Gyokko-Ryu Kosshijutsu (Jeweled Tiger School Bone Finger Techniques)
It’s a Koryu Japanese Martial Art of Kosshijutsu (Nerve Striking Technique) believed to have originated in China during the Heian Period,officially founded in 1156 AD. It stems from a style of Chinese Shitojutsu (Finger Blade Technique) where striking with the fingers is emphasized. This school involves 45 diagonals and large circular movements. Many of the techniques focus on redirecting the opponents attack to take balance, to create striking and throwing opportunities. Distance, controlling opportunities for attack, and redirecting the energy of the attack are core principles of this ryu-ha. It also involves unarmed techniques against armed attacks (Muto Dori); both against Shoto (short blade) and Katana.
Sanpo Gassho/Gassho Kuji Kiri (Three Treasures/Nine Symbols Cut Prayers)
- Kongo Gassho Cloud prayer
- Suirin Gassho Water ring prayer
- Kaku Gassho Fire and winds prayer
Kamae (Postures)
Ichimonji no Kamae (One Character Posture)
Ichimonji no Kamae (One Character Posture) – It’s the fundamental posture of Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu. The hand is not quite as outstretched as Bobi no Kamae, and the fingers point at the opposite shoulder, blading the arm to the opponent. The fist is tucked behind and concealed the lead hand elbow. The name is derived from it’s resemblance to the character “ichi” as it is written in Japanese.
Hicho no Kamae (Crane Posture)
Hicho no Kamae (Crane Posture) – It derives its name from the image of a crane perched. The upper portion of the body is the same as Ichimonji no Kamae. The orientation of the feet is also the same, except the heel of the lead foot is pressed into the top of the calf. The knee is pointed directly at the opponent. The posture is specifically for delivering an explosive kick.
Jumonji no Kamae (Cross Posture)
Jumonji no Kamae (Cross Posture) – It is named for the crossing of the arms in front of the chest. This is also similar in appearance to the kanji “ju” which in itself means “10”. The hands are held in boshiken/shitoken in preparation for striking. The feet are in alignment.
Doko no Kamae (Angry Tiger Posture)
Doko no Kamae (Angry Tiger Posture) – It’s almost the same as Ichimonji no Kamae, except that the rear fist is raised straight up from the shoulder such that the bottom of the fist is at the same level as the top of the head. Alternatively, the rear hand can be held on the opposite side of the head, depending on the subsequent attack.
Shoshin no Kamae (Beginner’s Mind Posture)
Shosin no Kamae (Beginner’s Mind Posture) – It’s almost the same as Ichimonji no Kamae, except that the rear fist is held against the hip as boshiken in preparation for striking.
Hanin no Kamae (Demon Posture)
Hanin no Kamae (Demon Posture) – It’s used in preparation for Muto Dori.
Shizen no Kamae (Natural Body Posture)
Shizen no Kamae (Natural Body Posture) – It’s a combat stance of readiness. he feet are spread apart at the width of the shoulders. Knees are slightly bent, head and neck erect.
Hira no Kamae (First Flat Posture)
Hira no Kamae (First Flat Posture) – In this posture, both legs are holding the body’s weight equally. The legs are posted at the width of the shoulders, knees slightly bent. Both palms are lightly put over the hip fold.
Taihenjutsu Muto Dori no Kata (Changing Body Technique for Disarming Armed Attackers Forms)
- Hira no Kamae First Flat Posture
- Ichimonji no Kamae One Character Posture
- Jumonji no Kamae Cross Posture
Sanshin no Kata/Shoshin Go Kei Gogyo no Kata (Three Hearts Forms/Beginner’s Mind Five Element Types Forms)
- Chi no Kata Earth Form
- Sui/Mizu no Kata Water Form
- Ka/Hi no Kata Fire Form
- Fu/Kaze no Kata Wind Form
- Ku no Kata Void Form
Kihon Happo – Koshi Kihon Sanpo no Gata/Ki Gata (Eight Basic Ways – Three Basic Striking Methods Forms/Energy Forms)
- Ichimonji no Kamae One Character Posture
- Hicho no Kamae Crane Posture
- Jumonji no Kamae Cross Posture
Kihon Happo – Torite Kihon Gata Go-Ho (Eight Basic Ways – Five Fundamental Hand Capture Forms)
- Omote Gyaku Outside wrist twist
- Omote Gyaku no Tsuki Outside wrist twist punch
- Ura Gyaku Inside wrist twist
- Musha Dori “Capture the warrior” folded elbow lift
- Muso Dori/Jigoku Dori or Ganseki Nage “Twin warrior capture” outside arm bar or Big rock throw
Joryaku no Maki (First Volume)
- Kokuu False void
- Renyo Palanquin
- Danshu Bouncing hand
- Danshi Bouncing finger
- Saka Nagare/Gyaku Nagare Reverse flow
- Keoh Settling seagull
- Hanebi Leaping fire
- Ketoh Gate topple
- Yubi Kudaki Finger break
- Ketsumyaku Tightening vein
- Teiken Hoof fist
- Sakketsu Killing lock
Churyaku no Maki (Middle Volume)
- Ujaku Magpie
- Seito Mackerel topple
- Da Shin Shake and pull
- Ko Rai/Koraku Tiger fall
- Kou/Hanetsurube Well bucket
- Shien Lion monkey
- Hosen Bee tip
- Horaku Cave in
Geryaku no Maki (Last Volume Scroll)
- Shunu Mighty falcon
- Shun Soku Falcon feet
- Ichi Geki One blow
- Kaisoku Superior feet
- Ko Ryaku Skim sweep
- Iaifuji/Iai Tsui Sealing draw
- Chingan Goose sinking
- Fuu/Fumo Big wind