Jeweled
Tiger School
 HISTORY
OF GYOKKO RYU
Kosshijutsu
During the Chinese Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907
AD), Cho Busho and Yo Gyokko supposedly left warring
China and arrived in Japan, bringing with them
the foundation upon which the Gyokko Ryu would
later be based. Some say that the original techniques
from the school were created by a princess in
the Chinese Imperial Court who used quick body
movements to attack specific targets on the body.
Which correlates with the Kosshijutsu striking
techniques of this school. History and our research
tells us that the oldest martial art schools from
India, Tibet, and China where called tiger striking
(kosshijutsu) schools and Gyokko Ryu is the jeweled
tiger school.
The Kihon Happo
is made from the first two levels of the Gyokko
Ryu, Ki Gata, and Torite Kihon Gata, which are
also the basic techniques of the school. Typical
for the Gyokko Ryu are the powerful blocks and
balance taking. The school specializes in techniques
that involve Kosshijutsu (attack against muscles)
and Shitojutsu (use of thumbs and fingers). Kosshijutsu
means "to knock down the enemy with one finger".
Koshi could also mean ‘backbone’,
as Kosshijutsu is the backbone of martial arts.
Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu is a distant branch
of the Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu.
The Gyokko Ryu uses "Ten Ryaku Uchu Gassho"
(heaven and universe prayer), Chi Ryaku Futen
Goshin Gassho (circle of wind prayer), Jin Ryaku
Chi Sui Ka Fu Henka Ryaku (circle of earth, water,
fire, wind prayer).
Gassho Kuji Kiri is "Kongo' (cloud), Suirin
(water ring), Kaku Gassho (fire and winds). These
are also called the ‘Sanpo Gassho’
(three treasures) and they also appear in the
Koto Ryu.
The
Gyokko Ryu is broken down into five levels: |
1)
Ki Gata 5 techniques
2) Torite Kihon Gata
3) Jo Ryaku no Maki
4) Chu Ryaku no Maki
5) Ge Ryaku no Maki |
5
techniques
10 techniques
12 techniques
8 techniques
8 techinques |
The
katas of the Koppo San Ryaku Hiden are also known
as Jo Ryaku no Maki (higher level), Chu Ryaku
no Maki (intermediate level), and Ge Ryaku no
Maki (lower level). Each is written as a separate
scroll.
Also in the Gyokko Ryu is Kurai Dori (sizing up
the situation), Shin Shingan (God's heart, God's
eyes), Tenmon Chimon (heaven, earth tactics).
The Gyokko Ryu has one fundamental
rule: destroy the enemy's power, but leave his
life. The Gyokko Ryu states that when a fight
is about to start, do not let the opponent win,
but take him down with a technique that is only
as strong as is needed to match the situation.
They also have another saying in the Gyokko Ryu,
"Bushigokoro wo motte totoshi no nasu"
(The warrior's heart is precious and essential).
The Sanshin no kata is one of
the hiden (secret transmissions). Takamatsu taught
this only to Hatsumi Sensei.
The following
are nine rules of the Gyokko Ryu:
1) The character ‘nin’ means to guard
the nation with one's life
2) Forget the self, be patient, and do not fear
dying
3) When in danger say or show nothing
4) As a strong enemy comes, keep an indomitable
spirit
5) Serve and protect the master as you must your
own parents
6) Vices dissipate your proficiency
7) Being drunk affects your judgment
8) Destroy your enemy’s power but not his
life
9) Don't teach to others without the master's
permission
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