"Inner techniques begin with ordinary techniques. Ordinary techniques end as inner techniques."
 In the beginning there are no inner techniques, in the end there are inner techniques.
 The key to whether these actually become reality lies in disciplined training.”
 Toyama Kanken, Dai Shihan

 During his lifetime, Toyama Kanken wrote three books in which he described in one chapter the basics of seven special techniques that he had learned in his youth on Okinawa from Itosu Anko and others.


 
 Fukushiki Kokyu Ho - Breathing with your stomach
 
 Shishi no Ho - The Lion's Technique
 
 Tora no Ho - The Technique of the Tiger
 
 Akuryoku Ho - The Iron Grip Technique
 
 Tangan Ho - The Technique of the Steel Eyes
 
 Kuma no Te - The Bear Technique
 
 Sankakutobi - The Triangle Technique Jump


 These techniques include a special breathing method, exercises to increase grip strength and eye strength, various jumping foot techniques, and techniques derived from the animal kingdom, such as those of the lion, tiger, and bear. However, Toyama Sensei did not write extensively about these techniques, so very little has survived for posterity.

 "The Seven Inner Techniques of Toyama Kanken" presents, for the first time, an in-depth examination and analysis of these seven techniques. The first part comprehensively describes the background, training methods, and applications of each of the seven techniques. The second part contains a translation of Toyama Kanken's original manuscript.

 Following the 2018 publication of the book "Toyama Kanken - The Legacy of the Shudokan", this book aims to make a further contribution to the appreciation of the life and teachings of the karate pioneer Toyama Kanken.