An interactive catalog of the most famous striking, seizing, locking, and throwing methods derived from the Bubishi, including hidden Kata Applications (Bunkai).
1. Core Striking Applications (Atomi)
Iron Hand Strike (Tetsui)Use the hammer fist to strike concussive, shocking points, aiming for immediate system disruption.
Phoenix Eye Fist (Hitosashi Ippon Ken)Focused strike using a single knuckle to penetrate small, vital targets.
Spear Hand (Nukite)Fingertip strike used for piercing soft-tissue targets.
Tiger's Claw Seize (Tora No Te)A seizing and ripping action aimed at soft, highly sensitive areas.
Knife Hand Strike (Shuto Uchi)Chopping strike used to target the neck and nerve centers.
Back Fist (Uraken Uchi)A fast, whipping strike often used as a set-up or a quick concussive blow.
2. Joint Locks and Controls (Ti'e Po Fa)
Small Wrist Twist (Kote Mawashi)Application of sudden rotation and hyperextension to the wrist joint for immediate control and takedown.
Major Wrist Twist (Kote Gaeshi)A fundamental lock using the wrist as a lever against the elbow and shoulder.
Elbow Control (Hiji Waza)Leveraging the elbow joint for painful control, leading to a throw or submission.
Shoulder Displacement (Kata Ha-ge)A quick combination of wrist and arm control to dislocate the shoulder.
Arm Twist (Ude Garami)A comprehensive arm lock controlling the shoulder and elbow simultaneously.
Circular Pinning Lock (Tekubi Kake)A dynamic, circular wrist lock that controls the shoulder and elbow upon entry.
3. Throws and Sweeps (Nage Waza)
Leg-Stopping Sweep (Ashi Barai)A fast, low trip that targets the opponent's base during transitional movement.
Leverage Throw (Suriage Nage)A counter-throwing technique that converts the attacker's forward energy into a throw.
Body Collision (Tai Atari)A close-quarters technique using the body mass to disrupt balance and throw.
Foot Prop Throw (O Sotto Gari)A major outside leg sweep that relies on disrupting the opponent's center of gravity.
Reaping Throw (Harai Goshi)A throw using a large sweeping motion of the leg against the opponent's thigh.
Shoulder Drop Throw (Seoi Nage)A powerful throw using the back and shoulder as a fulcrum.
4. Close-Quarters and Grappling Drills
Seize and Trap (Kakie)Close-range sensitivity drill used to feel the opponent's intent and create instant trapping.
Push Hand Drill (Tui Shou)A contact sensitivity practice for balance disruption and generating issuing force (*Fa Jin*).
Control and Strike (Tsukami Uchi)Using a grab or seize to momentarily fix the opponent's body position for a devastating follow-up strike.
Inside Entry (Iri Kumi)The principle of closing the distance quickly and aggressively to apply techniques.
5. Kata Applications (Bunkai)
These are specific fighting techniques derived from the formal movements (Kata) referenced in the Bubishi.
Simultaneous Block/Strike (Morote-Tsukami)A fundamental principle of attacking and defending in the same instant (Bunkai from Pinan/Heian Kata).
Body Drop/Slam (Uke Otoshi)A short-range, gravity-assisted throw using a deep hip drop. (From Kushanku/Kanku forms).
Double Wrist Release (Ryote Tori)A common grappling escape technique found in many old style Kata.
Ankle Trip (Kakato-Gake)A subtle trip technique using the heel to hook the opponent's ankle.
Ascending Punch (Age Zuki)A powerful, close-range uppercut that targets the chin or the base of the skull.
Double Palm Push (Morote-Oshi)A two-handed technique focused on pushing and controlling the opponent's center.