ABOUT THE BUJINKAN
The Bujinkan Dojo (武神館道場), founded by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi (初見良昭), has a rich and fascinating history that beckons new students into the world of authentic martial arts. Originating from nine ancient schools of Japanese martial arts inherited from the late Soke, Takamatsu Toshitsugu (高松 寿嗣), the Bujinkan emphasizes the teachings of Ninpo, embracing both armed and unarmed techniques. Dr. Hatsumi, the 34th grandmaster of Togakure-ryu Ninpo, dedicated his life to preserving and passing on these traditional martial arts to future generations. The Bujinkan Dojo provides a unique and holistic approach to training, encompassing self-defence, awareness, and personal development.
Togakure-ryu Ninpo Taijutsu (戸隠流忍法体術): Togakure-ryu is the oldest of the nine schools, with a history dating back to the 12th century. It places emphasis on the art of stealth, espionage, and survival in various environments. Techniques include invisibility methods, camouflage, and strategies suitable for both armed and unarmed encounters.
Gyokko-ryu Kosshijutsu (玉虎流骨指術): Gyokko-ryu focuses on striking vital points, joint locks, and throws. It is one of the oldest surviving martial arts schools in Japan, tracing its roots to the 12th century.
Kuki Shinden-ryu Happo Bikenjutsu (九鬼神伝流八法秘剣術): This school primarily centres around taijutsu, sword and stick techniques, with an emphasis on battlefield strategy. Kuki Shinden-ryu dates to the 16th century and incorporates both armed and unarmed techniques.
Koto-ryu Koppojutsu (虎倒流骨法術): Koto-ryu specializes in striking and breaking bones, exploiting the opponent's structural weaknesses. It has a history dating back to the 16th century and is known for its efficient and direct techniques.
Shinden Fudo-ryu Dakentaijutsu & Jutaijutsu (神伝不動流打拳体術): Shinden Fudo-ryu emphasizes flexibility and adaptability in combat, incorporating strikes, throws and joint locks and it dates to the 12th century.
Takagi Yoshin-ryu Jutaijutsu (高木揚心流柔体術): Takagi Yoshin-ryu focuses on unarmed combat, grappling and throwing techniques. Founded in the 17th century, it places importance on maintaining a balanced and stable posture during combat.
Gikan-ryu Koppojutsu (義鑑流骨法術): Gikan-ryu is renowned for its striking, joint-locking, and throwing techniques, with an emphasis on deception and strategy. It traces its origins back to the 16th century.
Gyokushin-ryu Ninpo (玉心流忍法): Gyokushin-ryu focuses on techniques for dealing with multiple attackers and adapting to various situations and it was established in the 16th century.
Kumogakure-ryu Ninpo (雲隠流忍法): Kumogakure-ryu places a strong emphasis on natural movements and evasion techniques. It dates to the 16th century and is associated with the art of disappearing and blending into the natural surroundings.
Togakure-ryu Ninpo Taijutsu (戸隠流忍法体術): Togakure-ryu is the oldest of the nine schools, with a history dating back to the 12th century. It places emphasis on the art of stealth, espionage, and survival in various environments. Techniques include invisibility methods, camouflage, and strategies suitable for both armed and unarmed encounters.
Gyokko-ryu Kosshijutsu (玉虎流骨指術): Gyokko-ryu focuses on striking vital points, joint locks, and throws. It is one of the oldest surviving martial arts schools in Japan, tracing its roots to the 12th century.
Kuki Shinden-ryu Happo Bikenjutsu (九鬼神伝流八法秘剣術): This school primarily centres around taijutsu, sword and stick techniques, with an emphasis on battlefield strategy. Kuki Shinden-ryu dates to the 16th century and incorporates both armed and unarmed techniques.
Koto-ryu Koppojutsu (虎倒流骨法術): Koto-ryu specializes in striking and breaking bones, exploiting the opponent's structural weaknesses. It has a history dating back to the 16th century and is known for its efficient and direct techniques.
Shinden Fudo-ryu Dakentaijutsu & Jutaijutsu (神伝不動流打拳体術): Shinden Fudo-ryu emphasizes flexibility and adaptability in combat, incorporating strikes, throws and joint locks and it dates to the 12th century.
Takagi Yoshin-ryu Jutaijutsu (高木揚心流柔体術): Takagi Yoshin-ryu focuses on unarmed combat, grappling and throwing techniques. Founded in the 17th century, it places importance on maintaining a balanced and stable posture during combat.
Gikan-ryu Koppojutsu (義鑑流骨法術): Gikan-ryu is renowned for its striking, joint-locking, and throwing techniques, with an emphasis on deception and strategy. It traces its origins back to the 16th century.
Gyokushin-ryu Ninpo (玉心流忍法): Gyokushin-ryu focuses on techniques for dealing with multiple attackers and adapting to various situations and it was established in the 16th century.
Kumogakure-ryu Ninpo (雲隠流忍法): Kumogakure-ryu places a strong emphasis on natural movements and evasion techniques. It dates to the 16th century and is associated with the art of disappearing and blending into the natural surroundings.
