GeneralRead the Guidelines of Bujinkan

Examples given are not to be used for testing. They will not count. They are there to give you a starting idea that you can use to start to explore for yourself. Your own personal exploration is what we will be looking for during your test.

As you learn to use weapons, you learn to defend against them as well. Learn to use san shin and kihon happo as both offense and defense with/against weapons

Students must purchase their own weapon for each level in which a weapon is introduced for knife, katana, hanbo, bo, kusari fundo.

Students must teach from 5th kyu and up either on campus or at the dojo in a rotating schedule.

Students must register with Japan

Kukyu- 9th Kyu

Etiquette

Bow in procedure,bowing in late, and other basic etiquette

Basic Dojo Japanese

Onegaishimasu- Please assist meDomo arigato gozaimashita- Thank you very muchShiken Haramitsu Daikomyo- Through every encounter, may I be brought to the highest lightYame- Stop

Kamae

Shizen No Kamae- Natural PostureSeiza No Kamae- Correct Seat PostureIchimonji No Kamae- Figure Number One PostureHira No Kamae- Flat PostureJumonji No Kamae- Figure Number Ten PostureHicho No Kamae- Flying Bird PostureHoko No Kamae- Encircling PostureKosei No Kamae- Aggressive PostureHantachi No Kamae- Half Standing PostureFudoza No Kamae- Immovable Seat PostureDoko No Kamae- Angry Tiger PostureIhen No kamae- Changing PostureBobi No Kamae- Defensive PostureHanza No Kamae- Half Seated Posture

Understand the importance of proper kamaeTry all kamae on one foot

Taihenjutsu

Ukemi

Zenpo Ukemi- Forward BreakfallKoho Ukemi- Backward BreakfallYoko Ukemi- Sideways BreakfallYoko Nagashi Zenpo Ukemi- Sideways Flowing Forward Breakfall

Kaiten

Zenpo Kaiten Naname- Forward Diagonal RollKoho Kaiten- Backward RollZenpo to Koho Kaiten- Forward to Backward RollSokuho Kaiten- Sideways rollYoko Nagare- Sideways FlowOten- CartwheelHicho Kaiten- Flying bird rollJun Nagashi- Turning FlowShikko- Knee Walking

All done with 2 hands Understand the principles of Ukemi (why is it done this way?)Understand what makes a good Uke

Dakentaijutsu

Jodan Uke- Upper Level ReceivingGedan Uke- Lower Level ReceivingFudo Ken- Immovable FistJodan Tsuki- Upper Level PunchZenpo Geri- Forward Kick

Tai Sabaki

45 degree evasion from attacks

Zanshin

Keep your mouth closed and your back hand up

Know who Massaki Hatsumi and Toshitsugu Takamatsu are

Hachikyu- 8th Kyu

Dakentaijutsu

Hoken Juroppo Ken

Kikaku Ken- Demon Horn FistShuki Ken- Hand Wake Up FistFudo Ken- Immovable FistKiten Ken- Turn Causing Fist (Shuto)Shi Shin Ken- Finger Needle FistShitan Ken- Finger Tip FistShako Ken- Claw FistShito Ken- Finger Sword Fist (Boshi Ken)Shikan Ken- Extended Knuckle FistKoppo Ken- Bone Principle FistHappa Ken- Eight Leaf FistSokuyaku Ken- Dancing Foot FistSokki Ken- Leg Wake Up FistSokugyaku Ken- Foot Reverse FistTai Ken- Body FistShizen Ken- Natural Fist

Principles of strikingStriking from all kamaeStriking in all directions, at different levels, from different rangesKen Tai Ichi Jo- The body and fist move as one

Keri

Sokuho Geri- Sideways KickKoho Geri- Backwards kickHappo Geri- Kicking in Eight DirectionsSukui Geri- Scooping Kick

Uke Nagashi

Jodan Nagashi- Upper Level FlowGedan Nagashi- Lower Level Flow

Keri Kudaki- Crushing the KickKen Kudaki- Crushing the FistInside and outside, with both the hands and feet

Kihon Happo

Koshi Kihon Sanpo

Ichimonji No Kata- Figure Number One Form

Torite Goho Gata

Omote Gyaku- Outside ReversalUra Gyaku- Inside ReversalOmote Gyaku Ken Sabaki Gata- Outside Reversal Fist Evasion Form

San Shin No Kata

Chi No Kata- Earth FormSui No Kata- Water FormKa No Kata- Fire FormFu No Kata- Wind FormKu No Kata- Void Form

Applications of San Shin against attacks

Hanbo

Kamae

Kata Yaburi No Kamae- Form Breaking PostureMunen Muso No Kamae- No Thought No Intention PostureOtonashi No Kamae- Soundless Posture

Striking from all kamae in all directionsGrappling from grabs and strikes

Know the nine schools of the Bujinkan

Nanakyu- 7th Kyu

Taihenjutsu

Kiten- FlipsKuten- HandspringsYoko Aruki- Sideways WalkingShinobi Aruki- Silent WalkingShoten No Jutsu- Ascending to the HeavensNoburi Gata- Climbing

Shiho Tenchi Tobi

Zenpo Tobi- Forward LeapKoho Tobi- Backward LeapMigi Tobi- Right LeapHidari Tobi- Left LeapFudoza Tobi- Immovable Seat LeapChi Tobi- Earth Leap

All Taihenjutsu from all kamae and one handed

Kihon Happo

Koshi Kihon Sanpo

Hicho No Kata- Flying Bird FormJumonji No Kata- Figure Number Ten Form

Torite Goho Gata

Ganseki Nage- Rock ThrowMusha Dori- Warrior Capture

Hajutsu Kyu Ho

Tehodoki

Katate- One hand, same sideGyakute- One Hand, cross sideMorote- Both HandsRyote- Two Hands

Taihodoki

Oyagoroshi- Killing the ParentKogoroshi- Killing the ChildTaihodoki- Body EscapeKoshi kudaki- Hip CrushHappo keri henka no koto- Eight way changing kicks

Shinken Mutodori Gata

Hira No Kamae- Flat PostureIchimonji No Kamae- Figure Number One PostureJumonji No Kamae- Figure Number Ten Posture

Katana

Kamae

Daijodan no Kamae- Great Upper Level PostureSeigan no Kamae- Correct Eye PostureChudan no Kamae- Middle Level PostureGedan no Kamae- Lower Level PostureTosui no Kamae- Water Ridge PostureUra Gedan no Kamae- Outside Lower Level PostureHasso no Kamae- Eight Apparitions PostureTenchi no Kamae- Heaven and Earth PostureKasumi no Kamae- Mist PostureTotoku Hyoshi no Kamae- Sword Hiding Catapult PostureUke nagashi no Kamae- Flowing Block PostureIchimonji no Kamae- Figure Number One Posture

Draws

Nuki Uchi- Drawing CutTate Nuki Uchi- Vertical Drawing CutGyaku kesa bato- Reverse Angle of Monk's Robes Drawing CutGyakute- Reverse HandGyaku- Reverse (can mean direction or footwork)Bring saya up with sword and pull saya down to drawPulling back instead of stepping forward to drawDraws from different kamae

Cuts

Kiri Oroshi- Dropping CutKiri Age- Rising CutKesa Giri Migi- Cutting the Angle of Monk's Robes from the RightKesa Giri Hidari-Cutting the Angle of Monk's Robes from the LeftYoko Ichimonji Migi- Sideways Figure Number One Cut from the RightYoko Ichimonji Hidari- Sideways Figure Number One Cut from the LeftGyaku Kesa Giri Migi-Reverse Cutting the Angle of Monk's Robes from the RightGyaku Kesa Giri Hidari-Reverse Cutting the Angle of Monk's Robes from the LeftTsuki- ThrustAttacks from each stance

Terminology

Tsuka- HandleTsuba- HandguardSaya- SheathSageo- Cord for sheathTsuka kishiri- Handle EndcapHa- Blade edgeMune- Back of swordKissaki- Point of sword where it starts to become the tipHi- Blood GutterHamon- Temper line

Other

Uses for saya, tsuka, tsuba, sageoLearn how a sword cutsUse of steel sword (to learn how to cut properly)Grappling from grabs and strikesBasic knowledge of sword care (cleaning, basic etiquette, etc.)

Finishing Techniques (Pins)

Omote Takeori- Outward Breaking BambooUra Takeori- Inward Breaking BambooOmote gyaku- Outward ReversalUra Gyaku- Inward ReversalOogyaku- Great ReversalDo Gaeshi- Turning the Body

Rokkyu- 6th Kyu

Taihenjutsu

UkemiHigh falls All ukemi with no hands

Dakentaijutsu

Striking from different footworkMetsubishi (Blinding), principles and applicationsJuji geri- Cross KickKakushi geri- Crescent KickKagato- Heel kick from behindHidden strikes (hitting uke where uke cannot see your strike hitting them, and the strike is unexpected)Multiple strikes without retracting arms or legs (ex. Shuto to uko followed by boshi ken to kiri gasumi without retracting striking hand at all)Striking in all directionsStriking from all kamaeStriking from ukemi (ex. Punch into zenpo kaiten naname, kicking out while doing koho nagare kaiten)

Ashi SabakiAshi sabaki- Leg MovementAshi barai- Leg hooksKeri kaeshi- Kicking CountersAshi Sabaki from all kamae

Gyaku wazaTake ori- Breaking BambooOni Kudaki- Demon Crusher (Omote and Ura)Hon gyaku- Base ReversalMusodori- No Thought CaptureOogyaku- Great ReversalGyaku waza From all kamaeGyaku waza From different attacks

Nage wazaOsoto Nage- Major Outer ThrowSeoi Nage- Shoulder ThrowGanseki Otoshi- Dropping a Big RockGanseki Ori- Breaking a Big RockGanseki Oshi- Pushing a Big Rock

Rokushakubo

Kamae

Jodan no Kamae- Upper Level PostureChudan no Kamae- Middle Level PostureSeigan no Kamae- Correct Eye PostureGedan no Kamae- Lower Level PostureIhen no Kamae- Changing PostureHira no Kamae- Flat PostureHira-Ichimonji no Kamae- Flat Figure Number One PostureHeito no Kamae – Being to Overthrow Evil PostureTenchijin no Kamae- Heaven, Earth, Man PostureReiho

Spinning

Forward spinBackward spinSide to side spinBo Furi GataSpinning from one spin into another

Striking

Shomen Uchi- Strike to the CrownYokomen Uchi- Strike to the TemplesDo/Kote Uchi- Strike to the Body/Wrist Age Uchi- Rising StrikeAshi Barai- Leg SweepTsuki- ThrustStriking from all kamae and all spins, all directionsGrappling from grabs and strikes

Gokyu- 5th Kyu

Taihenjutsu

UkemiWith all weaponsChanging distances (long vs, short rolls)Slow and fastQuietlyRolling in different environments (ex. Hills, up vs. downhill, concrete vs, mats, etc.)

San ShinGokui (inner essence) of each element (understanding of dynamics of where the power is generated from each form)Multiple blocks and strikes (ex. Step back into Bobi twice and then step forward and Sanshitan Ken for Chi)

Nage WazaYoko Nagare- Sideways FlowTachi Nagare- Standing FlowTachi Nage (Uzi maki)- Standing ThrowTemakura- Hand PillowKoshi Nage- Hip ThrowSeoi Ippon Nage- One Arm Shoulder ThrowIppon Zeoi Nage- One Arm Back ThrowGyaku Ippon Zeoi Nage- Reversed One Arm Back Throw

Knife

Three basic grips, advantages and disadvantages to eachNine basic cuts (same as sword)Ideal targets for cuts (arteries and tendons)Grappling from grabs and strikes with the knife

Shoto

Similar to knife and sword, but adjust for different length

Disarming an attacker using all weapons listed above in varying circumstancesUnderstanding weapon range and danger (run if he’s got a knife)Kihon happo versus weapons

Kyusho

Nagare- Forearm muscle joint below elbowUko- Sternochllydo Mastoid (Muscle on side of neck)Sui Getsu- Solar PlexusJakin- Inside of BicepKasumi- Temples

Yonkyu- 4th Kyu

Taihenjutsu

UkemiUkemi as a weapon (rolling into people, grabbing limbs and breaking them by rolling)

Kihon HappoKihon happo from all kamaeKihon Happo using: one hand, 2 hands, no hands (other body parts)

Advanced Dojo JapaneseNames for directions and body parts, etc. (ex. Ude jime ashi ori gata broken into individual words and translated)

San ShinChanging the footwork and distancing of all kata (ex. Starting stepping forward, yoko aruki, etc.)

Nage WazaItami Nage- Pain ThrowKatate Nage- One Handed ThrowOosoto Guruma- Major Outer WheelO Uchi Gake- Great Striking HookTomoe Nage- Circle ThrowKaruma Nage- Wheel ThrowSui Nage- Water Throw

Kusari fundo

Strikes and grappling against grabs and punches

Multiple Attackers

Strikes and grappling against multiple attackers

Kyusho

Koe- Hip/Leg JointButsumetsu- Rear of floating ribsJinchu- Top of Philtrum (Valley between nose and upper lip)Kiri Gasumi- Just underneath the ear lobeSuzu- Testicles

Sankyu- 3rd Kyu

Taihenjutsu

UkemiAs uke, hit tori if you see an opening or they don’t have you controlled. (Tori should be 3rd kyu or above)

San Shin no KataRepeat above for san shin with all weapons and from all kamae

Ashi SabakiStepping on feet without looking

Jime wazaHon Jime- Base ChokeGyaku Jime- Reverse ChokeItami Jime- Pain chokeSankaku Jime- Three Pointed ChokeDo Jime- Body ChokeGyaku juji Jime- Reverse figure number ten position chokeKatate Jime- One handed chokeFrom all kamae and from various attacks

Nage Waza

Harai Goshi- Sweeping hip throwHiza Guruma- Knee WheelHane Koshi- Popping hip throwUchi mata- Inner Thigh ThrowYoko Seoi Nage- Sideways Shoulder Throw

Kunai, Tessen, Jutte

StrikingGrappling from grabs and strikes with all of the weapons

Thrown

Senban Shuriken- Flat throwing bladesBo Shuriken- Throwing spikesKnivesAxeApplications of thrown weapons against grappling and strikes with the weapon in hand

Walking

Do all techniques from walking (ex. grab omote gyaku and walk normally, etc.; some nage waza excluded)

Zanshin- Awareness

Being able to do all techniques without directly looking at opponentTechniques with one eye closedTechniques with both eyes closedBlindfolded

Kyusho

Asagasumi- ChinTenmon- Bridge of the noseOmote Kimon- Upper pectoralUra Kimon- Below the nippleRyumon- Above the collar bone where it meets the shoulder

Nikyu- 2nd KyuNage Waza

Kuzushi- Off balancingUnderstanding of different types of Kuzushi (ex. Forward, backward, sides, down, etc.)Importance of space (awareness of opponent’s balance and your balance, and controlling space)

Nage WazaKubi Nage- Neck throwGyaku Ippon Seoi- Reverse number one shoulder throwEmpi Nage- Elbow ThrowTaki Otoshi- Cataract Drop*

*Is actually a category of throws

ShukoGrappling and strikesUses for climbing Being able to slide them on and off without looking

Naginata and YariBowingKamaeStrikingPoint/blade control (keep blade facing opponent while changing attack sides)Grappling from grabs and strikes

Tactics, advantages and disadvantages of each weaponWeapon vs weapon strategies (ex. Kusari fundo vs Bo)Searching for hidden weaponsDistancing

Multiple Attackers

mix in weapons

Kyusho

Toki- Top of footDokkotsu- ThroatMurasame- ClavicleMatsukaze- Adam's AppleYaku- Outside of shin

Ikkyu - 1st Kyu

Nage Waza

Advanced Karuma Gaeshi Nage- Advanced wheel turn throwJuji Nage- Figure Number Ten ThrowMorote Gyaku Ippon Zeoi Nage- Two handed shoulder throw on reversed armUra Nage- Reverse throwTargeting of where uke lands after throw

Kyoketsu Shoge

Spinning

Over hand and under handOverhead and on each sideForward and backward

Strikes

From all spins in all directions

Grappling

From grabs and strikes

Non lethal use of “lethal” weaponsSan shin and kihon happo with all weaponsDrawing and using weapons while keeping them hidden from view of an opponentDrawing weapons with natural movement

Counters

Countering all techniques learned to this point, and countering counters...play!

Kyusho

Sai- Outer canter muscle bundle of thighsKaku- KneeKobura- Center of calfShichibatsu- Upper ridge of back hipHadome- Cheek

Shodan - 1st Degree Blackbelt

Kihon Happo

All techniques from kneeling, in a chair, in a car, and from the ground

Firearms

Handgun and RifleSafety and handlingShooting and targetingDisarmsUnderstanding distancing with gunsGoing to a shooting range and actually firing weaponsDisarming live airsoft pistols

Improvised Weapons

ChopsticksForkPenBottleBookNewspaperEtc.

Kyusho

Yubitsubo - Ridge of thumb musclesHoshi- Inner bottom part of elbowGorin- Five points in pentagon pattern around navelKage- Bone above the solar plexusWakiboshi- Armpit

Movement

Teaching