Hokuto Shin Ken

Hokuto Shinken (, English: Fist of the Big Dipper, Literally meaning: North Ladle God Fist) is an
ancient Chinese martial art, dating back 1,800 years from China . It is notably the martial art that
defines the protagonists of the Hokuto no Ken series, who are its heir to the school's succession.
"Hokuto Shin Ken" is named after the asterism Hokuto Shichi Sei , which is the Japanese name as
the Big Dipper. Kenshirō states that it is the incarnation of Indra when fighting Devil Rebirth .

History
Hokuto Shinken (北斗神拳 Pinyin：Beidou Shenquan/ Jyutping: Bak Dau San Kyun in its native
Mandarin and Cantonese respectively) is first described as an 1,800 years old (2,000 years in the
TV series and 1986 movie) Chinese assassin's art formed during the late Eastern Han Dynasty .
In the world of Hokuto no Ken, Hokuto Shinken's origins are said to have been born around the rise
of the Yellow Turban Rebellion , but where the Celestial Emperor of China was assassinated, and
from this, chaos immediately erupted throughout the land amongst those that desired to rule the new
gap of power that once was occupied by the throne. The clan of Hokuto Sōke , seeing China being
swept in turmoil and chaos upon the demise of the emperor, desired to find an end to these troubled
times, and decided that the birth of a new heir would be needed.

The destined heir, Shuken , came to be Hokuto Shinken's founder upon blending his ancestor's art
of Hokuto Sōke no Ken and the Yuezhi People 's martial art called Seito Gekken .

Over time, the Romance of the Three Kingdoms saw Hokuto Shinken undergo a schism; Hokuto
Soka Ken served Cao Cao, Hokuto Sonka Ken served Sun Wu, and Hokuto Ryuka Ken served Liu
Bei. At the end of this era, it was Hokuto Soka Ken that rose to become the defining martial art of
Hokuto Shinken.

Prior to the events of Hokuto no Ken in the manga, the successor of Hokuto Shinken was Ryūken ,
who won the successorship against his rival Kōryū . Ryuken then trained four adopted
sons; Raoh , Toki , Jagi and Kenshirō in the art. Kenshiro was chosen by Ryuken to become his
successor, although the other brothers still used the style due to Ryuken's death at the hands of
Raoh. In the prequel series Souten no Ken , Ryuken (or Ramon Kasumi, as he is called) is revealed
to have been the 63rd Grand Master of Hokuto Shinken, preceded by his elder half-
brother Kenshirō Kasumi , the 62nd Grand Master. The two brothers learned the style from their
father, Tesshin Kasumi , the 61st Grand Master, thereby making the Kenshiro from Fist of the North
Star the 64th Grand Master.

Description
The art's power is focused into channeling one's energy in a single blow and striking into the
708 Keiraku Hikō (経絡秘孔? , "Hidden Channeling Points") points in the human body (also
known as acupressure points, power points, vital points, tsubo, etc.). These pressure points destroy
the enemy from within, and causes the victim to explode, be controlled involuntarily or otherwise
incapacitated. It can also be used to heal certain physical and psychological wounds, such as
restoring a person's voice, eyesight or memories, though the main purpose of Hokuto Shinken is
assassination. While a normal fighter uses 30% of his natural abilities, a Hokuto Shinken successor
knows how to utilize his remaining 70% using Tenryū Kokyū Hō (転龍呼吸法 Art of Dragon's
Breathing). A Hokuto Shinken successor can also resist attacks on the pressure points with the Hikō
Fūji (秘孔封じ, Pressure Point Sealing), copy techniques after witnessing them only once with
Suieishin (水映心, Water Reflection Spirit) and also derives power by using Tōki (闘気? ) or
fighting aura to use the human body's full potential, radiating it from their own body as an aura
(Tōki no Aura - Fighting Spirit Aura) whilst focusing it for attacks. It can be used to launch ki-based
attacks that can be used to strike targets (even tiny ones, like the Keiraku Hiko) at long range, or, to
defend the user from attack. However, its true and ultimate strengths is not in power and technique,
but in the concepts of love and sadness, to which the practitioner must truly experience to draw the
will to fight upon within the art of Hokuto Shinken.
Due to its deadliness, Hokuto Shinken follows the Isshi Sōden (一子相伝) tradition: it can only be
passed down from one father to one son, and there can only be one successor per generation
according to the art's law. Students who fail the successorship must renounce the style voluntarily or
risk having their memories erased or their fists crushed. Because of this, there has been great
competition over who gets to be the successor. Due to its importance in history, the role of Hokuto
Shinken's successor is intertwined not only with the affairs of the governing powers of the land, but
also with Taoist astrology and legend. Furthermore, it is also said to be the second guardian of the
Celestial Emperor, with its duty bound to protect the innocent, uphold peace, and become the
merciless judge and punisher of evil under the skies of the world.

Late in the series, it is revealed that the founder of Hokuto Shinken is a man named Shuken of
the Hokuto Sōke (北斗宗家) bloodline and the ancestor of Kenshiro and Hyoh. Souten no Ken
further develops the origins of Hokuto Shinken, where it is revealed that Hokuto Shinken is a
blending of Shuken's original Hokuto Sōke no Ken and the Keiraku Hikō techniques of Seito Gek
Ken .

Techniques
Techniques listed alphabetically.
㊙ = An "Ōgi" (奥義 secret) technique.
Kenshiro’s Hokuto Shin Ken style
Kentō Shadan (拳盗捨断, Fist Stealing Discarding
Resolution): A technique Kenshiro used to penetrate through
Kaioh's defense, which weakened his arms.
Dan Kotsukin (断骨筋, Cutting Bone and Tendon):
Killed Scorpio in the manga. Causes an opponent's muscles
to self-destruct.
Enkan Zanshū Kyaku (円環斬襲脚, Ring Beheading
Layered Leg): Anime-only technique in which Kenshiro
defeats a group of enemies with a spin kick.
Ganzan Ryōzan Ha (岩山両斬波, Rocky Mountain
Splitting Wave): A knife-hand strike that crushes the victim's
skull. Noteworthy only because it is used more than once
by Kenshiro and is an extremely straightforward maneuver
in spite of its elaborate name. Does not even use any of the
body's pressure points. Kenshiro uses this attack at least
three times: once against one of Shin 's men, a second
against Taki 's murderer/ambusher and the last time
against Kiba Daiō .
Gedokujutsu (解毒術, Antidote Technique) Cures venom in
one's body.
Gekitsui Shi (撃墜指 , Strike-Down Fingers): Kenshiro
strikes his opponent's forehead with four fingers. When he
moves his fingers the opponent is left with 3 seconds to
live. Kenshiro used this on Targel after he killed Bella .
Gōkin Bundan Kyaku (鋼筋分断脚, Steel Muscle Cutting
Kick): Weakens muscles; used on Burō .
Goshi Retsu Dan (五指烈弾, Five Finger Violent Bullets):
Explodes fingers. Used on Madara and Club .
Hachimon Kudan (八悶九断, Eight Agonies Nine Breaks):
A technique that induces eight sensations of pain, before the
body dismembers into nine parts. This technique was
cancelled against Jagi during a flashback.
Hagan Ken (破顔拳, Face Breaking Fist): Caves in face,
used on Madara , only named in anime series.
Hakkei no Hō (発勁の法, Method of Internal Energy
Release): Stops projectiles thrown towards one's body.
Hichō Kūzan Pa (飛鳥空斬波, Flying Bird Empty
Beheading Wave): A flying kick that Kenshiro used to
counter the Nanto Komori Ken .
Hiei Ken (飛衛拳, Flying Defense Fist): A flying kick used
to counter Shin 's Gokuto Ken . Named in the TV series.
Hikō Fūji (秘孔封じ, Pressure Point Sealing): Resists
pressure points, used to break Amiba 's pressure point hold.
Honsha Bakuretsu Ken (翻車爆裂拳, Spilling Wheel
Exploding Fist): Anime-only technique which defeats a large
group of thugs at once. Used in episode 58 against a group
of Souther 's men.
Hyakuretsu Dan (百裂弾, Hundred Crack Snap): A
prototype version of the Hyakuretsu Ken from the
series. Kenshiro uses this technique as a finishing move
against the Taishan Temple assassin Baiken Kinbu .
Hyakuretsu Ken (百裂拳, Hundred Crack Fist): Kenshiro
's trademark technique; the one most frequently associated
with him. It is characterized as a strike of over a hundred
blows, delivered at rapid speed to the designated
708 Keiraku Hikō (Pressure Points) on the adversary's
body. Each attack is usually accompanied by shouting,
"Atatatatatatatatata!! Ho wata!".
Hyappō Zan (百方斬, Every-Way Beheading): An enhanced
version of the Four Way Slash which kills several more
enemies. Depicted only in the anime series as well.
Jarai Kō (北蛇雷咬, Snake Thunder Bite): A rushing punch.
Jūha Zan (柔破斬, Soft-Breaking Slash): A technique
Kenshiro used against Heart that allowed him to penetrate
his gummy flesh and strike his vital points.
Jūji Zan (十字斬, Cross Slash): Kenshiro used this
technique to defeat Shin during their rematch, striking his
vital points in the cross-shape of Shin's emblem. The victim
is given only minutes to live.
Jūretsu Ha (縦列破, Column Break) Anime-only technique
in which Ken destroys a single line of thugs.
Kaikotsu Ken (壊骨拳, Bone Crushing Fist): Two fingers
to the forehead which causes the skeleton to explode from
the body; used to kill the Colonel .
Kokū Zan (虚空斬, Void Slash): Kenshiro developed this
technique to counter Shin's aerial flying kick, but it was also
used to counter the South Star Human Cannonball
technique. In the latter case, the adversary was left
completely paralyzed (Afterwards, Kenshiro fires this
enemy out of a cannon).
Kōretsu Ha (鋼裂把, Steel-Rending Grasp):
Destroyed Uighur 's shoulder with six fingers only.
Kōshu Gyakusetsu (絞首逆折, Hanging Reverse Break):
Twisted head around on a Taisan Guard.
Kōshu Hagan Ken (交首破顔拳, Neck Twisting Face
Breaking Fist): A knee kick to the face used
against Diamond , causing his head to split open in half.
Kōshu Hatō Ken (交首破頭拳, Successive Neck-Breaking
Head Fist) A kick to the back of the opponent's head which
causes the body to split in half. Depicted only in the anime
series, where its used against Buckham , the leader of
the God's Army Elite Forces.
Kūkyoku Ryūbu (空極流舞, Empty Polar Current Dance)
An evading technique used to avoid the Golan Colonel 's
boomerangs.
Kyomu Shidan (虚無指弾, Nothingness Attack): Erases
memory; used on Jackal 's Warriors.
Kyōsatsu Shitotsu Ken (胸殺 刺 突 拳 , Chest Murder Thrust
Fist) Anime-only technique in which Kenshiro strikes the
opponent's chest with hand thrusts, which then explodes.
Meidatsu Hōkai Ken (命奪崩壊拳, Life-Snatching
Collapse Fist) Anime-only technique used by Ken to destroy
an undead minion of Zaria .
Musō Tensei (無想転生, Nil-Thought Rebirth )㊙: The
ultimate Hokuto Shin Ken technique, which had never
before been fully mastered by anyone in the 1800 year
history of the style. Kenshiro was the first to master it,
followed by Raoh . Ken achieved this by becoming
consumed with sorrow to the point where he had achieved
communion with the deathless absolute emptiness or void
spoken of in Buddhism. At times it enables him to be at one
with the spirits of deceased fighters (Toki , the Nanto Roku
Sei warriors), and in the second series, it enables his spirit
to fight Kaioh even though he is in a coma (following the
first fight with Kaioh, after Shachi escapes with his body).
Its mastery was perfected after Kenshiro learned the secrets
of the Hokuto Soke in Taiseiden , Asura, in the second TV
series.
Nishi Shinkū Ha (二指真空把, Two-Finger Nil-Space
Grasp)㊙: Deflects arrows back at attackers. This technique
took Spade 's eye.
Rakan Geki (羅漢撃, Arhat Attack): A series of rapid
hand-thrusts.
Rekka Gyakuryu Ken (烈火逆流 拳 , Raging Flame
Reverse-Flow Punch): This technique causes the opponent's
throat to close, preventing the escape of air (or in one
victim's case, fire). The adversary chokes for a few moments
before exploding. This technique is administered in the same
manner as the Hokuto Hyakuretsu Ken .
Renkan Kumite (連環 組 手 , Surrounding Exercise ):
Defeats a group of enemies using only basic
techniques. Named in episode 7 of the anime series
Ryū Geki Ko (龍撃虎, Dragon Attacks Tiger): Like the
Nanto Ko Ha Ryū , it puts the victim in a false state of
death. Used by Kenshiro on Rei .
Ryūsei Hagan Kyaku (流星破顔脚, Meteorite Face
Breaking Kick): A head-splitting kick that killed Denki
Saitō .
Seiei Kō (醒鋭孔, Sobering Sharp Hole)㊙: Kenshiro
strikes his opponent's Ryugan, located in the chest. This
causes the victim's body to become like a mass of bare
nerves, causing extreme pain with the slightest
touch. Kenshiro uses this technique on Jagi as revenge
for Yuria before finally killing him with a blow to the head.
Seikyokurin (聖極 輪 , Saint Zenith Ring)㊙: A stance used
to signal an unwilling opponent in case of an emergency.
Senjukai Ken (千手壊拳, Thousand Hand Destruction
Fist): A more powerful and devastating version of
the Hokuto Hyakuretsu Ken , the technique increases the
severity of pain by increasing the number of punches to one
thousand; Kenshiro used this punch on Kemada after he
pried Ko 's necklace from his neck.
Senpū Rengeki (旋風連撃, Whirlwind Group Attack):
Senren Kyaku (千連脚, Thousand Group Leg) Anime-only
technique in which Kenshiro defeats an entire group of
enemies using his kicks.
Shichishi Kihei Zan (七死騎兵斬, Seven Death Cavalry
Kill): A flying technique against enemies on horseback. Ken
first wounded Raoh with this, cutting his face and breaking
his helmet.
Shichishi Seiten (七死星点, Seven Star Points of Death):
Kenshiro uses this to strike Devil Rebirth 's vital points in
the shape of the Big Dipper and defeat him.
Shichishi Tōki Dan (七死闘気断 Seven Death Aura
Cut): Tōki no Aura gathering. Frightened Kokuō . This
technique was only named in 1986 movie promotional
materials.
Shihō Zan (四方斬, Four Direction Beheading) A spin kick
which kills four surrounding enemies. Depicted only in the
anime series.
Sōkin Jizai Ken (繰筋自在拳, Reeling Muscle At-Will Fist)
Anime-only technique which causes two rival gang
leaders, Baron of the Scorpions and Junk of the Snakes, to
embrace each other literally to death.
Sōkin Jizai Kyaku (繰筋自在脚, Tendon Pulling Will
Kick): Kenshiro performs a series of two kicks at the
pressure points in the neck, sending a wave of paralysis to
the enemy, unable to move.
Sōryū Ha (双龍波, Twin Dragon Wave): Both fists hit chest
and destroy. Used on Gōda .
Suieishin (水映心, Water Reflection Spirit) ㊙: A technique
stealing stance. After watching somebody use a special
technique, the Suieishin allows Kenshiro to replicate it. The
moves he replicated with this were Yuda 's Densho Reppa
and Shu 's Nanto Rekkyaku Zanjin .
Tenha Kassatsu (天破活殺, Heaven Breaking Life or
Death) ㊙: A secret technique, similar to Hokuto Gōsho Ha ,
in that the aspect of the fighter's Tōki (闘気) being expelled
through their hands. However, with the Tenha Kassatsu,
their Tōki is transmitted via the fingertips into the adversary,
penetrating the body and causing tōki to erupt from the body
in the pattern of the "Big Dipper " constellation, piercing
even solid objects behind them. This technique was used by
Kenshiro against Souther during their final battle atop the
Pyramid of the Holy Emperor .
Tenha no Kamae (天破の構え, Heaven Breaking Stance):
A stance that resembles the Hokuto constellation. In Souten
no Ken , this technique is revealed to be one of the
secrets Shuken learned from the Seito Gekken style.
Tenkai Senretsu Shō (天魁千烈掌, Dubhe Breaking Palm)
㊙: A powerful series of punches that sends waves of Tōki
before a palm strike that sends a finishing explosive blast.
This technique is only used in the game, Hokuto Musō .
Tenki Shō (天帰掌, Return to Heaven Palm): Right fist
against palm stance; used to signal an honorable match.
Tenryū Kokyū Hō (転龍呼吸法, Art of Dragon's
Breathing)㊙: A method of breathing that allows the Hokuto
Shin Ken practitioner to tap into their body's full potential.
A normal human uses but 30% of their body's strength so
Tenryū is used to tap into that other 70%. A technique of
utmost secrecy, anyone who sees it being performed must be
killed to protect one of Hokuto Shin Ken's greatest
advantages over other styles. Use of this technique
causes Kenshiro 's jacket to burst. He only announces this
technique twice during the series, however it is assumed that
he uses it every time his jacket explodes when fighting
against a strong opponent.
Tōki no Aura (闘気のオーラ, Fighting Spirit Aura):
Zankai Ken (残悔拳, Remorse Fist): This technique is
used by Kenshiro against Spade . Kenshiro inserts his
thumbs into the temples of his enemy. Upon removal of
Kenshiro's thumbs the enemy is left with just three seconds
to live. In these three seconds, Kenshiro advises them to
mate on the folly of their wicked ways, before being split in
 half vertically and exploding.
Zankai Sekiho Ken (残悔積歩拳, Burden of Regret Walk
Fist)㊙: By striking the power-point known as
Shitsugen, Kenshiro triggers the involuntary locomotion of
the adversary's legs to walk backwards, and the adversary is
helpless to stop the legs' motion.

Toki’s Hokuto Shin Ken style

Kōretsu Ha (鋼裂把, Steel-Rending Grasp): Only used
by Toki in Ten no Haoh .
Tenki Shō (天帰掌, Return to Heaven Palm): Right fist
against palm stance; used to signal an honorable match.

Raoh’s Hokuto Shin Ken style

Musō Tensei (無想転生, Nil-Thought Rebirth )㊙: The
ultimate Hokuto Shin Ken technique, which had never
before been fully mastered by anyone in the 1800 year
history of the style. It can only be achieved by one who is
consumed by sorrow. Kenshiro was the first to master it,
followed by Raoh .
Shichisei Tenshin (七星点心, Seven Star Point Spirit)
㊙: Seven pillars of crimson energy erupt in the area in front
of Raoh . Moments later, Raoh charges forward to barrel
over anyone in his path. During the original series, this was
the same killing technique Raoh's adopted father tried to use
in order to end the dispute for his successor.
Tōki no Aura (闘気のオーラ, Fighting Spirit Aura): Raoh
could attack an enemy with his "Touki" Aura.

Jagi’s Hokuto Shin Ken style

Jatensha (邪剪 手 , Evil Dividing Hand)㊙: Jagi performs a
hopping knee attack to stun the foe in front of him. He
punctures his thumbs into their temples and jumps back to
see them explode. This attack is not named in the manga.
Rakan Geki (羅漢撃, Arhat Attack): Used by Jagi against
Kenshiro; a series of rapid hand-thrusts, which Jagi also uses
to mask his spitting needle attack.
Senju Satsu (千手殺, Thousand Hand Murder): A rapid-
fire hand thrust originally used by Jagi against Kenshiro
during a flashback.
Inyo Satsu (陰陽殺, Shadow Sun Murder): Jagi places his
hands on the sides of his opponent's head and heaves his
body upwards to balance upright above them. He then twists
his body to break their neck, turning their visage 180
degrees behind them. This technique is no named in the
manga.

Ryuken’s Hokuto Shin Ken style

Rakan Geki (羅漢撃, Arhat Attack): A series of rapid
hand-thrusts which can only be mastered when
achieving Arhat . Ryuken teaches this to Jagi in Jagi
Gaiden .
 Shichisei Tenshin (七星点心, Seven Star Point Spirit)㊙: A
secret technique used by Ryuken in his final fight
against Raoh . Its movements follow the pattern of the Big
Dipper to overwhelm the opponent.
Hokuto Senki Raidan (北斗仙気雷弾, Hermit Spirit
Lightning Bolt): This technique fires a lightning bolt at a
target. Used by Ryūken on Jūkei .

Kenshiro Kasumi’s Hokuto Shin Ken style

Chōki Kokyū Jutsu (調気呼吸術, Style Spirit Respiration
Art) Hold breathing for ten minutes.
Hyakuretsu Ken (百裂拳, Hundred Crack Fist):
Kenshiro's trademark technique; the one most frequently
associated with him. It is characterized as a strike of over a
hundred blows, delivered at rapid speed to the designated
708 Keiraku Hikō (Pressure Points) on the adversary's
body. Each attack is usually accompanied by shouting,
"Atatatatata!".
Musō Tensei (無想転生, Nil-Thought Rebirth )㊙: The
ultimate Hokuto Shin Ken technique, which had never
before been fully mastered by anyone in the 1800 year
history of the style. Kenshiro was the first to master it,
followed by Raoh. Ken achieved this by becoming
consumed with sorrow to the point where he had achieved
communion with the deathless absolute emptiness or void
spoken of in Buddhism. At times it enables him to be at one
with the spirits of deceased fighters (Toki, the Nanto
Rokusei warriors), and in the second series, it enables his
spirit to fight Kaio even though he is in a coma (following
the first fight with Kaio, after Shachi escapes with his body).
Its mastery was perfected after Kenshiro learned the secrets
of the Hokuto Souke in Taiseiden, Asura, in the second TV
series.
Nishi Shinkū Ha (二指真空把, Two-Finger Nil-Space
Grasp)㊙: Deflects arrows back at attackers.
Raibō Shin Kyaku (雷暴神脚, Thunder Violent God Leg) A
leaping technique which leaves a print on the ground.
Tenha Kassatsu (天破活殺, Heaven Breaking Life or
Death)㊙: A secret technique, similar to Hokuto Gōsho Ha,
in that the aspect of the fighter's Tōki (闘気) being expelled
through their hands. However, with the Tenha Kassatsu,
their Tōki is transmitted via the fingertips into the adversary,
penetrating the body and causing tōki to erupt from the body
in the pattern of the "Big Dipper" constellation, piercing
even solid objects behind them.
Tenha no Kamae (天破の構え, Heaven Breaking Stance):
A stance that resembles the Hokuto constellation. In Souten
no Ken, this technique is revealed to be one of the secrets
Shuken learned from the Seito Gekken style.
Tenrei no Ken (Fist of the Blue Sky)㊙: Used for Kenshiro
Kasumi
Tōki no Aura (闘気のオーラ, Fighting Spirit Aura):
 Koryu’s Hokuto Shin Ken style
Shichisei Massatsu (七星抹殺, Seven Star Obliteration): A
self-sacrificing attack used by Koryu .

Shuken’s Hokuto Shin Ken style

Musō Tensei (無想転生, Nil-Thought Rebirth )㊙: The
ultimate Hokuto Shin Ken technique, which had never
before been fully mastered by anyone in the 1800 year
history of the style. Kenshiro was the first to master it,
followed by Raoh. Ken achieved this by becoming
consumed with sorrow to the point where he had achieved
communion with the deathless absolute emptiness or void
spoken of in Buddhism. At times it enables him to be at one
with the spirits of deceased fighters (Toki, the Nanto
Rokusei warriors), and in the second series, it enables his
spirit to fight Kaio even though he is in a coma (following
the first fight with Kaio, after Shachi escapes with his body).
Its mastery was perfected after Kenshiro learned the secrets
of the Hokuto Souke in Taiseiden, Asura, in the second TV
series.

Gaira's Hokuto Shin Ken style

Zankai Ken (残悔拳, Remorse Fist): The failed technique
performed on Kenshiro by Gaira , a minion of Jagi .

Bronza's Hokuto Shin Ken style

Musō Tensei (無想転生, Nil-Thought Rebirth )㊙: The
ultimate Hokuto Shin Ken technique, which had never
before been fully mastered by anyone in the 1800 year
history of the style. Kenshiro was the first to master it,
followed by Raoh. Ken achieved this by becoming
consumed with sorrow to the point where he had achieved
communion with the deathless absolute emptiness or void
spoken of in Buddhism. At times it enables him to be at one
with the spirits of deceased fighters (Toki, the Nanto
Rokusei warriors), and in the second series, it enables his
spirit to fight Kaio even though he is in a coma (following
the first fight with Kaio, after Shachi escapes with his body).
Its mastery was perfected after Kenshiro learned the secrets
of the Hokuto Souke in Taiseiden, Asura, in the second TV
series.

Others Hokuto Shin Ken’s techniques

Gen On Kai (幻闇壊 Phantom Dark Destruction): Freezes
and silences attacker, who dies when he sees the Hokuto
stars. Also used by Hokuto Ryū Ken .
Hakkei no Jutsu(発頸の術, Art of Head Punching):
Nise - Hokuto Shin Ken
Nise - Hokuto Shin Ken (偽・ 北 斗 神 拳 , Fake Big Dipper
God Fist): A fake imitation of Hokuto Shin Ken used
by Geese in Jubaku no Machi and Shin Hokuto no Ken .
Amiba-ryū Hokuto Shin Ken (aka Hokuda Shin Ken), style
created by Amiba's observation of Toki's Hokuto Shinken
and experimentation.
 Nanto Sei Ken

Nanto Sei Ken (南斗聖拳, South Dipper Holy Fist)

Nanto Seiken is a martial arts style featured in the Hokuto no Ken anime/manga series. It is the
opposite (the yang to Hokuto Shinken's yin) assassination art to Hokuto Shinken , as their names
serve to reflect their contrasting natures (Hokuto is the North Dipper, whereas Nanto is the
South). While Hokuto Shinken targets vital points to destroy enemies from within, Nanto Seiken
teaches how to kill from the outside. This style not only incorporates weaponry but the more
advanced schools allow fighters to kill with their bare hands, ranging from hand-to-hand stabbing
techniques to slicing enemies apart with air pressure (pictured right).

Etymology
The Nanto Seiken style is named after the Chinese asterism Nanto Roku Sei (南斗六星;
literally, South Dipper Six Stars), a portion of Sagittarius known as the Milk Dipper in the West.

In the official English versions of Fist of the North Star, this style is referred as the Fist of
the Southern Cross or Fist of the South Star, depending on the translation. The former is used in
the Viz ion of the English manga and the live-action movie, whereas the latter is used in the English
dub of the anime. The Raijin Master ion alternates between the two names, using Southern Cross in
the early volumes and South Star for the rest. While the Nanto asterism is unrelated to the Southern
Cross, the Southern Cross itself serves as the symbol of Nanto Seiken in the series and it is also the
name of Shin's stronghold.

History
Originally, Nanto Seiken was the fighting style used by Shin , the first major antagonist in the
series. According to the backstory provided, Nanto Seiken, along with Hokuto Shinken, are the two
most powerful assassination styles in Chinese martial arts. It follows a different principle from
Hokuto Shinken, in which it has the power to destroy an enemy's body from the outside through
powerful stabbing techniques, as opposed to Hokuto Shinken's use of the body's Keiraku Hikō to
destroy the enemy from within. While Kenshiro and Shin were forbidden to ever fight each other,
Shin broke the rules by defeating Kenshiro in order to claim Yuria (Ken's fiancée) for himself. The
first story arc centers around Kenshiro's quest to reclaim Yuria from Shin. It was really Jagi who
made Shin betray Kenshiro.

After Shin's death, several other Nanto styles and fighters were introduced in order to expand the
story beyond the initial ten chapters. These styles, such as Nanto Muon Ken and Nanto Suichō
Ken , are established to be sects of the main Nanto Seiken school. The organization structure of
Nanto Seiken is eventually established in manga chapter 80. There are said to be 108 sects of Nanto
Seiken, with the six primary branches being the Nanto Roku Seiken.

The story arc after Yuda's and Rei's deaths (chapters 83-97) centers around the rivalry between two
of the remaining masters: the benevolent Shuh and his arch-enemy, Souther , the strongest of the
 Nanto warriors. After the death of Souther, the Last General of Nanto appears to confront Raoh.
The Last General is revealed to be none other than the previously thought-to-be-dead Yuria, a
descendant of the Rightful Nanto Lineage(南斗正当血統, Nanto Seitō Kettō).

Nanto Roku Sei Ken

Nanto Roku Sei Ken (南斗六聖拳, Six Holy Fists of South Dipper): There are 108 sects of Nanto
Seiken. The six strongest Nanto masters are called the Nanto Roku Seiken , who correspond to the
six stars in the Nanto Roku Sei constellation. In ancient times, these six masters each guarded one
of six gates of the Emperor's palace.

After the nuclear war, Nanto Seiken was split into two camps, one seeking peace and one seeking
power. When Yuda, one of the Nanto Roku Seiken, joined forces with Raoh (along with 27
subordinate sects), the fates of the Nanto Roku Seiken were cursed.

 Nanto Hakurō Ken (Shu , Jingi) (南斗白鷺拳, South Dipper White Heron Fist): This
versatile style focuses on kicking techniques but is adept at destroying enemies with open
hand attacks. Its successor is born under the Star of Benevolence (仁星, Jinsei).
 Nanto Hōō Ken (Ogai , Souther ) (南斗鳳凰拳, South Dipper Fenghuang Phoenix Fist):
This freeform style typically has no stances and instead focuses on incredible speed and
power. However, there is one stance which is only assumed when facing a worthy
opponent. Its successor is born under the Star of Leadership (将星 Shōsei).

 Nanto Kōkaku Ken (Yuda ) (南斗紅鶴拳, South Dipper Flamingo Fist): This style
destroys enemies with long-range, vertical attacks. The speed of its techniques can slice
the victim apart from the back without touching it. Its successor is born under the Star of
Enchantment (妖星, Yōsei).

 Nanto Koshū Ken (Fugen , Shin , Jugai ) (南斗孤鷲拳, South Dipper Lone Eagle
Fist): This style focuses on rapid hand strikes which stab the enemy to death and also uses
flying kick techniques. Its successor is born under the Star of Martyrdom (殉星, Junsei).

 Nanto Saigo no Shō (Dharma , Yuria ) (南斗六聖拳最後の将, The Last General of

South Dipper): This is a title held by the last member of the Nanto Rokusei. Their role is
to unite with Hokuto in times of chaos. Its successor is born under the Merciful Mother
Star (慈母星, Jibosei).

 Nanto Suichō Ken (Rofu , Rei , Zaki , Rugy, Linley , Amiba ) (南斗水鳥拳, South
Dipper Waterbird Fist): This style's movements are compared to a graceful water bird.
However, its destructive power is without equal and can slaughter enemies with its
devastating slicing techniques. Its successor is born under the Star of Justice (義星,
Gisei).

Nanto Gosha Sei

Nanto Goshasei (南斗五車星, Five Chariot Stars of South Dipper): These are the five guardians
sworn to protect the Last Nanto General . They each represent one of five cosmic elements (wind,
fire, sea, earth and sky) and are trained in their own unique fighting styles. With the exception of
Juza's self-taught style, the origins of each of these styles are never fully explained and they are not
counted within the 108 sects of Nanto Seiken.In the original manga, Rihaku was only a military
 strategist, but he was given his own martial art in the TV series.
 Garyū no Ken (Juza ) (我流の拳, Self-Taught Fist): This style is free-form with no set
stance and focuses on offensive power. The style is comprised primarily of rapid kicks
and grappling techniques.
 Gosha Enjō Ken (Shuren ) (五車炎情拳, Five Chariots Passionate Flame Fist): This
style allows the user to manipulate phosphorous to incinerate his enemies, whilst they are
protected from the flames.
 Gosha Fūretsu Ken (Hyui ) (五車風裂拳, Five Chariots Wind Split Fist): This style
allows the user to manipulate air currents to slice enemies apart and can also augment
their own speed.
 Gosha Hasui Ken (Rihaku ) (五車波砕拳, Five Chariots Wave Crush Fist): This style
replicates the strength of a tidal wave with powerful flying attacks.
 Gosha Sanga Zan (Fudoh ) (五車山峨斬, Five Chariots Mountain Slash): This style
focuses on crushing the opponent with the user's brute strength and stature.

Nanto Shugo Sanninshu

Nanto Shugo Sanninshu (南斗守護三人衆, Three Guardians from South Dipper):

Nanto No Jusha
Nanto no Jūsha (Tō ) (南斗の従者, South Dipper Servant):

Other Nanto styles

As previously stated, Nanto Seiken composed of over 108 sects. However, only a few of them
outside of the Roku Seiken appear in the manga. The majority of the Nanto Seiken styles were
featured in the Hokuto no Kenanime series, as well as the spin-off material.
In the original manga
 Nanto Hiyoku Ken (Dagar ) (南斗比翼拳, South Dipper Conjoined Wing Fist): One of
the subordinate sects of Nanto Kōkaku Ken . It uses vertical slicing techniques.
 Nanto Jarō Geki (Jagi ) (南斗邪狼撃 South Dipper Wicked Wolf Attack): A stabbing and
slicing technique. Origin unknown.
 Nanto Muon Ken (Colonel ) (南斗無音拳, South Dipper Silent Fist): This assassination
style centers primarily around the use of weapons like finger-claws and boomerangs and
allows the user to attack without making a sound.
 Nanto Sōyō Ken (Buzz Harn & Gill Harn ) (南斗双鷹拳, South Dipper Twin Hawk
Fist): This style appears to emphasize cutting in a cross motion (cutting both vertical and
horizontal simultaneously).
 Nanto Sōzan Ken (Beji & Giji ) (南斗双斬拳, South Dipper Twin Slashing Fist): This
 style is composed primarily of juggling knives back and forth between its two successors.
In the anime series
 Nanto Anshō Ken (Zaria ) (南斗暗鐘拳, South Dipper Dark Bell Fist): Is based on use of
sound waves and hypnosis. The style's sound waves tend to come from bells. It kills by
causing the cells in the body to destroy themselves, thus cutting its intended target.
 Nanto Bakusatsu Ken (Jackal ) (南斗爆殺拳, South Dipper Explosive Kill Fist): This
style specializes in concealed blades and explosives.

 Nanto Fūsha Zan (Baron ) (南斗風車斬, South Dipper Windmill Slash): Involves the use
of a large, two-headed, axe.

 Nanto Hyakuzan Ken (Dante ) (南斗百斬拳, South Dipper Hundred Slash Fist): Use
techniques consists of stabbing and boomerang attacks.

 Nanto Jaben Ken (Junk ) (南斗蛇鞭拳, South Dipper Snake Whip Fist): It's user wields a
snake-shaped whip.

 Nanto Kōmori Ken (Two of Patra's henchmen) ( 南斗蝙蝠拳, South Dipper Bat Fist):
This style involves the usage of gliders and claws; its main strategy involves diving down
onto the opponent.

 Nanto Ningen Hōdan (Garekki , Gold Wolf Army) (南斗人間砲弾, South

Dipper Human Cannonball ): Closer to a move than a style, this technique involves the
user being equipped with a sword and fired into the air via cannon. The user, upon
getting above his target, can hold their sword outwards and drop down suddenly and with
great, violent force. This is more of a siege style than a fighting style.

 Nanto Ressha Hō (Tōda ) ( 南斗列車砲, South Dipper Train Cannon): This is not a
martial arts at all, but actually a Kürze Bruno Railway Gun .

 Nanto Ryūjin Ken (Patra & Dragon ) (南斗龍神拳, South Dipper Dragon God Fist):
The style involves the use of pyrokinesis , in which the user can safely engulf his skin in
flames to destroy his opponent, as well as use fire-breathing techniques. It also
involves witchcraft , where Patra could use small crystal orbs in order to give the illusion
of a dragon, which is actually concealed knives or flames.

 Nanto Shōten Ken (Joker ) (南斗翔天拳, South Dipper Hovering Fist): This style
consists of throwing playing cards, pseudo-teleportation, and mirror-imaging techniques.

In Gaiden series
 Nanto Hien Ken (Hakka & Riron ) (南斗飛燕拳, South Dipper Flying Swallow Fist):
This style specializes in mid-air stabbing techniques.
 Nanto Hisui Ken (Masaya , Karen ) (南斗翡翠拳, South Dipper Kingfisher Fist): This
style is a subordinate branch of Nanto Hakurō Ken and uses kicking techniques.

 Nanto Kōjaku Ken (Zan ) (南斗紅雀拳, South Dipper Red Munia Fist): This style is a
subordinate branch of Nanto Kōkaku Ken and prides itself on being a beautiful yet deadly
style.
  Nanto Ryūō Ken (Ryuro h) (南斗流鴎拳, South Dipper Flowing Seagull Fist): This style
focuses on mid-air slicing techniques.

 Nanto Shūga Ken (Habaki ) (南斗隼牙拳, South Dipper Falcon Fang Fist): This style
manipulates vacuum waves to slice opponents.

In the novels
 Nanto Hakushū Ken (Descendants of the d'Arda) (南斗白鷲拳, South Dipper White
Eagle Fist): This martial art style since it was banished from the main Nanto Sei Ken
school 800 years ago. This style relies heavily on hypnosis and illusions.
 Nanto Kokucho Ken (Cohen) (南斗黒烏拳, South Dipper Black Crow Fist): This
style is extremely violent in nature and can cut opponents to shreds very quickly.
 Nanto Yakyō Ken (Beaumont) (南斗夜梟拳, South Dipper Night Owl Fist): This
style has two stances - one imitating an owl's quick, silent wings (quick arm strikes)
and another imitating the owl's powerful swooping talons (powerful kicks).
 Nise - Nanto Sei Ken (Zaimu) (偽・ 南 斗 聖 聖拳 , False Sacred Fist of the South
Dipper): Although seemingly formidable, this style is not officially part of the Nanto
Sei Ken school and is actually rather weak when compared to true Nanto Sei Ken
styles.
In the video games
 Nanto Gasei Ken
 Nanto Gashō Ken (Gyaran ) (南斗牙猩拳, South Dipper Fanged Orangutan Fist):
This style is not counted within the 108 sects of Nanto Sei Ken.

 Nanto Hishō Ken (Zepia ) (南斗飛翔拳, South Dipper Soaring Fist): One of the
subordinate sects of Nanto Hakurō Ken .

 Nanto Koku Ken

ra - Nanto Roku Sei Ken

Ura - Nanto Roku Sei Ken (裏南斗六星拳, Six Sacred Fists of Reverse South Dipper): Is
the Ura - Nanto Sei Ken (裏南斗聖拳, Reverse South Dipper Sacred Fist) equivalent of the
Nanto Roku Sei Ken that appears in the Hokuto no Ken 4 video game. It was banished from
the 108 branches of Nanto Seiken for its cruel power, during which time, it existed
underground until the apocalypse brought it to the surface once more. There are six primary
masters called the Ura - Nanto Roku Sei Ken, to correspond to the six stars in the Ura - Nanto
Roku Sei constellation.
 Ura - Nanto Gaen Ken (Barram) (裏南斗牙炎拳, Reverse South Dipper Fanged
Flame Fist): One of the five Ura - Nanto Roku Sei Ken styles. Its successor is born
under the Evil Star (邪悪の星 , Jaaku no hoshi).
 Ura - Nanto Hakuhyō Ken (Delmon) (裏南斗白豹拳, Reverse South Dipper White
Leopard Fist): One of the five Ura - Nanto Roku Sei Ken styles. Its successor is born
under the Scornful Star (嘲りの星, Azakeri no hoshi).

 Ura - Nanto Hiun no Shō (Yuria's twin sister) (裏南斗悲運の将, Reverse South
Dipper Doomed General):

 Ura - Nanto Kyūketsu Ken (Hunjer) (裏南斗吸血拳, Reverse South Dipper

Bloodsucking Fist): One of the five Ura - Nanto Roku Sei Ken styles. Its successor is
born under the Frenzied Star (呪いの星, Kyōran no hoshi), which is connected
 to Nanto Kōkaku Ken's Star of Enchantment (妖星, Yōsei).

 Ura - Nanto Ryū-Oh Ken (Garg) (裏南斗竜王拳, Reverse South Dipper Dragon
King Fist): One of the five Ura - Nanto Roku Sei Ken styles. Its successor is born
under the Great Cursed Star (大凶の星, Daikyō no hoshi), which is connected
to Nanto Hōō Ken's Star of Leadership (将星 Shōsei).

 Ura - Nanto Sekija Ken (Merde) (裏南斗吸血拳, Reverse South Dipper Red Snake
Fist): One of the five Ura - Nanto Roku Sei Ken styles. Its successor is born under
the Cursed Star (呪いの星, Noroi no hoshi), which is connected to Nanto Suichō
Ken's Star of Justice (義星Gisei).

an Shin Gosha Sei

Nanto Shin Goshasei (南斗新五車星, New Five Chariot Stars of South Dipper): The new
order of the Goshasei who appear in the Hokuto no Ken HYPERLINK
"http://hokuto.wikia.com/wiki/Hokuto_no_Ken_(Banpresto)" (Banpresto) video game. With
the exception of Rihaku, the four new members are all replicas of their original counterparts.
 Garyū no Ken (Ujo ) (我流の拳, Self-Taught Fist): This style is free-form with no
set stance and focuses on offensive power. The style is comprised primarily of rapid
kicks and grappling techniques.
 Gosha Enjō Ken (Gasshu ) (五車炎情拳, Five Chariots Passionate Flame Fist):
This style allows the user to manipulate phosphorous to incinerate his enemies,
whilst protected from the flames.
 Gosha Fūretsu Ken (Dan ) (五車風裂拳, Five Chariots Wind Split Fist): This style
allows the user to manipulate the air to slice enemies and also to enhance his own
speed.
 Gosha Hasui Ken (Rihaku ) (五車波砕拳, Five Chariots Wave Crush Fist): This
style replicates the strength of a tidal wave with powerful flying attacks.
 Gosha Sanga Zan (Shelga ) (五車山峨斬, Five Chariots Mountain Slash): This
style focuses on crushing the opponent with the user's brute strength and stature

a - Nanto Gosha Sei

Ura- Nanto Goshasei (裏南斗五車星, Five Chariot Stars of Reverse South Dipper): The five
guardians of the Ura - Nanto Doomed General that appears in the Hokuto no Ken 4 video
game.
Nanto Seiken
Nanto Seiken (南斗聖拳, lit. "Sacred Fist of the South Dipper" and also romanized as Nanto Sei
Ken) is a fictional martial arts style featured prominently in the manga and anime series Fist of the
North Star. It is the opposite style of Hokuto Shinken, the main fighting style of the series. While
Hokuto Shinken focuses on pressure points to destroy an enemy from within, Nanto Seiken teaches
how to defeat opponents externally. This style not only incorporates weaponry, but the more
advanced styles allow fighters to annihilate enemies with their bare hands through air pressure. The
Nanto Seiken style is named after the Chinese asterism Nanto Rokusei (南斗六 星, lit. "Six Stars of
the Southern Dipper"), a portion of Sagittarius known as the Milk Dipper in the West. The six
primary successors of Nanto Seiken in the story are known as the Nanto Roku Seiken (南斗六聖 ,
Six Sacred Fists of the South Star). Other Nanto practitioners include the Golan Colonel, Amiba,
Yuda's lieutenant Dagarl, the knife-jugglers Beji and Giji, and the Harn Bros. In the official English
versions of Fist of the North Star it is referred to as the Fist of the Southern Cross or Fist of the
South Star, depending on the translator. The former is used in the Viz edition of the English manga
and the live-action movie, whereas the latter is used in the English dub of the anime. The Raijin
Master Edition alternates between the two names, using Southern Cross in the early volumes and
South Star for the rest. While the Nanto asterism is unrelated to the Southern Cross, the Southern
Cross itself serves as the symbol of Nanto Seiken in the series and it is also name of Shin's city.

Fictional history

Nanto Seiken was originally the martial art style used by Shin, the first major antagonist in the
series. According to the backstory provided, Nanto Seiken, along with the Hokuto Shinken, are the
two most powerful assassination styles in Chinese martial arts. It follows a different principle from
Hokuto Shinken, in which it has the power to destroy an enemy's body from the outside through
powerful stabbing techniques, as opposed to Hokuto Shinken's use of the body's accupressure points
to destroy the enemy from within. Its name serves to reflect its opposite nature from Hokuto
Shinken (Hokuto is the North Dipper, whereas Nanto is the South). While Kenshiro and Shin were
taught to never fight each other, Shin broke the rules by defeating Ken in order to claim Yuria
(Ken's fiancée) for his own. The first story arc centers around Ken's quest to reclaim Yuria from
Shin. After Shin's death, many other Nanto styles and fighters were introduced in order to expand
the story beyond the initial ten chapters. These styles, such as Nanto Muon Ken and Nanto Suichō
Ken, are established as factions of the main Nanto Seiken martial art school. The organization
structure of Nanto Seiken school is eventually established in manga chapter 80. There are over 108
branch factions of Nanto Seiken, with the masters of the six primary martial art branches known as
the Six Sacred Fists of Nanto (南斗六聖拳, Nanto Roku Seiken). At some point in history, each of
the original Sacred Fists was a guardian of one of six gates at an Emperor's castle whose fate was
tied to one of the six Nanto stars. After the nuclear war that occurred before the beginning of the
series, the Nanto Seiken practitioners, including the Sacred Fists, were largely split between two
ideals: to seek peace in the post-nuclear era or to conquer the world for the sake of power. When
Juda, one of the Sacred Fists, betrayed the Nanto Seiken school by joining Raoh's forces (along
with 27 subordinate factions), the fates of the other Sacred Fists became tragic. It was later
revealed that Thouzer, the leader of the Sacred Fists and of the Nanto Seiken school, manipulated
Juda into committing the betrayal for his own ends. The story arc after Juda's and Rei's deaths
(chapters 83- 97) centers around the rivalry between two of the remaining masters: the benevolent
Shū and his archenemy Thouzer, strongest of the Nanto warriors. After the death of Thouzer, the
Last General of Nanto (南斗最後 の将, Nanto Saigo no Shō) appears to confront Raoh. The Last
General is revealed to be none other than the previously thought-to-be-dead Yuria, a descendant of
the Rightful Nanto Lineage (南斗正当血統, Nanto Seitō Kettō).

Nanto Roku Seiken

Nanto Koshū Ken

Shin's style. Nanto Koshū Ken (南斗孤鷲拳, South Dipper Lone Eagle Fist) is an orthodox style
of Nanto Seiken. It focuses on stabbing and thrusting attacks, seemingly being most useful through
direct contact. The style also seems to use flying kicks, as seen during a flashback in both the
manga and anime, and as the Nanto Gokuto Ken/Nanto Gokusatsu Ken Ougi (special technique)
which uses an air pressure wave/ki to cut and disable the opponent. This branch of the Nanto
Seiken was originally unnamed in the original manga and anime. The designation Nanto Koshū
Ken was first used in the 1986 publication Hokuto no Ken Special: All About the Man and has been
used in every official Hokuto no Ken source since then. Shin mentions its name for the first time
onscreen in the 2007 OVA Yuria Den.

Techniques

- Nanto Gokuto Ken (南斗獄屠拳, "South Dipper Hell Slaughter Fist") - The technique Shin used
against Kenshiro when he took Yuria away from him. Its actually a flying kick which temporarily
disables the enemy by cutting the joints in their arms and legs. It is renamed Nanto Gokusatsu Ken
(南斗獄殺拳, "South Dipper Hell's Death Fist"; the original name of the attack was considered
offensive to burakumin (traditional butchers ofanimals)) in the 1980s anime series and movie. In
the series Shin performs this technique against Ken during their rematch, but proves ineffective the
second time around.
- Nanto Senshu Ryūgeki (南斗千首龍撃, "South Dipper Thousand Dragon Head Attacks") – A
series of rapid hand stabbing techniques. The first technique Shin uses in his rematch with Ken. Its
name is given in the anime series, as it was unnamed in the original manga.
- Nanto Hien Zan (南斗飛燕斬, "South Dipper Flying Swallow Slash") - A powerful flying kick
used against a group of revolting thugs in episode 21 of the TV series. Essentially, an upwards
Gokuto Ken.
- Nanto Hiryū Ken (南斗飛竜拳, "South Dipper Flying Dragon Fist") - A series of rapid fists used
by Shin against General Barcom in episode 21 of the TV series to counter a technique that gives
Barcom the strength of steel. The result of the attack makes his enemy crack all over like rock
before Shin deals a finishing blow. It is modelled on Kenshiro's own Hokuto Hyakuretsu Dan from
the second chapter of the Hokuto no Ken manga pilot, which in turn was the prototype for
Kenshiro's trademark technique, the Hokuto Hyakuretsu Ken.
- Nanto Shishū Zan (南斗施鷲斬, "South Dipper Alm Eagle Fist") - Shin won his successorship at
the Nanto Jūnin Kumite with this flying strike. Appears in the Yuria Gaiden manga.
- Nanto Raishinshou - This move is seen only in the Fist of the North Star Arcade Game. Appears
to be an aura blast to the ground, resulting in an upward attack.

Nanto Suichō Ken

Rei's style. Nanto Suichō Ken (南斗水鳥拳, South Dipper Waterbird Fist, also translated as Swan
Fist or Waterfowl Fist) is the most graceful of the Nanto Seiken styles. With a focus on grace and
aerial attacks, its primary usage is for close-range attacks. Like many other Nanto styles, it uses the
hands or air pressure to split the body into pieces.
Techniques

- Nanto Ko Ha Ryū (南斗虎破龍, "South Dipper Tiger Destroys Dragon") - A technique Rei
performs after witnessing Kenshiro's Seikyokurin stance. It causes its target to fall into a state of
false death. Rei performs this technique in conjunction with Kenshiro's Hokuto Ryū Geki Ko
("North Dipper Dragon Attacks Tiger") to deceive the Fang Tribe.
- Danko Sōsai Ken (断己相殺拳, "Self-Sacrifice Offset Fist") - A technique that kills an opponent
at the expense of the user. It would've killed Raoh if it had actually been used successfully.
- Suzaku Tenshō (朱雀展翔, "Expansive Flight of the Red Sparrow") - A face-cutting technique
Rei uses against Yuda. Unnamed in the original manga, named in the anime series.
- Hien Ryūbu (飛燕流舞, "The Flowing Dance of the Flying Swallow") - Rei performs this
technique in a demonstration in front of other Nanto students, leaving them impressed and Yuda
both envious and enamoured.
- Hishō Hakurei (飛翔白麗, "Soaring White Loveliness") - The ultimate Suichō Ken technique. A
jumping mid-air double stabbing attack which serves as the killing blow that defeated Yuda.

Nanto Kōkaku Ken

Juda's style. Nanto Kōkaku Ken (南斗紅鶴拳, South Dipper Crimson Crane Fist, also translated
as the Flamingo Fist) is an elegant style based on long-ranged, vertical attacks. It has a wide,
vertical attack range and seems to cause more damage when used for vertical slices. This style is
said to be so fast that the shockwave from an attack can split an enemy from the back.

Techniques

- Denshō Reppa (伝衝裂波, "Legendary Thrust Split Wave") - A slicing, long-range, vacuum wave
attack that could slice an ordinary human to shreds. The effect is such that the ground is split as the
attack moves towards the target. This is Juda's best known and most useful technique. Kenshiro
later uses this technique against Shū after witnessing its use by Juda in battle. In the anime series,
Raoh has also learned this technique and uses it againstKenshiro. This technique is unnamed in the
manga.
- Kesshō Shi (血粧嘴, "Blood-Tainted Beak") – The ultimate Nanto Kōkaku Ken attack. In the
original manga and TV series, Juda was about to perform this technique on Rei before he was
defeated. Due to its uncompleted status in the original manga, this technique was the subject of
much speculation by various spin-off material (i.e. manga, video games). In the Fist of the North
Star PunchMania game, the technique is depicted as similar to the "crane's break" strike (two-hand
finger strike) in the White Crane martial art style. In the 2005 Fist of the North Star fighting game,
the technique is assumed to be a psycho crusher-style human torpedo attack. In the spin-off series
Raoh Gaiden: Ten no Haoh, the technique is shown as a twohanded rapid hand stabbing attack
similar to Shin's Nanto Senshu Ryūgeki. Although the series portrays this as an aerial attack, it can
presumably be used from a standing position as well.
- Nanto Yōsō Hazan (南斗鷹爪破斬, "South Dipper Hawk Talon Rip Slash") - A technique that
cuts a target opponent at close range in half, vertically, from the back. Juda used this technique to
dispatch his lieutenant Dagarl when the latter attempted to attack him in revenge for being betrayed.
This technique was unnamed in the manga and anime, having been named in the Fist of the North
Star arcade fighting game.
- Tenketsu Baku (点穴 駁 , "Pressing Point Refute") – A technique that Juda about to use on Raoh
from behind, but intercepted by Souga and Ryuga in the manga Raoh Gaiden: Ten no Haoh. Juda
began the technique with his arms outstretched towards Raoh and his hands clenched into claws.
Other than that, nothing is known about this technique.
Nanto Hakurō Ken

Shū's style. Nanto Hakurō Ken (南斗白鷺拳, South Dipper White Heron Fist) is primarily a
kicking martial art, but Shū also displays the use of hand-slicing techniques as well. The user can
attack a wide range around them, even a spinning kick that decimates those around them.

Techniques

- Yūgen Shō (誘幻掌, "Alluring Illusion Palm") – An illusonary move used to confuse opponents.
In the film Raō Den: Jun'ai no Shō, Shū is seen striking Kenshiro with a series of multiple images
in a redo of the flashback scene (whereas in the original, the move is a series of jabbing stabs).
- Nanto Rekkyaku Kūbu (南斗烈脚空舞, "South Dipper Air Dance of the Fierce Feets") – Shū's
primary technique. A spinning kick.
- Nanto Rekkyaku Zanjin (南斗烈脚斬陣, "South ipper Beheading Formation of the Fierce Feet")
A spinning kick which beheads all surrounding enemies.

Nanto Hōō Ken

Thouzer's style. Nanto Hō-Ō Ken (南斗鳳凰拳, South Dipper Phoenix Fist) is the most powerful
martial art style of the Nanto Seiken school. It is a free-form style, without stances or forced
routine. Due to the lack of stance, this style has no defense against attacks, instead focusing only on
pure speed and offensive power. The user has the ability to glide forward, leading into a powerful
scissor attack. This style is taught in the ways of Isshi Sōden (一子相伝), which roughly translates
as 'there can absolutely be only one successor to this style'; this means that the student must kill his
teacher once he has learned all there is to know of the style. Presumably, this tradition of having
only one practitioner is meant to symbolize the phoenix's legendary ability to be reborn with each
new incarnation. The master of this style is considered to be the leader of the Six Sacred Fists of
Nanto and the nominal head of the Nanto Seiken school as a whole.

Techniques

- Kyokusei Jūji Ken (極星十字拳, "Pole Star Cross Fist") - An attack which leaves a cross-shaped
wound on the opponent's chest.
- Tenshō Jūji Hō (天翔十字鳳, "Heaven-Soaring Cross Phoenix") - The style's ultimate technique.
Thouzer takes a stance with his arms held out evenly, like a cross. As the name suggests, it is
launched into a powerful aerial attack. This is the only fighting stance taken by Thouzer, and is only
taken when a worthy opponent appears. This technique makes the user so light and graceful he can
glide over any physical attack.
- Nanto Yushō Gaku (南斗悠翔嶽, "South Dipper Distant Soaring Peak") - A rapid hand stabbing
attack, used against Raoh in the spin-off manga Raoh Gaiden: Ten no Haoh.

Nanto Saigo no Shō

The Last General of Nanto Roku Seiken (南斗六聖拳最後の 将 Nanto Roku Seiken Saigo no Shō)
is a title held by the last surviving member of the Nanto Rokusei. The identity of the Last General is
revealed to be the thought-to-bedeceased Yuria, Kenshiro's fiancée. Yuria is in fact a descendant of
the Rightful Nanto Blood. As a retcon of an earlier storyline, Yuria survived her suicide attempt,
saved by the Nanto Goshasei. With the threat of Raoh's impending invasion, Shin leaves Yuria in
the Goshasei's custody. Shin would then fight and die against Kenshiro, pretending Yuria had died
to protect her whereabouts. Despite being one of the Nanto Roku Seiken, Yuria has no martial art
skills. However, she does display empathic abilities in the manga and in Yuria Den, she is shown to
have precognitive abilities as well. Her purpose was to heal rather than destroy; in this case, heal the
hearts of even the villainous people such as Shin and Raoh. But, it is implied in the anime that her
abilities can do physical healing as well, when she helped Balga and many other injured soldiers in
Raoh's army.

Nanto Goshasei
The five guardians of the Last Nanto General are each trained in their own unique fighting styles.
With the xception of Jūza, who uses a self-taught style, the origins of each of the Goshasei's fighting
styles are never fully explained. They are not counted among the 108 sects of Nanto Seiken.
However, their techniques can "cut" like the Nanto Technique with the exception of Ocean Style.
Hyuui and Shuren manipulate wind and flame respectively to slice their opponents, whereas Fudou
fractures his opponents with brute force. Juza's selftaught style focuses on wrestling techniques,
contorting and breaking his enemies. In the TV series, Rihaku veritably uses powerful flying kicks
and lunges befitting a tidal wave.

Other Nanto styles and techniques

The Nanto Seiken, as previously mentioned, is composed of over 108 sects. However, only a few of
them outside the Roku Seiken are featured in the manga. The majority of the Nanto Seiken styles
were featured in the Hokuto no Ken anime series, as well as spin-off manga such as Ten no Haō and
Rei Gaiden.

In the original manga

Nanto Muon Ken (南斗無音拳, South Dipper Silent Fist) - The GOLAN Colonel's style. Called
by the Colonel as the "strongest assassination technique", the Colonel's fighting style centers
primarily around the use of weapons such as claws and boomerangs. In addition, the Colonel is able
to move without a sound (hence the name).

Nanto Jarō Geki (南斗邪狼撃, South Dipper Wicked Wolf Attack) - A Nanto Seiken stabbing and
slicing technique Jagi used against Ken during their second battle. It was unnamed in the original
manga and anime and its only designated Jarō Geki in the Fist of the North Star arcade fighting
game. Kenshiro remarks that Jagi's Nanto Seiken technique is "slow" and an "insult to Shin's style".

Yōsō Sankaku Kyaku (鷹爪三角脚, Hawk Talon Triangle Kick) - A Nanto Seiken technique used
by Amiba, a former Nanto student. An off-the-wall jump kick. Amiba's Nanto Seiken style is never
given a name in the original, however in the spinoff Rei Gaiden it is revealed he was a student of
Nanto Suichō Ken.

Nanto Hiyoku Ken (南斗比翼拳, South Dipper Conjoined Wing Fist) - The style of Dagarl, Yuda's
lieutenant. One of the 27 subordinate sects of Nanto Kōkaku Ken. Its name is given in the spinoff
manga, Ten no Haō. It is named after the mythical Chinese Conjoined Bird (比翼鳥, Pinyin: Bǐ Yì
Niǎo).

Nanto Sōzan Ken (南斗双斬拳, South Dipper Twin Kill Fist) - The fighting style used by Beji and
Giji, two of Souther's underlings. This style is composed primarily of juggling the knives back and
fort between its two successors.

Nanto Sōyō Ken (南斗双鷹拳, South Dipper Twin Hawk Fist) - The fighting style of the Harn
Bros. Mentioned in the manga, it is only seen in action in the anime and emphasizes on cutting in a
cross motion (cutting both vertical and horizontal simultaneously). Its special attack includes a
joined aerial drop called the Sō-u Rakusō Ha (双羽落爪破, Paired Feather Drop Claw Rip). As with
Fuuga and Raiga, the Harn Bros fight in a paired coordinated formation.

In the anime series

Nanto Kōmori Ken (南斗蝙蝠拳, South Dipper Bat Fist) - Unique to the anime series. Used by
two of Patra's henchmen. The Bat Fist involves the usage of gliders and claws. Mainly involves
diving down onto the opponent.

Nanto Ryūjin Ken (南斗龍神拳, South Dipper Dragon God Fist) - A set of styles used by Patra
and Drago in the anime only. Drago's style involves the use of pyrokinesis, in which the user can
safely engulf his skin in flames to destroy his opponent, as well as use fire-breathing techniques.
Patra's part of this style involves witchcraft. The user apparently could use small crystal orbs to give
the illusion of a dragon, which would be hiding knives or flames.

Nanto Bakusatsu Ken (南斗爆殺拳, South Dipper Explosive Kill Fist) - A Nanto style which
exists only in the anime. The Bakusatsu Ken is Jackal's fighting style, which specializes in the usage
of concealed blades and explosives. In the original manga, Jackal was only an average thug with no
real ties to Shin or the Nanto Seiken school. In the anime, Kenshiro makes a sarcastic remark to
Jackal's style and asks if dynamite is a martial art; implying it may not actually be a nanto
technique.

Nanto Hyakuzan Ken (南斗百斬拳, South Dipper Hundred Slash Fist) - Unique to the anime
series. Hyakuzan Ken is Dante's Nanto style, who trained together with Shin. Dante's techniques
consists of stabbing and boomerang attacks.

Nanto Anshō Ken (南斗暗鐘拳, South Dipper Dark Bell Fist) - Unique to the anime series.
Zaria's style The Dark Bell Fist is based on use of sound waves and hypnosis. The style's sound
waves tend to come from bells. It kills by causing the cells in the body to destroy themselves, thus
cutting its intended target.

Nanto Fūsha Zan (南斗風車斬, South Dipper Windmill Slash) - Unique to the anime series. The
style of Baron, leader of the Scorpions. It involves the use of a large two headed axe.

Nanto Jaben Ken (南斗蛇鞭拳, South Dipper Snake Whip Fist) - Unique to the anime series. The
tyle of Junk, leader of the Snakes. As its name indicates, it user wields a snake-shaped whip.

Nanto Ningen Hōdan (南斗人間砲弾, South Dipper Human Cannonball) - Unique to the anime
series. Used by Garekkī and the Gold Wolf army. Closer to a move than a style. It involves the user
being equipped with a sword and fired into the air via cannon. The user, upon getting above his
target, can hold their sword outwards and drop down suddenly and with great, violent force. This is
more of a siege style than a fighting style.

Nanto Ressha Hō (南斗列車砲, South Dipper Train Cannon) - Unique to the anime series. Used
by Tōda. It's not a martial arts at all, but an artillery used against Kenshiro during journey to
Southern Cross.

Nanto Shōten Ken (南斗翔天拳, South Dipper Ascension Fist) - Unique to the anime series.
Joker's fighting style. It consist of the usage of playing cards, which are his main forms of cutting;
teleportation and mirror imaging techniques.

In the Hokuto Gaiden series

Nanto Hien Ken (南斗飛燕拳, South Dipper Flying Swallow Fist) - Appears in the spin-off manga
series Ten no Haō. Used by Hakka and Riron, two of Souther's soldiers. This style specializes in
mid-air stabbing techniques. The secret technique Sōen Ranbu (双燕乱舞, "Paired Swallow
Chaotic Dance") enables two practitioners to attack an opponent from two opposite sides.

Nanto Shunga Ken (南斗隼牙拳, South Dipper Falcon Fang Fist) - Appears in the Ten no Haō
anime. Used by Habaki. The secret technique of this style is Senpuga (旋風牙, "Whirlwind Fang"),
which decimates enemies with a hurricane blast.

Nanto Ryūō Ken (南斗流鴎拳, South Dipper Flowing Seagull Fist) - Appears in the Ten no Haō
manga series. Used by Ryūrō, a former general once known as the Wise Leader of the South Dipper
(南斗の智将, Nanto no Jishō). This style uses several mid-air techniques, including the secret
technique Shishōzan (嘴翔斬, "Beak Soaring Slash"), a dive that attacks an opponent as the user
passes.

Nanto Kōjaku Ken (南斗紅雀拳, South Dipper Red Munia Fist) - Appears in the spin-off manga
series Sōkoku no Garō. Used by Zan, a mercenary of Asgarzul, the fortress-city of women, and a
henchman of Rofū, Rei's former master. The stance of this style gives the illusion of multiple arms
in the eyes of opponents. One of the secret techniques of this style was Takusatsu Rappa (啄殺乱 ,
"Peck Kill Chaotic Destruction"), a rapid hand strike attack.

Nanto Hisui Ken (南斗翡翠拳, South Dipper Kingfisher Fist) - Appears in the Fist of the North
Star Rei Gaiden - The Splendid Avenger one-shot. It specializes in kicking techniques, similar to
Nanto Hakurō Ken. The successor of this style is Karen, a female martial artist who was one of the
many soldiers in the Ken-oh Invasion Squad. Karen's predecessor was her older brother, Masaya,
who joined Shū's rebellion and was later killed by Souther's forces. The only known secret
technique of this style was a downward somersault kick named Nanto Raikyaku Zanpujin (南斗
脚斬風 陣, "South Dipper Thunder Kick Slash Wind Position"). Nise ・Nanto Seiken (偽・ 南 斗 ,
False Sacred Fist of the South Dipper) - Introduced in the novel Kenshiro Gaiden. Used by Zaimu,
a former war criminal turned warlord. Although seemingly formidable, this style is not officially
part of the Nanto Seiken school and is actually rather weak when compared to true Nanto Seiken
styles. Techniques in this style include Nanto Senjushō (南斗千手掌, "South Dipper Thousand
Hand Palm"), a rapid hand strike attack, and Nise ・Nanto Gokuto Ken (偽・ 南 斗 獄 屠拳 , "False
South Dipper Hell Slaughter Fist"), a weak imitation of Nanto Koshū Ken's technique.

Nanto Yakyo Ken (南斗夜梟拳, South Dipper Night Owl Fist) - Introduced in the novel Kenshiro
Gaiden. Used by Beaumont, the leader of the Dark Emperor's army. This style has two stances –
one imitating an owl's quick, silent wings (quick arm strikes) and another imitating the owl's
powerful swooping talons (powerful kicks). The secret technique of this style is Retsujū Shi (裂獣
嘴, "Crack Beast Beak"), where the user places his palms together in front of his head while
spinning towards his opponent.

Nanto Kokuchō Ken (南斗黒烏拳, South Dipper Black Crow Fist) - Introduced in the novel
Kenshiro Gaiden. Used by the Dark Emperor Shuuma, the current identity of Cohen. This style is
extremely violent in nature and can cut opponents to shreds very quickly. Two secret techniques
demonstrated by this style are Koku-u Sho (黒羽翔, "Black Feather Soar"), a two-palm attack on
an opponent's eyes, and Kokuchō Senbu (黒 烏千舞, "Black Crow Thousand Dance"), a dizzying
myriad attack with both hands and feet imitating an attacking murder of crows.

Nanto Hakushū Ken (南斗白鷲拳, South Dipper White Eagle Fist) - Introduced in the novel
Kenshiro Gaiden. Used by the descendants of the d'Arda who have preserved this martial art style
since it was banished from the main Nanto Seiken school 800 years ago. This style relies heavily on
hypnosis and illusions. Secret techniques of this style include Senju Gensatsu Sou (千手幻殺爪,
"Thousand Hand Illusion Kill Claw"), a slicing arm attack that seemingly comes from thousands of
arms.