The Kihon Happo is a collection of 8 traditional kata, these kata are used to instruct theStudent in the basics of Taijutsu.

The first three techniques, known as the Koshi Kihon Sanpo are thought to be from theGyokko ryu and are:

Ichimonji no kata
Hicho no kata
Jumonji no kata .

These kata involve the use of defensive movements in response to an opponent's attack and then an offensive counter.

The next five kata are known as the Torite Kihon Gata. These techniques usually attack anopponent's arm, wrist or shoulder joint and involve controlling and taking the attacker to the ground.

The five techniques are:

Omote gyaku
Omote gyaku henka
Ura gyaku
Onikudaki (Musha dori)
Ganseki nage

All but one of these techniques appear in Gyokko ryu - Onikudaki is thought to befrom Kukishinden ryu.