Hiko Ryu Kodachi Instruction DVD by Koshiro Tanaka

Complete Manual for Learning Kodachi Techniques

Learn and practice the techniques of Kodachi with this DVD manual created by Koshiro Tanaka, known as "Afghan Samurai," who developed the martial art Nisshi Ryu. Kodachi is the last weapon to protect oneself, embodying a spirit of determination to defeat the opponent even at the cost of one's life. This manual teaches the techniques from the basics and is designed for personal practice. Additionally, it reveals for the first time shadow techniques, previously considered the deepest secrets. This is a modern version of a secret transmission scroll, a gift from Koshiro Tanaka to future practitioners.

Contents:

Fukuro Shinai (Bagged Bamboo Sword)

• Against Tsuki (Thrust)
• Against a Downward Swing and Against a Kesa Giri Cut
• About Fukuro Shinai

Kamae (Postures)

• Sei (Correct)
• Gedan (Lower Level)
• Jodan (Upper Level)
• Chudan (Middle Level)
• Hasso (Eight Directions)
• Tsuki (Thrust)
• Waki (Side)

Kumi Suburi (Paired Exercises)

• Shote (First Hand)
  • Parallel Stance / First / Third / Fifth / Seventh / Ninth
• Niban (Second Hand)
  • Seigan (Straight Gaze) / Maki (Wrap) / Shaku (Blade) / Yanagi (Willow) / Yoroi (Armor) / Hyoshi (Rhythm)

Ma in the Fighting (Timing in the Match)

Nuki (Drawing Techniques)

• Hidari Sabaki Seigan (Left Side Maneuver Straight Gaze)
  • Straight / Urgent / Small Hand Drop / Kashima / Ishin
• Migi Sabaki Seigan (Right Side Maneuver Straight Gaze)
  • Thrust / Hiza (Knee) / Kishin (Spirit) / Iki-ma (Exchange) / Soshu (Double Head) / Return / Withdraw

Kage (Shadow Techniques)

• Makko (Directly Opposite)
• Tsuka (Handle)
• Sode (Sleeve)
• Kawashi (Dodge)
• Saka Tsuki (Reverse Thrust)
• Gyaku Kesa (Reverse Kesa)

Idori (Seated Techniques)

Muto (Empty-Hand Techniques)

• Kon (Staff) / Sensu (Fan)

Cast:

Koshiro Tanaka

• Born in 1940 in Tagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Engaged in martial arts from a young age, starting with karate at the age of 12, followed by rigorous training in various martial arts. Between 1985 and 1990, fought alongside Afghan guerrillas "Mujahideen" against the former Soviet army. In 1991, succeeded as the 2nd generation head of Fujiryu Taijutsu. Retired as the head of Fujiryu in 2007. In 2009, established Nisshi Ryu to preserve and pass on his martial arts and spiritual teachings. Master of Nisshi Ryu self-defense techniques and Kodachi.