Okuden
Form names
| Title | Old Name |
|---|---|
| SUNEGAKOI | ENCLOSING THE SHIN |
| SHIHO GIRI | FOUR DIRECTIONS |
| TOZUME | CAUGHT BETWEEN DOORS |
| TOWAKI | FLANKING THE DOOR |
| TANASHITA | BENEATH THE LEDGE |
| RYOZUME | FLANKING BOTH SIDES |
| SEITEI IAI | ZEN KEN REN |
| MAE | FRONT |
| USHIRO | REAR |
| UKENAGASHI | DEFLECTION |
| TSUKA ATE | STRIKING WITH HANDLE |
| KESA GIRI | DIAGONAL CUT |
| MOROTE TSUKI | TWO HANDED THRUST |
| SAMBON GIRI | THREE DIRECTIONS CUT |
| GANMEN ATE | FACE STRIKE |
| SOETE TSUKI | JOINED HANDS THRUST |
| SHIHO GIRI | FOUR DIRECTIONS CUT |
| SO GIRI | ALL CUTS |
| NUKI UCHI | DRAW AND CUT |
Seitei Iai (Zen ken ren iai)
Mae - Front
Scenario: One opponent in front sitting in seiza
From a standing position go in to seiza, take hold of sword, and start to rise, drawing sword, cut horizontal left to right, right knee raised, Take sword above head, cut down to stomach level, perform 0-chiburi, noto.
Ushiro - Rear
Scenario: One opponent behind in seiza
From a standing position, turn 180 degrees and go into seiza, hands on sword, turn 180 degree's complete turn, Left knee raised, cut horizontal, Take sword above head, cut down to stomach level, perform O-chiburi, noto.
Uke nagashi – Deflection
Scenario: One opponent attacking from your left.
From a standing position turn to your right and go into seiza, take hold of sword, rise up. Draw sword upwards, stand up and deflect opponents blade, turn and cut down diagonally stopping at waist height, perform Sakate noto.
Tsuka ate – Strike with the tsuka
Scenario: Two opponents one to the front, one to the rear.
From a standing position, go into tate hiza, take hold of sword, strike front opponent's facial area, as you rise on to left knee, right foot at 90 degrees, look behind, draw and stab to rear, take sword above head, turn to front, and cut downwards to waist height, perform yoko chiburi, noto
Kesa giri – Cut to kesa
Scenario: One opponent approaching from the front.
From a standing position, walk forward, on second step take hold of sword, on third step, draw sword and turn over and cut diagonally upwards from left to right, turn sword over and cut own, diagonally to waist height. Step back into hasso no kamae, step back again and completeO-chiburi, noto. Walk backward to starting position.
Morote Tsuki – Two handed thrust
Scenario: One opponent in front, one opponent behind.
From a standing position, walk forward, on second step, take hold of sword and start to draw,on third step cut to opponent's face, diagonally from right side of forehead to left chin, move rear left foot to meet right foot, and lower tip of sword to the solar plexus. Step forward with the right foot and stab, forward and downward. Look behind and turn, pulling sword naturally from opponent, take sword above head and cut downwards to waist height, look behind and turn back again, take sword above head, cut downwards to waist height, perform yoko chiburi, noto. Walk backward to starting position.
Sanbon Giri – Three directional cut
Scenario: Three opponents, one to your right, one to your left, and one in front.
From a standing position walk forward, on the third step take hold of your sword, on the fourth step, start to draw to your front, on fifth step, turn and cut to your right, turn 180 degrees to your left and without stepping, cut downwards to waist height, turn 90 degree's to your right, and cut downwards, to waist height. Step back into Jodan no kamae, step back again and complete 0-chiburi, noto, walk backwards to starting position.
Ganmen ate – Face strike
Scenario: Two opponents, one in front and one to your rear.
From a standing position, walk forward, on your second step, take hold of your sword, on third step strike front opponent, in facial area, with the butt of your sword. Look behind you and draw scabbard off of sword, turn 180 degree's and stab second opponent in stomach, with the blade flat. Look behind you, turn, and take sword above your head and cut downwards to original opponent's waist. Perform yoko chiburi, noto, and walk backward to starting position.
Soete Tsuki – Thrust with hand alongside blade.
Scenario: One opponent to your left.
From a standing position, walk forward, on your second step take hold of your sword, on third step, draw, and turn to your left cut downwards Diagonally to waist height. Pull right foot back half a pace, pull sword back to right hip, grip blade between left thumb and forefinger. Step forward with the left foot and thrust sword to opponent's abdomen. Draw sword back and out so that right hand is just below shoulder height, left hand is now under and supporting the blade. Remove left hand, to take hold of scabbard. Step back and perform Ko chiburi, noto, walk backward to staring position.
Shiho Giri – Four directional cut
Scenario: Four opponents, front right, left rear, right rear, left front.
From a standing position, walk forward, take hold of sword on your second step, on third step, strike wrist of your first opponent, (right front). Look behind, pull back scabbard, turn and stab second opponent (rear left). Look and turn to first opponent, take sword above head and cut downward to waist height. Look right, turn, take sword above head and cut downwards to third opponent (rear right). Lower sword to Waki kamae, and look to your rear, turn, take sword above head and cut downward to waist height on your fourth opponent (front left). Step back to jodan kamae, complete O-chiburi, noto. Walk backward to starting position.
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