Bujinkan Naginata Kata Quick Reference – Kukishin-ryū Naginatajutsu (Ikari-den)

Описание: A fast, no-nonsense reference video of the Bujinkan Naginata kata in the Ikari-den tradition, based on the Kukishin-ryū polearm gokui.

The naginata (薙刀) is a long-bladed Japanese polearm renowned for its reach, cutting power, and versatility against mounted and foot opponents. In the Kukishin-ryū tradition, its methods share principles with the rokushakubō and yari while exploiting the curved blade for sweeping cuts, binds, and reversals. These forms reflect the Sengoku-period battlefield naginata — longer and heavier than modern versions — designed for decisive strikes and continuous pressure in armoured combat.

This video is intended for personal practice and student revision, showing each kata at full speed without slow motion or extended explanations — ideal for quick refreshers before or during training.

Techniques Included:
0:00 – Tenchi Arashi (天地嵐) – Heaven-Earth Storm
0:07 – Kaminari no Mai (雷の舞) – Dance of Thunder
0:15 – Sashi Gaeshi (差し返し) – Thrust Reversal
0:22 – Ryūsui Gaeshi (流水返し) – Flowing Water Reversal
0:31 – Kasumi Harai (霞払い) – Mist Sweep
0:40 – Kasane Giri (重ね斬り) – Layered Cuts
0:50 – Raijin Otoshi (雷神落とし) – Thunder God Drop
0:56 – Tsukomi Harai (突込み払い) – Thrusting Sweep
1:06 – Hashira Otoshi (柱落とし) – Pillar Drop
1:15 – Ura no Mai (裏の舞) – Dance of the Hidden Side

About This Video:
• Normal-speed kata demonstrations for fast review.
• Based on Ikari-den interpretations of the Kukishin-ryū gokui no kata.
• Suitable for Bujinkan practitioners, naginata students, and classical weapons researchers.

For a teaching version with slow-motion breakdowns, see the Naginatajutsu Teaching Reference video here: [link to slow-mo version]

Keywords: Bujinkan, Naginata, Naginatajutsu, Kukishin-ryū, Sojutsu, Polearm Kata, Japanese Martial Arts Weapons, Sengoku Period, Bujinkan Weapons, Traditional Weapons Kata, Ikari-den, Martial Arts Demonstration.