OUTLINE FOR SHIHONAGE FROM THE EIGHT SUBURI

The eight basic sword forms are a set that provide a frame work that can be translated for empty hand.  In this regard, the sword forms are concepts that inform the empty hand techniques, specifically shihonage.

Form 1. Gyakuhanmi katatedori, step back – bone lock
Form 2. Gyakuhanmi katatedori, step forward – bone lock
Form 3. Gyakuhanmi katatedori, tenkan
Form 4. Gyakuhanmi katatedori, drawing/lead tenkan
Form 5. Aihanmi katatedori, palm up, thumb over, back foot moves 90 degrees back, front foot follows – hands lock at point of contact – uke elbow pronates in
Form 6. Aihanmi katatedori, palm up, thumb over, back foot moves 90 degrees forward (cross body), front foot follows – same hand lock
Form 7. Aihanmi katatedori, palm up, thumb over, tenkan
Form 8. ‘Basic’ Gyakuhanmi katatedori – present palm up – front leg starts 90 degrees – palm vertical