虎倒流
Founded in the Tenbun period (1532 – 1555) by Toda Sakyo Isshinsai, this system of Koppōjutsu, along with it’s sibling Gyokko Ryū Shitōjutsu were taught by him to Momochi Sandayu, who carried on the traditions within Iga Ryū until the late Tokugawa period (mid 19th Century). Both systems of taijutsu would become the foundation of Togakure Ryū Ninpō and collectively be recognized as Momochi-den Taijutsu. Kotō Ryū Koppōjutsu, (along with Gyokko Ryū and Togakure Ryū) was handed down through Iga Ryū Ninjutsu from the Momochi lineage and given to Toda Shinryuken who lived during the end of the Tokugawa regime. It is said that (Toda) Shinryuken Masamitsu passed away in the 14th year of the Meiji Emperor at the age of 90 years. He taught this Taijutsu, along with Shinden Fudō Ryū to his grandson Takamatsu Chosui, who would later adopt the name Toshitsugu.
Koppōjutsu is an offensive system of close quarter fighting, where the practitioner uses linear attacks and responses to disrupt/destroy the opponent’s structural foundation. It shares the same history as Gyokko Ryu.
Description of Technique
Koppōjutsu, 骨法術
Literally meaning “Tiger knocking down technique” it is also more accurately translated as “Bone breaking technique.” This hard style of taijutsu emphasizes the use of linear movement to attack the structural integrity of an opponent’s body. Characteristic techniques involve carrying momentum or breaking the appendicular skeletal structure, followed by disrupting the axial skeleton. Koppojutsu also teaches preemptive attacking methods.
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