Ganchu Intro

by admin | Apr 9, 2021 | Training

Ganchu is one of the "Vital Points of Chudan (Middle Row) and Spots to be attacked" contained and described in Hohan Sokens notes. It is a Fatal Target - "Causing stoppage of lung mechanism and breath and blood circulation". For many years it was supposed that the...

Interview with Voto Productions

by admin | Apr 2, 2021 | People

As we take a short break from the Hohan Soken project,this week we have an impromptu interview with Voto Studios, for use in their documentary "Exploring The Martial Arts". I sat down with Alex Rameirez to discuss many topics, (some controversial), on the Martial...

Wakikage

by admin | Mar 26, 2021 | Training

Vital Points of Chudan (Middle Row) and Spots to be attacked Wakikage:   Lower portion at the side of the chest between #5 & #6 Rib - Attack by Ken, Elbow and Geri Affects:  Fatal - Severe contusion to the lung and stimulation to the artery nerves.  Causing...

Hichu

by admin | Mar 19, 2021 | Training

Hichu:   Windpipe - Attack by Ken, Elbow and Knee Pan Affects:  Fatal - Because of stoppage of breathing caused by the suppressed windpipe. As Martial Artists, we have all been taught the throat strike, with a "Tigers Mouth", "Leopard Paw",...

Mikazuki

by admin | Mar 12, 2021 | Training

Vital Points of Jyodan (Upper Row) and Spots to be attacked Mikazuki:   Mikazuki means Chin - Attack by Ken, Feet and Elbow Affects:  Fainting- Because of nervous disorder caused by the concussion This is an excerpt from the Hohan...

Seidon

by admin | Mar 5, 2021 | Information

Hohan Soken had many Kyusho Targets listed, some of which are Fatal, other were listed as Fainting (knockout or unconsciousness inducing). These targets are broken down into 3 main categories, Fatal, Fainting and Breaking. Out of the 44 Kyusho Targets of Soken 20 are...

Suigetsu

by admin | Feb 26, 2021 | Information

Vital Points of Chudan (Middle Row) and Spots to be attacked This target is commonly, but erroneously called the "Solar Plexus". And a moderate to heavy blow on this target will cause loss of breath, as most Martial Artists have already experienced. However there are...

Kyose

by admin | Feb 19, 2021 | Information

Another Fainting Target from Hohan Sokens Notes that is easily accessible and worthy of much training. As this affects the Blood Circulation, Heart, Liver and Stomach so it is far reaching and an importnat target. This can be accessed with many tools or weapons such...

Danchu

by admin | Feb 12, 2021 | Information

Vital Points of Jyodan (Upper Row) and Spots to be attacked Although this is a fainting target as opposed to fatal, it will still have deep health repercussions on the recipient. These affects are not only instantly disabling, but they have long lasting symptoms of...

Sonu

by admin | Feb 5, 2021 | Training

Vital Points of Jyodan (Upper Row) and Spots to be attacked Sonu:    Fatal - Because of loss of motor organ caused by severe change of blood circulation caused by the irritated artery below the collar bone and nerve under the tongue. One of the...