Sankyu (Brown 3rd deg.)

I. Oku No Kata

  1. Deashi Hayanada: Lower foot sweep and armbar
  2. Ogoshi Hayanada: Hip throw and armbar
  3. Seoi Hayanada: Shoulder throw and armbar
  4. Norimi: Counter Ogoshi and choke
  5. Sumi Gaeshi: Side circle throw catching both ankles
  6. Mizukuguri: Block blow to ears and throw over back
  7. Maeyamakage: Rear shoulder throw and knee to face
  8. Komi Iri: Counter roundhouse kick and patella scoop
  9. Kote Gaeshi: Wrist throw
  10. Sakanuki: Stomach bump and arm whip
  11. Gyakute Nage: Stiff arm throw and choke
  12. Hon Tomoe: Circle throw and strangle

II. Tanto No Maki

  1. Hibara Hazushi A, B, C: Defenses from side cut
  2. Katate Hazushi A, B: Defenses from downward stab
  3. Tsukikomi Hazushi A, B, C: Defenses from straight thrust
  4. Ryote Dome: Defense from an upward stab

III. Knife Defenses

  1. From angles 1 and 3 pry
  2. From angles 2, 4, 3, 5 and 6 wrist twist
  3. From angles 1 and 6 shiho nage
  4. From angles 2, 4, 5 and 6 thumb break
  5. At throat, front and rear: Katate Tori, armbar, hammerlock

IV. Okazaki’s Yawara

Learn the traditional Danzan Ryu Yawara list

V. Review

All lists, especially Nage

VI. Self Defense

  1. Select five techniques and practice from many attacks
  2. Weapons (slow), any grabs or strikes (medium level)

VII. Teaching

  1. Lead any group, supervise drills and self defense
  2. Reread all history hand out