Bujinkan

What is a "Ninja"? 
What is "Ninja Training"?

This IS the ancient art of the NINJA, also known as Bujinkan and sometimes also called Ninjutsu. Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi is the current Soke, or Grand Master, of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, a modern part of the ancient Ninjutsu "Ninja" tradition. Hatsumi Soke was taught by Toshitsugu Takamatsu who transferred holdership of the lineage to Hatsumi in 1958.  The origin and importance of certain ancient scrolls of the Ryuha, ("The Nine Schools") that comprise his instruction were passed down from traditional sources to ultimately be used in Hatsumi's overall training. It is recorded since 1968 in the the Bugei Ryuha Daijiten that Hatsumi Soke was under instruction of Toshitsugu.  Dr. Hatsumi is current Grand Master (Soke) of each of the Nine Schools of the Bujinkan art. The Nine Schools of the Bujinkan - “The Ryuha” Six of the schools are “Samurai” schools, three are “Ninja” (Ninjutsu) schools: Togakure Ryū Ninpō Taijutsu (戸隠流忍法体術) “Hidden Door School” (Ninja) Said to be the source of most early Ninjutsu techniques and weapons, the strongest basis for modern Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu instruction. Hatsumi Soke is the 34th generation Grand Master. Gyokko Ryū Kosshijutsu (玉虎流骨指術) “Jewel Tiger School” (Samurai) Focuses on the muscular system, has major influence on unarmed basics such as the San Shin No Kata and Kihon Happo, striking with fingers and toes, etc. Hatsumi Soke is the 28th generation Grand Master. Kuki Shinden Ryū Happō Bikenjutsu (九鬼神伝流八法秘剣術) “Nine Demons School” (Samurai) Sometimes called “The Samurai School”, famous for military tactics, weapon techniques associated with the Samurai such as the sword, spear, sword, staff, fire, rope. Hatsumi Soke is the 28th generation Grand Master. Koto Ryū Koppōjutsu (虎倒流骨法術) “Tiger Falling School” (Samurai) Focuses on skeletal and bone structures, bone manipulation and breaking, pain/weakness points, unique cross-stepping footwork and unusual sword technique. Hatsumi Soke is the 18th generation Grand Master. Shinden Fudo Ryū Dakentaijutsu (神伝不動流打拳体術) “Immovable Tradition School” (Samurai) Focuses on natural movement and the study of nature, striking and kicking, the art of defeating a stronger opponent by pretending weakness. Hatsumi Soke is the 26th generation Grand Master. Takagi Yoshin Ryū Jūtaijutsu (高木揚心流柔体術) “High Tree Raise Heart School” (Samurai) Known for its Samurai style jujutsu, unarmed combat at close range and against swords. Hatsumi Soke is the 26th generation Grand Master. Gikan Ryū Koppōjutsu (義鑑流骨法術) “Regarding Justice School” (Samurai) Focuses on skeletal structure. Features many kicks, throws and strikes. Not commonly taught.Hatsumi Soke is the 15th generation Grand Master. Gyokushin Ryū Ninpō (玉心流忍法) “Jewel Spirit School” (Ninja) Referred to as holding Ninjutsu’s many secret philosophies and tactics. Not commonly taught.Hatsumi Soke is the 21st generation Grand Master. Kumogakure Ryū Ninpō (雲隠流忍法) “Hidden Among Clouds School” (Ninja) Referred to as Ninjutsu with unique Taijutsu, particularly leaping, used of hooked spears. Specializes also in field craft and espionage. Not commonly taught. Hatsumi Soke is the 15th generation Grand Master. Click below for info about the black-belt video course Available in Blu-Ray, DVD or instant Download: