Eishin Ryu Battoho

History

Kōno Hyakuren, the 20th sōke of Muso Jikiden Eishin Ryu, added two sets of additional waza, called Dai Nippon Battoho (大日本抜刀法). The Eishin Ryu Battoho are based on techniques from throughout the MJER system, but are performed starting in a standing position. As these waza were added in the 20th century , and developed for the Japanese Imperial Navy, they are not considered to be koryu. In our organisation, we study Eishin Ryu Battoho as part of our MJER lineage and also can be studied as a standalone curriculum.

Curriculum

Dai Nippon Battoho, Kihon

1. 順刀其の一 Juntō Sono Ichi
2. 順刀其の二 Juntō Sono Ni
3. 追撃刀 Tsuigekitō
4. 斜刀 Shatō
5. 四方刀其の一 Shihōtō Sono Ichi
6. 四方刀其の二 Shihōtō Sono Ni
7. 斬突刀 Zantotsutō

Dai Nippon Battoho, Oku

These waza begin using the Okuiai walking pattern.

1. 前敵逆刀 Zenteki Gyakutō Sono Ichi
2. 前敵逆刀 Zenteki Gyakutō Sono Ni
3. 多敵刀 Tatekitō
4. 後敵逆刀 Kōteki Gyakutō
5. 後敵抜打 Kōteki Nukiuchi

Dai Nippon Battoho, Kumitachi

These waza are paired using Bokken.

1. 出合 Deai
2. 請流 Ukenagashi
3. 月影 Tsukikage
4. 水月刀 Tsuigetsutō
5. 独妙剣 Dokumyōken
6. 燕返 Tsubame Gaeshi