Ryu Kan Sen

A wordHiten Mitsurugi Ryu/word technique. User spins around an enemy's attack, and strikes the back of the neck.

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Ryu Kan Sen Tsumuji

This variation of wordRyu Kan Sen/word requires faster spinning.

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Ryu Sou Sen

A technique of wordHiten Mitsurugi Ryu/word. The vital points are struck randomly at high speed.

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Gatotsu

My personal favorite technique. The user holds the sword in their left hand, near the bottom of the hilt. The right hand is positioned near the tip of the sword, pointing at the enemy. The right foot leads under the right hand, or ahead of it, and the left foot is under the left. The user leans back, then pushes forward with the right foot, dashes forward, and thrusts out when in range. If the user misses, he twists the sword so the blade faces the enemy, then does a horizontal slash.

There are 3 basic Gatotsu stances, and one ougi:

Ishiki - The technique explained above.
Nishiki - Same as Ishiki, but user slashes diagonally instead of thrusting, and the attack is executed in mid-air, while coming down on the enemy.
Sanshiki - Used against aerial attacks, the sword is pointed upwards and thrusted up at the enemy.
Zeroshiki (ZERO Gatotsu) - The Gatotsu ougi that I do not fully understand. Gatotsu Ishiki is performed at point blank range, except with no visible leg power. The entire body is focused in the attack, doubling or tripling its power rating. Sometimes the sword is released, making it a powerful projectile.

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Ryu Shou Sen

A technique of the wordHiten Mitsurugi Ryu/word used to counter attacks from above. The user supports the sword with both hands, one on the hilt, and the other near the tip of the blade, and jumps up, striking the neck or under the chin.

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Ryu Tsui Sen Zan

Same as wordRyu Tsui Sen/word except that the sword is pointed down, to pierce

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Ryu Kan Sen Arashi

Variation of wordRyu Kan Sen/word. The user curls himself into a ball, and spins around with sword extended.

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