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'''Shishinoko Otoshi''' (獅子の子落とし ''Lion Cub Drop'') | '''Shishinoko Otoshi''' (獅子の子落とし ''Lion Cub Drop'') | ||
: A severe entrance trial one must undergo before pursuing the path of [[Hokuto Shin Ken]] [[denshōsha]]. [[Ryūken]] was shown casting [[Raoh]], [[Toki]], and later, [[Kenshiro]] off a cliff. Only if they can survive the fall and climb back up would they be permitted access to the dojo. Later on, it is shown that [[Hokumon no Ken]] uses the same trial, but [[Seiji]] misunderstood the reasons [[Sanga|his father]] put him through it. | : A severe entrance trial one must undergo before pursuing the path of [[Hokuto Shin Ken|''Hokuto Shin Ken'']] [[denshōsha]]. [[Ryūken]] was shown casting [[Raoh]], [[Toki]], and later, [[Kenshiro]] off a cliff. Only if they can survive the fall and climb back up would they be permitted access to the dojo. Later on, it is shown that [[Hokumon no Ken|''Hokumon no Ken'']] uses the same trial, but [[Seiji]] misunderstood the reasons [[Sanga|his father]] put him through it. | ||
:''Shishinoko Otoshi'' is based on the Asian misconception that lions throw their cubs off cliffs and raise only the surviving ones to make sure they're strong. This apocryphal tale dates back at least to the 14th century [[wikipedia:Gunki monogatari|historical epic]] ''[[wikipedia:Taiheiki|Taiheiki]]''. | :''Shishinoko Otoshi'' is based on the Asian misconception that lions throw their cubs off cliffs and raise only the surviving ones to make sure they're strong. This apocryphal tale dates back at least to the 14th century [[wikipedia:Gunki monogatari|historical epic]] ''[[wikipedia:Taiheiki|Taiheiki]]''. | ||