Takagi Yoshin Ryu- A Jujutsu school. It is very fast, the techniques are applied so that the opponent can not roll or escape. It is believed that it was a school for bodyguards.
The school was organised by Takagi Oriemon Shigenobu in the beginning of the 15th century.
As with most other
koryu, the densho (scrolls) are arranged in a particular order, and each Waza (Technique), Kata (Forms), etc are supposed to be learnt in the same order, mastering one before going on to the next one.
- Jujutsu/Jutaijutsu
- Shoden no Maki (Contains the beginner's forms)
- Shoden no Maki Ura Gata (Counters to the shoden no maki forms)
- Eri Jime Gata (Strangulations)
- Chuden no Maki (Contains the intermediate's forms)
- Tai no Kata (Body forms)
- Okuden no Kata (Advanced forms)
- Moguri Gata (Diving under forms)
- Daisho Sabaki (Unarmed forms, a long sword and short sword are worn at the sides while performing)
- Muto Dori (Unarmed defences against sword)