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...

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...