From the book; 'Hakkei no hiden to gokui' 発勁の秘伝と極意(The secrets and essence of explosive power)by Kasao Kyōji & Tairakami Nobuyuki (1997) 本體HontaiThe Original Body Within the principles governing rest before action. If one separates oneself solely into form, the opponent’s ki cannot be correctly obtained. If one does not know one’s own principle, the opponent’s […]

An excellent book on Atemi and Kyūsho. The authors reproduces numerous historical references and provides commentary on them. The book contains numerous charts from Fujita Seiko's book An expensive book at £114, but if you are interested, it is well worth buying.

He earnestly sought this training also from his younger brother, and his intention was extremely sincere and diligent. Who could refuse transmission? Therefore, I now personally transmit the so-called two methods of Satsukatsu of the middle and upper sections. Several transmitted articles are contained within the Hattoku no Maki and the methods of changing captures. […]

forbidden points) Takagi Yoshin Ryū Jūtaijutsu 高木楊心流柔体術 student training notes covering the: * Shoden Omote Gata 初伝表型 * Shoden Ura Gata 初伝裏型 * Eri Jime Gata 襟締型 * Chūden no Sabaki Gata 中伝之捌型 * Kirigami Yurushi Kinketsu 切紙許し 禁穴 (cut paper permission - forbidden points) ready for last Monday's training at the Bujinkan King Dōjō […]

I have been working on collating the Kyūsho 急所 / Kinketsu 禁穴 charts, that I received from my teacher - (the late) Shortt Sensei. There are different charts for larger and longer range striking (ate waza) areas and much closer smaller target areas. There are charts for larger areas of constriction (shime waza) and also […]