Tatehiza (Chuden/Intermediate)
The word "Chuden" can be translated as the "middle-transmission", and was derived from the Hasegawa Eishin-ryu iaido. Originally created in the seventeenth century by Hasegawa Chikaranosuke Eishin (Hidenobu), who was the seventh undisputed headmaster of the Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu. Hasegawa Eishin-ryu has been included in the Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu at the middle level. Tatehiza waza are performed starting in tatehiza, a half-seated position. "Tatehiza no bu" contains the following techniques:
1. Yokogumo (cloud bank)
2. Toraisoku (tiger's step)
3. Inazuma (lightning)
4. Ukigumo (floating cloud)
5. Oroshi (wind down from the mountain)
6. Iwanami (wave hitting rocks)
7. Urokogaeshi (dragon turn)
8. Namigaeshi (wave returns)
9. Takiotoshi (waterfall)
10. Makko (draw/cut)
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