In this video, I demonstrate the Kata Fudo (Motionless) from Shinden Fudo Ryu, one of the Nine Schools of Ninjuistu.

This is one of my favourite Kata from one of my favourite schools. Shinden Fudo Ryu is a samurai school of martial arts. The postures are strong, and many strikes are used.

Im showing Fudo it emphasizes the use of shuko. Using shuko (or any other tool) must become part of your movement. We don't want to be lost thinking about what and how a tool is used, so we put hours into our training.

00:00 Introduction
00:24 Fudo no kata
00:47 Explanation Fudo Henka with Shuko
02:01 Fudo no Kata Henka with Shuko
02:12 The strike, parts of Fudo no kata
02:48 Taki Ori, parts of Fudo no kata
03:35 Taki Ori becomes a throw. Parts of Fudo no Kata
04:03 Demonstrating the kata
04:40 How to remove the hand to apply Taki Ori
05:23 Don't forget to practice your break falls