The Danzan Ryu lists[1] differ in concept from the KodokanJudo lists in that the techniques are taught in kata form in some applicable context, rather than
simply demonstrating and enumerating a single technique. Deashi Hayanada, for example, is not a single technique, but a combination of Deashi Harai (foot sweep) and Tenada Shime (cross arm bar). Emphasis on randori may vary greatly from one dojo to the next.
There are multiple romanizations, and many arts have more than one name. This article will attempt to represent the commonly used romanization variants. In addition, not all sources agree on the correct kanji (Japanese characters) for each technique or list. The alternative renderings are noted. The romanization was not agreed to until 1957. The earlier spellings are now archaic. Some kanji are also no longer common and not searchable (e.g. Danchu or Bitei).
The rank requirements for Danzan Ryu are not standardized, and may vary from dojo to dojo or even from instructor to instructor. However, the curriculum is divided into three levels: Shoden (初傳, beginning transmission), Chuden (中傳, intermediate transmission), and Okuden (奥傳, hidden or inner teachings). Many of the techniques are considered Kuden – to be transmitted orally and never written down.
Each of the Okuden scrolls corresponds to a level of teaching license:
Shinen-no-Maki was commemorated by the award of the Mokuroku, or catalogue scroll, listing the history of the art along with the Shoden and Chuden techniques. This is the basic instructor level and is equivalent to second-degree blackbelt.
Shin'yō-no-Maki corresponds to the fully licensed instructor (Kyoshi) level and is equivalent to fourth – or fifth-degree blackbelt.
Shinjin-no-Maki (post Pearl Harbor attack) was commemorated by the award of the Kaiden-no-Sho, or certificate of complete transmission (menkyo kaiden). This corresponds to the master instructor (Shihan / Professor) level of traditional jujutsu.
Scroll of Spirit Yell, 24 Techniques –-( AJJF Board of Professors includes a number of additional techniques under this heading. See below)–
Includes weapons techniques, and a variety of oral teachings (kuden)
Waribashi Ori – Split chopstick fold
Karatake Wari – Chinese bamboo split
Harage Ishi Wari – Abdomen lifting stone split
Shiraha Watari – Naked blade transit
Tessen No Maki
Katate Hazushi – single hand escape
Mune Dori – Chest Dynamic technique
Miken Wari – Forehead split
Uchikomi Dome – Stop a strike
Katate Ori – Single-hand fold
Katsura Wari – Judas tree split
Tanto No Maki
Hibara Hazushi – Flank escape
Katate Hazushi – Single-hand escape
Tsukkomi Hazushi – Thrust escape
Ryote Dome – Stop with both hands
Daito No Maki
Ryote Dome- Both Hand Immediate Stop
Nukimi Dome – Stop a draw
Shiraha Dori – Naked blade hold
Suso Harai or Susobarai – Hem sweep
Bo No Maki
Hanbo Uchikomi Dori – Hold from strike with a 3 ft staff
Rokushaku Bo Furi – Six-foot staff swing
Mune Gatame – Chest pin
Shiho Gatame – Four direction pin
Futari Shime or Ninin Shime or Nininjime – two-man constriction
Furo Shime or Furojime – Bathtub strangle
Shichinin Shime or Shichininjime – seven-man constriction
Tanju No Maki
Gan Hazushi or Me Hazushi – Face or Eye escape
Mune Hazushi – Chest Escape
Hibara Hazushi – Flank escape
The following were added to Tanju no Maki by AJJF:
Ushiro Hazushi Ichi – Rear Escape #1
Ushiro Hazushi Ni – Rear Escape #2
Mawari Hazushi – Turning Escape
Further additions to Kiai No Maki by AJJF in 1976 included the following additional techniques:
Keri Te
Tombogeri – Dragonfly kick
Kin Geri – Testicle Kick – (In the AJJF Kin Geri is the terminology used, even though the three kicks in the curriculum target the knee, groin, and solar plexus with a front kick)
Yoko Geri – Side kick
Mawashi Geri – Roundhouse Kick
Ryo-ashi Geri – Double foot kick
Mae Tobi Geri – Front flying kick
Uke Te
Jodan Uke – Upper-level Block
Nagashi Uke – Flowing Block
Shuto Uke – Knife Hand Block
Gedan Uke – Lower-level Block
Atemi
Atemi Ichi – Strike One (Side of jaw)
Atemi Ni – Strike Two (Upward palm strike to chin)
Atemi San – Strike Three (Upward palm strike to nose)
Atemi Yon – Strike Four (Side of head above ear)
Kasumi Dori – Seized by Haze (grazing knife-hand/forearm strike to side of neck)
Hibara Uchi – Flank Strike (elbow to floating ribs/liver)
Sui Getsu – Moon in the Water (Uppercut to solar plexus)
Self-Defense Techniques: 28 techniques[3] added by the AJJF Board of Professors, and modified periodically by them. Other DZR groups may not recognize this as a separate list, but instead may practice these techniques as common variations of techniques found in other lists.
Formerly called Jokyu Yawara, Advanced Yawara, or Ladies' Yawara.
Based on the original Fujin Goshin no Maki.
Kata Eri Hazushi – Single collar escape
Katate Tori Ni – Single hand Technique #2
Katate Tori San – Single hand Technique #3
Katate Tori Shi – Single hand Technique #4
Imon Tori Ni – Insignia Technique #2
Kata Mune Tori – Single chest Technique
Ude Tori – Arm Technique
Genkotsu Ude Tori – Gripping with the fist arm technique
Ude Gyaku Ichi – Arm opposite #1
Ude Gyaku Ni – Arm opposite #2
Ninen Yubi Tori – Second Man Digit (finger) Technique (formerly called Ninin Kotegarami)
Kata Eri Tori – Single Collar Technique
Ushiro Gyaku – Rearward Opposite
Kata Hagai – Single wing
Tekubi Shigarami – Wrist Shoulder entanglement
Genkotsu Otoshi – Gripping with the fist drop
Hongyaku Ichi – Basic Opposite #1
Hongyaku Ni – Basic Opposite #2
Ushiro Daki Nage – Rear Embrace throw
Mae Daki Nage Ichi – Front Embrace throw #1
Mae Daki Nage Ni – Front Embrace throw #2
Kata Guruma – Shoulder wheel
Hiza Garami – Knee entanglement (formerly called Hiki-otoshi Ichi)
Mae Osaegami Nage – Forward Gripping Hair Throw
Ushiro Osaegami Nage – Rear Gripping Hair Throw
Kesa Nage – Across the Shoulder (as a scarf) Throw
Ashi Garami-Leg Entanglement
Sannen Nage – Third Man throw (called Sannin Hazushi by Prof. Law and listed in his Shinin Notes; previously included by AJJF in Shinin no Maki with same name as noted below)
Scroll of the Spirit Man. The AJJF at one time included an additional (36th) technique (Sannin Hazushi), but no longer does so. It is now included in Goshinjutsu (see above).
Resuscitation Techniques, 11 Techniques originally taught by Professor Okazaki and later augmented in 1969 by Robert Reish to 35 techniques.
The original 11 techniques include:
Hon Katsu (basic restoration)
Ura Katsu (reverse restoration)
Tanden Katsu (abdomen restoration)
Nodo Katsu (mental depression restoration)
Dekishi Katsu (drowning restoration)
Hanaji Tome (nosebleed stop restoration)
Kin Katsu (testicle blow restoration)
Se Katsu (main restoration)
Ashi Katsu (foot restoration)
Kubi Kappō (hanging restoration)
No Kappō (head restoration)
Note that the names of the 11 "original" techniques varied between different students of Professor Okazaki. The above names are the most commonly used.
The Yawara list is almost always taught as the first list in a curriculum, given its overall usefulness.
The first seven techniques, consisting of escapes from simple grips, were once referred to as Te Hodoki (untying of hands), and were the first things taught to a prospective student. While learning the Te Hodoki, the individual's character was observed and assessed, and the teacher would decide whether or not to accept him as a student.
Yawara instruction is usually integrated with instruction in breakfalls (sutemi/ukemi), and (once the student can fall safely) with the first techniques of the Nage Te list.
Following this comes the rest of Nage Te, Shime Te, Goshinjutsu (Jokyu Yawara) and Oku-no-Te, by the time a student is roughly brown belt.
The Kiai no Maki Techniques are generally taught as the student approaches the black belt level, in addition to some or all of Shinin-no-Maki.
Shin'yō-no-Maki and Shinjin-no-Maki are not introduced until after the black belt has been attained, in most schools.
Seifukujutsu, Kappo, meditation techniques, Randori, massage, first aid, and nerve strikes may also be integrated into the curriculum at varying levels, depending on the instructor.