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Are you interested in the Bujinkan Dojo and
Ninjutsu?
This section will give you some information about
basic training, pricing and the Bujinkan
gudelines.
Sanshin
No Kata
Sanshin no kata
are five basic techniques found in Ninjutsu. They are used to become
familiar with the proper timing, distance, and angling which is so
important to the ninja. Sanshin No Kata are the first techniques
beginner should learn.
The five Sanshin
No Kata techniques are:
Kihon
Happo
The Kihon Happo is a set of eight techniques that
demonstrate the various locks, throws, takedowns, and strikes used in
Ninjutsu. It is from the Kihon Happo that most of the other techniques
and variations found in Ninjutsu are based.
The Kihon
Happo consists of
The first three techniques, known as the Koshi
Sanpo Waza (finger striking three ways) are: Ichimonji no kata, Jumonji
no kata and Hicho no kata. These three also happen to be three of the
basic kamae (stances), which we use. These kata are basically made up
of defensive movements in response to an opponent’s attack and then an
offensive counter.
The next five techniques are known as the Torite
Goho (arm attacking five ways). As the name for this group of
techniques implies, these movements usually attack an opponent’s arms
and involve taking the attacker to the ground in ways that do not allow
him to land safely. The five techniques are: Omote Gyaku dori, Ura
Gyaku dori, Ganseki Nage dori, Muso dori and Omote Gyaku Tsuki Dori.
Pricing
Dojos operate with different fees, but for a two
hour session 10-15$ is to be expected. Some dojos have different
payment options where it is possible to pay in advance, monthly or
weekly. To gain an understanding of Ninjutsu training
before deciding to come on a regular basis, the first lesson for
beginner students is free.
Guidelines
It is VERY important that everybody who is a
member of the Bujinkan dojo complies with the Guidelines
of Participation. Take time to read through it thoroughly. If you
do not comply with these rules you should not train!
Next step is to find a dojo and qualified
instructor in your local area. Make sure that whoever you train with is
a Shidoshi kai or a Shidoshi Ho. Shidoshi Kai means licensed instructor
and 5th Dan (degree black belt) and above. Shidoshi Ho is a junior
instructor that is allowed to teach under the supervision of a Shidoshi
Kai. Another important aspect, the instructors should travel to Japan
and Taikai on a regular basis, or be affiliated with instructors that
do this. This is to ensure that the trainingis true and current to
grandmaster Maasaki Hatsumi sensei’s teaching.
Any questions regarding training don't hesitate to
contact
us.
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