I.

Biken No Ho
Kotsu
The tip of the blade is focused on Uke. All movements pivot about the tip. When in Kamae, give an
opening for Uke, i.e. by moving the tip of the sword across or down. This is done by moving the
whole body. Thereby keeping the kamae, and focus of Uke. Compensate by using knees, focus on
Uke. This gives more balance. Again don't move the tip. Also gives full body hip, the body is turned
/ twisted. This controls the direction, and point of attack. If Uke doesn't attack, return to Kamae.
As Uke attacks the opening Tori should be in a position to attack or counter immediately, with no
extra movements of the tip this gives more time.
When you Tsuki drop weight, keep the tip along the same line shortest route. Compensate raised
arms. Don't let the tip wobble, or move off line.
After avoiding, step in so to have foot, and sword tip in line for Tsuki.
When drawing the sword, take the Kissaki as far as Uke. Any further and you are vulnerable Miai
The Hikenjutsu Waza have, one base technique, and at least two Henka, Hatsumi says that to start
to understand the Hikenjutsu you must study at least 5 different Henka to each Waza.

Maai
Uke and Tori face each other with their swords held out straight in front of them. The Kisaaki touch
or just cross. This is the correct disatnce.Then step back to Kamae, not forwards. You are now
ready.

Kamae
Jodan No Kamae/Daijodan No Kamae
Upper level posture

The left foot is forwards with the sword held 60

degrees above the head. The defense for this is to cut down to the hands, by stepping to left or
right, by first using Yoko Aruki.
Seigan No Kamae
Correct eye posture

The right foot is forwards. The Kashira is placed almost at the top of the thigh. The tip of the blade
points at Ukes eyes.
Chudan No Kamae
MIddle level posture

The right foot is forwards, with the sword held almost horizontal slightly upwards.
Hasso No Kamae
Eight apparitions posture

The feet almost touch, and Tori is standing upright with the sword held at the side. The elbows are
by the body, and the left hand is at chest height. The Tsuba is positioned slightly between the
shoulder and the ear
Gedan No Kamae
Low level posture

The right foot is forwards, the tip of the blade points at the ground. Tori leans forwards a little.
Both wrists are below the belt.
Tenchi No Kamae
Heaven and Earth posture

The right foot is forwards. The sword is held out in front of the body, with the hands at chest
height.
Kihon
So No Ichi
Tenchi no kamae, Daijodan no kamae. Uke cuts with a Jodan Kiri. Tori and Uke clash in the middle,
with the left foot forwards. As Uke pushes with his sword, Tori turns his over to the left to cut Ukes
right side of his neck.
So No Ni
Tenchi no kamae, Daijodan no kamae. Uke cuts with a Jodan Kiri. Tori and Uke clash in the middle,
with the right foot forwards. As Uke pushes, turn the body on the right side around to the left. The
sword should come to Ukes neck
So No San
Tenchi no kamae, Daijodan no kamae. Uke cuts with a Jodan Kiri. Tori and Uke clash in the middle,
with the right foot forwards. Tori archs his back so that Tori's wrists are below Ukes. Tori turns to
the right, and drops to the left knee, and at the same time releases the right hand on the sword.
Tori comes up under Ukes arms, and cuts as he goes past Uke.
So No Shi
Tenchi no kamae, Daijodan no kamae. Uke cuts with a Jodan Kiri. Tori and Uke clash in the middle,
with the right foot forwards. Tori does a slight keri to Gorin/Suigetsu. Tori then drops his sword to
Tsuki to Uko.
So No Go
Tori is in Gedan no Kamae, Uke is in Daijodan no kamae. Uke cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori moves either
left or right. The sword is lifted up and dropped odwn on top of Ukes Kote to cut.
So No Roku
Tori is in Tenchi no kamae, Uke is in Daijodan no kamae, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori steps left
forwards 45°. Tori drops the Kissaki down so that is points at Ukes adams Apple/throat. Right/left
step and Tsuki Komi.
So No Shichi
Tori is in Tenchi no kamae, Uke is in Daijodan no kamae, and cuts with Jodan Kiri. Tori steps right
or left forwards,knocking parry. Turn the sword as you parry so the edge faces Uke. Ukes sword
slightly to the side. If on the left cut to the right side. Visa Versa.
Hikenjutsu
Tsuki Komi
Uke starts in Dai Jodan No Kamae - the left foot points forward and the right foot points to the
right. The left and right heels are shoulder width apart and in line. The Sword is held above the
head with the blade up - the Sword points straight back to hide the lenght of the blade from Uke.
Body weight is mainly over the front left knee. Tori starts in Seigan No Kamae - the right foot points
forward and the left foot points to the left. The left and right heels ar shoulder width apart and in
line. The Sword points towards Uke’s eyes. Uke attacks with a downward cut.Tori moves down onto
the left knee and thrusts into Uke’s chest.
Tsuki Komi Sayu Gyaku
Uke starts in Dai Jodan No Kamae. Tori starts in Ichi No Kamae - the right foot points forward and
the left foot points to the left. The left and right heels are shoulder width apart and in line. The
Sword points straight ahead towards Uke’s neck.
The left and right arms are locked straight. Uke attacks with a downward cut. Tori can either:
a. Step back to the left with the left foot and parry Uke’s attack with the right side of
the blade and then step forward with the left foot and cut at the right side of Uke’s
neck.
b. Step back and around to the right with the left foot and parry Uke’s attack with the
left side of the blade and then step forward with the right foot and cut down onto
the left side of Uke’s neck.
Tsuki Komi Henka
Step back and ground around to the right with the left foot and parry Uke’s attack with the left side
of the blade and then leap around anti clockwise to cut down onto Uke’s; head, left side of neck or
wrists Kocho Giri.
Step forward with the left foot bringing the right foot around behind and cut down onto Uke’s right
shoulder. The Tai Sabaki movement is very important - avoid Uke’s attack and then cut. The
complete movement is very small.
Start as last but if Uke attacks with right Do Giri.
Tori pulls the sword back and pushes down with it onto Uke’s right forearm and then steps forward
with the right foot and thrusts into Uke’s chest. Finally Tori cuts across Uke’s chest to the right.
Tsuki Kake
Uke starts in Dai Jodan No Kamae and Tori starts in. Seigan No Kamae. Uke attacks with a downward
cut. Tori attempts Tsuki Komi. Uke counters by stepping back with the right foot. Tori steps forward
with the left foot moving up to do right Do Giri.
Tsuki Kake Sayu Gyaku
Uke starts in Dai Jodan No Kamae. Tori starts in Gedan No Kamae - the right foot points forward and
the left foot points to the left. The left and right heels are shoulder width apart and in line.
The Sword points down towards Uke’s feet. Body weight is mainly forward. Uke attacks with a
downward cut. Tori pushes down with the left hand to raise the tip of the Sword - to stop Uke’s
attack. Next Tori can either :
c. Step forward with the left foot to do right Do Giri;
d. Step forward with the right foot to thrust into Uke’s throat;
e. Step forward with the right foot to do left Do Giri.
Tsuki Kake Henka
d Step to the right with the left foot cross-step to cut upwards across Uke’s left side or under Uke’s
wrists.
Kiri Age
Uke starts in Dai Jodan No Kamae. Tori starts in Chudan No Kamae - the right foot points forward
and the left foot points to the left. The left and right heels are shoulder width apart and in line.
The Sword points towards Uke’s waist or chest. As Uke attempts a downward cut. Tori steps forward
with the left foot and cuts upwards starting at the bottom of Uke’s right ribs across Uke’s right side.
Kiri Age Sayu Gyaku
Uke starts in Dai Jodan No Kamae. Tori starts in TenChiJin No Kamae - the left foot points forward
and the right foot points to the right. The left and right heels are close together and in line. The
Sword points straight upwards with the Tsuba held near the right ear - the elbows are kept in close
to the body. Uke attacks with a very fast downward cut. Tori can either:
Step forward with the left foot and cut upwards starting at the bottom of Uke’s right ribs at Uke’s
right side.
Step forward with the right foot and cut
upwards starting at the bottom of Uke’s left ribs at Uke’s left side.
Kiri Age Henka
Uke starts in Daijodan No Kamae and Tori starts in Chudan No Kamae. Uke attacks with a very fast
downward cut. Tori can either:
f. Step back with the right foot and cut upwards at Uke’s right wrist and then step
forward with the right foot to thrust into Uke’s chest.
g. Step back and around with the right foot and parry Uke’s attack with the left side of
the blade the blade points upwards. Next Tori does Maki Age circling Uke’s Sword
clockwise to push it away to the right. Finally Tori steps forward with the right foot
and thrusts either into Uke’s chest or at the right side of Uke’s neck.
h. Step back and around with the right foot and parry Uke’s attack with the right side
of the blade the blade points upwards. Next Tori pushes Uke’s Sword to the left
using the blunt edge and then the left side of the blade. Finally Tori steps forward
with the right foot and thrusts either into Uke’s chest or at the left side of Uke’s
neck.
Uke starts in Dai Jodan No Kamae and Tori starts in Shizen No Kamae with the Sword sheathed. Uke
attacks from behind with a downward cut. Tori can :
i. Step to the left with the left foot and turn clockwise stepping back and around with
the right foot to draw the sword and strike down on top of Uke’s Sword with the
right side of the blade. Next Tori does Maki Age circling Uke’s Sword anticlockwise
to push it to the left. Finally Tori steps to the right with the left foot and cuts
upwards.
j. Step to the left with the left foot and turn clockwise while moving down onto the
left knee to draw the Sword and cut upwards across Uke’s right side or if it misses
stand up and thrust into Uke’s chest.
k. Step back and around with the right foot moving down onto the left knee while
turning clockwise to draw the Sword and cut upwards at Uke’s right side Uke’s ribs
fall onto the sword.
Kiri Sage
Uke starts in Dai Jodan No Kamae. Tori starts in TenChi No Kamae - both feet face forwards and are
shoulder width apart. The Sword is held in front of the body and points straight upwards.
Uke attacks with a downward cut. Tori steps forward with the right foot to strike at Uke’s right
fingers with the Tsuba and guards Uke’s blade with the right side of the blade. Next Uke and Tori
lock Tsubas Tsuba Zeri. Tori steps forward to the right to cut down onto Uke’s left shoulder.
Kiri Sage Sayu Gyaku
Start as Kiri Sage but Uke resists Tori’s attempt to cut down. Tori pushes up to expose Uke’s chest
and then attacks with right Keri to Uke’s chest. As the right foot lands Tori thrusts into Uke’s chest.
Kiri Sage Henka
l. Start as Kiri Sage but Uke resists Tori’s attempt to cut down. Tori steps forward
with the left foot and turns clockwise using the left forearm to push against Uke’s
right forearm while turning the Sword so that it points down left hand uppermost.
Next Tori turns anti clockwise twisting the Sword anti clockwise to cut at Uke’s
neck. Then Tori pulls down on the Sword to cut at Uke’s right Hoshi point - pushing
into the back of the blade with the body. Tori moves down onto the right knee
pulling down on the Sword. Tori takes a big step to the left with the left foot and
then turns clockwise moving onto the left knee and right foot to cut either just
below the back of the right knee or just above the back of the right heel.
m. Start as Kiri Sage but Tori steps forward with the right foot to attack Uke’s right
fingers and guards Uke’s blade using the left side of the blade - Tsuba Zeri. Finally
Tori steps forward with the right foot to cut down onto Uke’s right shoulder.
n. Start as c but after Tsuba Zeri Tori steps forward with the left foot and pushes the
blade over Uke’s Sword with the left hand using the right hand as a pivot. Tori steps
to the right with the right foot to cut at the left side of Uke’s neck.
Kasunai Dome
Uke starts in Dai Jodan No Kamae and Tori starts in Gedan No Kamae. Both Uke and Tori step around
to the right three times. On the third step, Tori moves into Chudan No Kamae and then into Jodan
No Kamae - the right foot points forward and the left foot points to the left. The left and right heels
are shoulder width apart and in line.
The sword points upwards at Uke’s head. Uke atacks with a downward cut. Tori leaps around anti-
clockwiseto cut down onto Uke’s wrists Kocho Giri.
Kasunai Dome Sayu Gyaku
Start as Kasunai Dome but when Uke attacks with a downward cut Tori can:
o. Step to the right with the right foot to cut upwards under Uke’s arms.
p. Step forward with the right foot to thrust into Uke’s throat.
Kasunai Dome Henka
Step to the right with the left foot cross step and cut upwards underneath Uke’s arms / wrists.
If Uke steps back with the right foot to avoid the cut, Tori steps forward with the right foot to
thrust into Uke’s chest.
Kocho Gaeshi
Uke starts in Seigan No Kamae and Tori starts in Dai Jodan No Kamae. Both Uke and Tori step to the
right 3 times. On each step Tori moves closer and closer to Uke. As Tori does 3rd step Uke attacks
with a downward cut. Tori leaps around to the right to cut down onto Uke’s wrists Kocho Giri.
Kocho Gaeshi Sayu Gyaku
q. Start as Kocho Gaeshi but Tori leaps around to cut at left side of Uke’s next Kocho
Giri.
r. Start as Kocho Gaeshi but Tori leaps around to cut Kocho Giri but misses. Tori steps
forward with the right foot to thrust into Uke’s throat.
The principle of this technique is the motion of the cut is similar to the movement of a Butterfly.
Kocho Giri literally translated means Butterfly Cut. When Tori leaps and lands it is done quietly.
Kocho Gaeshi Henka
Start as a but Uke steps back with the right foot raising the Sword right side of the blade onto the
left shoulder to block Tori’s cut. Tori pushes down with the Sword and pulls the Sword back and
then thrusts into Uke’s left ribs.
Shiho Giri
Uke starts in Seigan No Kamae. Tori starts in Hasso No Kamae - the left foot points forward and the
right foot points to the right. The left and right heels are close together and in line. The Sword
points straight upwards with the Tsuba held near the right ear - the elbows are kept away from the
body. Tori attacks with a downward cut to the left side of Uke’s neck. Uke steps back and around
with the left foot and parries Uke’s attack with the left side of the blade. Tori steps forward with
the left foot and moves the Sword around anti clockwise to attack with right Do Giri.
Shiho Giri Sayu Gyaku
Start as Shiho Giri but Uke steps back with the right foot and parries Tori’s right Do Giri with the
left side of the blade the Sword points downwards. Tori can either :
s. Step forward with the right foot and move the Sword around Clockwise to thrust
into Uke’s chest.
t. Raise the Sword up and then step forward with the right foot to cut down onto
Uke’s head.
u. Step back and around with the right foot moving down onto the left knee to cut at
the inside of Uke’s left knee or ankle.
Shiho Giri Henka
Uke starts in Dai Jodan No Kamae and Tori starts in Hasso No Kamae. Tori attacks with left Do Giri.
Uke steps back with the left foot and parries Uke’s attack with the right side of the blade the Sword
points downwards. Continue as Shiho Giri, Shiho Giri Sayu Gyaku or Shiho Giri Henka.
Happo Giri
Uke starts in Dai Jodan No Kamae and Tori starts in Hasso No Kamae. Tori steps forward with the
right foot and attacks with left Do Giri. Uke steps/leaps back and around with the left foot and
parries with the right side of the blade the Sword points downwards. Tori steps forward with the
left foot to move into Hasso No Kamae again and Uke steps back with the right foot, raising the
Sword up, to move into Dai Jodan No Kamae again. Repeat 2 more times.
Happo Giri Sayu Gyaku
a Start as Happo Giri but Tori steps forward with left foot and attacks with right Do Giri. Uke
steps/leaps back and around with the right foot and parries with the left side of the blade the
Sword points downwards. Tori steps forward with the right foot to move into Hasso No Kamae again
and Uke raises the Sword up to move into Dai Jodan No Kamae again. Repeat 2 more times.
Happo Giri Henka
Start as Happo Giri or Happo Giri Sayu Gyaku but when Uke parries Tori’s cut. Tori twists the sword
to strike the other side of Uke’s blade with the left/right side of the blade to break it.
Tsuki No Wa
Uke starts in any Kamae and Tori starts in Seigan No Kamae. As Uke attacks Tori steps forward with
the right foot to thrust into Uke’s throat.
Tsuki No Wa Sayu Gyaku
v. Start as Tsuki No Wa but Tori thrusts and cuts to the left side of Uke’s neck.
w. Start as Tsuki No Wa but Tori thrusts and cuts to the right side of Uke’s neck.
The principle of this technique is to - 12 -thrust and cut.
Tsuki No Wa Henka
x. Start as Tsuki No Wa but when Uke attacks Tori moves down onto the left knee and
thrusts to cut at Uke’s elbow, shoulder, or knee etc.
y. Both Uke and Tori start in Seigan No Kamae. Uke attacks with a thrust. Tori steps to
the left with the left foot and parries with the right side of the blade. Tori steps
forward with either the left or the right foot to thrust and cut at Uke’s right wrist.
z. Start as last but when Uke attacks Tori steps back and around with the left foot and
parries with the left side of the blade. Tori steps forward with the right foot to
thrust and cut at Uke’s left wrist.
Fudo Ken
No descripton given to Ishizuka Sensei’s copy of the Densho presume KUDEN.
Engeki Ken
No description given in Ishizuka Sensei’s copy of the Densho presume KUDEN.
Himyo Ken
No description given in Ishizuka Sensei’s copy of the Densho presume KUDEN.