Jodan-uchi

- Blows delivered from the high position.

Dai-jodan-uchi - Blows delivered with the widest possible action, touching the back each time when lifting the blade. For exercise and development of technique.

Tenno-uchi - Blows delivered with the hands where instead of lifting to the Jodan position as usual, the blade lifts in a limited action and both hands perform a 'levering' action which results in a short sharp blow suitable for free practice or contest. Tenno-uchi should not be confused with 'inside palm' and when striking the Kote the blade merely passes over the opponent's point and when striking the Do it is canted back to the attacker's left should, much as when passing after cutting.
Sashigari - thrusting cut. This is often termed Oshigari (thrusting cut). The blade is not lifted above the target level but thrusts straight forward and a sharp crisp blow results in positive footwork with well-timed Shibori (wringing action) as well as complete suppleness during the delivery. In normal cases the Kote must be attacked by passing over the opponent's point to the other side but with this technique the attacker can drop his own point and pass straight in. This is sometimes termed Maki-gote (winding in).