FAQs to Help Provide Context

Bujinkan is a complete and holistic combat system based on 9 traditional Japanese martial art schools (6 samurai schools, 3 ninja schools). Bujinkan means divine warrior training hall. A divine warrior has absolute combat capability, but strives to win the battle without fighting while preserving everyone's dignity. 

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1. Togakure Ryū Ninpō Taijutsu  

2. Gyokushin Ryū Ninpō  

3. Kumogakure Ryū Ninpō  

4. Kotō Ryū Koppō jutsu  

5. Gyokko Ryū Kosshijutsu  

6. Kuki Shinden Ryū Happō Bikenjutsu  

7. Shinden Fudo Ryū Dakentaijutsu  

8. Takagi Yoshin Ryū Jūtaijutsu  

9. Gikan Ryū Koppōjutsu  

1. Bujinkan leverages taijutsu (full body combat skills) in all movement 

2.  It is a complete martial art system: strikes, throws, locks, traditional weapons, modern weapons, improvised weapons, multiple attackers, mental training, etc. 

3. Martial philosophy is an integral part of the training. It ensures fortification of the mindset compliments physical training

4. Rather than relying on strength and speed, Bujinkan uses the elements of distancing, timing, and space management 

5. Since we learn to manage space, the goal is to learn how to move in and out of space/gaps created by an opponent regardless of how the space is created and where. This way, it is not necessary to learn how to address infinite types of attacks. It is simply learning to how manage space

6. By training in taijutsu, modular movement is acquired and applicable for proficient use of all weaponry, even improvised weaponry 

7. Bujinkan contradicts presumptions of what martial arts seems to be:

- Controlling yourself vs controlling others 

- Defense from self vs self-defense  

- Self-competition vs competing with others 

- Negotiating vs fighting  

- Managing multiple attackers vs one attacker  

- Distance/timing/space vs strength/speed/agility

- No technique vs techniques  

- Be misunderstood vs understood by others  

- Detach vs attach

1. Absolutely. While there are not many Bujinkan dojos providing kids classes, kids are the perfect students because they are open to learn, open to play, open to try without hesitation or fear of judgement and give 100% effort to playing. Adults should follow the same

2. It is also perfect for older adults as taijutsu is not about strength and speed. It's about fluid motion, distancing, timing, and spacing. These are elements we always have equal access to. Professional athletes are not immune to retirement and diminisihing performance right? 

Since Bujinkan's taijutsu leverages distancing, timing, and space to apply methods of striking, throws, locks, and more; disciplined training can help offer a student beyond just self-defense. Self/environmental/character awareness are critical learning points in training. We understand in an ever changing world one attacker can mean two attackers and two attackers can mean three. We address multiple attacker scenarios.

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We also integrate taijutsu with traditional training weapons (katana, bo staff, shuriken, naginata, hanbo) and modern training weapons (knives, firearms).

Bujinkan can provide the capability to be a protector. A protector can defend oneself...and others. 

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Everyone has their why and purpose for training and it's important for a student to find what fits them and their purpose the best. I found through Bujinkan, all aspects of my training evolve and change as I go through life. Bujinkan is about life and the only constant in life is change. It is scalable and fluid. It is not stagnant, but natural in flow. I train to be effective in life, in all ways possible, for myself and those around me. 

As mentioned, Bujinkan can provide the capability to be a protector. A protector can defend oneself and others, affording safety and security...freedom for loved ones.

Along with the ability to protect oneself and others, training can cultivate freedom in life.

Natural movement in taijutsu promotes unhindered creativity for a student physically and mentally. Freedom of expression, freedom of movement, and freedom of thought can lead to freedom of identity and purpose. Without attachments, students can be more aware of themselves and thus a more complete person.

It's important to remain humble. There is always much more to learn and from everyone. Ego will destroy and there is no room for it in martial arts training. Ego limits and boxes the mindset in. Humility keeps us open to receive more.