TORA NO MAKI

(Tiger scrolls)

SHINKEN GATA
HISTORY OF SHINKEN GATA
KOTSU
When studying the techniques from the Shinken gata, do not think of these
techniques as if they come from any particular school. Even though many of
them come from the Kukishinden Ryu, and the Chosui Ryu Dakentaijutsu,
they are no longer part of these Ryu-ha. They are Shinken Gata.
When you start to do the Shinken Gata, remember that it is Shinken Gata,
and nothing else. Once you start to think of schools you will no longer
understand Shinken gata.
Always study Shinken Gata as though your life depends on it. Then Then you
may start to understand the Shinken Gata.
Some say that you must use the feeling of the Gyokko Ryu when doing the
techniques.
The Shinken gata was created possibly by Ohkuni Onihei from the Kukishin
Ryu, and the Chosui Ryu. He was Soke of Hon Tai Takagi Yoshin Ryu, and
formulated the Hon Tai Kukishin Ryu Bojutsu, which later became the
Kukishinden Ryu.
It was described by Takamatsu as being the closest you will come to real
fighting during training.

KAMAE
1. KOGEKI NO KAMAE (Kosei no kamae)
The feet are shoulder width apart, and the knees are bent. The hands are in
Fudo ken, and rest on the hips at the side of the body.
2. HIRA NO KAMAE
Same as Kosei, but the hands are in Fudo ken at the top of Koe.
(same as Kukishinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu Hira no Kamae)
3. HIRA ICHIMONJI NO KAMAE
Same as Kosei, except the arms are held out straight at the sides of the
body.
(Same as Kukishinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu Hira Ichimonji no kamae)
4. SEIGAN NO KAMAE

Same as Kosei. The hands are in Fudo ken, and are close together, either
side of the belt knot.
5. KATATE SEIGAN NO KAMAE
The body is side on left foot in front, knees bent. The left hand is held
straight out in the direction of Uke, hand open. The right hand hangs loose
by the side of the body.

KIHON
The Kihon Gata do not have names
1.

Starting from Fudoza, Uke kicks with a Sokuyaku ken. Tori does a Gedan Uke,
and supports Ukes leg as he rises up slightly, and strikes with a Fudo ken
into Kaku.
NOTE
The main point of this technique is the strike with the Fudo ken. Strike
through the target.
2.
Star from Fudoza. Uke kicks with a Sokuyaku ken. Tori does a Gedan Uke to
the outside of Ukes supporting leg. Tori reaches over with his other hand,
and grabs the inside muscle just above the knee, causing Uke to fall to the
ground. Tori places Ukes knee on the ground, and bends it 45 degrees
upwards, and locks it.
3.
Uke, and Tori are in Fudoza. Uke grabs the left lapel, and does a right Tsuki.
Tori covers the grabs, and does a Jodan Uke towards Uke face. Tori's left
hand grabs the top of Ukes left hand. Tori strikes with a right Fudo ken up
into the left Hoshi, and grabs. Tori rises slightly, lifting the arm, and brings
the arm, with Uke down.

SHODAN
1. SEION
(Kukishinden Ryu Shoden no kata)
Uke holds Tori in Kumi Uchi. Tori hold the collar, and the elbow. The right
thumb, presses into the nerve in the side of the neck, and the thumb of the
left hand, presses into the nerve in the elbow. Tori shifts the left foot to the
left, and places the right foot, against the hip. Pressing the nerves, pushing
out the foot, and turning Anti clockwise Tori throws Uke onto his back.
HENKA
Instead of placing the foot on the hip, Tori places it behind Ukes Right leg,
and throws him.
2. CHO YOKU
(Chosui Ryu)
Uke and Tori are in Kumi Uchi. Tori steps across to the left, and drives a right
Boshi ken into Ukes neck, and pulls on the left elbow. Tori stands to the side
of Uke, and does a right heel kick into the back of Ukes right knee. After the
kick Tori drops to the right knee (behind Uke), and throws Uke with seio
Nage.
3. YUME OTOSHI
(Kukishinden Ryu Shoden no kata)
Uke does a left then a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke to the
back of the hand, and grabs the next Tsuki with the left hand. Tori then
strikes with a left Boshi Ken just below the ear, and steps with the right foot,
behind Ukes right foot. With the Boshi Ken Tori drops Uke on his back with
Osoto Gake.
4. SUIYOKU
(Kukishinden Ryu Shoden no kata)
Uke strikes from Seigan with a right Jodan tsuki. Tori is in Hira, and moves
back into seigan, and a left Jodan Uke. Uke then strikes with a left Jodan
Tsuki, Tori does a right Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist after the block. Uke

does a right kick, Tori responds with a left Gedan Uke, and straight up to
strike Kirigasumi, with a left Boshi Ken. Tori then steps forward with the right
foot, and kicks with the left to Ryuge. With draw the right leg to kneel and
Uzimaki.
NOTE: Kirigasumi - below the ear

Ryuge - ankle bone outside calf

5. SUISHA (Water melon)

(Kukishinden Ryu Shoden no kata)
Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, Tori does a left Jodan Uke (Daken Style), and
ducking low strikes to Nasai. Uke then strikes with a left jodan Tsuki, and a
right jodan Tsuki. Tori does a right then a left jodan Uke grabbing the wrist
with the final block. Tori then kicks the left leg with his right foot to Sai. Tori
then grabs the neck, and finishes with Uchi Mata
NOTE: Nasai -

Sai - Thigh

6. KUBI WA
(Kukishinden Ryu Shoden no kata)
Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, and a left Keri. Tori is in seigan, and does a left
Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist, and a right Gedan Uke, with a right Boshi
ken from the inside to Ryumon. Tori then takes hold of the neck, and twists
Uke down to the left, by stepping back with the left leg. Tori then applies a
lock to the arm with the knee, and re-applying the Boshi ken
NOTE: Ryumon - Hollow on top of the shoulder.
7. NAGARE
(Chosui Ryu)
Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki, right keri, right Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke,
left Gedan Uke, left Jodan Uke, and grabs the wrist. Tori puts the left arm
over the right arm, and grabs Ukes left lapel. Uke escapes by pushing his left
shoulder up. Tori turns in to the right, and puts Uke right arm over his left
shoulder. Tori stretches out his own left arm (for protection), and goes down
on his left knee, and throws Uke Katate Gyaku Seio Nage (Gyaku Nage).

8. ISO ARASHI
(Kukishinden Ryu Shoden no kata)
Uke grabs the collar with his left hand, and a right strike. Tori in a form of
Kosei, does a left Jodan Uke. Uke then does a right kick, and Tori does a left
gedan Uke. Tori locks the hand on the collar, and strikes to the face with a
left Shako ken. Tori steps back with the right foot, and does Uzi maki, lock
the hand on the knee to finish.
9. OSHI ORI
(Chosui Ryu)
Uke grabs with his left hand, and does a right Tsuki, and a right keri. Tori
checks the hand, and does a left Jodan Uke, and left Gedan Uke. Tori then
puts his left arm over Ukes left arm (Ura Oni Kudaki). Tori then applies a
Omote Gyaku to Ukes left hand with his right hand, and steps in with the left
foot (apply Ura Oni Kudaki). Tori is now standing next to Uke. Tori now does a
right kick to the back of Ukes left knee. From the kick Tori goes down to the
right knee dragging Uke down with him.

10. FU BUKI
(Kukishinden Ryu Shoden no kata)
Uke starts the same as Iso Arashi. The defense is the same, but take the
hand in Omote Gyaku. Take hold of the elbow with the left hand, and force it
upwards, and kick to right Nasai. Turn under the arm to throw with Seio
Nage.
11. KATA HO
(Kukishinden Ryu Shoden no kata)
Uke does a right then a left Jodan Tsuki, and right keri. Tori does a left, then
right Jodan Uke., and a right Fudo ken to Nasai. Uke then does a left Keri,
and tori responds with a left Fudo ken to Nasai. Uke then does a right Jodan
Tsuki. Tori blocks with Jumonji Dori, and applies Oni Kudaki. Tori then steps
out to the side and does Osoto Gari. Straddle Uke, and lock the arm.
12. TATSUMAKI
(Kukishinden Ryu Shoden no kata)
Starts the same as Kata ho, until the last right Jodan Uke. Tori applies the
Jumonji Dori, but Uke strikes with a left Jodan Tsuki. Tori steps to the side,

and does a Jodan Uke to Uko, with omote Shuto. Tori then takes hold of
Daimon, steps out, and kicks with Kakato keri (backward hook) to the hip or
the upper thigh. Tori kneels, and pulls Uke down across the hips.

GODAN
YAMA OTOSHI
Kukishinden Ryu Shirabi Moguri Gata.
Uke does a right Jodan Tsuki. Tori does a left Jodan Uke, and then grabs hold
of the wrist. Tori places his right hand on Ukes left Shoulder, and pushes his
thumb into the neck. Tori turns his right hand into Shako ken on the face,
and step behind Ukes right eg with his right leg. Tori then throws Uke,
keeping hold of the wrist with the left hand.