Ura-kata Vol.1, Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Hiden Mokuroku
Ura-kata Vol.1 - Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Hiden Mokuroku
60min, 5500YEN (with English subtitles!) ORDER
Nippon Daito yu Aikibudo Seishinkai headmaster, Sano Matsuo, begins with an opening introduction, and also says that the secret teachings can be deadly weapons if used for the wrong weapons and thus a student’s character has to be considered before transmission of Ura-kata (inner teachings).
So it seems that Ura-kata is being unveiled for the first time, with Shigemitsu Kato as the instructor. Unlike Omote-kata which can be learnt by anyone, Ura-kata is only taught to Shodan and above. Furthermore, when Omote techniques are countered, Ura techniques are used. If Ura techniques are countered, there’s still Ura-no-ura.
Contents:
- Idori (10 kata)
- Ippon-dori
- Gyaku Udedori
- Hiji Kaeshi
- Kuruma Daoshi
- Shime Kaeshi
- Kakae Jime
- Karami-nage
- Kote Gaeshi
- Nukite-tori
- Hiza Jime - Hanza Handachi (5 techniques)
- Hanmi Nage
- Ura otoshi
- Izori
- Kata otoshi
- Irimi nage
Each Kata is first shown the Omote, then followed by the Ura, so now we can notice the differences. Kato Sensei then gives important pointers and instruction before moving on to the next Kata.
Budoka with a good amount of experience and level in Aikido, Taijutsu etc… should be able to benefit from the pointers given by Kato Sensei.
The Hanza Handachi segment was particularly interesting, as you can see how the techniques later look like when done with Wakizashi sashed at the demonstrators’ belt in Gotenjutsu (techniques inside the palace).
Finally, Hanza Handachi is applied with Goho-no-jin (5 directions formation), to deal with multiple attacks that can be used in different places inside the house when you’re surrounded by your enemies.
Excellent production with lots of quality and informative instructions!