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SMR JODO BRUSSELS
WHAT DOES KIHON MEANS?
In Japanese Kihon means "basics".
The structure of the technical progression of Shintô Musô Ryû Jôdô was built on these Kihon.
They are nothing more than fragments of Kata, and they are easily assimilated.
At a large stage these basic movements will be woven together, in a different order and in a combat situation, to form a major part of the techniques of the 64 Kata of Shintô Musô Ryû Jôdô.
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The 12 Kihon
1) Honte Uchi
2) Gyakute Uchi
3) Hiki Otoshi Uchi
4) Kaeshi Tsuki
5) Gyakute Tsuki
6) Maki Otoshi
7) Kuri Tsuke
8) Kuri Hanashi
9) Tai Atari
10) Tsuki Hazushi Uchi
11) Do Barai Uchi
12) Tai Hazushi Uchi
The Kihon commands
As an example the translation of the orders for the first Kihon is:
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Honte ni kamae Assume the basic posture
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Honte Uchi, Yoi Honte Uchi (name of the first Kihon) ready
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Hajime Start
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Yame Stop
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Motoe Return to the basic posture
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Mawari Migi About-face right
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(c) Pascal Krieger. "Jodo. The way of the Stick"
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