GIKAN RYU

Koppojutsu

KOTSU
1. One of the main points in the Gikan Ryu is in the way that the feet point.
2. The footwork for this Ryu is the way the feet point to the shoulder (e.g. right foot to
right shoulder)
3. Yoko Aruki is lateral (sideways)
4. Attitude within your fighting skill is a point within the movement of Gikan Ryu

KAMAE
1. SHITEN NO KAMAE

2. HACHIKU NO KAMAE

3. ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE

The body is side on. The left leg leads, and is almost straight with the left foot pointing
forwards. The right foot, faces to the rear. The right hand is near the left shoulder.

4. SANPOSHIN NO KAMAE

5. HIRA ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE

The arms are straight out at shoulder height to the sides. The palms are down. The feet
point out to the sides.

BASIC MOVEMENT
Uke does a Tsuki. Tori steps back with a left Jodan Uke. Tori shifts his weight to the left
keeping his left hand in contact with Ukes right wrist. The right forearm comes in contact
with Ukes neck, and tipping Ukes balance knocking him back.

Star in Hira Ichimonji no kamae. As Uke starts a Tsuki, Turn on the spot to the left, The
Palm of the right hand comes into contact with the back of Ukes neck, and with a slap,
projects Ukes forwards.

Start in Hira Ichimonji no Kamae. As Uke starts his Tsuki, Turn to the left like a spinning
top to the left. Turn the hand into Shikan Ken (palm up), and strike into the neck.

WAZA
KUDEN: There are no formal Kata in the Gikan Ryu. The techniques are created,
being based on the skill of the exponent, and a combination of the bodies movement, and
the methods of striking, and kicking from the school.
1.

Start in Shizen. Uke strikes with a right Tsuki. Tori moves into a Migi Ichimonji. As the
hands pass over the punch the fingers point towards the eyes (do not move out of the way,
place your right foot on his right foot). Uke applies pressure to your arm. Tori moves 90
to the left, and strikes with a Ura Shuto to Shichibatsu. Ryote Fudo Ken, with the left
hitting Shichibatsu, and the right hitting just below the shoulder.

HENKA

Start from Shizen. Uke does a right Tsuki. Tori moves to Ichimonji, and as the hands pass
over pointing at the eyes, press his arm up, and move in with a right kick to his left Satani.
If you Jodan Uke is too far to the left kick with your right leg to Omote Sai, on his right
thigh.

2.

Start in Shizen. Uke does a right Tsuki. Tori does a Jodan Uke, Uke does a left Tsuki. Tori
moves to the outside, and strike down, and forwards with the right hand as it aims
towards the face.

NOTE
The right strike should be open or in Fudo Ken

3.

Star in Shizen. Uke does a right Tsuki. Step with the left foot to the outside of his right
arm (he aims for the face). As he steps Tori strikes with a left Fudo Ken to Butsumetsu.
Tori's right hand then grabs Ukes right wrist. The left Fudo Ken strikes down on top of the
right thigh. Tori drops down on his left knee on top of Ukes right foot, and pulls the right
hand down and forward. Tori then does a right kick to Men or Suigetsu. Tori then spreads
Uke out using both of his arms (keep the knee down on the foot). Tori pulls the right arm
back, and kneels on it. Tori reaches under the left leg (above the knee) from Ebi Dori, and
the right hand controls the lower back.