Building on the previous weekend’s seminar, we continued with the theme of techniques from the ‘Sho mokuroku’ (初目録) level, and we worked with: Katamune Dori (片胸捕 - single lapel grab) and Ryōmune Dori (両胸捕 - double lapel grab)

With emphasis on altering the alignment of gripping attacks, so as to neutralise their effect and to enable a counter movement. Then changing the contact into the elbow crease, in order to redirect the opponent ‘s balance distribution and then attacking the lower leg with a Kerikomi (蹴込- driving in kick).

Then taking the opponent’s arm in a (裏肩固) Ura Kata Gatame (reverse, entangled shoulder lock).We then practiced Kote gaeshi (小手返 - wrist / forearm rotation) from Katamune Dori (片胸捕) and Ryōmune Dori (両胸捕).

Then from Eri te dori (襟手捕 - collar & hand grab) we worked on first taking the elbow and then taking a constriction ‘Shime’ (絞) grip on the wrist and transitioning into Shihonage (四方投げ - four directions throw), finishing with a wrist and elbow torsion ‘Renkō’ (連行 - restraint) lock.

We finished with defence against a straight tanto（短刀 - knife) thrust attack, by diverting the arm, striking the hand and finally taking the back with a rear pull / takedown. We then looked at a variation whereby the opponent is driven down backwards with an irimi nage（入り身投げ entering throw) technique.

Fantastic work from a very motivated class who will undoubtedly become significant in the growth of Ryōi Shintō-ryū Jūjutsu.

Also, my thanks to George Bedwell for organising both events and for enthusiastically promoting Ryōi Shintō-ryū through the formation of the Halifax Ryōishintōkai Shibu (良移心当会支部).