Kukishinden Ryu Bisento Jutsu

BISENTJUTSU............................................................................................................................................2
OUSHIN or OBURI (Deep and Broad Swinging)...............................................................................................3
KAKU GYAKU (Parting Reversal).....................................................................................................................4
CHI KUSHA (Cutting Bamboo Diagonally).......................................................................................................5
NAMI BA (Wave Blade).....................................................................................................................................6
BATT (Drawing a Sword)................................................................................................................................7
GISEN (Sunlight Tip)..........................................................................................................................................8
SHINT (Stretching Sword)...............................................................................................................................9
SEIT (Clean Sword).......................................................................................................................................10
MIKEN (Bewitched Blade)...............................................................................................................................11

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BISENTJUTSU

On the whole the bisent is a very heavy weapon. In Japan the lower class warriors were armed
with it. When used in a way to break, smash, and strike, it was a very effective weapon indeed.
Therefore being a heavy weapon dont think that you can use physical strength to wield it. Wield it
so that its within the kukan. Then when its used, itll emit an effective power. Firstly because its
heavy, take it in a big movement with the legs. Or, moving like this, turning with the body. Then
step in to cut to the body. Next take it in a big arc, around like this. Again take it around in a big
movement with the body, dropping the shoulder. The reason why I wield it openly is that heavy
weapons are used in such a manner. In wielding it openly you gain greater balance. Dont put
your physical strength behind it wielding it in the kukan so that the movement will emit a strong
power.

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OUSHIN or OBURI (Deep and Broad Swinging)

Three (U) armed with dait in Seigan No Kamae

In Seigan with the bisent on your left side, step back with the right foot into Hasso.
Step forward with the right foot to cut yokomen uchi to the middle (U).
Koho tobi, step forward with the left foot turning the bisent on your right side to
strike.
Yokomen uchi to (U) on the right side (your arms should be crossed).
Step forward with your right leg; unwind your arms to strike tento uchi to the third (U).
This is a technique which cuts down to the opponents shoulder (kiri sageru). Not putting power
or anything else into it. Holding it like this, with the elbow here (tucked into the side of his body).
As we did with the naginata. Which is a very necessary thing to do with the bisent. Or you can
take it like this (in front). Then freely changing position with it. Keeping the blade edge towards
your opponent. Centering around this elbow shifting yourself like this in an important point Any
kamae is ok. Hasso, Seigan, Naka Seigan, even Heit; any kamae is ok. First of all, cut down to
the opponents shoulder. Hold it like this, as youre pushing down, kiri sageru (cut down). Again as
youre taking it bring it to here (in front). Take it below (with the left hand). Then take it here (to the
left side) and dropping to cut. It isnt physical strength. When you strike down form above he
wont be able to receive it, because of the danger. So please step back from it. Like I just said,
you can start from any kamae. Raise the lower end. As youre moving in, cut down to the
opponents shoulder. He evades. Then again moving like this (changing hands), dropping to cut.
You should maneuver it in this manner against your opponent. Moving to support it then letting it
drop. Youre not just dropping it but lowering the weight. Therefore in this way I can take control
without holding on to it. Even though Im taking it like this to drop it, doing it like this is ok. When
you take it to the extreme.
Quote from Hatsumi Senseis video

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KAKU GYAKU (Parting Reversal)

This is a technique that cuts down to (U) (kiri sageru). Any kamae is okay to start from.
Start with the bisent on your right side.
Step forward with the right foot, bringing your right hand to jaw level (with the elbow
tucked in). The right hand acts as a fulcrum.
With the left hand pushing the other end down, the blade drops to cut
Raise the bisent into a vertical position, change hands, step forward with the left leg
and drop to cut again.

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CHI KUSHA (Cutting Bamboo Diagonally)

The meaning of this technique is the movement of cutting bamboo diagonally.

Start in Hasso with the left foot forward.
Step forward cutting diagonally against (U) body.
Using the right hand as a fulcrum push the bottom end of the bisent with the left
hand. At the same time, use the body by stepping into Shizen.
Change hands and cut the other side.
Repeat this many times.
The meaning of this technique is the movement of cutting bamboo diagonally. Starting from here
(Hasso like kamae), I let it fall and raise like this. Raise it like this, again letting it fall. Again I push
with the right hand like this to raise it. And then like this, Im not grabbing hold of it. Push up with
the left hand and let it drop. Raise it like this and let it fall. Dont hold on to it. You should cut by
leaving it in the kukan. Step in with the body. Cutting diagonally against the body. But rather than
cutting diagonally, letting it fall diagonally. I wont cut down too excessively, as its dangerous.
Quote from Hatsumi Senseis video

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NAMI BA (Wave Blade)

This technique is similar to Chi Kusha, but this time you maneuver in the manner of a wave. You
yourself dont make the wave; it is as though something is being carried by or being pressed on
by the sudden changes of a wave. It has a rhythmic feel. Also, the strength of waves can differ.
Bud is beyond description. Its difficult to pinpoint and the way of expressing it is very difficult.
The technique we are about to do is similar to the diagonal cutting of bamboo as weve just done.
But maneuvering it like the action of a wave. Basically, you, yourself dont make the wave. Its as
though something is being carried or pressed on by the sudden changes of a wave. Its the same
with the bisent. With this technique, the same feeling of something being carried with the motion
of the waves is the difference in the nuance of this technique when compared with the technique
of cutting diagonally against bamboo. Just like a wave. With the body, with the heart. And, with
this feeling attack your opponent. This is its characteristic Ive just mentioned about going in
like a wave. Like this, for example. Letting it fly out like a wave. But when talking of waves, there
are quiet calm ones and ones that are powerful, crashing in, using your body. There are times
when you go in like the angry waves of a high sea. This feeling you must take hold of, even
though its the same technique, and attack with it. Therefore you must add importance to the
feeling. You can start as a gentle wave then explode into a cold fearless wave. And then
naturally back into a gentle wave.
Quote from Hatsumi Senseis video

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BATT (Drawing a Sword)

Hasso with the blade on your right side

The top of the bisent rests on your right shoulder
Strike to toko using the bottom end of the bisent 1-3 times, then step forward with
the right foot and cut diagonally at (U) neck

Next, the feeling behind the name batto. Standing like this is ok. Dropping it like this (at the
opponents feet). Then cut down. Or, advancing in and cutting down. Meaning you go in and
attack your opponent. This is how you should be doing it That time I was dropping it on to the
opponent. In the case where you can cut the opponent, before you open the arm out, use it as a
pivot point and drop it with the body. Pull it up with the left hand so that it drops. Its a heavy
weapon. In doing this, your body keeps its balance. When holding heavy weapons please
remember techniques where you use your own balance to collide with the opponent Your
opponent comes in to cut. There are circumstances where you can drop the low end (at the
opponents feet) one-handedly. And then drop it using the shoulder, in a case where youre close
in. He comes in to cut. Drop it at his feet, then let it fall like this. This is one way to do it. With the
first step I capture his foot. And the second, I push and he falls. Then just drop it on him. Drop it
anywhere on the foot. After hes fallen down, move around so that the blade cuts into his neck.

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GISEN (Sunlight Tip)

Chudan No Kamae (right foot forward)

Push the left elbow down so the blade of the bisent rises.
(U) parries
Step out to the left with the left foot, turn your body to cut with the bisent (gyaku
kesa giri to (U) wrists).
Turn your body counter-clockwise, stepping back and around in an arc with the left
foot and cut (U) right leg.
The meaning of the technique gisen (prejudgement), is as the characters read. Basically, you
stand in Chudan No Kamae. With the bisent, step in so as to scoop the bisent upward to a
point above the opponents head. Swing it as though it were Sanshin No Kata. Im parried. Then
take it with the body up to the opponents kote. Not forgetting the importance of the fulcrum
against the body. Without moving it you can then step to cut the leg. Id like you to not forget that
the knack of this technique is to make a heavy weapon like this move lightly and naturally. Well
try it once more. Stand in Chudan No Kamae. Scoop the bisent out and upward. Im parried. I
cut upward with the body. And then take it so that Im always the fulcrum. Im not holding it with
the left hand. I hold it as though Im posing with it. Go in with the body against the kote. Going in
with the body and then take it like this to sweep the leg. Its gisen (prejudging the situation).

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SHINT (Stretching Sword)

Chudan No Kamae with the right foot forward

Swing the bisent up (using the legs).
(U) tries to parry
Step out to the left with the left foot and cut do uchi from left to right.
Standing in a usual stance. The importance is the sanshin swing. And then the use of the legs.
Dont cut with the arms. Swing to lift the bisent up. When cutting back, take it like this against the
body (resting on the left thigh). Im not gripping it. If youre gripping it then the blade wont cut
back. Being able to swing the body is important Enter with the body... With the legs. You can
enter with either leg. Its ok to thrust it out in front. He parries. Then you move like this (stepping
to side).

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SEIT (Clean Sword)

Chudan No Kamae with the right foot forward

(U) goes to cut
Step back and to the right with the left foot in an arc, at the same time push down with the
left hand to raise the end of the bisent.
Let bisent drop (using both hands) onto (U) wrists.
Standing in Yoko Ichimonji, we have either way. Whichever way you prefer is ok. Your opponent
comes in to cut down. Ten do this (press down with the left hand to raise the blade). Ive kept it
against the body. Then just drop it. More than just saying drop it, you drop it using both arms like
this. I drop it with both arms. It may look as though the front arm is dropping it, but the rear arm is
applying the technique tsuki otosu (push down). Seitou is the application of using both arms
together to wield the weapon. So as to crush all before you. If possible, draw the leg back to raise
the bisent. Then of course you should use the whole body to drop the bisent. In doing this youll
break the sword at the guard and everything in your path will be defeated.
Quote from Hatsumi Senseis video

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MIKEN (Bewitched Blade)

Hasso No Kamae with the left foot forward

Drop your right shoulder so the blade drops, and turn so that the blade cuts up. This
should be done with a leap so you end up with the right foot forward.
This is a ghostly chaotic technique. In this technique you drop the shoulder. Taking on something
in the form of a ghostly seduction. Be aware of this (the bottom end of the bisent coming back).
Before that happens turn with it. Together while turning, leap in. With a heavy weapon like this let
your whole body jump in together with it. Again it returns back to this point. Drop the shoulder,
turn the body and jump. More than just the form of the technique Miken, its a substance which
appears within the kukan. You may say its a natural thing. Well, its this kind of thing that is found
in life; the substance that we live on. Breathing this life force is of great importance to the
budoka The problem is at the point where you drop your shoulder. Therefore, when I drop my
shoulder, you can hit it. Then the bisent will enter in. On the return, you enter in using the
opponents strength. When you drop the shoulder and he hits, then you enter from your position
cutting up. In this way, youre making the most use of natural strength.
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