NINJUTSU

Ancient tradition, modern implementation.

Generally, each class attended will involve one or two of the many subjects that are studied in the Bujinkan Dojo. For example, it might be a class on blocking and striking, or grappling and throwing or a combination of both, or the application of weapons in self defence.

The pace of each class is created by one or more of four fundamental training styles, slow, soft, fast and hard. Each of these different styles offers students an important learning experience. Beginners are mostly exposed to the slow and soft style.

This provides a level at which one can easily understand and practice natural body movement, develop co-ordination and balance. With the co-operation of a willing partner at this stage, one can experience and experiment with the training aspects of distance, angling, timing and balance-breaking.

Budo Taijutsu

On a physical level, this covers the traditional aspects of the Bujinkan combat method which includes:

  • JUNAN TAISO: Body flexibility

  • DAKEN TAIJUTSU: Strikes, kicks and blocks

  • JUTAIJUTSU: Grappling, throwing and limb control

  • TAIHENJUTSU: Rolls, leaps and evasions

On a mental level, placed in the controlled combat environment of the dojo, a student can quickly begin to confront emotions and attitudes that are not usually recognised in everyday living. These could be, for example: aggression, ego, shyness, or fear of confronting personal limitations or even fear of failure itself.

As students express any of these non-productive aspects of their personality, they are encouraged and guided to acknowledge and overcome them, thereby enabling a greater level of success to be achieved in any and every area of their personal lives. Through the process of this training method, students develop into mature martial artists, respected for their physical attributes and balanced character.

Buki

Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu is a classical Japanese martial art that teaches unarmed combat and traditional weapons. Beginners are introduced to the application of traditional weapons in self-defence when they have demonstrated the appropriate level of self control and co-ordination. Many traditional weapons can be studied including:
  • Bojutsu – long, medium and short stick and staff techniques

  • Kenjutsu – Sword techniques

  • Tantojutsu – Knife techniques

  • Kusarijutsu – Short chain techniques

  • Juttejutsu – arresting techniques

  • Naginatajutsu – Halbard techniques

  • Hojojutsu – Cord and rope restraint

All bladed weapons used in training such as swords, knives etc, are of the safety variety, i.e. blunt. Sometimes these weapons are replaced with wooden replicas.

Students are also taught to understand the principles of self-defence that together forms the very essence of weapon use. This enables Bujinkan practitioners to instantly adapt any object of any description as an aid in self-protection.

On a moral level, the spirit of Bushido is encouraged in the dojo and in daily life. This includes Rectitude (Integrity, Honesty, Virtue, Righteousness), Courage, Benevolence, Loyalty, Politeness, Veracity and Sincerity, Self-Control.

The Bujinkan system is made up of nine ‘Ryus’ or families. Three of these are selectively Ninjutsu, while others stem from Samurai and other Budo traditions. The Nine Ryu of the Bujinkan include:

  • Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu – Hidden Door School

  • Gyokko Ryu Koshijutsu – Jewel Tiger School

  • Koto Ryu Koppojutsu – Tiger Knocking Down School

  • Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu – Immovable Heart School

  • (Hon Tai) Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu – High Tree, Raised Heart School

  • Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu – Truth, Loyalty & Justice School

  • Gyokushin Ryu Ninjutsu – Jeweled Heart School

  • Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo – Hiding in the Clouds School

Gradings

Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu uses the traditional Japanese belt system with nine Kyu grades (after white belt).

10th Kyu wears a dogi (black martial arts uniform) with a white belt.

9th Kyu to 4th Kyu wears a dogi with a Kyu grade crest and a green belt.

3rd Kyu to 1st Kyu wears a dogi with a Kyu grade crest and a brown belt.

There are also fifteen black-belt Dan grades. Unlike in most Japanese martial arts, a black belt does not mean that a student is authorised to open a dojo and to become an instructor.

Only people of fifth dan level, also known as Shidoshi, and above may open a full dojo. (Occasionally, the title of Shidoshi-ho is given to instructors-in-training, usually at around 3rd Dan.)

Black belt budoka wear a dogi with a Dan grade crest and a black belt.

Bujinkan Noble Spirit Dojo follows the guidelines as set by the Honbu Dojo -

http://www.bujinkan.com/guidelines.htm

Please email Tim or call 0411 411 289 with questions or to make a booking