Danzan Ryu Lists

The Danzan Ryu lists differ in concept from the Kodokan Judo 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:

Hand Techniques/Gentle Arts, 20 Techniques

also called Nage no Kata: Throwing Arts, 20 Techniques

also called Shime no Kata: Constriction Arts, 25 Techniques

Form for the Children's Section, 15 Techniques

also called Oku no Kata: Interior (secret) techniques, 25 Techniques

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)

Tessen No Maki

Tanto No Maki

Daito No Maki

Bo No Maki

Tanju No Maki

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