Hojojutsu

From Yubinhochi Shinbun 484. Art by Yoshitoshi Tsukioka.

Hojojutsu is the Art of Rope Capture. Originally developed as a part of Jujutsu during the Warring States period of Japan, it was later adapted as a method to capture, restrain and control criminals during the Edo period. In the Meiji period, Hojojutsu was inherited by Metropolitan Police Departments. In the twentieth century, it has also provided great influence on the development of erotic SM play in Japan up until today.

Alternate Name(s)

捕縄術(Japanese), Hojojutsu, Torinawajutsu

Description

Hojojutsu has two main divisions. The first is called Hayanawa (Fast Binding) is used for the capture and restraint of a resisting opponent. The second is called Honnawa (Formal Binding. Hon is an abbreviation of honshiki) and is used for the transport, escort and punishment of a prisoner.

History

From Zukai Hojojutsu by Seiko Fujita (1995)