hito - jumping kicks (two feet)
Koshijutsu - organ & muscle
attacks (Pressure Points)
KIHON HAPPO HENKA
(variations)
ONI-KUDAKI
URA GYAKU
OMOTE GYAKU
MUSHA DORI
GANSEKI NAGE
FLOWING FROM ONE KIHON
TO ANOTHER
NAGE WAZA
Various nage (throws)
TAIHENJUTSU
Gotonpo - Body concealment
Stealth - ground crawling

Stealth - in/out of water

WEAPON - METSUBUSHI &
KYOKETSU SHOGE
Metsubushi
Kyoketsu Shoge

0- Not Demonstrated 1- Needs

Work 2- Average 3- Good 4- Very
Good

AMore Body Flow

GShift Back At 45 Degree

MHand, Knee, Foot Alignment

BToo Much Power

HKeep Back Straight

NLead With The Weapon First

Keep Center Low While

C
Moving

I Need More Focus

OKeep Body Tucked

DToo Stiff Relax More

J Breathe Out When Striking

PMaintain Balance While Moving

EWider Footwork

KKeep Knees Bent

QContinue Reviewing Video

Too Much Excess

Movement

Punch Straight Holding

Posture

Not Demonstrated, Include On Next

R
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