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Hon Gyaku: Ura Gyaku variation

NOTE: THIS IS A VERY DESTRUCTIVE TECHNIQUE. USE EXTREME CAUTION!!!

Core Ninjutsu Technique lesson 4

Hold their wrist with the pinky finger up to the ceiling and the thumb down to the ground.

As the attacker turns to hit or grab, they will cause the lock to increase in effectiveness.

NOTE: Hon gyaku has a small effect if the attacker’s arm is straight. As they move toward you and they bend their elbow, the lock increases exponentially.

The pain comes on fast. SO GO SLOW AND BE CAREFUL. THIS COULD BE A VERY DAMAGING TECHNIQUE!!!

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Ura Gyaku: “Inward wrist twist”

NOTE: THIS IS A VERY DESTRUCTIVE TECHNIQUE. USE EXTREME CAUTION!!!

Core Ninjutsu Technique lesson 3

Core Ninjutsu Technique lesson 3

Ura Gyaku is an inward wrist twist. It is also the name of this kata.

Wrist locks are an effective tool in your defense and attack. Ura gyaku is an inward wrist twist that will cause the attacker to move forward to relieve the pressure.

If done with great force it will shear the tendons and brake the wrist joint. I teach my students to develop connection and control to win. Rarely will it be necessary to break the wrist.

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Omote Gyaku Tsuki: “Outer wrist twist


Core Ninjutsu technique lesson 3

Building off omote gyaku dori this kata tells us that even though we have used what they gave us to defeat them, they will keep on coming.

We always need to be ready to defend. It isn’t over until it is over.

You must learn the three mind states:

  • Isshin
  • Mushin
  • Zanshin

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Omote Gyaku Dori: “The Outward Wrist Twist”


Core Ninjustsu Techniques lesson 2

NOTE: THIS IS A VERY DESTRUCTIVE TECHNIQUE. USE EXTREME CAUTION!!!

When you are attacked that person is giving you a gift. They are giving you something they are attached to. It may be their hand and arm, their foot and leg or a weapon that is an extension of them.

If you can affect that thing they give you through striking or capturing, then you have at least disrupted the attack and at best gained control of the attacker.

This is a very powerful tool and strategy.

Many arts will teach you to avoid and evade, and then attack the head or body. This is useful.

But if you can damage the incoming weapon, then the fight may end immediately. If you can capture them by capturing their incoming attack then you take control and can win very quickly!

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