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62 Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi <strong>The</strong> <strong>Grandmaster's</strong> Book <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ninja</strong> Training 63<br />
Kerikakaedori (trapping the<br />
kicking leg). <strong>The</strong> defender<br />
shifts his body to allow the<br />
kicking leg to fall into his hand,<br />
and then moves at will while<br />
lightly supporting or lifting it.<br />
Following the above moves, the attacker's right hand can be<br />
trapped under the arm. Simultaneously, the right hand is slid<br />
up the hanbo, using it to attack the left side <strong>of</strong> the neck.<br />
Tsukikeri (a kick in reply to a<br />
punch). Moving the body away<br />
from the punch, the defender<br />
uses the full length <strong>of</strong> the toes<br />
to kick just as the striking<br />
hand reaches its limit, and to<br />
bring the assailant down.<br />
Next in sequence (not photographed), Jack's right hand could<br />
be broken (kisai-gata) as part <strong>of</strong> the natural flow <strong>of</strong> the<br />
defender's movement.<br />
As these photos suggest, only if a person is accomplished in<br />
taijutsu can a weapon "come to life" in his hands and be used<br />
efficiently.<br />
Ryoyokudori (catching both<br />
"wings"). Both arms are<br />
drawn back, and the<br />
opponent is controlled by<br />
bending or twisting the<br />
fingers <strong>of</strong> both hands.
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