In Geijin Ryu there are specially developed methods for moving quietly in different environments. Many were likely developed for hunting and stalking game and probably adversaries. Some, we are taught, were developed for moving at night. Their connection to martial training has to do with having methods of hunting and survival through evasion and concealment. Some of these movements mimic animals. Some are used to cover ground quickly without the pounding of normal running. In forests, heavy pounding steps have a drum like quality that telegraphs the approach. Considering the movement of cats and owls which are the most efficient hunters, allowing them to hunt alone, some of these movements seem to take inspiration from the qualities of these special solitary apex predators. The important connection between efficiency and being able to take on prey alone means that these species do not need a pack to hunt and therefore do not have to share their prey. This gives a selective advantage to them over others. Those biological forces of natural selection affect all species in all activities, humans are not exempt. It is helpful to think of our martial arts as an adaptive response to the pressures of natural selection.
These techniques do not require as much training as rolls, but some of them require stamina and can be quite challenging. Their applications are wide ranging and like their counterparts in rolling, may involve handling weapons. These are taught to the students through the curriculum.