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TRADITIONAL

ikido
As taught by the Founder to the Author,
Aikido is an extremely efficient and versatile
martial art. It does not rely upon a weapon
or weapons but shows that the body move­
ments are the same whether one holds a
weapon or not.

The term riai means, literally, a blending

of truths. B) understanding Aikido through
riai, one sees that the taijutsu techniques
were developed from movements using the
sword. Therefore, training with the sword
will develop taijustu technique.

The Founder said that a weapon should

be used as an extension of the body.
However, he stressed that one should not
develop a dependence upon a particular weapon.
To build this feeling, one should practice the
basic exercises of ken and jo suburi, t.ai no
henko, and kokyu dosa consistently. A good
understanding of these basic exercises will
enable the practitioner to move smoothly
and surely with or without weapons.

Explanations have purposely been kept at

a minimum to encourage the reader to use
the book as a guide to developing under­
standing through practice.
About the Author
Mr. Morihiro Saito was born in lbaraki
Prefecture in March of 1928. In July of 1946,
he met and became the student of Professor
Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido, at
the lbaraki Outdoor Dojo in lwama. He
lived at the dojo and worked hard for the
Founder even though he held a regular job.
So complete was his <lt>sire to learn Aikido
and his devotion to the Founder, that after
his marriage, instead of a honeymoon trip,
he left his bride to train with Professor
Ueshiba.

At the New Year Celebration in 1959 he

became an instructor at the Main Headquar­
ters Dojo in Tokyo. Through his Sunday
morning practices at the Headquarters Dojo,
he attracted many students by his personal
character and enthusiasm for A ikido.

He became head of the Ibaraki Dojo m

April of 1969· after the death of the Foun­

der. Together with his wife, he also cares
for the Aiki Shrine next to the dojo. In
addition, he also regularly instructs at Kana­
gawa, Ibaraki, Iwate, and Tohoku Gakuin
Universities, the Miyagi Branch Dojo and
the Japan Self Defense Force Army Weapons
School in Tsuchiura. Other Aikido groups
in Japan and from abroad also come to the
lbaraki Dojo for instruction.

© 1973 by Morihiro Saito

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 FOREWORD

The previous book covered the relationships between the basic techniques
and practice methods of jo, ken, and taj utsu This volume explains the
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application and variations of the basic kumitachi as developed by the

founder, Professor Morihei Ueshiba. Also the concept of Riai has been
expanded to include kumijo and relationships between jo and taijutsu,
taijutsu and ken, and ken andjo.
In Aikido, the kumitachi contain body movements according to the
principles of Aiki. It is possible at any time during the kumitachi to change to
taijutsu. The same holds true for the kumijo. However, it will be very difficult
to switch to taijutsu, if one is dependent upon jo or ken. Therefore, for easier
understanding the explanations have been made by use of detailed
photographs. If the aim of the reader is to instruct in Aikido, then this book
should be considered necessary.
I sincerely hope that the first volume, this book, and the third intended
volume will help the reader to broaden his understanding and correctly grasp
the principles of AikidO.
In the publication of this book, the cooperation of Sensei Gozo Shiota of
the Yoshinkan DOjo, Sensei Shoji Nishio of AikidO Headquarters Dojo and
Sensei Yasuo Kobayashi, through their donation of photographs, is deeply
appreciated. I would also Like to thank Shigemi Inagaki and Masaie Umezawa
of the Ibaraki DOjO for their participation in this book as well as in the
previous one.

September 15, 1973

Morihiro Saito

Yoshioka 26, lwama-cho

Nishi lbaraki Gun, Jbaraki Ken
Telephone: 029945-2224

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I �7J ( �J) 0)$ (Sword Techniques)

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Ken, Jo, Taijutsu, and Body Movement�

Before practice, it is impo1tanl to mention lhal ken, jo, and taijutsu

techiques are not inlended to be done with jusl the hands. Therefore, one
should not use the hands too 1nuch but practice as the basis of technique
body movements that will turn, throw, or upset the balam;e of an opponent.
Generally, 1t is said that the main aspect of Aikid6 is "empty handed"
technique. Instead the idea is advanced here that the main aspect is body
movement. "Empty handed" means liternlly not to be holding anything.
However, "empty handed" may perhaps also mean that even while holding a
ken or jo one should not rely only upon the weapon. The person who can use
a ken or jo as a part of his body will be able to do "empty handed"
technique. For, m Aikid6, it does not matter if the techniques are "empty
handed" or if one is actually holding something.
It is hoped that the concept of R1ai as presented in the first volume has
been understood. That is, ken, jo, and taijutsu movements have been
combined from three parts into a single body. It this book is read completely,

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it is fell that one will develop another relalionship - control of the opponent
through body movement. For instance, when holding a jo and facing an
opponent who strikes with a ken, one must be able to control him.
Conversely, when one holds a ken and faces an opponent with a jo the same is

true. If both are without weapons, the attacker still must be controlled. If
one bears in mind the above concepts, inconsistencies will not arise. One will
be able lo control an opponent without fail regardless of whether a weapon is
involved or not providing the idea of body movement is grasped and
understood. Emphasis on body movement unifies ken, jo, and taijutsu
techniques into a single Aikido.
If must be pointed out once more that too much dependence upon jo or
ken is not a good idea and is to be avoided.
Because jo movements are more varied than those of ken, the tendency is
to think they are more difficult and different. Therefore, one must practice
basic techniques as aullincd in Volume I unlil the jo and ken are felt to be

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part of the body. A minimum of two years practice of the basic suburi is
recommended. One should by all means praclice the tanren uchi exercise.
Those practices will develop a stability of the hips that is mo:.t necessary in

taijutsu. Body movement must be accomplished from the hips.

Aikido is an art of non-resistance. In technique this is done through body
movement. Body movement is developed through the basic practices.

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Hold bothhands
together as shown

Tanren Uchi

For tanren uchi practice, the easiest object on which to strike

is a tire (preferably, the tire is a small one, like a motorcycle tire,
capable of deflecting about I Ocm when struck.)
The purpose o" tanren uchi practice is to develop stability of
the hips and to improve the grip on the ken.
Reference should be made to the pictures for the proper
method of striking. When practicing tanren uchi, modify your
grip on the ken so lhal both hands are held close togeth er . The
bokken used for this practice iil usually rounder and thicker in
shape.

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The Founder, Professor Morihci Ucshiba.

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The way ( iJi ·Do) is like the flow of blood inside the
body. As it is co11tained i11 the body, it is in unity with
the Divine Spirit (love). Realization of the Divine Spirit
is accomplished through practice. If there is the smallest
separation from the Divine Spirit then the way is not
being followed..... .

From a speech by
the Founder

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Before Practice

Kumitachi

The kumitachi came originally from an old sword school. They were modified to include the concept
of Aiki by the Founder, Professor Morihei Ueshiba, who left them as a legacy.
There are many possible variations of the kumitachi. The Founder, when he taught, called these first
attack and second attack variations. These variations are naturally used with the ken but are soon
adapted to taijutsu. Consequently, the kumitachi are considered to be the personality of ken, jo, and
taijutsu basic techniques. If one does not have a good understanding of suburi, it will be useless to
practice the kumitachi. If practice is done everyday on the kumitachi and partner practices, stability of
the hips will not be attained, and an important point of practice will be missed. Therefore, begin each
practice session with the suburi as shown in Volume I.

Uchitachi (Attacker) and Uketachi (Defender)

The kumitachi are not to be considered competition. They are practices, and the partners do not vie
for an attacking or superior position. It was said that one should be uchitachi for lOyears before being
allowed to become uketachi. It was felt that this was the proper may to learn.

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Sword Techniques

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 Kumitachi

First Kumitachi

No. Uketachi Uchitachi

1 Stand in the posture of right hammi. Stand in the posture of right hammi.

2 Raise the ken above the head.

Cut obliquely up, extend the ken point to
3 uke's chest, step out with the left foot and
bring up the right (From this posture,
Take one step back with the left foot and movement can be made in any direction).
strike down.
4

5
Step forward with the left foot and strike.
6 Defend by adopting the attitude of a tsuki.

8 Defend by cutting down. Settle the hips Strike again with renzoku uchikomi.
and adopt the attitude of a tsuki. (hitoemi)

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{Refer to page 28)

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 Second Kumitachi (See pages 26, 27)

No. Uketachi Uchitacbi

I Stand in the posture of right hammi. Stand in the posture of right hammi.

2 During the blending of ki, raise the ken over- Same movement as Uketachi.
head.

3
Defend by moving into hitoemi with the left
Aim at the opponent's leg and strike down.
foot.
4

s Intending to cut the opponent's wrist, raise

the ken.
Follow uke's ken briskly from below as it is
Step back with the right foot, adopt hitoemi, raised and thrust with the left foot forward.
6 parry his thrust, and aim the ken point at his
throat.

7 Follow with a thrust stepping with the right

foot.

8
Uchikomi.
(Do not let the body cant at this time).
9 Defend by stepping back with the left foot.

10 Hold the opponent's ken down with your

own .

I1
Do not resist uke's ken, pass your ken under,
and thrust stepping forward with the left foot.
12 When the thrust comes, step back with the
right foot and adopt an attitude of a tsuki.

13 Step off to the right, parry his thrust.

�

14
Defend as if cutting down with the ken.
(In practice step back with the left foot. FinaUy, strike with a shornen uchi as shown.
15
Originally, a step forward was taken)

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Aikido Ileadquarter's Dojo Instructor,
Shoji Nishio at a demonstration.

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 l 2 3 4 5 6

7 8 9 lO 1 1

No Uketachi Uchitachi

1 Stand in the posture of right hammi. Stand in the posture of right hammi.

2 Hold down the opponent's ken lightly .

Flow with uke's movement.

3

Defend by stepping back with the right Step forward with the left foot to the left
5
foot. and respond with an uchi komi.

Point your ken at the opponent's center

6
line.

7 Step lo the right and parry his thrust.

9 Pictures 4 �
11 show the renzoku
Defend in the p ositio n of hito e mi. uchi movement.
JO

11

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 Fourth Kumitachi

No. Uketachi Uchitachi

2 Step forward on the right foot and tsuki.

Move the left foot into the position of Do a Thrust.
3 hito e mi.

4 ,...
Hold your opponent's ken down.
5

6 Without resisting, flow with uke's move-

Stand in left hammi and defend with a ment, bring the ken around up from below
tsuki. and thrust. (left hammi)
7

8
Step back with the left foot, defend as if
9 cutting down, and adopt the attitude of a Parry his thrust and do an uchikomi.
tsuki.
10

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 Fifth Kumitachi
(Refer to page 36)

2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12
13 1 4

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 Fifth Kumitachi. (pages 34, 35)

No. Uketachi Uchitachi

I Right hammi. Right hammi.

Step widely to the left with the left foot Shomen uchi komi.
3
and strike down.

s Turn the body into left hammi and defend.

7
Defend by stepping back with the left foot. Uchi komi.
8

9
As shown, raise the opponent's ken and
move forward to grasp his ken.
10

11
Do not grasp his ken but flow moving to
Move into left hammi. the opponent's back and strike his leg.
12

13
Defend by stepping back with the left foot. Uchi komi.
14

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2 6 10
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2
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3 breathing in deeply.

4
Lower the ken to your right side. Same movement as uke.
s

6 Step forward with the right foot and strike

with shomen uchi (Besure to strike down Shomen uchi komi.
7 fully)

'8 Thrust as the opponent raises his ken. \

9 Make a flowing strike to the left. Shomen uchi komi.

As shown, point the ken at your opponent
10
for a thrust.

11 From below, control your opponent's In preparation for another strike, raise the
wrist. ken up over the head.
12

13 Return to the initial stance. Return to the initial stance.

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 Kumitachi Variations

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 ® ®

Compare with the sword techniques and the body movements

during practice.

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 First Kumitachi
Variation - (2) (Ken Method)

No Uketachi Uchitachi

2 Withdraw one foot and Cut up from below.

strike.
3

5 Step back with the right Uchikomi.

foot, defend.
6

7 Advance the right foot for- Prepare to strike with an-

ward and control your op- other uchi komi.
8 ponent's wrist. ®

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 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 1 1

First Kumitachi
Variation - (2) (Body Method)

I
No. Uketachi

6
Raise your hand when the opponent raises his ken. Grasp
his ken when he strikes down.
7

8 Control his elbow, and raise your hand.

10 After throwing the opponent point his own ken at him.

11

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Second Kumitachi '

Variation - ( 1 ) (Ken Method)

No. Uketachi Uchitachi

1 Kamae. Kamae.

2 Rajse the ken up over the head. Raise the ken up over the head.

3 Block the strike (hito e mi) Strike at uke's foot.

4
Take a large step forward with the
left foot . Control your opponent's Thrust at uke's chest.
5 wrist.

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No. Uketachi Uchitachi

4
Flow with the opponent's thrust and turn t o Thrust from below.
his side. Point your ken at his throat.
5
.

7
Grasp the back of the opponent's right hand
with your left. Close the grip from the little
8 finger. Step back with the left foot and turn
the body.

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��(T) ,k )] Second Kumitachi
Variation - (1) (Body Method)
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Second Kumitachi ·
Variation - (2) (Ken Method)

This practice is for entering deep to the opponent's rear, when holding a ken.

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Second Kumitachi
Variation - (2) (Body Method}

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Koshi Nage (Oral Instruction}

(I} Your body and the opponent's form a cross.
(2) Fully extend your hand toward the top of the wall and lower your
hips.
{J) Look up along your extended hand. (Th s
i fits the back of your hip to
your opponent's abdomen and h e will ride over your hips.)

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 Scnsci Gozo Shiota, Head of the Yoshinkan Dojo.

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No. Uketachi

4
Hold lhc ken down with the left hand.
5
Stand in hito e mi.
6

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Variation - 1 (Body Method)

No. Uketachi

7
Step on your opponent's right foot with
your left and upset his balance.
8

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Variation - 2 (Ken Method)
This has the same meaning as variation l.

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Refer to the Second Kumitachi Variation - 2 (Body Method).

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Variation - I (Ken Method)

Compare the pictures of the Fourth Kurnitachi, the Second Kurnitachi Variation - I (Body Method),
and see the picture below . Try and develop new techniques.

Fourth Kumitachi
Variation - I (Body Method)

No. Uketacbi

5"'8 While making a wide turn, control the opponent's elbow.

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Variation - 2 (Ken Method)

No. Uketachi

6
Control the left elbow of your op-
7
ponent and scllle the hips.
8

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Fourth Kumitachi Variation - 2 (Body Method)

Refer to the First Kumitachi Variation - 2 (Body Method).

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No. Uketachi Uchitachi

9 Move toward your opponent to take his ken.

Move to left hammi to avoid the
10 Flow with the opponent's extended power, cut up ken from being taken and turn to-
11 across the abdomen and finish as shown to protect ward uke's back.
your entire body.
12

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Variation - 1 (Body Method)

No. Uketachi

6
Have the feeling of passing through the opponent's
7
abdomen as you enter with your body.
8

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No. Uketachi Uchitachi

10
Flow with the oppo- Strike at uke s '
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power. As shown Con- ing.
12
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13

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Fifthe Kumitachi
Variation - 2 (Body Method)

No. Uketachi

8
As the opponent raises his ken, blend
with the movement and grasp the hilt
9
with your left hand.

10
When his strike begins down, turn and
11 enter in with the hips.
12

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Tachidori - No. 1 Tachidori from right hammi.

No. Uke

1 Stand in right hammi.

2
Step forward with her right foot and enter to the opponent's right side.
3

4
Grasp the hilt of his ken with your right hand. Place your right foot behind the
5 opponent and place your hip next to his body.
6

7
Rotate your hips and throw him. Point his ken at him.
8

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Tachidori - No. 2 Kote Gaeshi

No .. Uke

1 Stand in right hammi.

2 As the opponent raises his ken and strikes

slide the left foot in and blend with his
3 movement.

4
Grasp his right hand from above with
your left.
5

6
Place your right hand over his right hand.
7 Turn your hips and step back with the
left foot, moving the body, and throw.
8

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ponent with his own ken .

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Gaeshi, your little finger
should touch the hilt of the
opponent's ken..

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This technique is called "lrimi Nage."

No. Uke

2
Blend with the opponent's movement as he raises
3 his ken and enter with the left foot (Note the
right hand) Grasp his collar with your left hand.
4

5
Rotate your hips to destroy his balance and step
6
to his rear with your right foot. Throw him with
the same movement as raising the ken using your
7
breath power. At this time take his ken and con-
8 trol him. �
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No. Uke

s
During your body turn, grasp the opponent's wrist
6 with both your hands and turn it outward. Re-
strain his elbow.
7

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Tachidori - No. S

No. Uke

4 Grasp the hilt of the opponent's ken with your

right hand. Place your left arm under his elbows,
5 enter with the hips and throw him.

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No. Uke

i
3 This technique is called "Shinken Shiraha Dori".
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Tachidori No. 7

No. Uke
4

5 Grasp the hilt of the opponent's ken with your left hand.
Step on his right foot with your right foot, extend your
6 hand to his chin and fell him while taking his ken.

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Uke - Place your right arm u11der the opponent's left

elbow. Rajse your hand as if lifting a ken and
throw him as jf strjking.

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(Refer to page 96) 3
1 2

14 5 6 7

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No. Uke .:. C') tt l J: r�IJ4.fiJ t7)

2 'C.JtJ!l'.UJ 1,"· ch Q,
Hold the opponent's left hand
3 from below. With your left
hand grasp his ken hilt.
4

5
Withdraw your right foot. Do
not let his elbows drop. Place
6
yourself alongside the oppo-
nent.
7

8 Turn the hips and extend your

hands up from the opponent's Techidori No. l 0
9 side toward his face.

10 Take his ken with your left

hand and restrain him with
This technique is called Yon­
Il your right.
kyo.

This technique is called "San­

kyo."

The explanations of Ikkyo

through Gokyo techniques
will be covered in Volume Hf.

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In applied techniques o f Sankyo, the opponent's In applied techniques of Yonkyo, the

wrist is held from the back of his hand. opponent's wrist s
i held from the front of
his hand.

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Kumijo

The kumijo presented here are the basic

techniques making up the Aiki Riai. Those who
read this book and practice the basic patterns are
encouraged to discover and develop new ones.

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1 .

First Kumijo

No. Uke Uchi

1 Stand with the j o in front of the left foot. Prepare to thrust.

2
�
With the left foot, take a large ste to the
Thrust straight forward.
3 left front and thrust. (Kaeshi tsuki

4
Withdraw the jo when Uke thrusts and hold
5 his jo down.

6
Jodan gaeshi. Thrust straight once again. (Choku tsuki).
7

8
More to right hanmi and strike the oppo-
nent's head.
9

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Second Kumijo
(Refer to page 104)

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Second Kumijo ( See pages 102, 103} (See pages 102, 103}

No. Uke Uchi

1 Stand with the join front of the left foot. Prepare to thrust.

2
With the left foot, step forward to the left,
Thrust straight forward.
3 and, flowing with the thrust, defend.

4
Thrust of the opponent's face. Jodan gaeshi
5

7 Move your body to the right and block

his low strike. As shown, strike at the Strike low to the leg.
8 opponent's head.

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Third Kumijo (See pages 104, 105)

No. Uke Uchi

l Stand with the j o in front of the left foot. Prepare to thrust.

2
Move to the left and parry his thrust.
3 (Pay attention to how the right hand Thrust at uke's right leg.
holds the jo.)
4

5
Hold the jo in the middle with the left Withdraw the jo and thrust again at uke's
6
hand, give it a half tum and strike down. side.

7
Thrust at the opponent's side.
8
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Fourth Kumijo (See pages 108, 109)

No. Uke Uchi

1 Stand with the j� in front of the left foot. Prepare to thrust.

3
Step around to the rear with the right
Choku tsuki
foot out of the line of attack.
4

7 Katale toma uchi. (Put the jo behind the Take a large step to the rear and cover the
neck, take one step forward. During the entire body.
8 step, strike at U1e opponent.)

10
Step forward with the right foot and
11 Thrust at uke's side.
thrust at the pit of the opponent's
12 stomach.

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(Refer to page 107)

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5 6 7 8
8 10 1 1 12

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(Refer to page 112)

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9
10
11

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Fifth Kumijo (See pages 1 1 0, 1 1 1)

No. Uke Uchi

1 Stand with the jo in front of the left foot. Prepare to thrust.

2
Move your body out of the line of attack, Choku tsuki
3 flowing with the thrust.

4
Thrust Dodge uke's thrust by stepping to the right
s rear.

6
Step back with the left foot. Drop to your
7 left knee and protect the left side of Katate gedan gaeshi.
your face.
8

10 During your defense adopt the hito e mi

Step forward with the left foot and strike.
stance and thrust.
11

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The Sixth Kumijo is for controlling the attacker through taijutsu style movements.
During the defense, one does not thrust even though it is possible to do so.

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Sixth Kumijo (See pages 114, 115)

No. Uke Uchi
l Stand with the j o in front of the left foot. Prepare to thrust.
2
Step to the left, move out of the line of
Thrust
3
attack flowing with the opponent's thrust.

4 Move lightly to hold hisjo down.

Jodan gaeshi
5
Step forward with the left foot and raise
6 the jo to control the opponent's elbow.

7 Strike down.
Move around widely to right hanmi and
8 pass yourjo between the opponent's arms.

9
A s h e raises his j o to strike, move i n with
10 his motion, turn and throw him by
control over both of his arms.
11

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Seventh Kumijo {See pages 118, I 19}

No. Uke Uchi

1 Stand with the jO' in front of the left foot. Prepare to thrust.

2
Step back with the left foot and block
3 his strike. Be sure to grasp the jo with Strike down at uke's leg.
the right hand under the left.
4

5 With the righ t foot, flow forward to the

right front. Thrust
6
7
8 Step on the opponent's left foot, extend
Strike down with the left foot forward.
the jO' against his arms and fell him.
9

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Seventh Kumijo (Refer to page 1 1 7)

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 ®

Jo Tori No. I

No. Uke

I Stand in left hanmi.

2 Step around with the right foot to move

your body away from the opponent's
3 thrust and grasp his jo.

6 Lock the opponent's right arm and throw

him.
7

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Q) h-:*-�

(2)
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(/) .fn T' a- < -:J"T.

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Jo Tori No. 2

No. Uke

1 Stand in left hammi.

2 Move your body out of the line of attack

and grasp the jo.
3
Step in front of your opponent with your
4
right foot.
5

6
Raise the jo over your head, turn and
destroy your opponent's balance.
7
[iliT3T4l
8
�

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1 2 3
4 5 6 7
8 9 10

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Jo Tori No. 3
(Refer to page I28)

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CD 11 'l'-M
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o

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Jo Tori No. 3 ((See pages 126, 1 2 7)

No. Uke

I Stand in right hammi

2
Step out of the attack line and grasp the
jo under the opponent's left arm with
3
your righl hand. (Note how the right
hand holds)
4

6 Lock his left elbow and raise the jo.

9 Move to right hamm1, align with his body,

raise the jo up and lhrow him.
10
I

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fi'I� .U 1.: ,� 1> . .{ i J� i' .fl I f' � 11ui!llii � rill i:.
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(]) 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9
® l_i:_ T' 1- iLil L -C ��If'-'·
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Jo Tori No. 4

No. Uke

4
Move to right hammi, grasp the jo
5 between the opponent's arms with your
right hand.
6

8 Lock his left hand and throw.

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....

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CD tr: -�tJ-

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 Jo Tori No. 5

No. Uke

1 Stand in left hammi.

3
Slep forward with the right foot and
tum (Tai no Henko).
4

6 Pivot on your left leg.

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 f-J:Jf)( I) -(6)

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r--
(i) ft:. 'l" i,f

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© It � o

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Qt � ·i"ir 1: U iJ .Qo ( ll� .tt )
CJ)

M 7
6

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 Jo Tori No. 6

No. Uke

l Stand in left hammi.

3 Hold the opponent's left hand with both

of yours and lock his right arm under your
4 elbow.

6
Turn the hips to the right. (right hammi)
7

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.tirx
. tJ -{7)

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-

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(j)

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Jo Tori No. 7

No. Uke

2
Step around with the right foot, move
out of the attack Line and grasp the jo.
3

5
Step on the opponent's left foot and
extend your left hand to fell him.
6

ITliliEJ
�

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M:Jrx tJ -{S)

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@ 1 .- JI!:. ·n+.: 1- r:n <

Ci) riLi r, -�tl � !kl ¢ �

(..t)
+1 1 r,� ;.: r·- � rJi.i:.- i: 1 i r, � ;JjrJ i .o
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(J) -H: � ·�� � ll \ L -C 1� t f ?J o
(BJ

136-
 ®

Jo Tori No. 8

No. Uke

2 Rotate your body out of the line of attack.

3 Grasp the jo with both hands.

4
Pivot the jo around the opponent's left
5
hand controlling his right.

7 Execute a thrust to throw him.

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<2:>
® 1* i rM � � i ii:t.
©

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(J) :If:> )�� a- U fa "? l f,lilf Q o

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Jo Tori No. 9

No. Uke

2
Slide your body alongside the thrust and
flow with it.
3

6 Take the jo with the left hand. Move the

right foot to the opponent's rear tum
7 your hips and throw him.

ITJiliJ4l
[IIililiJ

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.f:tlfX I') -{l 0)
Jo Tori No. I O

-140-
 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
9 10

''J !'.t ·'§: It No. Uke

2 Step around with the left foot out of the

<2>
J1:IE. �«- t Im < 0
line of attack.
@ 3

® 4
11 r� -r·:t-t H J.il. Q o Grasp the jo with the right hand.
@ s
>-
CID 6

kl·�)�;U�i' U fJ I) /.i:'l�J) C �· Q 0 Hold with the left hand , move to left

(i) 7
ham mi and tum the hips.
® 8
,__
® 9
ft � � (' ti.I � -r t!tlf Q g Thrust with the jo and throw him.
® 10

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 Jo Tori No. 1 1 No. Uke

2
Hold the opponent's left elbow with your
right hand.
3

4
Step on the jo with your right foot.
5

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1J. Jl � It
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 Jo and Taijutsu Relationships
(The attacker tries to take the jo)

.:: (7)-111.:: , � � t .., -r -tf .., 1:. •J � P t..: •J ;- .:, �

-r· !i >j: < , � � {, !:. tL I:. II,� .h .:, � ' Ii {, c 7 c T o
l 0 H: -r· .h .:,
7� 1i: i:ft \ ' -r :t.\:lf 0

These techniques are used to lead an opponent

instead of striking or thrusting at him.

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tilij
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- 144 -
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CD fll=t- #

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Technique No. I

No. Uke
I Stand in right hammi.

2 The opponent grasps your jo.

3

4 Raise thejo over your head, enter in front

of your opponent.
5

7
Tum your body and strike down with
8
the jo.

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... Jj;.ifil ,..\.. "t'!\1 I) J; '> T 0

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-146
 Technique No.2

No. Uke

3 Flow with the opponent's power.

4 Raise the jo over your head.

5
Slide a half a step to his rear and strike
6
down with the jo.
7

-147
 Technique No. 3

"J'. )l -1: It

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<J)
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-148
 2 3 4
5 6 7 8

No. Uke

3 As the opponent tries to hold your jO

down, lead him down, and control his left
4 arm.

6 When the opponent leans forward, thrust

with the jo to throw him.
7

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(j)
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- 150 -
Technique No. 4

No. Uke

J
As the opponent grasps your jo, you
must lead his Ki completely.
2

4
Scoop up the opponent's rigbt leg to
5
throw him.

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Technique No. 5

No. Uke

4
Control the opponent's left wrist.
5

7
Raise the j6 from his side, step around
8 with the left foot and restrain him.
9

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-153
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(/)

Technique No. 6

No. Uke

5
Tum your body, step back with the right
foot and throw him.
6

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 ®

- 1 55 -
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-

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CD ir J., . .{ I h� �c-.fl l f t: J[;j h. ;:
f 1) fl'� i- '!:- V"> -C
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Technique No. 7

No. Uke

3
Lower the hips and step back with the
left foot. (The right foot is forward.)
4

6
Drawing a half circle with both hands,
7
raise thejo to your forehead. Step forward
with the right foot to move the oppo-
nent. Settle the hips, tum them and throw.
8

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 ®

@ ®

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Jo and Ken Rdationsh ips

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-

- 1 58
 Technique No. 1

No. Uke - Jo Uchitachi

1 Stand in left hammi. Stand in right hammi.

2
llit the opponent's ken down.
3

5 Control the opponent's right wrist. Flow to the left raise the ken and strike.

6
7 Thrust

- 159
}! ,g.-{2) Technique No. 2

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CD

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/,: i:t� 1) � � Z. 1fi� L r·nJ/6 L . !Wi � H
(/) "")
Ji .IE.-/)' t, � � c

. 160 -
No. Uke - Jo Uchitachi
l

3 Step off to the right and strike his face. Strike with Shomen Uchi Komi.
4

5 Withdraw the jo.

7 Flowing with his thrust, step to the left.

Do Cedan Gaeshi and hit his side. Thrust stepping forward with the left foot.
8

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(2)
m r�c1)m ,, h·->; '' 1.:1}h�-r�r1ibh-,
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14' � lllJ �' -r .JT t, i:> 0 T.
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- 162 -
 Technique No. 3

No. Uke - Jo Uchitachi

3 Blend with the opponent as he raises his

ken and control his elbows.
4 Stri"-e with Shomen Uchi Komi.
5
Move widely lo the right and strike.
6

ITI2T3l
t=Qill]

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@
Z. iCt: -C 111ij f i' l1Jil L -n� it· I.:> o

Technique No. 4 No. Uke - Jo

2
Blend with the opponent as he raises his
ken and enter with the jo.
3

4
Extend against his right elbow, and pivot
s on your left foot. Raise the jo, wrapping
up his hands and throw him.
6

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-165
- 166 -
 I 2 3 •l
5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12
13 14
...._
...._ _ _

PM �-(5) Technique No. S

(Refer to page 168)
, ;x ��im)

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(2)
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.if�
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A .frl i!6 L UiHT t, lMt-Hr-; J.&;.,.
@
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Technique No. 5 (See pages 166, 167)

No. Uke - Jo Uchitachi

4 Move with Jodan Gaeshi and strike his

Strike with Shomen Uchi Korni.
face.
5

7 Withdraw the jo.

9 Move to the left and strike his wrist. Strike with Renzoku Uchi Komi.

10
11

12
D o Hasse Gaeshi and strike his face. Strike with Renzoku Uchi Korni.
13

14

- 168 -
 (i) :f:l� -!1't:fi'4;{_ Q o

(2) 11:*!'..f !.: f� t) -') � '

@ t
i
..' � ij1,L., :.: li f- � rtlJ!: tl'i 4
f- •

® .&: r· --C 1l1'H i? � :Z. 6o

@ lit � f� , -r :ft ,..., 'I'' fuJ fi;-t 7.> o

t-----
The Hasso Gaeshi Movement ® AtlJC!)fiYI :Z.

1 Stand in right hammi.

2 Change to left hammi.

3 Place the right hand at the center of the jo. The left hand is forward.

4 The left hand lightly moves the jo down.

5 Move the hips back and give the jo a haJf turn.

6 Stand in I-lasso no Kamae.

-169 -
 ®

- 170 -
 ®

f! f;--{6) Technique No. 6

(Refer to page 1 72)

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ffi 1) Ir.); ') I: frh�"C� ( o

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H i? :H 7;, l t: 0 ii t! -z: 1-J�i/6 L, .
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;
(1) Vo

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(ii)

- 171
 Technique No. 6 (See pages 1 70, 171)

No. Uke - Jo Uchitachi

2
Blend with the opponent as he raises
his ken and thrust.
3
Strike with Shomen Uchi Komi.
4
As he strikes move with him to Jodan
Gaeshi.
5

6 As if thrusting, insert the jo between his

arms.
7

9 Turn the body, extend against his hands,

and throw.
10

}!( f} (7)

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®
1-J!i !!
> L dii.tr t
� lE 1lli -tr t, �ho
®

@
@ le t:{;t.: � 1J> h L 1'IL@ � .J'T-:lo i•UJcHt?�h.
®

Technique No. 7

No. Uke - Jo Uchitachi

2 Move with Jodan Gaeshi and strike his

Strike with ShOmen Uchi Komi.
face.
3

5 Move to the left and strike his leading foot. Strike with Renzoku Uchi Komi.

-172
-173-
 .Ell[ {}- (8)

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(l) t l 'l" 4
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Q) ·Wi. � b:til1 Ji !.:ilin�IJ � n· h l, � "(
iElfil.fl t, � h
(4) ftl f'C0tifl i- ·f' ( 1.'lJf"(�!f .Qo
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-174 -
 @ ©

Technique No. 8

No. Uke - Jo Uchitachi

I Stand in right hammi.

3 Move forward to the left with the right

foot to dodge the opponent's strike. With Strike with Shomen Uchi Komi.
4 thejo scoop up his right leg and throw him

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 CD

J::! f.--(9)

71- }°l :¥l:lt .... .ft .j'f-f? )(J)

®
® ti. � .: � 1v -c·11,+ � �·r --:i, 1E cfii H 1? � .H
(4)

@ li. !l i- .fLIf' 0 f& Ji 1: ill! n 11·� 1- u iJ '? �c

@ :titir ¢ 0

176-
 ©

Technique No. 9

No. Uke - Jo Uchitachi

2·

3 Move forward to the left and strike the Uchi Komi.

Strike with SMmen
opponent's wrist.
4

5
Move your left foot the opponent's
6 rear, tumthe hips and throw him.

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 � it--(10) ·1;� � tt ·· ·· M: .tJ "'? )\ JJ

CD Ji. ·1�.tf

(2)
®
U.lt.i!! t., n1.rr t, Jf ffii:tT � � .;.
@
@

Technique No. I 0

No. Uke - Jo Uchitachi

1 Stand in left hammi.

3
Do Jodan Gaeshi but strike low at the leg. Strike with Shomen Uchi Komi.
4

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- 179
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SZOf.SU!Oti :§}"lJf
SOl·�:it�llf cll}SvZ6(10S)£0 !i" JI',
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