Te hodoki, hand release - Ninjutsu
Video tutorial of how to release one arm
Video tutorial of how to release two arms
Video tutorial of Te hodoki using an omote gyaku arm lock
Video of tutorial of te hodoki using ura gyaku arm lock
Te hodoki (טה הודוקי) is the collective name for all the hand release techniques in Ninjutsu. These are aimed to free the hands from the opponent's grip in various Levels of violence. It is used in the syllabus of AKBAN.
Description of Uchi mawashi dori - Single hand te hodoki
Uke releases his hand by opening the fingers and simultaneously directing his elbow toward Tori's elbow creating pressure on Tori's hand. All this happens together with moving forward with the same sided leg. Uke finishes with a punch to Tori's face with the other hand at the same time as Uke turns.
Description of Shita mawashi dori - Double hand release
Uke releases two hands by opening the fingers of both of them, raising his hands so that his palms will be parallel and vertical. Uke then pushes his elbows towars tori's elbows creating a pressure on the holding hands. this is done at the same time he approaches Tori with his leg. The other leg pushing and stabilizing him.
Outside links
- Te Hodoki, one arm release, basic - Technique from youtube
- Te Hodoki, two hand release, basic - Technique from youtube
- Te Hodoki, basic - Technique from youtube
- Te Hodoki, omote gyaku, basic - Technique from youtube
- Te Hodoki, shite mawashi dori basic - Technique from youtube
This technique is part of Budo Ninjutsu Grade requirements syllabus Yellow belt grade requirements and of Black Belt grade requirements]