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Gyokushin ryu ninpo - "jewel heart" school |
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Not much is known in the west about this system.
founder:
- Sasaki Goemon Teryoshi, ~ mid 16th century
characteristics:
- Sutemi throws.
- emphasis of espionage techniques of ninjutsu.
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Takagiyoshin ryu jutaijutsu - "high tree, raised heart" school |
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 | founder: - Takagi Oriemon Shigenobu, ~17th century.
characteristics: - techniques are applied in a way that opponent can't escape by rolling or breakfalling.
- opponent is held close while applying techniques - this is from training within buildings.
- you are taught to lool your opponent into the eyes,
- use speed,
- and use the impuls and the weight of your opponent.
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Shindenfudo ryu dakentaijutsu - "immoveable heart" school |
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founder:
- Izumo Kanja Yoshiteru, ~12th century.
characteristics:
- the secret principal is the principal of nature.
- natural style as only posture of defense.
- use of several different types of yari, ono (war axe), otsuchi and naginata.
- two styles of taijutsu dakentaijutsu (natural posture) and jutaijutsu (5 kamae).
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Kumogakure ryu ninpo - "hiding in the clouds" school |
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founder:
- Heinaizaemon Ienaga Iga, ~ mid 16th century.
characteristics:
- taijutsu is very similar to Togakure ryu.
- sometimes use of deamon mask.
- kikaku ken - deamons horn strikes (head strike) rarely used in other systems.
- double blocks and strikes.
- jumps while fighting.
- various survival techniques included in training (making fire in wet weather)
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Gikan ryu koppojutsu - "truth, loyalty & justice" school |
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founder:
- Uryu Gikanbo (daimyo of Kawachi province), ~16th century.
characteristics:
- many special kicks and punches.
- dynamic footwork.
- no densho.
- the scrolls only contain the technique-names and no step by step description.
- the techniques were only taught verbally.
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Koto ryu koppojutsu - "tiger knocking down" school |
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founder:
- brought to Japan via Korea from China by Chan Busho in mid 16th century.
(1st Soke: Sakagami Taro Kunishige)
characteristics:
- precise and effective koppojutsu techniques.
- own techniques Kenjutsu
- and Muto dori
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Gyoko ryu koshijutsu - "jewel tiger" school |
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The oldest school in Bujinkan system.
founder:
- Tozawa Hakuunsai, early 12th century.
characteristics:
- circular movement (quick)
- Sanshin no Kata
- Kihon Happo
- Muto Taihenjutsu
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Kukishinden ryu happo hiken - "nine demons" school |
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founder:
- Izumo Koshiro Yoshiteru, ~12th century.
characteristics:
- Bo ryaku (special strategy)
- Sui & Ka ren
- Onshin jutsu (disguise)
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Togakure ryu ninpo - "hidden door" school |
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founder:
- Nishina Daisuke, ~ late 12th century.
characteristics:
- low and wide kamaes.
- Shuko
- Shinodake
- Shuriken
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