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Togakure Ryu Santo Tonko no Gata

Santo Tonko no Gata (Escaping Mouse Forms)

These techniques are done with three metsubushi in the upper inside pocket and nine shuriken in the lower inner pocket. A sword is worn at the hip and shuko can be worn on the hands. In order to perform the following techniques, one should be familiar with:

Right Single-Arm Escaping Form (Migi Kata Ude Tonso no Kata)

The opponent grabs the defender's right wrist with his right hand and both stand in Number-Eight Stance (Hachimonji no Kamae similar to Doko no Kamae). The opponent takes three steps backwards pulling the defender forward. The defender goes through with this; but on the second step, he lifts the opponent's right arm by bending the opponent's wrist so that the opponent's fingers point down (Take Ori). With the third step, the defender does a right kick into the space between opponent's groin and upper thigh (Koe) of his right leg. The defender steps to the left with his right foot (Yoko Aruki but with the foot facing as much to the rear as possible). Then the defender turns around to the left under the opponent's arm and swings his left foot back dropping to his left so that he is on the right side of the opponent's body, facing the same direction as the opponent. While doing this, the defender brings the opponent's arm forward and down at a forty-five degree angle to load the opponent's weight on his lead foot. The defender pulls the arm back toward him in a somewhat circular motion, causing the opponent to flip over his own shoulder and throwing the opponent with a single-hand throw (Katate Nage). The defender takes out metsubushi, breaks the egg against his leg, and throws the powder in the opponent's face as the opponent looks up. Afterwards, the defender escapes using an Earth Jump (Chi Tobi) or rolling (Taihenjutsu) and hides using Tonkyojutsu.

One: As the opponent steps back the third time, the defender bends the opponent's wrist (Take Ori). The defender pulls the opponent's hand toward himself and places the back of the opponent's hand firmly against his chest (the defender may need to take a small step in with the right foot to close in the distance). The defender's left hand grabs the back of the opponent's right arm just above the elbow and holds/ adjusts the opponent's arm so that it is bent at the elbow with the hand in a wrist lock against the defender's chest. The defender reaches under the opponent's arm and grabs the opponent's arm near his left hand. The defender now has a firm hold on the opponent. If the defender would like to take the opponent down, he could grab the opponent's right wrist with his left hand and lift up the opponent's right wrist while pulling the opponent's right elbow down toward himself (this is similar to Oni Kudaki). As the opponent falls, the defender drops his right knee onto the inside of the opponent's right thigh to pin the opponent.

Two: As the opponent pulls back the third time, the defender moves in to the opponent's right side and swings a right thumb-strike (Boshi Ken) into the opponent's left-side neck (this will wrap the opponent's arm around himself). The defender then swings the back of his right leg into the back of the opponent's right leg to knock the opponent down.

Three: As the opponent pulls back for the third time, the defender circles his hand around to the left on top of the opponent's wrist. The defender grabs the opponent's elbow with his left hand and applies an arm-bar. The defender uses his left leg to slide the opponent's right leg back to the left while he pulls applies pressure to the opponent's arm in the opposite direction. This will bring the opponent face down onto the ground.

Left Single-Arm Escaping Form (Hidari Kata Ude Tonso no Kata)

The opponent grabs the defender's left wrist with his right hand and both stand in Number-Eight Stance (Hachimonji no Kamae similar to Doko no Kamae). The opponent takes three steps backwards pulling the defender forward. The defender goes through with this; but on the second step, he lifts the opponent's right arm by bending the opponent's wrist so that the opponent's fingers point down (Take Ori). With the third step, the defender does a right kick into the space between opponent's groin and upper thigh (Koe) of his right leg while the defender grabs over the top of the opponent's right elbow with his right hand. From the kick, the defender swings his right leg back and drops to his right knee, pulling the opponent forward, face-down on the ground. The defender takes out metsubushi, breaks the egg against his leg, and throws the powder in the opponent's face as the opponent looks up. Afterwards, the defender escapes using an Earth Jump (Chi Tobi) or rolling (Taihenjutsu) and hides using Tonkyojutsu.

One: As the opponent steps back the third time, the defender reaches over the top of opponent's right hand, takes in it an inner reversal (Ura Gyaku), and pulls the opponent's hand off his left wrist. The defender grabs the opponent's right upper arm above the elbow with his left hand and as he bends the opponent's elbow slightly, creates a main reversal (Hon Gyaku). The defender slides his left foot forward to sweep out the opponent's foot while he directs the opponent to fall on his back.

Two: As the opponent steps back the third time, the defender lowers his left hand while grabbing the opponent's right shoulder with his right hand. The defender circles the opponent's arm up behind his back, keeping the opponent's arm straight creating a great reversal (Ogyaku). While doing this, the defender pulls forward with his right hand to bring the opponent to the ground and break the shoulder.

Three: As the opponent steps back the third time, the defender grabs the bend of the opponent's right elbow with his right hand. The defender raises the opponent's arm up and steps under the opponent's arm with his right foot. The defender spins around so that he is facing the same direction as the opponent. While doing this, the defender places the opponent's right elbow against his left armpit. The defender's left hand releases the opponent's hand during the turn, but the defender still continues to control the opponent's hand with his left forearm. The defender does this so that when he finishes the turn he can use his left hand to grab the opponent's ear if he wants to, while still securing the opponent's hand in a wrist lock. The defender turns to the right while dropping to a left knee to bring the opponent to the ground with a hip throw (Koshi Nage).

Right Escaping Form (Migi Tonso no Kata)

The opponent grabs the defender's right wrist with his right hand and both stand in Number-Eight Stance (Hachimonji no Kamae similar to Doko no Kamae). The opponent takes three steps backwards pulling the defender forward. The defender goes through with this; but on the second step, he lifts the opponent's right arm by bending the opponent's wrist so that the opponent's fingers point down (Take Ori). With the third step, the defender does a right kick into the opponent's solar plexus (Suigetsu) and places his left hand on the back of the opponent's arm just above the elbow. The defender swings his right foot around to the rear and begins to turn around to the right. As he turns around, the defender drops to his right knee and brings the opponent face down with an arm-bar. The defender takes out metsubushi, breaks the egg against his leg, and throws the powder in the opponent's face as the opponent looks up. Afterwards, the defender escapes using an Earth Jump (Chi Tobi) or rolling (Taihenjutsu) and hides using Tonkyojutsu.

Left Escaping Form (Hidari Tonso no Kata)

The opponent grabs the defender's left wrist with his right hand and both stand in Number-Eight Stance (Hachimonji no Kamae similar to Doko no Kamae). The opponent takes three steps backwards pulling the defender forward. The defender goes through with this; but on the second step, he lifts the opponent's right arm by bending the opponent's wrist so that the opponent's fingers point down (Take Ori). With the third step, the defender does a right kick into the space between opponent's groin and upper thigh (Koe) of his right leg. From the kick to the opponent's Koe, the defender cups the opponent's triceps from underneath, sets his right foot down to the left on the outside of the opponent's right foot, and turns around to the left so that he is facing the same direction as the opponent. As he turns around, the defender swings his left foot back near the opponent left foot, drops to his left knee, and uses a hip throw (Koshi Nage) to bring the opponent down. The defender takes out metsubushi, breaks the egg against his leg, and throws the powder in the opponent's face as the opponent looks up. Afterwards, the defender escapes using an Earth Jump (Chi Tobi) or rolling (Taihenjutsu) and hides using Tonkyojutsu.

Right-handed Neck Escaping Form (Migite Kubi Suji Tonso no Kata)

The opponent begins behind the defender with his right hand on the back of the defender's collar. The opponent takes three sliding steps backwards and the defender follows him. On the third step, the defender sinks his body weight uses his right hand to cover the opponent's hand. At the same time, the defender turns around to the left and places his left foot on the outside and behind the opponent's right foot. The defender uses this motion to do a left elbow strike (Enpi Ken) into the opponent's solar plexus (Suigetsu). The defender places his left hand on the opponent's right upper arm just above the elbow and brings the opponent's arm over the top of his head. While doing this, the defender creates a wrist lock and arm-bar with an inner reversal (Ura Gyaku), shifts his weight forward until he drops to his left knee, forcing the opponent to flip over on to his back. In order to get the opponent to flip over in this manner, the defender uses a Single-handed Throw (Katate Nage) motion, leading the opponent out and suddenly pulling back in at the crucial moment. (The defender's left hand is not necessary and the technique can be done with nothing more than a Katate Nage. The arm-bar and wrist lock simply add extra dimensions of pain). The defender takes out metsubushi, breaks the egg against his leg, and throws the powder in the opponent's face as the opponent looks up. Afterwards, the defender escapes using an Earth Jump (Chi Tobi) or rolling (Taihenjutsu) and hides using Tonkyojutsu.

One: On the third step back, the defender covers the opponent's right hand with his right hand and turns around to the left with his body a little far from the opponent. The defender leans his body to the right and use his left shoulder to raise the opponent's elbow so that it starts to point upwards. This will bring the opponent forward on to his toes and close the distance between the defender and opponent. The defender raises his left arm and drops to his left knee, creating a Large Rock Throw (Ganseki Nage).

Two: On the third step back, the defender covers the opponent's right hand with his right hand and turns around to the left with his body far from the opponent. As the defender turns around, he places his left on top of the opponent's right foot and swivels under the opponent's arm, keeping the opponent's arm straight so that the wrist turns over in an inner reversal (Ura Gyaku). The defender places his left hand on the back of the opponent's upper arm above the elbow and shifts his weight on to his right leg to take the opponent to the ground.

Three: The defender walks back faster than the opponent can handle. As the defender rams into the opponent, he slides his left leg back in between the opponent's legs to knock the opponent down. The defender could also do this by stomping on the opponent's toes before sliding his leg back.

Left-handed Neck Escaping Form (Hidarite Kubi Suji Tonso no Kata)

The opponent begins behind the defender with his left hand on the back of the defender's collar. The opponent takes three sliding steps backwards and the defender follows him. On the third step, the defender sinks his body weight uses his left hand to cover the opponent's hand. At the same time, the defender turns around to the right and places his right foot on the outside and behind the opponent's left foot. The defender uses this motion to do a right elbow strike (Enpi Ken) into the opponent's solar plexus (Suigetsu). The defender brings the opponent's arm over the top of his head. While doing this, the defender creates a wrist lock with an inner reversal (Ura Gyaku) and shifts his weight forward until he drops to his right knee, forcing the opponent to flip over on to his back. In order to get the opponent to flip over in this manner, the defender uses a Single-handed Throw (Katate Nage) motion, leading the opponent out and suddenly pulling back in at the crucial moment. The defender takes out metsubushi, breaks the egg against his leg, and throws the powder in the opponent's face as the opponent looks up. Afterwards, the defender escapes using an Earth Jump (Chi Tobi) or rolling (Taihenjutsu) and hides using Tonkyojutsu.

Hit Including Escaping Form (Ate Komi Tonso no Kata)

The opponent has a katana raised in Big Higher-Level Stance (Daijodan no Kamae) and the defender is in Angry Tiger Stance (Doko no Kamae) or Number-Eight Stance (Hachimonji no Kamae similar to Doko no Kamae). As the opponent cuts down, the defender leaps diagonally forward with his right foot while swinging his left foot around to the rear and dropping to a left knee. At the same moment, the defender strikes into the opponent's diaphragm (Suigetsu) with a right thumb strike (Boshi Ken) or fore-knuckle strike (Shikan Ken). The defender stands up, throws metsubushi into the opponent's face, and leaps away to the right. Afterwards, the defender escapes using Jumping Roll (Tobi Chigae) or Sky Jump (Sora Tobi) and hides using Mokutonjutsu.

One: As the defender drops to his left knee, he throws his left fingers up into the opponent's eyes while his left forearm acts like a barrier between the opponent's arms and his head. Afterwards, the defender places his right hand on the back of the opponent upper thigh and swing his right leg to the left to sweep out the opponent's right leg without ever having to stand up. When the opponent falls, the defender can make him submit by looping his left forearm on the opponent's shin. The defender stands up, pivots to the right, and causes the opponent to fall face down by raising his left hand and pushing his right hand down. The defender continues to raise the opponent's leg, creating strain on the opponent's quadriceps and spine.

Two: As the opponent cuts down, the defender steps in with his right foot, drops to his left knee, and strikes with his right fist into the opponent's groin and his forehead into the opponent's stomach at the same time.

Three: As the opponent cuts down, the defender leaps in with his right foot in between the opponent's feet, swings his left foot to the rear, and drops his left knee on top of the opponent's right foot. From there, the defender kicks up with his right foot into the opponent's groin.

Wrist Strike Escaping Form (Kote Uchi Tonso no Kata)

The opponent is in Big Higher-Level Stance (Daijodan no Kamae) and the defender is in Number Eight Stance (Hachimonji no Kamae similar to Doko no Kamae). As the opponent cuts down, the defender leaps to the left and uses a downward sword-hand strike (Shuto Ken) with his right hand to strike into the opponent's right forearm (Nagare), freeing the katana from the opponent's grip. The defender pivots to the right, drops to his right knee, and drives his left fore-knuckles (Shikan Ken) into the opponent's ribs (Butsumetsu). If the defender is wearing shuko, he would slap the spikes into the opponent's butsumetsu instead. As the defender stands up he reaches into his jacket with his right hand. The defender moves to the right to the front of the opponent while throwing metsubushi in his face. The defender then escapes with ukemi and Mokuton no Jutsu.

One: The defender uses his right shuto to cover the opponent's right upper arm instead of striking into it. The defender turns around to the left, keeping close to the opponent's body, and slides his left leg back into the opponent's right inner thigh to knock the opponent down. The defender maintains control of the opponent's arms and katana throughout the entire movement. The first check is with the right hand and the next is with the left shoulder. As the defender turns, the opponent's right leg begins to lock.

Two: The defender strikes into the opponent's bicep and grabs his sleeve at the upper arm near the bend of the elbow. The defender uses his body to bend the opponent's arm and bring the opponent's forearm against his chest. The defender turns around to the left while swinging his left leg back and dropping to his left knee. Meanwhile, the defender's right leg across in front of the left leg so that the defender lands in Immovable Seated Posture (Fudoza no Kamae). As he goes down, the defender leans his body into the opponent slightly causing the opponent to be pulled around in front of the defender and land on his back. Instead of dropping into fudoza the defender could also slide his right leg into the opponent's left ankle to help kick out the leg as he spins the opponent around.

Three: When the opponent attempts to cut, the defender steps forward with his right foot and covers the opponent's wrist. The defender grabs the opponent's sleeve with his right hand, steps forward with his left foot, and uses his left hand to reach across and grab the opponent's left lapel creating a collar choke similar to the ones used in Takagi Yoshin Ryu. The defender slides his left foot forward knocking out the opponent's right foot and applies pressure to the collar choke, bringing the opponent down onto his back. Afterwards, the defender can disarm the katana and kill the opponent.

Right Strike Escape Form (Migi Uchi Tonso no Kata)

The opponent is in Correct-Insight Stance (Seigan no Kamae) and the defender is in All-Sides-Hidden Stance (Happogakure/ Hachimonji no Kamae). The opponent steps in and thrusts at the defender middle. The defender leaps forward slightly to the right, bringing his right leg to the front. As he lands, the defender grabs the handle of the opponent's katana in between the opponent's hands and strikes downward with a right sword-hand strike (Shuto Ken) into the opponent's left elbow joint (Hoshi). The defender pulls the katana out of the opponent's hands with his left hand while he takes out metsubushi with his right hand. The defender leaps back and throws metsubushi into the opponent's face. The defender finishes by pointing the tip of the katana at the opponent.

One: The opponent begins in Big Higher-Level Stance (Daijodan no Kamae) and the defender starts in First Stance (Ichi no Kamae). The opponent steps forward and cuts downward. The defender steps forward with the right foot evading the cut and covers the opponent's left wrist with his left hand. The defender reaches underneath the opponent's arms and grabs the back of the blade with his right hand. (The defender's fingers Do Not wrap around the blade!). The defender moves his right hand back the same direction it came, twisting the blade of the sword down, around to the right under the opponent's arms, and out of the opponent's hands. While doing this, the defender pulls the opponent's left hand toward his left hip. The defender places the edge on the back of the opponent's neck and walks backwards bringing the opponent to his knees.

Two: The opponent begins in Big Higher-Level Stance (Daijodan no Kamae) and the defender starts in First Stance (Ichi no Kamae). The opponent steps forward and cuts downward. The defender steps forward with the right foot evading the cut and grabs the opponent's left wrist with his left hand. The defender reaches underneath the opponent's arms and grabs the back of the blade. (The defender's fingers Do Not wrap around the blade!). The defender moves his right hand back the same direction it came, twisting the blade of the sword down, around to the right under the opponent's arms, and out of the opponent's right hand. However, this time the opponent continues to hold on with his right hand. The defender pulls the opponent's left hand toward his left hip and walks forward, digging the pommel into the opponent's ribs at the armpit to bring him to the ground.

Three: The opponent begins in Big Higher-Level Stance (Daijodan no Kamae) and the defender starts in First Stance (Ichi no Kamae). The opponent steps forward and cuts downward. The defender steps forward with the right foot evading the cut and grabs the opponent's left wrist with his left hand. The defender reaches underneath the opponent's arms and grabs the back of the blade. (The defender's fingers Do Not wrap around the blade!). The defender moves his right hand back the same direction it came, twisting the blade of the sword down, around to the right under the opponent's arms, and out of the opponent's hands. While doing this, the defender pulls the opponent's left hand toward his left hip. The defender places the edge on the back of the opponent's neck and steps back with his left foot, taking the opponent's balance. The defender turns back into the opponent, places the edge on the right side of the opponent's neck, and grabs the back of the blade with his right hand so that there is a hand on either side of the opponent's neck. The defender pivots to the right and takes the opponent to the ground while slicing his neck.

Left-and-Right Hidden-Cloud Form (Sayu Kumogakure no Kata)

The defender is facing off against two opponents who are standing at forty-five degree angles in front of him. Both of the opponent's are standing in Big Higher-Level Stance (Daijodan no Kamae) and are looking for an opportunity to cut the defender down. The defender begins in Escaping Stance (Tonso no Kamae) and pulls out two metsubushi eggs placing one in each hand, switching his stance to All-Sides-Hidden Stance (Happogakure no Kamae). When the opponent's are close enough and getting ready to attack, the defender takes two steps back drawing them in before stepping forward with his right foot and throwing metsubushi into the opponent's eyes with his hands palm down. The defender drops from there to a left knee and the defender does thumb strikes (Boshi Ken) into both the opponent's ribs (Butsumetsu). Afterwards, the defender rolls forward twice using the middle counter (Chu Gaeshi) and escapes with Sora Tobi/ Tobi Chigae and Mokutonjutsu. Once in a tree, the shinobi can rain down senban shuriken.

Achieving-Force Hidden-Cloud Form (Kosei Kirigakure no Kata)

The defender is surrounded in a circle by at least four opponents who all wield katana. The defender begins in Escaping Stance (Tonso no Kamae) and turns around in a circle throwing a senban shuriken at each opponent to see who will flinch. This will show the defender where the weakest part of the circle is.The defender then scatters metsubushi powder all around him in order to create a cloud-like screen of metsubushi that will blind the opponent. If necessary, the defender can throw more shuriken at the opponents in the confusion. The defender takes advantage of the weakest part of the circle and escapes with ukemi and Mokuton no Jutsu.

All-Directions Hidden-Cloud Form (Happo Kirigakure no Kata)

The defender is surrounded by at least five opponents who wield katana. Three opponents are in front of the defender and two are in the rear. Starting in Escaping Stance (Tonso no Kamae), the defender throws a senban shuriken at each of the opponents in front of him causing the opponents behind him to move in for an attack. The defender turns around and simultaneously throws metsubushi at the opponents behind him. The defender then drops to his left knee and starts throwing shuriken at opponents in all directions until he finds an opening. The defender exploits the gap and escapes with ukemi and Mokuton no Jutsu.

 

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