List of Danzan-ryū techniques

The Danzan Ryu lists differ in concept from the Kodokan Judo lists in that the techniques are taught in kata form in some applicable context, rather than simply demonstrating and enumerating a single technique. Deashi Hayanada, for example, is not a single technique, but a combination of Deashi Harai (foot sweep) and Tenada Shime (cross arm bar). Emphasis on randori may vary greatly from one dojo to the next.
There are multiple romanizations, and many arts have more than one name. This article will attempt to represent the commonly used romanization variants. In addition, not all sources agree on the correct kanji (Japanese characters) for each technique or list. The alternative renderings are noted. The romanization was not agreed to until 1957. The earlier spellings are now archaic. Some kanji are also no longer common and not searchable (e.g. Danchu or Bitei).
The rank requirements for Danzan Ryu are not standardized, and may vary from dojo to dojo or even from instructor to instructor. However, the curriculum is divided into three levels: Shoden (初傳, beginning transmission), Chuden (中傳, intermediate transmission), and Okuden (奥傳, hidden or inner teachings). Many of the techniques are considered Kuden – to be transmitted orally and never written down.
Each of the Okuden scrolls corresponds to a level of teaching license:
Hand Techniques/Gentle Arts, 20 Techniques
also called Nage no Kata: Throwing Arts, 20 Techniques
also called Shime no Kata: Constriction Arts, 25 Techniques
Form for the Children's Section, 15 Techniques
also called Oku no Kata: Interior (secret) techniques, 25 Techniques
Scroll of Spirit Yell, 24 Techniques –-( AJJF Board of Professors includes a number of additional techniques under this heading. See below)– Includes weapons techniques, and a variety of oral teachings (kuden)
Tessen No Maki
Tanto No Maki
Daito No Maki
Bo No Maki
Tanju No Maki
The following were added to Tanju no Maki by AJJF:
Further additions to Kiai No Maki by AJJF in 1976 included the following additional techniques:
Keri Te
Uke Te
Atemi
Hanbo no Maki
Self-Defense Techniques: 28 techniques added by the AJJF Board of Professors, and modified periodically by them. Other DZR groups may not recognize this as a separate list, but instead may practice these techniques as common variations of techniques found in other lists. Formerly called Jokyu Yawara, Advanced Yawara, or Ladies' Yawara. Based on the original Fujin Goshin no Maki.
Women's Self Defense Scroll, 35 Techniques
1. Katate Hazushi Ichi – Single hand Escape #1. 2. Katate Hazushi Ni – Single hand Escape #2. 3. Morote Hazushi – Many hand Escape. 4. Ryote Hazushi – Double hand Escape. 5. Kata Eri Hazushi – Single Collar Escape. 6. Ryo Eri Hazushi – Double Collar Escape. 7. Momiji Hazushi Ichi – Maple tree Escape #1. 8. Momiji Hazushi Ni – Maple tree Escape #2. 9. Momiji Hazushi San – Maple tree Escape #3. 10. Ushiro Daki Nage – Rear Embrace Throw. 11. Mae Daki Nage Ichi – Front Embrace Throw #1. 12. Mae Daki Nage Ni – Front Embrace Throw #2. 13. Mae Daki Hazushi – Front Embrace Escape. 14. Ninin Hazushi – Second Man Escape. 15. Genkotsu Otoshi – Gripping with the Fist Drop. 16. Osaegami Nage – Grabbing Hair Throw. 17. Akushu Kote Tori – Handshake Forearm (curling) Technique. 18. Akushu Ude Tori – Handshake Arm-lock. 19. Akushu Kotemaki Tori – Handshake Forearm-winding Technique. 20. Katate Tori Ichi – Single hand Technique #1. 21. Katate Tori Ni – Single hand Technique #2. 22. Imon tori – Insignia Technique. 23. Daki kubi Tori – Embrace head Technique. 24. Yubi Tori Hazushi – Digit (finger) Technique Escape. 25. Yubi Tori – Digit (finger) Technique. 26. Moro Yubi Tori – Many Digit (finger) Technique. 27. Ryote Tori – Both Hand Technique. 28. Tekubi Tori – Wrist Technique. 29. Hagai Tori – Wing Technique. 30. Shoto Hibara Hazushi – Knife Spleen Escape. 31. Shoto Kata Hazushi – Knife Shoulder Escape. 32. Shoto Tsukkomi Hazushi – Knife Thrusting Angle Escape. 33. Tanju Mune Hazushi – Pistol Chest Escape. 34. Tanju Gan Hazushi – Pistol Eye Escape. 35. Tanju Hibara Hazushi – Pistol Spleen Escape.
Self Defense Techniques
also called Keisatsu Torite: Police Arrest Techniques
Scroll of the Spirit Man. The AJJF at one time included an additional (36th) technique (Sannin Hazushi), but no longer does so. It is now included in Goshinjutsu (see above).
Scroll of the Yang Spirit
Scroll of the Original Mind.
Resuscitation Techniques, 11 Techniques originally taught by Professor Okazaki and later augmented in 1969 by Robert Reish to 35 techniques.
The original 11 techniques include:
Note that the names of the 11 "original" techniques varied between different students of Professor Okazaki. The above names are the most commonly used.
Restoration Therapy 52 Techniques and Long-Life Massage
Taught as a separate tradition (betsuden) even to non-practitioners of Danzan Ryu.
The Yawara list is almost always taught as the first list in a curriculum, given its overall usefulness. The first seven techniques, consisting of escapes from simple grips, were once referred to as Te Hodoki (untying of hands), and were the first things taught to a prospective student. While learning the Te Hodoki, the individual's character was observed and assessed, and the teacher would decide whether or not to accept him as a student. Yawara instruction is usually integrated with instruction in breakfalls (sutemi/ukemi), and (once the student can fall safely) with the first techniques of the Nage Te list. Following this comes the rest of Nage Te, Shime Te, Goshinjutsu (Jokyu Yawara) and Oku-no-Te, by the time a student is roughly brown belt. The Kiai no Maki Techniques are generally taught as the student approaches the black belt level, in addition to some or all of Shinin-no-Maki. Shin'yō-no-Maki and Shinjin-no-Maki are not introduced until after the black belt has been attained, in most schools. Seifukujutsu, Kappo, meditation techniques, Randori, massage, first aid, and nerve strikes may also be integrated into the curriculum at varying levels, depending on the instructor.