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Shintō Musō-ryū

Hiden Gokui

Secret Ultimate (秘伝極意)


Hiden Gokui (秘伝極意) is the sixth traditional (eighth in Shimizu Takaji's system) and last known series of jo-kata, or secret forms.

After the first kata is taught, the student receives a Menkyo scroll. When all five kata have been taught, the full Menkyo Kaiden license is issued.

KATA 01
闇打
Yamiuchi
Strike in Darkness
KATA 02
夢枕
Yumemakura
Dream Pillow
KATA 03
村雲
Murakumo
Gathering Clouds
KATA 04
稲妻
Inazuma
Lightning
KATA 05
導母
Dobo
Guide Mother