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around 1888. The series is composed of 8 techniques from a kneeling posture (''idori waza''), and 12 techniques from a standing position (''tachi waza''). Both sets of techniques contain defenses for both armed and empty-handed attacks.

Kneeling techniques (idori waza)

#Ryote-dori (両手取) #Tsukkake (突掛) #Suri-age (摺上) #Yoko-uchi (横打) #Ushiro-dori (後取) #Tsukkomi (突込) #Kiri-komi (切込) #Yoko-tsuki (横突)

Standing techniques (tachi waza)

#Ryote-dori (両手取) #Sode-tori (袖取) #Tsukkake (突掛) #Tsuki-age (突上) #Suri-age (摺上) #Yoko-uchi (横打) #Ke-age (蹴上) #Ushiro-dori (後取) #Tsuki-komi (突込) #Kiri-komi (切込) #Nuki-kake (抜掛) #Kiri-oroshi (切下)

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