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In an era over eight centuries ago, when Japan was composed of many independent feudal states and war was frequent, Daisuke of the Togakure family once suffered heavy losses in battle. Barely escaping with his life, he retreated into the mountains, where he came upon the teachings of a warrior priest named Kain Doshi. There in the fog-shrouded peaks of Iga Province, Daisuke studied long and hard a new art of combat, new ways to use the body and spirit, a new vision. With the knowledge of these secrets, Daisuke emerged from the mists of Iga enlightened. Thus was born the shadow warriors of Togakure. - A Tale of the Togakure Ninja |
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Authentic Martial Arts of the Ninja Warriors of Feudal Japan |
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Site Last Updated: 04/22/12 |
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About Us We offer training in the Japanese Martial Arts of the Bujinkan Dojo under the direction of Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi in Japan who is the Soke (Head of the Family) or “Grandmaster”. The Bujinkan Dojo is composed of nine historical lineages (“Ryu”). Although usually known as Ninjutsu (“The way of overcoming, persevering, or enduring), Hatsumi-Soke prefers to call the culmination of skills learned through these nine schools “Budo Taijutsu” (loosely translated as “Warrior Combat Arts of the Body”). Ninjutsu is just a small subsection or part of what is taught in the Bujinkan Dojo. |
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“Bu” translates as warrior—“do” translates as way or method “Tai” translates as body—“jutsu” translates as combat art
We are not a “commercial” dojo. The Bujinkan Dojo is composed of nine different historical schools or lineages tracing back to different Ninja clans throughout Japan’s history. Instruction is conducted in all facets of these nine schools. The Nine Schools are listed below:
Togakure Ryu Ninpo Gyokushin Ryu Ninpo Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu Koto Ryu Koppo Taijutsu Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu Gyokko Ryu Koshijutsu Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu Kuki Shinden Ryu Happo Hikenjutsu
From these nine schools unarmed combat skills, natural body movement and evasion utilizing tumbling & leaping skills, weaponry skills, and some basic survival skills, are taught through a training curriculum designed to carry the student from beginning concepts to advanced skills through 19 areas of study. |
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The Bujinkan Dojo is one of the unique martial arts taught as a practical self-defense system, totally integrated with one’s everyday life and not isolated from it.
There are no tournaments or championships as such and the class is an environment with emphasis on mastering one’s self while helping others through cooperation and collaboration. If you feel you have something to prove, this dojo is not for you. |
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Important! ~ Requirements For Joining!!!
If you do not fulfill the requirements below you are not eligible to join. Do not ask for recommendations for other schools. We are not a yellow pages directory for martial arts schools. If you are serious, you will seek it out.
You must not have a police record.
You must be in good mental and physical health.
You must observe one workout prior to joining.
You must be 18 years of age or older.
You must be a serious and committed student (We train regularly 3X a week ). If you are looking for a hobby this is not it!
You must use proper etiquette and courtesy when contacting the dojo. Please, identify yourself, state your age, occupation, why you would like to train, why our particular dojo, what you hope to gain from the training, and please answer to the requirements listed above —Those contacting the dojo with demands or lacking common courtesies will be turned away.
* Observation is By Appointment Only !!!—Dojo is in a Private Location. We are not a “commercial” dojo. Just e-mail (preferred contact method) us for an appointment to observe.
* Please, do not show up unannounced, you may be asked to leave and may result in not allowing you to become part of the dojo!!!
If you are not going to make your scheduled appointment, courtesy would dictate that you let us know.
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Training Schedule
Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00 AM (In a Local Park unless there is rain - Dojo then)
Tuesday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Dojo)
Thursday 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Dojo) |
