Introduction of Tenshin ryu Hyouho 210 "Tsuka Uchi (柄打)" It is one of technique used in castle. We call this kind of technique "Denchu Toho Saya no Uchi (殿中刀法鞘之中)". When we face each other and suddenly opponent drew katana or do something, we hit opponent's face or finger before opponent's action. In such case, we MUST NOT show blade because we are in castle, otherwise you need to do seppuku. Therefore, the blade must be "in saya (鞘之中)". | Tenshin ryu Hyoho

6.1K views · 261 reactions | This is a video of kata TENSHO 転掌 performed by sensei Denis Casey, 8th Dan (UK) along with its bunkai techniques and analysis. Tensho is originally a GOJU RYU kata, based on an ancient Chinese form called "Rokkishu". This video was created as a part of a bigger article for www.shukokai-world.net where you can find more information concerning this kata, its history, its roots, its meaning and more. Cc https://youtu.be/NhxWNcuwLpQ | Karate Techniques | Facebook