Budo Lineages History Lesson
Free Ten Chi Jin chart for Subscribers!
Tenchijin Bujinkan Chart of Study with Sensei Norcross
A Note on Kobudo Kata Interpretations by Sensei Norcross
Language Lesson - Types of Japanese writing you will encounter
流 派 Classical Ryu Ha Principles and Movements
Kotō Ryu History Lesson and School Introduction with Sensei Norcross
Kotō-ryū 虎倒流 - Knockdown the Tiger School
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Koto Ryu Stances, Principles, Strikes and Moto Gata Basic Form Videos (53:36)
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Kotō Ryū Shoden Gata #1 - Yoku-Tō 抒 投 - Send the Attacker Sprawling (4:50)
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Koto Ryu Shoden Kata #2 - Ōgyaku/Okyo - 押 虚 - False Push (26:31)
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Koto Ryu Shoden Kata #3 - Koyoku - 抗 抒 - Deny the Attack (9:36)
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Koto Ryu Shoden Kata # 4 - Shitō - 折 倒 - Finger Takedown (3:59)
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Koto Ryu Shoden Gata #5 - Hosoku - 捕 捉 - Arrest and Grab (3:03)
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Koto Ryu Shoden Gata #6 - Hoteki - 放 擲 - Set Free and Throw (5:31)
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Koto Ryu Shoden Kata #7 - Shatō - 斜倒 - Diagonal Knockdown (14:23)
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Kotō Ryū Shoden Gata #8 - Keto - 掛 倒 - Suspend and Topple/Attack and Knock Down) (9:37)
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Kotō Ryū Shoden Gata #9 - Saku Geki - 搾 撃 - Press and Attack (15:35)
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Koto Ryu Shoden Gata #10 - Tangeki - 擔 撃 - Raise Up and Shock (3:50)
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Koto Ryu Shoden Gata #11 - Batsugi - 拔 技 – Remove their Technique (2:44)
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Koto Ryu Shoden Gata #12 - Set-to - 折 倒 - Break and Topple (8:51)
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Koto Ryu - Shoden Gata #13 - Shihaku - 指 拍 - Finger Rhythm (3:31)
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Koto Ryu Shoden Gata #14 - 拒 技 - Kyogi – Reject the Technique (4:33)
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Koto Ryu Shoden Gata #15 - 括 拷 Kakko - Fasten and Torture (4:01)
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Koto Ryu Shoden Gata #16 - 浦 波 Ura Nami - Hidden/Breaker Waves (3:17)
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Koto Ryu Shoden Gata #17 - 天地 Ten-Chi - Heaven and Earth (2:10)
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Koto Ryu - Shoden Gata #18 - 片巻 Kata Maki - Wrapping up one side (6:14)
Kotō Ryu - Chuden Gata (中傳型) - "Middle Transmission Forms"
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Middle Scroll Intro Notes (2:42)
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Chuden Gata #1 - Hida - 飛打 - Flying Strike (8:05)
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Chuden Gata #2 - Hissaku - 飛 搾 - Fly and Squeeze (15:56)
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Chuden Gata #3 - Hicho - 飛鳥 - Flying Bird (3:55)
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Chuden Gata #5 - Kappi - 括 飛 - Enclose and Leap (14:48)
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Chuden Gata #6 - Monpi - 捫 飛 - Touch and Jump (12:32)
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Chuden Gata #7 - Suitō - 夊 倒 Tō - Slowly Collapse (13:04)
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Chuden Gata #8 - Gohi 鼠飛 - Rat Jump (24:47)
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Chuden Gata #9 - Kōtō - 喉倒 - Topple by the Throat (11:24)
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Chuden Gata #10 - Heppi - 蔽 飛 - Conceal and Leap (10:04)
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Chuden Gata #11 - Teki Gaeshi 敵 返 - Counter/Answer the Enemy (6:48)
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Chuden Gata #12 - Kakuhi 攫 飛 - Seize and Fly (19:01)
Kotō-Ryū - Okuden - 虎倒流 奥伝 - "Deepest Transmission" Level
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Okuden Scroll History Discussion and Questions (15:23)
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Notes and Sensei's Breakdown on the Okuden - PDF
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Okuden Gata #1 - Santo - 乱雪 - Meet and Strike (17:20)
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Okuden Kata #2 - Santo - 攅倒 - Gather and Topple - Both Jinenkan and Bujinan Versions (19:17)
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Okuden Kata #3 - Kotō - 虎 倒 – Take down the Tiger (12:32)
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Okuden Kata #4 - Shinsen - 神 剪 - Divine Detachment (3:38)
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Okuden Kata #5 - Konpi (AKA Kompi) 梱 飛 - Trapping Jump (15:46)
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Okuden Kata #6 - Josetsu - 拏 摺 - Disrupt and Crush (24:39)
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Okuden Kata #7 - Sōsetsu - 抓 倒 – Grab and Fold (10:21)
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Okuden Kata #8 - Sōtō - 抓 倒 – Grab and Throw Down (5:26)
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Okuden Kata #9 - Koki - 扣 鬼 – Smite the Demon (4:54)
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Okuden Kata #10 - Kimon - 鬼 門 - Demon's Gate (18:33)
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Okuden Kata #11 - Ransetsu - 乱 雪 - Chaotic Snow (4:27)
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Okuden Kata #12 - Ura Kimon - 裏 鬼 門 - Inner Demon’s Gate (20:54)
Kotō-ryū Koppōjutsu Hekitō Gata 劈刀型 - Eight Sword Cleaving Defense Forms
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Hekito Level Meaning/Introduction and Context (2:25)
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Kurai Dori Meaning Notes
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Kata #1 - 蹴 朴 - Sokuboku/Tsukuboku - Natural/Simple Kick (20:10)
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Kata #2 - Bokuhen - 朴 返 - Simple Response (13:55)
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Kata #3 - Damara/Dako - 打 扣 - Strike and Control (10:38)
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Kata #4 - Shuriki - 手力 - Hand Power (11:53)
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Kata #5 - Kibō - 跂 望 - Rising to Look
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Kata #6 - Bakko/Batsuyu (跋扈) - Dominate
Gyokko-Ryū Koshi Jutsu 玉虎流 - School of the Jade Tiger, founded in 1159
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Gyokko Ryu History and Tradition Lectures - Parts 1 and 2 (20:41)
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Gyokko Ryu Tenet - Banpen Fugyō 万変不驚 - Never be surprised! (8:41)
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Gyokko Ryu Physics Intro (0:44)
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3 Physics Secrets PDF
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Physics of the Gyokko Ryu - 3 Secrets We Use in The Dojo (14:37)
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A Sense of Touch - A Gyokko Ryu Fighting Style Secret (2:43)
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Hira no Kamae lesson - Gyokko Ryu has a 'Stance Secret' to effective dodging (3:39)
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Interview with Gyokko Ryu Soke Tetsuji Ishizuka (22:55)
Gyokko Ryu Jo Ryaku no Maki - 1st Scroll
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History and Ethics of the Gyokko Ryu - Lesson with Sensei Norcross (20:51)
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How to Form Gassho no Kamae - The First Stance of the Pearl Tiger School (1:56)
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Joryaku no Maki Kata #1 - Koku - 虚 空 - Empty Space (5:16)
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Joryaku no Maki Kata #2 - Renyo - 輦 輿 - Adapting it for modern times. (Recorded at the Ninja Gathering 2024) (14:19)
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Joryaku no Maki Kata # 3- Danshu - 彈 手 - Bullet Hand (8:41)
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Joryaku no Maki Kata #4 - Danshi - 弾 指 - Bullet Finger (12:11)
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Joryaku no Maki Kata #5 - Gyaku Nagare/Saka Nagare- 逆 流 - Against the Current (19:16)
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Joryaku no Maki Kata #6 - Keo - 梟 鷗 - Water Bird/Royal Owl/Flapping of Wings (5:53)
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Joryaku no Maki Kata #7 - Hanebi - 跳 火 - Leaping Flame/Fireworks (17:40)
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Joryaku no Maki - Kata #8 - Keto - 闕 倒 - Breaking the Gatetower/Overthrow the Palace (12:24)
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Jō Ryaku no Maki - Kata #9 - Yubi Kudaki - 指 砕 - Finger Break (3:16)
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Jō Ryaku no Maki - Kata #11 - 殺 締 - Sakketsu - Killer Squeeze (4:48)
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Jō Ryaku no Maki - Kata #12 - 蹄 拳 - Teiken "Hoof Fist"" (8:29)
Gyokko Ryu Chu Ryaku no Maki - Intermediate Scroll
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Sensei's Notes on this intermediate level (4:43)
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How to form the Fūten Gassho - 風天合掌 (1:18)
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Chu Ryaku no Maki - Kata #1 - 烏 鵲 - Ujaku - Magpie (6:10)
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Chu Ryaku no Maki - Kata #2 - 鯖 倒 - Seito - Falling Mackeral (4:48)
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Chu Rayaku no Maki - Kata #3 - 妥 伸 - Grab and Shake - Arrange and Extend (4:55)
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Chu Ryaku no Maki - Kata #4 - 虎 落 - Kōraku - Taking Down the Tiger (11:18)
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Chu Ryaku no Maki - Kata #5 - 蜂 戦 - Hosen - Fight Like a Hornet (16:51)
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Chu Ryaku no Maki - Kata #6 - Ko/Hanetsurube 撥 ね 釣 - Water Bucket/Dredging a Well (14:07)
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Chu Ryaku no Maki - Kata #6 - Ko -Variations and additional lessons with Sensei Danes (26:54)
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Chu Ryaku no Maki - Kata #7 - 獅 猿 - Shien (20:25)
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Chu Ryaku no Maki - Kata #8 - 崩 落 - Horaku - Crumble and Fall (19:57)
Gyokko Ryu Ge Ryaku no Maki - Third/Last Scroll
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Sensei's notes on the Final Scroll (2:10)
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How to form Hanno Banitsu Gassho no Kamae (1:20)
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Ge Ryaku no Maki - Kata # 1 - 隼雄 - Shunu - Brave like a Hawk (19:20)
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Ge Ryaku no Maki Kata #2 - 隼 足 - Shunsoku - Claw of the Hawk (21:50)
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Ge Ryaku no Maki Kata #3 - 一 撃 Ichi Geki - To Beat in One Strike (21:19)
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Ge Ryaku no Maki Kata #4 - 魁 足 - Kaisoku - Charging Ahead (14:42)
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Ge Ryaku no Maki Kata #5 - 掬 掠 = Koryaku - Scoop up and Rob (19:40)
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Ge Ryaku no Maki Kata #6 - 意 合 封 - Iaifu - React and Seal the Gap (21:58)
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Ge Ryaku no Maki Kata #7 - 沈 雁 - Chingan - Submerging Wild Goose (3:41)
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Ge Ryaku no Maki Kata #8 - Fumō 風盂 AKA Fūu - Wind Bowl (15:35)
Shinden Fudo-Ryū 神傳不動流 Immovable Heart School Techniques and Principles
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How to Sit in Fudoza when wearing armor - Advanced Kamae (0:36)
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Ten no Kata #2 - Gekkan - 月 肝 - Moon Liver (20:20)
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Ten no Kata #7 - 霧 散 – Musan - Dispersing the Mist (5:31)
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Shizen Shigoku Kata #8 - Rōtō, 狼倒 - Knockdown the Wolf (7:20)
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Chi no Kata #3 - Raiken - 雷 拳 - Thunder Fist - Setting up the Attacking Kick (0:46)
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Chi no kata Level - Raiken, 雷 拳 - Thunder Fist (2:31)
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Sensei Free Responding in the spirit of Raiken. (3:23)
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Shinden Fudo Ryu Ten no Kata #7 - 霧 散 - Musan - Dispersing Fog (5:31)
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Ugari - 鶉 刈 - Quail Cut (3:14)
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Shinden Fudo Ryu - Setsu Yaku with Sensei Norfleet (7:27)
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Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu - Shizen Shigoku Kata #1 - Tai Nagashi (6:28)
Takagi Yoshin-Ryu 高木揚心流柔体術 - Heart of the Willow School
Kukishin-ryū 九鬼神流 - "Nine Demons School" or "Nine Spirts School"
