Batto Nou-Tou Selections

Nou-Tou is the Japanese term for replacing the sword in the saya.

There are six main types of Nou-Tou that we use and are demonstrated by the images below.

Six Nou-Tou - Replacing the Sword in the Saya

Description	Hand placement to accomplish the indicated Nou-Tou
HIKI NOU-TOU The "Regular" Nou-Tou, generally done after a CHIBURI.
HASAMI NOU-TOU The "Pinch" Nou-Tou.
MIGI GYAKU NOU-TOU Reverse Nou-Tou, sword to the right.
HIDARI GYAKU NOU-TOU Reverse Nou-Tou, sword to the left.
KOTEGAESHI NOU-TOU Flip Back Nou-Tou.
YOKO-BEKI NOU-TOU Similar to Hiki Nou-Tou, but done from a side position.	Not pictured.