How to Unlock All Brawler Abilities in Like a Dragon Ishin: To In

Master the Brawler Style in Like a Dragon: Ishin! Learn how to unlock and perform all Komaki Dojo abilities, including Dragonwing Sortie, Tiger Drop, and more.

The Komaki Dojo, your first introduction to Brawler Style training in Like a Dragon: Ishin!, becomes accessible in Chapter 2 after assisting a Shinto Priest. You'll find it east of the Teradaya Inn. After a brief introductory scene, you can begin training to unlock powerful abilities.

Brawler Training 1 - Dragonwing Sortie
This special attack is automatically unlocked. Accumulate Heat, hold R1/RB + R2/RT, repeatedly press Triangle/Y (x3), then unleash with R1/RB or R2/RT. It requires close proximity to the enemy.

Brawler Training 2 - Komaki Dharma Tumbler
An extension to your dodge. Press X/A to evade, then X/A again during the dodge to roll. Add directional input with the left stick to roll in a specific direction. Found in the northeast of the Ability Wheel.

Brawler Training 3 - Komaki Knock Back
A counter-attack ability. Hold L1/LB to Guard, and just as an enemy attack lands, press X/A to repel the attack and knock the enemy back. Found in the southwest of the Ability Wheel.

Brawler Training 4 - Komaki Evade and Strike
An evasive ability that allows you to attack during an evade, moving you closer to the enemy. Press X/A during a dodge to perform. Found in the southwest of the Ability Wheel.

Brawler Training 5 - Komaki Tiger Drop
A potent counter-attack. Hold R1/RB + R2/RT, then press X/A, timing the counter just as you are about to be attacked. Found in the southeast of the Ability Wheel.

Brawler Training 6 - Komaki Cat-Like Reflexes
Allows you to recover almost instantly when knocked down. Press X/A just before hitting the ground. Found in the southeast of the Ability Wheel.

Brawler Training 7 - Komaki Shadow Bind
An evasive ability that ends in a grab. Evade an attack with X/A, then press X/A during the evade to latch on and grab the enemy. From here, you can throw them, punch them with Triangle/Y (x3), or knock them down with R1/RB or R2/RT.