Andrew Yiannakis, Ph.D.
7th Dan, Jujutsu (USJJF, AJA)
6ht Dan, Judo (USJJF)
These Training Sequences/Experimental Katas are here described as being executed on the right side (in most cases). However, they are to be practised on both sides.
One of the major strengths of Wa Shin Ryu is its flexibility and ability to incorporare new techniques and strategies. That is, it has the ability to evolve as a system. To maintain this flexibility all black belt holders are encouraged to explore and develop new sequences, techniques and ways and introduce them to the system as Experimental Katas (formal sequences that demonstrate important principles and help fill "holes" in the system) or as Training Sequences. Training Sequences are less formal, they involve fewer techniques and one of their purpose is to help students develop transitioning skills in limited fighting situations/contexts. In this regard Training Sequences stress some of the more applied aspects of the system's Formal Katas. All new material introduced into the system must adhere to the System Principles and philosophy of Wa Shin Ryu Jujutsu.
(demonstrates selected principles of of ground fighting in a more realistic and interactive context)Tori begins with Oroshi Morote Ude Hineri and moves into a straddling position on the ground. Uke turns Tori over (bridge escape) and ends up in the guard as Tori. Strikes groin and with the right hand behind Uke's left knee turns him/her over and postions himself on top and behind Uke. Tori (formerly Uke) applies joint lock to small toe, then applies two ankle locks and finishes with a pressure point technique on Uke's left calf.
(demonstrates selected principles of close quarter throwing techniques from the standing position in a more realistic and interactive manner)Techniques executed from the clinch position (often without a gi) include modifed forms of sasae tsurikomi ashi, osotogari, sumi gaeshi, ouchi-gari, ko-uchi gari, yoko wakari, kosoto-gari, tani-otoshi, uki goshi, harai goshi (circular), ogoshi and okuri ashi barai (circular) among others. Typically Tori will then follow through to the ground and apply a variety of finishing techniques.
(links close quarter and ground finding strikes and joint locking techniques. Tori begins with fake uraken to face which then becomes a strike to the armpit, followed by neck twist to ground, kote gatame, turnover into hadaka jime)
(strikes, blocks, deflections, evasions and kicks - 9 techniques. Uke delivers oblique strike to temple, then punch to stomach, etc )
This very useful training sequence is an excellent way to develop superior timing and harmonizing into:
(i) kote gaeshi
(ii) irimi nage
(iii) ippon zempo kote nage
(iv) ogoshi
(v) taiotoshi
(vi) ryote mawashi nage and
(vii) ryote mawashi otoshi, among others
(knife deflection to single leg take-down into kesa gatame,escape into kote gatame, etc.)
#1 attacks with downward blow to head. #2 enters with Uki Goshi (floating hip), throws and secures kesa gatame. #1 escapes and holds #2 in kesa gatame. #2 escapes by turning sideways but #1 traps defender's right elbow with own right elbow. #2 rolls to front, face down and covers up. #1 grasps defender's right wrist with own right hand and while pressing defender's base of neck to floor (with left hand) steps over, pins defender's upper arm on the tricep muscle with own right forearm (sharp edge of own forearm) and draws out and straightens defender's right arm ending up in modified (kuzure) Waki Gatame (side lock). When defender submits attacker secures defender's other arm (elbow to elbow) and brings both hands together, sitting back on defender's shoulder and side of head. The subject is thus pinned by defender's effective use of center and secure hold of both of attacker's arms.