Bujinkan

Bujinkan The Bujinkan Dojo is a new martial arts organization, having been established by Hatsumi Soke (Founder) in the last 30 years. The literal translation of Bujinkan is "Hall of the Divine Warrior." Hatsumi Soke gave his organization this name to honour his teacher Takamatsu Toshitsugu, the first person to receive the title Soke in all of the nine Ryu of which the Bujinkan is composed and which have histories dating from the eighth century onwards. The teachings of these schools have been handed down in direct teacher/disciple relationships throughout a lineage of some two hundred and one Soke and thousands of warriors under their tutelage. In brief, bujutsu refers to the classical martial arts/systems (pre-1600's), while ninjutsu is a section within bujutsu. To think of ninjutsu as being something outside of bujutsu is incorrect, as is thinking of the Bujinkan Dojo as teaching only ninjutsu. Hatsumi Masaaki received the teachings of the nine schools of the Bujinkan from Takamatsu Toshitsugu. Takamatsu Sensei received these teachings from three sources: Toda Shinryuken, Ishitani Matsutaro, and Mizuta Yoshitaro. A brief description of each school is essential to an understanding of the Bujinkan as a whole. Schools of the Bujinkan GYOKKO RYU - Jewel Tiger School 1st Soke: Tozawa Hakuunsai (circa 1100) - - Taught to Takamatsu by: Toda Sensei Current Head: Hatsumi Masaaki (28th Soke) System: Koshijutsu (Bone Finger Technique) striking system This is a striking system that focuses on the striking and tearing of soft fleshy areas of the body. This style of striking is based upon Chinese Chuan-Fa (Fist Method) and is said to have been brought to Japan in the 8th century by Yo Gyokko. How the teachings of Gyokko Ryu were passed from him to Tozawa are unknown, as written records from this era are not available. Gyokko Ryu was incorporated into the collective known as Iga Ryu Ninpo, when it was passed into the Momochi family (circa 16th century) and has been incorrectly referred to as a "ninjutsu" school because of this. KOTO RYU - Tiger Felling School 1st Soke: Sakagami Taro Kunishige (circa 1300) - - Taught to Takamatsu by: Toda Sensei Current Head: Hatsumi Masaaki (18th Soke) System: Koppojutsu (Bone Breaking Technique) striking system This is a striking system that focuses on striking the bones and joints of the body with the intention of breaking/destroying them. This style is also said to be based on Chinese Chuan-Fa and is said to have been brought to Japan by Chan Busho. An exact date for this transfer is not given, but it is known that he travelled to Japan by way of Korea. The teachings of Chan Busho were passed through several generations to Sakagami Taro Kunishige, who redeveloped them and is recognized as the first Soke. However, it was the fourth Soke, Toda Sakyo Ishinsai (circa 1400) who named them "Koto Ryu." Like the Gyokko Ryu, Koto Ryu was passed on to the Momochi family and became part of the Iga Ryu Ninpo collective.

TAKAGI YOSHIN RYU - High Tree Raise Heart School 1st Soke: Takagi Oriuemon Shigetashi - - Taught to Takamatsu by: Ishitani Sensei/Mizuta Sensei Current Head: Hatsumi Masaaki (17th Soke) System: Jutaijutsu (Grappling Technique) grappling system This is known as a grappling system, yet it contains a complete repertoire of grappling and striking techniques. An important aspect of its taijutsu (body dynamics) is that techniques are applied in such a way as to limit, and when possible, eliminate, the opponent's chance of applying any ukemi (receiving body) falling/breakfall skills. The basis for this school is found in the Rinpoden (Shining Method Tradition) of Soun Ryu (circa 1500). Soun Ryu is thought to have been a Taoist sage from China. Two generations later his teachings were redeveloped by Takagi Oriuemon Shigetashi and named Yoshin Ryu. The second Soke, Umanosuke Shigetada, added to the curriculum and renamed the system Hontai (Main Branch) Takagi Yoshin Ryu. Umanosuke travelled all over Japan, duelling and teaching along the way and is responsible for spreading the art. SHINDEN FUDO RYU - Immovable Diety Tradition School 1st Soke: Izumo Kanja Yoshiteru - - Taught to Takamatsu by: Toda Sensei Current Head: Hatsumi Masaaki (26th Soke) System: Dakentaijutsu (Striking Weapons Body Techniques) striking system This school is known as a striking system, but also contains a complete repertoire of striking and grappling techniques. This style is based heavily in nature - moving in natural ways, to and from natural positions, flowing/adapting/changing freely like nature. The first Soke is said to have developed this Ryu from his knowledge of Koshijutsu (see Gyokko Ryu) methods. It was passed on to a member of the Minamoto family (circa 1100) who named it Shinden Fudo Ryu. GIKAN RYU - Have Regard for Justice School 1st Soke: Usho Bankan Gikanbo - - Taught to Takamatsu by: Ishitani Sensei Current Head: Hatsumi Masaaki (15th Soke) System: Koppojutsu (Bone Breaking Technique) striking system This is a striking system that traces its roots to the 13th Soke of Gyokko Ryu, Sogyokko Kanritsushi. One of his students taught Usho Bankan Gikanbo who later established Gikan Ryu and is recognized as the first Soke. KUKISHINDEN RYU - Tradition of 9 Demon Deities School 1st Soke: Izumo Kanja Yoshiteru Taught to Takamatsu by: Ishitani Sensei/Mizuta Sensei Current Head: Hatsumi Masaaki (28th Soke) System: See Below This is a complete system that consists of 9 sub-sections, each specializing in a different aspect of martial culture. It was named "Kukishin Ryu" after Kuki Yakushimaru (circa 1300).

The 9 sections of this school are referred to as Happo Hikenjutsu (Eight Methods Secret Sword Technique). The Happo, first 8 sections, were changed to suit the particular needs of any given time.

• Gunryaku Tenmon Chimon (miltary tactics/strategy) • Jojutsu/Hanbo (cane/half staff techniques) • Rokushakubo/Tai no Kuraidori (6ft staff/body management) • Naginata/Bisentojutsu (small/large halberd techniques) • Kodachi/Juttejutsu (small sword/truncheon techniques) • Kisha/Suijutsu (equestrian archery/swimming techniques) • Sojutsu (spear techniques) • Taijutsu Kenpo (body technique sword method) •

GYOKUSHIN RYU - Jewel Spirit School 1st Soke: Sasaki Goemon Teruyori - - Taught to Takamatsu by: Toda Sensei Current Head: Hatsumi Masaaki (21st Soke) System: Ninjutsu (Stealth/Endurance) system This is a ninjutsu system that traces its roots back to the 13th Soke of Gyokko Ryu, Sogyokko Kanritsushi. Gyokko Ryu was established by Sasaki Goemon Teruyori, an ancestor of Sasaki Gendayu Sadayasu who was a student of Sogyokko. This school has never been taught publicly, even to Bujinkan members. KUMOGAKURE RYU - Hidden (Amongst) Clouds School 1st Soke: Iga Heinaisaemon Ienaga - - Taught to Takamatsu by: Toda Sensei Current Head: Hatsumi Masaaki (14th Soke) System: Ninjutsu (Stealth/Endurance) system This is a ninjutsu system that traces its roots to Iga Ryu Ninjutsu. It specializes in taijutsu (body dynamics) and the use of the Kamayari and Ippon-sugi Nobori. The Kamayari is a spear with a sickle-shaped blade, while the Ippon-sugi Nobori is a tool used for climbing trees. Both were secret tools of this school. Not much else is known about this school, as it, along with the Gyokushin Ryu, is not taught publicly. TOGAKURE RYU - Hidden Door School 1st Soke: Togakure Daisuke - - Taught to Takamatsu by: Toda Sensei Current Head: Hatsumi Masaaki (34th Soke) System: Ninjutsu (Stealth/Endurance) system This is a system on ninjutsu that specializes in taijutsu (body dynamics) and the use of numerous Kakushi Buki (Secret/Hidden Martial Tools/Skills). There were 18 areas in which ninja of this school became proficient, each specializing in a different aspect of Japanese martial culture. Togakure Daisuke is recognized as the founder of what we now know as Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu (circa 1100). He developed this school from training he had received at Togakushi mountain during his youth, his battlefield experiences and the additional training that he later recieved from Kumogakure Doshi in the Iga province. The Soke lineage of this school includes people from both the Iga and Koga provinces.

Bujinkan training today What is different about the Bujinkan? What sets the Bujinkan apart from other modern cognate forms of martial training (Karate, Kendo, Judo, Aikido, etc.) is that the techniques which are still studied today were formed on the battlefields of Japan before nationwide peace was achieved by the Tokugawa Shogunate in 1603. During the 250 years of peace that followed, the warrior class, their skills no longer needed on the battlefield, began to turn to more humanitarian endeavors. The martial arts that were founded during this time of peace hold perfection of character as more important than combat effectiveness. The Bujinkan is unique in that combat effectiveness is still held at the highest level, techniques not being diluted to accommodate safety. This means that there is no tournament competition, as techniques are studied for real-life situations only. Particpants generally practice with a partner, taking turns performing the role of uke (receiver of a technique). The instructor will typically demonstrate a basic technique (kihon) with an uke at the beginning of class, and the students will pair up and attempt the technique just shown. As the class progresses, numerous henka (variations) of the kihon will be shown. It is this limitless world of variations that the student is expected to enter so that he can spontaneously create a technique from nothing should the need arise, as real-life situations rarely play themselves out as a kata shown in class. How are students graded? Most Bujinkan Dojo groups do not hold formal gradings. The instructor watches the students during every training session and issues grades when a student has shown that they are ready for it. New grades are issued on the basis of each member's ability to naturally express Budo Taijutsu rather than on their ability to remember, rehearse, and perform set movements on a particular day. The student is being graded every day. Each member is expected to be able to demonstrate a number of spontaneous combative applications (henka) of the techniques appropriate to his/her level, and is required to study and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of armed skills, strategy, philosophy, history, and other complementary skills and techniques. What is the ranking structure? The Bujinkan ranking structure consists of three belts - white, green/red, and black. The white belt is worn by new members of the dojo, and is referred to as "Mukyu" (No Rank). Junior dojo members (Kukyu - Ikkyu, 9th Rank-1st Rank) wear a green belt. Female practioners are recognized as having different physical and mental abilities than their male partners, and may opt to substitute a red belt for a green one (and a purple uniform for a black one) if they choose to do so as a reflection of this difference. The black belt is worn by senior members and teachers of the Dojo. There are ten black belt levels, Shodan to Judan (1st step to 10th step). The 10th level is further divided in to 5 sub-levels: Chi, Sui, Ka, Fu, and Ku (Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, and Void). This corresponds to the 5 levels of Shoden, Chuden, Okuden, Menkyo, and Menkyo Kaiden found in many classical martial ryu. A person with rank from Nidan to Yondan (2nd to 4th degree black belt) may obtain a Shidoshi-ho (Assistant Instructor) license from Hatsumi Soke, allowing them to instruct under the supervision of a fully licensed

instructor. When a student is ready for Godan (5th degree black belt), he is tested personally by Hatsumi Soke. Upon passing, he becomes a fully licensed senior instructor (Shidoshi) and can open his own school, being personally responsible only to Hatsumi Soke himself. What are some Bujinkan resources available to me today? The best resource on Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu training today is the Sanmyaku (Mountain Flow) newsletter issued by Hatsumi Soke himself. This is information straight from the source, and is a must for all Bujinkan members. There are local publishers of Sanmyaku in various countries around the world. In Canada, write: Edward Brown, Sanmyaku-Canada, Box 27589, Yorkdale PO, Toronto, ON, Canada M6A 3B8. Contact Kasumi on #martial to get the address of a publisher in your country. The next best resource on the Bujinkan would be any books authored by Hatsumi Soke himself. There is no acceptable substitute author on this subject. Two good books are: Essence of Ninjutsu: The Nine Traditions, and The Grandmaster's Book of Ninja Training. There are many Bujinkan websites out there with lots of information. Please take these with a grain of salt, as much of this information comes from unofficial sources and much of it is heavily influenced by the American Ninja Boom. Generally speaking, take anything with salt that mentions ninja ninja ninja without referring to the other six schools of the Bujinkan or that refers to the Bujinkan as teaching exclusively ninjutsu. In actual fact, the vast majority of material covered in training in Japan comes from the other six schools. One half-decent page that I have seen is the Bujinkan Australia Dojo homepage. Finally, training with a happy heart is stressed as important in the Bujinkan. Before his death, Takamatsu told Hatsumi Sensei just how important it is: "The way to experience happiness is to let go of all worries and regrets and know that being happy is the most satisfying of life's feelings. Reflect back on all the progress in your life and allow the positive, creative, and joyous thoughts to outshine and overwhelm any sorrow or grief. Happiness is waiting there in front of you. Only you can decide whether or not you choose to experience it.

Tenchijin Ryaku No MakiHeaven, Earth and Man Strategy Book

These techniques comprise the Kihon Kata of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Kata are takenfrom all the nine schools to compile this book, and this forms the basis of instruction forall students. The Tenchijin Ryaku No Maki was formulated by Masaaki Hatsumi, 34thSoke of Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu and founder of the Bujinkan.

Ten Ryaku No Maki - "Heaven Strategy Book" Bujin shoku to seikatsuJunan Taiso to KokyuhoRyutai UndoKokyuhoShinkokyu San’aunTaihenjutsuKaitenShiho Tenchi TobiZenpo Ukemi Gata to RyusuiZenpo UkemiYoko NagareTare NagareKoho UkemiShinken Gata TaihenjutsuTaihenjutsu Mutodori GataHira no KamaeIchimonji no KamaeJumonji no KamaeUkemi no jutsu to Ankoku toshijutsuKamae to sono kataFudozaRyuhyoRyuhyo FusetsuShizenHoi (Hoko)DokoJumonjiHichoIchimonjiIhenHiraKoseiShoten no jutsuUke NagashiJodanGedanHiken Juroppo

ShikakukenShukikenFudokenKitenkenShishinkenShitankenGyokakukenSanshitankenShishtankenShukenShanshitankenShakokenShitokenShikankenShikanken henkaKoppokenHappakenTaikenSokuyakukenSokkikenSokugyakukenKikenSanshin no KataChi no KataSui no KataKa no KataFu no KataKu no KataKihon HappoKoshi Dai - Ippo - Dai - SanpoIchimonji no KataHicho no KataJumonji no KataTorite Gata Dai Ippo - Dai GohoOmote Gyaku DoriUra Gyaku DoriHon Gyaku DoriMusha DoriGanseki NageKyusho to KiaiKoppojutsu Kinketsu Teisoku Kasho Meisho

Chi Ryaku No Maki - "Earth Strategy Book" KeriSokuyakuken

Sokuyakuken Ten no KeriSokugyakuken Ten no KeriOmote SokugyakukenOmote Sokugyakuken TenSokuyaku SuiteikenSokuyaku TenkenSokuho GeriNaname Koho Tenchijin GeriKokenKoho GeriKagi Koho GeriKumiteSokki HentenkenKeri ni Taisuru Uke KataKeri KudakiTaihenTsure YukiKyoto (Takagi Yoshin ryu)Ashi DoriKeri no Tai DoriKen no Tsukai Kata, Inashi GataHenkakenItami UchiTsukami DoriItami Osae / Itami DoriKogeri HenkaKen Nagashi - Tedama DoriAite to Kumu Koko KogamaeTehodokiRyote HodokiOyo Goroshi - Ko GoroshiTake OriOmote Take OriUra Take OriOmote - Ura Oni KudakiMuso DoriO gyaku to HenkaShime WazaGyaku JimeHon JimeMimi JimeSankaku JimeItami JimeRyo Ude JimeDo Jime - Kubi Jime

Katate Dori Kubi Jime

Kubi Ura JimeSei On JimeO gyaku JimeKoroshi JimeJigoku, Gokuraku, Yume no MakuraAna OtoshiNage / ThrowsHarai - Koshi & Harai - OtoshiGyaku NageTaki OtoshiGyaku Taki OtoshiKubi Dori Taki OtoshiOsoto Nage to Hiki OtoshiUchi Mata & Uchi GakeHane AgeItami Ken NageKimon NageKiri NageAmado NageNage ni Taisuku WazaOkyoZu DoriShomen DoriAttoTohiMetsubushiFukiRansetsu to SotoSutemi Nage - Tomoe Geri Kara Tawara MawashiKuki Nage

Jin Ryaku No Maki - "Man Strategy Book" Kumi UchiAshirau Ippo - YonhoMusanRakuraiChikuseiFudoKokuKonpiHitoKappiGyaku RyuKata MakiKoyoku

RenyoShiho DoriKasasagiKoGyakkoKo - Gyaku OtoshiJosei Goshin jutsuRotoHane KujikiRyoyokuShinsenIchi Tai TasuShinken Shiraha Dome to Shira DoriMuto Dori KataSekiryokuKoryoChinganHisakuFumoBakkoMuko DoriShika AshiShurikiAkukenGokurakuFudoShiraha DomeShiraha DoriToteki jutsuTsubute & KurumiIshi NageSenban NageMetsubushiIta Shuriken (Hira Shuriken)Kakushi BukiShukoTekkoAshikoNekote, TsunoybiTe no NakaDoku KokeshiShiden Gokui

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Tenchijin Ryaku No MakiPrinciples of Heaven, Earth and Man

Shinden Kihon Gata

A number of basic techniques from all nine Bujinkan Ryuha. They are recommended to be studied thoroughly. Most dojo use these techniques for Kyu grades.

Ten Ryaku No Maki – The Principles of Heaven Bujin Shoku to Seikatsu – Warrior food and lifestyle

o Awaken at sunriseo Cold water rubdowno Cup of salt watero Walk for an hour to 2 ½ hourso 3 meals per day

bean curd sesame vegetables buckwheat flour small fish unpolished rice tofu

o All natural foods. Avoid things cooked with fire. Avoid salt, sugar, caffeine and alcohol.

o Retire as the evening sun setso Flexibility exercises dailyo Your heart must not anger. Anger breaks heart and mind balance. It

makes one unable to see things and causes error in one’s impromptu judgement.

Junan Undo to Kokyuho – (Junan Taiso to Kokyuho) Stretching and breathing – foundation of all taijutsu. Practice daily. Spine straight, rotate big toe and ankle joints.

o Ryutai Undo – Dragon Body exercise – 4 exercises to increase flexibility in muscles and tendons of legs and hips. Breathe deeply. Seated position.

Butterfly stretch Bending forward at the hips, touch forehead to knees, touch toes. Spread legs wide and bend forward at the hips From seiza, lay all the way back to stretch the quads.

o Kokyuho – Breathing methods Shinkokyu San’aun – Deep breathing 3-Aum

• Shomen Kokyuho – frontal breathing 8x – from seiza, open your shoulders and chest as you breathe in. Drop them as you breathe out.

• Seiza Sayu Shinkokyu – straight-sitting left and right deep breathing – open and breathe in as you turn in each direction. Drop and breathe out as you turn back.



• Shinten Shinkokyu – extension deep breathing – from seated touching toes position, open arms and breathe in.

Taihenjutsu – Art of moving the body – it is desirable that one grasp kaiten, nagashi and tobi, the three variations of taihenjutsu as one flow, the art of floating the body or Sanpen Ichiryu (thrice-changing mono-flow).

o Zenpo Ukemi Gata to Ryusui – Forward breakfall form & flowing water Zenpo Ukemi Zagata – kneeling forward breakfall Zenpo Ukemi – From standing position – leg up Sayu Yokonagashi Zenpo Ukemi – left/right sideways floating

breakfall – straight drop down Yoko Nagare – lateral flow – sideways extended leg body drop

o Tare Nagare – dropping flow Koho Ukemi – backward breakfalls

o Kaiten – Rolling and turning Zenpo Kaiten – forward rolling

• Ryote – 2 handed• Katate – 1 handed• Mute – no hands• Natural applications

Sokuho Kaiten – sideways rolling Koho Kaiten – backwards rolling

• Ryote – 2 handed• Katate – 1 handed• Mute – no hands• Natural applications

o Shiho Tenchi Tobi – 4 directional Heaven/Earth leaping Zenpo Tobi – forwards Sokuho Tobi – sideways, left and right Koho Tobi – backwards Tenchi Tobi – Jumping high with legs tucked

o Kiten – handspringso Kuten – flipso Kuhi – aerial leap

Shiken-Gata Taihenjutsu – True Sword Body-changing Art (Muto Taihenjutsu Shoshinsha-gata – swordless body-moving beginning form) – practice Shinken Gata. Strive towards Sutemi (hurling the body)

Taihenjutsu Muto Dori Gata – body-changing swordless taking form (basic sword evasion)

Hira no Kamae – flat posture Ichimonji no Kamae – straight line posture Jumonji no Kamae – cross posture

Ukemi No Jutsu – Floating body art. Hatsumi writes that as both Ukemi no Jutsu and Ankoku Toshijutsu both give the feeling of of passing into the world of the mysterious, he grouped them together.



o Walking and wearing geta on ice to understand how to balance the body’s center of gravity

o Gyaku-tachi Hoko – upside-down walking on hands in geta on iceo Taihenjutsu – body dropping techniques – reverse tenchi trainingo Running and leaping in geta on iceo Taijutsu and randori in geta on ice – breaking the opponent’s balanceo Weapons training in geta on ice

Ankoku Toshijutsu – Techniques of seeing in darkness (antiquated)o Seeing through darkness – bend toward the ground and try to see through

the airo Katsugan – in Koppojutsu – the perceiving eye – when enemies attack in

the dark, drop the hips completely, not trying to see the person but observe the movement of the air, throwing something in that direction to capture their attention. (ki-ten or ki turning, bringing about a turn)

Kamae to Sono Kata – Postures and their formso Taijutsu no Kamae – basic postures

1. Fudoza no Kamae – Immovable seat2. Seiza no Kamae – kneeling posture3. Shizen no kamae – natural receiving posture4. Ichimonji no kamae – straight defensive posture5. Doko no kamae – angry tiger defensive posture6. Jumonji no kamae – cross offensive posture7. Kosei no kamae – offensive posture8. Hicho no kamae – flying bird posture9. Hira no kamae – receiving posture10.Hoko no kamae – encircling tiger receiving posture11. Ihen no Kamae – extraordinary change posture12.Ryuhyo no Kamae – draconic leopard posture13.Ryuhyo Fusetsu no Kamae – draconic leopard wind and snow

posture14.Hi no Kamae – encircling posture

Shoten no Jutsu – Art of ascending to Heaven (also art of the victorious turn) art of running up surfaces. Not only useful for running up trees, fences or walls, but can also be used to run up a human body.

o Practicing running up a board at gradually increasing levels of incline until you can run up a 90-degree post.

Ukenagashi – Blocking (parrying) – soke advises against speed in these actions that might lead to unnatural movement. Digest the idea of bunting body action.

o Jodan Uke – ukemi (receiving form) against a puncho Gedan Nagashi – ukemi (receiving form) against a kicko Shinobi Sabaki – stealthy manipulation (walking form) taught orally

Hiken Juroppo – Sixteen Secret Fists – Before listing the fists, Hatsumi discusses the methods in which to deliver the strikes as follows.

Atemi – striking the vulnerable areas of the body Ateki – striking the spirit, not using a fist



Kuki-ate – Air strike Tate no jutsu – art of striking from afar Fudo kanashibari – unmoving binding down Kyojitsu – ateki and atemi done together where one strikes

alternatively mixing in truth and falsehood. Gankken – stubborn or inexorable fist

o Conditioning the fists – essential that beginners first correctly strike soft things, then semi-hard things and then hard objects. Practice harmonizing fist body striking methods where not extending the arm, one strikes with the fingers and body in accord. A method of conditioning the fists can be used where special secret medicines are applied.

Wrapping straw and cloth around a tree to help toughen the fists Striking ice surfaces Striking rocks with your fists Toughening the forehead with suspended stones Using walnuts to train free use of the shitanken

o Types of Fists1. Kikaku ken or Zu Tsuki – head strike2. Shuki Ken – elbow strike3. Fudo Ken or Kongo Ken – clenched fist or hammer strike4. Kiten Ken (turning fist) or Shuto Ken – sword hand – Gyokko Ryu

secret fist.5. Shishin Ken – little finger6. Shitan Ken – fingertips together

a. Sanshitan Kenb. Gyokakuken – joined horns fistc. Shishitanken – quadruple support fistd. Shuken – beak fiste. Shanshitanken – triple finger end fist

7. Shako Ken – claw hand, fingertips and palm heel strike8. Boshi ken or shito ken – thumb strike9. Shikan ken – extended knuckles10.Tai Ken – body, body hurling strikes11.Koppo ken – thumb knuckle strike12.Happa ken – open hand slap13.Sokuyaku ken – sole or heel kick14.Sokki ken – knee strike15.Sokugyaku ken – toe strike16.Ki ken – spirit fist, using power of mind or spirit

Sanshin no Kata – The Five Forms – spirit of three hearts practice formso Chi no Kata – Earth Influence – sanshitanken dahoo Sui no Kata – Water Influence – omote kitenken dahoo Ka no Kata – Fire Influence – ura kitenken uchio Fu no Kata – Wind Influence – shitoken dahoo Ku no Kata – Void Influence



Choshi Dori – rhythmic execution Ku no Kumite Gata – void grappling form

Kihon Happo – Eight Fundamental Methodso Koshi Kihon Sanpo – (Koshi Dai Ipp-dai Sanpo) Koshijutsu’s three

fundamental ways Ichimonji no Kata Hicho no Kata Jumonji no Kata

o Torite Kihon Gata Go Ho – (Torite Gata Dai Ippo-dai Goho) Five Fundamental Hand Capture Forms

Omote Gyaku Dori• Torite Gata – against a punch

Ura Gyaku Dori• Hon Gyaku Dori• Ura Kote Gyaku Tonpo – flipping to avoid lock, kick to

escape Musha Dori (Udejime Ashiori Gata) Oni Kudaki Ganseki Nage

Kyusho to Kiai – Vital Points and Spirit Gatheringo Inner (Chugokui) and Outer Essence – destructive and healingo Goon no Kyu (canon of the five gates)o Tate – toppling through psycho-spiritual powero Fudo Kanashibari – Unmoving bindingo Kiaijutsu Sanpo

Fierce “Here I go” Kiai Teppeki no Kamae – Impregnable Fortress Posture Muko-Issei – Fierce Tiger shout

Koppojutsu Kinketsu Teisoku Kasho Meisho – Koppojutsu Vital Point Nameso Ura-Kimon (Inner Demon Gate) – Space between 4th and 5th ribs, armpit

below the nippleso Ryufu (Willow Wind) – The windpipe.o Rangiku (Tangled Chrysanthemum) – Temple area.o Kasumi (Mist) – Also temple area.o Hiryran (Flying Dragon Mle) – The eyeballso Shishiran (Lion Mle) – the Solar Plexuso Suigetsu (Watery Moon) – also the Solar Plexuso Kosei (Tiger Force) – the Testicleso Suzu (Bell) – also the Testicleso Yugasumi (Evening Mist) – Hollow point behind the earo Roka (Dew and Mist) – Point of the jaw directly below the earo Ryumon (Dragon Gate) – Hollow point in bones of shouldero Jujiro (Crossroads) – Frontal portion of shoulder boneo Jakkotsu (Feeble Bone) – Area above and below middle arm joint



o Daimon (Greater Gate) – Area above and below shoulder jolintso Asagasumi (Morning Mist) – Jaw areao Hoshi (Star) – Armpitso Kimon (Demon Gate) – Area above nippleso Kinketsu (Forbidden Opening) – Breast boneo Koshitosubo (Hip Bowl) – Middle of hip boneo Koe (voice) – Hollow area of hip bones. Brings illness and suffering for

seven days.o Tenmon (Heavenly Gate) – Above and below the eye. The nose.o Amado (Rain Doors) – Refers to the lymphatic glands of the neck and the

whole area to the sides below the jaw.o Jinchu (Man’s Center) – Directly below the nose.o Happa (Eight Leaves) – A technique against both ears.o Ryu-sode (Both Sleeves) – Also double ear slapo Mento (Escape Door) – Also double ear slap.o Menbu (Facial Area) – The face, forehead area.o Dokkotsu (Single Bone) – Area of protruding bone, windpipeo Gorin (Five Rings) – Right side of navelo Getsui (Moonlight) – also right side of navelo Gorin (Five Rings) – Left side of navelo Inazuma (Lightning) – left side of navelo Sai (Crush) – Inner thigh areao Sakoku (Left Valley) – Also inner thigh areao Ysai (Right Crush) – The right sideo Yukoku (Right Valley) – Also the right sideo Yaku (Press) – The calveso Ryuka (Dragon Under) – Also the calveso Matsukaze (Wind in the Pines) – Hollow areas of the throat, left and righto Ittoki (One Time) – Also hollow areas of the throat, left and righto Santo (Three Strikes) – Also hollow areas of the throat, left and righto Murasame (Passing Rain) – Straight under the hollow point of the throato Seitaku (Starry Mud) – Hollow area of elbow jointso Yuin (Right Passivity) – Below right eyeo Sain (Left Passivity) – Below left eye.o Tento (Heaven Head) – Fontanel area of head. The hollow pointo Shinchu (Heart Center) – Front of chesto Kakitsubo (Side Bowl) – Hollow area of armpitso Kenkotsu (Hard Bone) – Four places on tenkotsu (heavenly bone)o Shikotsu (Phalanx) – The crutch-like area of the thumbo Butsumetsu (Buddha’s Passing) – Four places by third rib on both sideso Kyokei (Strong Frontier) – The top of the five toeso Hadome (Pallet) – One sun below the earlobes



Chi Ryaku no Maki – Earthly Strategy Book Keri – Kicks

o Sokuyakuken – ninja kicko Sokuyaku Ten no Keri (Heavenly Kick) – uses the sole (Ten

Sokuyakuken)o Sokugyakuken Ten no Keri – Uses the toeso Sokugyakuken / Omote Sokugyakuken – turning the sole of the foot

towards center, kick up high with the toeso Sokuyaku Suiteiken (Horizontal Fist) – Sharp kick straight out to inner

thigho Sokugyaku Sweeping Fist – sweeps to the side using the footo Right Sokuyaku Left Tenken (Turning Fist) – Right stomp kick to left side.

Train in Tenchijin or high, middle, low. Low becomes heel strike. o Sokuyaku Chiken (Ground fist) Heel kick out to side and to top of feet.

Train Tenchijino Sokuho Geri (Sideways Kick) – Stomping outwards, left and righto Naname Koho Tenchijin Geri (Diagonal rear heaven, earth, man kick)o Koken (Hook Fist) – Rear hook kicko Koho Geri (Back Kick) Use Sanshin Furi (three-heart swing) to maintain

balance.o Kagi Koho Geri (Rear Hook Kick) Hooking upward into groin as opposed

to aroundo Mawashi Geri (Roundhouse Kick)o Kumite – Practice of various combat kicking techniques

Hooking inward heel strike to outer thigh Striking upward into thighs and calf of opponents kicking leg Sokki Hentenken (Varying Turns Fist)

• Kata-ashi Tobi Geri (One-leg leaping kick)• Ryashi Geri (Two-leg kick)• Ryoku Geri (Twin wing kick) Descending from a high point

Ice top Sokugyakuken – Crossing the tee of opponents toe step Keri ni Taisuru Uke Kata – against kicks

o Keri Kudaki (Kick Crusher) – Sweeping strikes to kicking legs to throw ukeo Taihen (Body Movement) – Catching kick from either side with your arm or

kicking up into leg on either sideo Tsure-Yuki (Walk Along) – Scoop up opponent’s right kick from the

outside with your arm as you kick out his base left leg with your left leg. Also train in Tsure-Yuki variations, punching the base leg or grabbing the base ankle to down.

o Kyoto (Empty or off-guard takedown) – Evade outside the front kick, catching it from underneath with the right hand. Slip the left hand through to the inside and twist the leg close to your body, causing opponent to turn. Strike into the calf and drive knee to the ground.



o Ashidori (Leg Hold) – Catching the kick behind your back and then taking the opponent down.

o Keri no Taidori (Kick body-take) – Catching kick with your neck and shoulders and kicking opponent up into the air

Ken no Tsu Kai Kata, Inashigata – Using the Fist and Inashigata (Deflty avoiding and upsetting. No mind, no meaning formulation) – The whole body is a fist. Striking quickly is not the exquisite skill, but, as passed down from of old, it is hitting the vital points from the shortest distance and striking with the body that is the hidden technique. One must first begin from correctly hitting the vital points.

o Henkaken (varying fist) – changing up of strikeso Itami-Uchi (pain strike)o Tsukami-Dori (seizing take)o Itami-Osae or Itami-Dori (pain press)o Varying kickso Kogeri Henka (small kick variations)o Ken-nagashi (floating the fist) also called Tedama-Dori (around-the-finger

take) Aite to Kumu Koko Kogamae – Grappling attitude – grappling with the

opponent is having constant contact with his fists and vital points. There may sometimes be the air of seizing or taking hold of each other, but it is necessary to engrave in one’s mind the unchanging aspects of the combat principle that, though not touching one’s body, the opponent may still be at grips with one.

Tehodoki – hand escapeso Escape from a straight wrist grab by moving in with the elbow and sliding

the hand in and out.o Ryote-Hodoki – Both wrists are grabbed. Bring your palms together and

turn out, using the elbow to free.o Tehodoki-Dori (variations) – From straight grab, perform furiko-

oshi(pendulum push) to his back side and take his elbow with your free hand. Take the same side knee with yours.

Oyagoroshi – Killing the thumb Kogoroshi – killing the little finger Take-ori – breaking bamboo

• Omote Takeori• Ura Takeori

Oni-Kudaki – inside and outside demon crushing• Omote• Ura

Muso Dori – Warrior take Ogyaku to Henka – Great reversal and variations

Shime Waza – Strangling techniqueso Hon Jime – basic chokeo Gyaku Jime – reverse chokeo Itami Jime – Painful choke



o Sankaku Jime – triangular chokeo Do Jime – torso chokeo Kubi Jime – neck strangleo Ryo ude Jime – two-arm strangleo Mimi Jime – ear strangleo Katate-Dori Kubi Jime – one-handed neck strangleo Kubi Ura Jime – rear neck strangleo Sei on Jime – sound-making strangle

Koroshi Jime – killing strangle – essentially, escapes from bear hugs Nawanuke no Jutsu – Art of slipping bonds Jigoku, Gokuraku, Yume no Makura – Hell, Paradise, Dream Pillow

o Ana-Otoshi (hole drop)o Jigoku-Otoshi (hell drop)o Gokuraku-Otoshi (paradise drop) Jigoku-Dori variationo Yume no Makura – grab uke’s wrist and lock out elbow as you sit back to

drive his face into the ground.o Temakura – dream pillow

Nage – throwso Ganseki Nage – Throwing the big rocko Ganseki Otoshi – Rock Dropo Ganseki Oshi – Rock Presso Ganseki Ori – Rock Presso Harai Koshi – Hip Sweepo Gyaku Harai Otoshi – Reverse hip sweepo Gyaku Nage – Reversal Throwso Taki Otoshi – Waterfall dropo Gyaku Taki Otoshi – Reverse Cataract Dropo Kubi Dori Taki Otoshi – Neck-hold Cataract Dropo Osoto Nage – great outside hooko Soto Nage – Elbow to face as you sweep leg to down.o Hiki Otoshi – Grabbing wrist and shoulder and pulling forward to downo Uchimata Uchigake – inside thigh hooko Hanei Goshi Nage (Haneage) – Snapping Hips Throwo Itami Nage – painful throwo Ryu Sui Iki – flowing watero Tomoe Nage – whirl throwo Tachi Nage – standing flowo Yoko Nagare – sideways flowo Temakura – hand pillowo Kuruma Nage – wheel throw o Kimon Nage – Demonic portal throwo Kiri Nage – Fog throwo Amado Nage – rain-door throw



Nage ni taisuku waza – Techniques against throwso First practice moving the center of gravityo Then delivering strikes while being throwno Then, getting to one’s feet

Okyo (taking aback) – spreading the arm and dropping the hips to escape the throw. Thumbstrike to kidneys, strike head.

Zudori (head hold) – seizing the opponents head and twisting or pulling to down

Shomen-Dori (taking the face) – clawing, striking or grabbing to the face to fend off the throw

Atto (overbearing) – riding the throw and countering as you are thrown.

Tohi (capital flight) – Landing on your feet from a throw and grabbing the opponent’s hair or lapel to whip him around.

Metsubishi (ocular destruction) – attacking the eyes during a throw Fuki (no avoiding) – drop between uke’s hips as he throws and

counter throw Ransetsu (snow storm) – grabbing uke’s sides and falling back

between his legs to cause his face to hit the ground Soto (clawing down) – from double lapel grab, grab uke’s neck and

sit back, placing foot in his crotch to throw him over and behind you.

Sutemi Nage – Tomoe-Geri Kara Tawara-Mawashi (straw-bag turn from a whirl kick) As you sit back, place your foot in uke’s crotch to throw him over and behind you. In mid-throw, kick up with both feet as he falls.

Kuki Nage (air or formless energy throw) – sending the opponent flying without touching him in any way. Not a technique of throwing with the consciousness, but the exquisite, subtle skill of throwing unconsciously. Not something that has a conclusive form.

Jin Ryaku No Maki – Human Strategy Book Kumi-Uchi – Close combat – varying all the techniques presented up to here in

a single flow. Also, Kun-ryusui – naturally moving with the course of things like drifting clouds and flowing water.

o Ashirau Ippo-Yonho – footwork techniques 1-4 Ashisabaki (energy footwork) – Taking uke’s right knee with your

left leg as he punches Ashisabaki 2 – Cross-stepping to sweep uke’s right foot out from

under him as in shinobi-aruki. Ashisabaki 3 – Wrapping your right leg around uke’s right as he

punches and sitting back down on it to break. Ashisabaki 4 – evading outside uke’s attack and hooking his right

ankle with yours as you pull with the body to down.



o Musan (vanishing like mist) – Uke right punches, take the wrist with your left hand, strike the face and twist under the arm and back around to strike the elbow and break.

o Rakurai (thunder strike) – Block the right punch and shuto into neck. Apply omote gyaku as you step between uke’s legs and apply knee pressure to down. Use the elbow to strike into his ribs as you go down.

o Chikusei (sound of bamboo reeds) – move outside the punch, grabbing the wrist with your right hand and striking into uke’s spine. Step in from here for a forward hip throw, throwing uke onto his head. Finish with a crushing stomp to the jaw.

o Fudo (immovability) – Taking the punching fist and encircling behind uke, kick out his base leg and pull back to down.

o Koku (empty space) – parry and shuto into punch. Uke follows with a stomp kick. Avoid to the outside and counter kick. Thumbstrike into ribs and break leg to finish.

o Konpi?o Hito (flying topple) – finger strike into opponent’s shoulder bone to bring to

his knees. Leap into a double foot stomp into his chest. Recover by rolling away.

o Kappi (bracing leap) – right shuto strike into uke’s neck as he attacks, then shift into a left shuto, leaping away as you land the blow.

o Gyakuryu ( reverse flow) – apply omote gyaku to a right hand punch. Uke attempts to kick, you counter. As he lands, he follows with a left hand punch. Deflect with your right elbow and follow with a shuto to the neck. Then finish the gyaku to down.

o Kata-maki (single-hand convolution) – strike to the inside of right punch. Uke follows with the left. Trap under your right arm pit and strike with the same side with a thumb to the hip area to down. Lock out the arm with your knee in opponents neck.

o Koyoku (defending and drawing up) – strike upward into uke’s right punch to open for your attack to his ribs. Swing under the left arm while holding onto the right wrist for a throw.

o Renyo (imperial palanquin) – block/strike to the outside of the punch. Uke comes in with a stomp kick. Sweep the kick out and away. Uke then grabs your lapel. Execute a shuto to the neck and then grab his neck/shoulder/arm to pull forward and down.

o Shiho-dori (four-way take) – Attempt oni-kudaki. Uke straightens his arm. Turn in for a throw, but uke resists again. Swing back out and apply pressure behind elbow to lock out the arm and break.

o Kasasagi (magpie) – evade strike to the outside. As uke kicks, take his hand to where it is kicked by his own foot. Open up his ribs for a strike and then turn into uke, locking out his elbow, for a throw.

o Ko (well sweep) – evade punch to inside. As uke kicks, maintain hold of the hand but evade outside the kick, catching it with your free arm and raising it and turning back to down the attacker.



o Gyakko (reverse well sweep) – evade punch to outside and catch kick to the inside, turning in to down opponent and open for an elbow break.

o Gyaku-otoshi (reverse drop variation) should the opponent spring up in the air after jerking the leg up, drop him straight onto his head.

Joseigoshinjutsu – women’s self defenseo Roto (falling wolf) – from a bear hug, striking back into the groin and then

elbow to the ribs.o Hane-kujiki (wing-base wrench) – as opponent goes to grab, take his four

fingers and spread two each, causing excruciating pain, and then reverse for a throw.

o Ryu-Yoku (both wings) – take the right thumb and left little finger, cross his arrms as you turn and drop for a hachi-ji seoi throw.

o Shinsen (divine scissoring) – opponent approaches, use both hands to strike into ribs, neck and ears.

Ichi Tai Tasu – one vs. many – there are many techniques. Any number of people is fine.

Shinken Shiroba-dome to Shiroha-dori – true sword naked blade stop and naked blade take

Muto Dori Gata – swordless taking formo Sekiryoku (sole power) – leap in striking the solar plexus.o Koryo (scooping graze)o Chingan (wild goose sinks)o Hisaku (flying throttle) – from a knife strike, backfist into uke’s left temple

area and shuto into neck. Leap up to strangle his mid-section with your legs, pulling uke over you. Take his ankles and kick into his chin to finish.

o Fumo (wind start) – o Bakko (domination) – o Muko-Dori (opposing take) – o Shika-Ashi (deer’s feet) – o Shuriki (manual power) – o Akuken (checking fist) – o Gokuraku (paradise) – o Fudo (immovability) –

Shiroha-Dome – from shizen, uke comes in with a diagonal sword cut. You step in to catch the handle in the bend of your elbow, twisting as you lock out uke’s arm and throw.

Shiroha-Dori – Kiai-Kishi – spirit meeting – energy death o Ken Nagare – flowing strike

Totekijutsu – throwing weapons arto Tsubute & Kurumi (projectiles and walnuts) o Ishi-Nage (stone throwing) o Yoko-Nage or Shuto-Nage (Side or sword-hand throw)o Shiko-Nage (lion-claw throw)o Senban-Nage



o Senban zenog jiy-uchi (sharp plate front-back free striking)o Mestubishio Ita or Hira Shuriken (Board or flat dirks)

Kakushi-Buki – Hidden weaponso Shuko & Ashiko (hand and foot hooks)o Tekko (gauntlets)o Tekken (metal fists, brass knuckles)o Nekote (cat claws or Tsunoyubi horn fingers)o Te-no-naka (inside the hand pick)o Doku-Koteshi (poisoned figurine)

Shinden Gokui – divinely transmitted inner essence



Ninjutsu HiketsuBun(Essence of Ninjutsu)by Toshitsugu Takamatsu

The essence of all martial arts andmilitary strategies is self-protection andthe prevention of danger. Ninjutsuepitomizes the fullest concept of self-protection of not only the physical body,but the mind and spirit as well. The wayof the ninja is the way of enduring,surviving, and prevailing over all thatwould destroy one. More than merelydelivering strikes and slashes, anddeeper in significance than the simpleout-witting of an enemy; ninjutsu is theway of attaining that which we needwhile making the world a better place.The skill of the ninja is the art ofwinning.

In the beginning study of any combativemartial art, proper motivation is crucial.Without the proper frame of mind, continuous exposure to fighting techniquescan lead to ruin instead of self-development. But this fact is not different fromany other beneficial practice in life carried to extremes. Medical science isdedicated to the betterment of health and the relief of suffering, and yet themisuse of drugs and the exultation of the physician's skills can lead people to astate where an individual's health is no longer within his or her personalcontrol. A nutritious well-balanced diet works to keep a person alive, vital, andhealthy, but grossly over-eating, over-drinking, or taking in too manychemicals is a sure way to poison the body. Governments are established tooversee the harmonious interworking of all parts of society, but when therulers become greedy, hungry for power, or lacking in wisdom, the country issubjected to needless wars, disorder, or civil and economic chaos. A religion,when based on faith developed through experience, a broad and questingmind, and an unflagging pursuit of universal understanding, is of inspirationand comfort to people. Once a religion loses its original focus, however, itbecomes a deadly thing with which to deceive, control, and tax the peoplethrough the manipulation of their beliefs and fears. It is the same with themartial arts. The skills of self-protection, which should provide a feeling ofinner peace and security for the marial artist, so often develop without abalance in the personality and lead the lesser martial artist into warped realmsof unceasing conflict and competition which eventually consume him.

If an expert in the fighting arts sincerely pursues the essence of ninjutsu,devoid of the influence of the ego's desires, the student will progressively come

to realize the ultimate secret for becoming invincible - the attainment of the'mind and eyes of the divine.' The combatant who would win must be inharmony with the scheme of totality, and must be guided by an intuitiveknowledge of the playing out of fate. In tune with the providence of heavenand the impartial justice of nature, and following a clear and pure heart full oftrust in the inevitable, the ninja captures the insight that will guide himsuccessfully into battle when he must conquer and conceal himself protectivelyfrom hostility when he must acquiesce. The vast universe, beautiful in its coldlyimpersonal totality, contains all that we call good and bad, all the answers forall the paradoxes we see around us. By opening his eyes and his mind, theninja can responsively follow the subtle seasons and reasons of heaven,changing just as change is necessary, adapting always, so that in the end thereis no such thing as surprise for the ninja.

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THE RULES OF BUJINKAN HOMBU DOJO

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1. Our intention is to live a healthy life, in a harmonious society, cultural connections and in harmony with the nature and in the way of the warriors.

2. All members must have a membership card for the following year, issued by Hombu Dojo . There are two kinds of membership cards: the general membership card and a Shidoshi – Kai membership card.

3. A general membership card is issued to the members of Bujinkan Dojo with no

rank, with Kyu grades and with Dan grades.

4. Shidoshi-Kai membership card is issued to those who have 5. Dan and higher (Shidoshi), and to those graded from 1.Dan to 4. Dan (Shidoshi Ho ). Members who teach must have a membership card. Those who are not Shidoshi-Kai members are not licensed as teachers and cannot give grades and ranks to students.

5. Members pay the annual fee of 2.000 Yen to Hombu Dojo , and in return they get

the annual general membership card.

6. Annual Shidoshi-Kai membership card costs 15.000 Yen and has to be paid till the end of January every year.

7. All membership cards have to be renewed every year.

8. Shidoshi-Kai news papers are printed in Japanese language and are open for

different interpretations. In that case one must understand the essence "Bufu", and translate and study given texts.

9. The principles of Shidoshi - Kai:

10. Shidoshi – Kai members graded 5. Dan and higher can ask Hombu Dojo for

licences and diplomas up to 4. Dan grade and give them to their students. The diplomas cost as follows: Kyu ranks ( from 9. Kyu grade to 1. Kyu grade ) - 1.500 Yen Sho Dan - 5.000 Yen Ni Dan - 10.000 Yen San Dan - 15.000 Yen Yon Dan - 20.000 Yen Go Dan and higher - 30.000 Yen

11 Shidoshi Ho (from 1. Dan - 4. Dan grade) can give grades to students up to one

grade lower than their grade. For example: Shidoshi Ho 1. Dan can give from 9. Kyu - 1. Kyu grade. Shidoshi Ho 2. Dan can give 1. Dan, etc. .

12 When diplomas for ranks are given, it should be charged double the price that is sent to Hombu Dojo for the licence. The result of that is the profit which is then used for the teachers own improvement in Budo.

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13 Only Soke can promote 5. Dan grades and higher, and he evaluates them on the bases of their techniques, character and integrity.

14 Shidoshi and Shidoshi Ho certificates cost 10.000 Yen.

15 Bujinkan emblems (BUJIN Kyu, Shidoshi Ho or Shidoshi) cost 1.350 Yen.

16 All paying sent to Hombu must be made in cash in Japanese Yens.

17 Bujinkan members will be informed of all Hombu activities such as seminars,

magazines and other publications.

18 Only Bujinkan Dojo Hombu membership cards and licences are valid.

19 BUJIN symbol is Copyright. If someone wants to use it, has to contact Hombu for permission.

20 Those who have broken the law (criminals) and mentally abnormal person cannot

become members of the Bujinkan organization.

21 The members must follow the "Bufu Ikkan" (the principles and the way of the warrior every day in life) for selfpreservation, natural justice and happiness through martial arts and martial way.

22 Bujinkan members are responsible for their Dojo / community and need to

contact Hombu in that purpose.

23 Communication with Hombu Dojo has to be in Japanese language.

BudoTaijutsu/Ninjutsu Terms

Here is a short list of terms and their meanings. This list will be added as time goes, so ask you instructor for updates. Aite- Opponent Anatoshi- Trapping Ashiko- Foot band with spikes Ate- Strike Bujutsu- Horsemanship Barai- Sweep Bisento- Long battlefield halberd Bojutsu- Bostaff fighting Bo Ryaku- Strategy Boshi Ken- Thumb strike Budo- Martial way Budoka- Student of the martial way Bugie- Martial arts Bujin- Warrior spirit Bujutsu- Martial arts techniques Bushi- Warrior Bushido- Way of the warrior Chi- Earth Chi Mon- Geography Cho Ho- Espionage Chu- Middle Chunin- Intermediate ninja Daisho- Pair of swords Daito- Large sword Dakenjutsu- Striking, kicking, blocking Do- Way Dojo- training hall Doko- Angry tiger Dori- To capture or seize Empi- Elbow strike Fu- Wind Fudo Ken- immovable fist Fudoshin- Immovable spirit Fudoza- Immovable seat Fukiya- Blowgun Futari Dori- grappling with two Opponents Gaeshi- Counter attack Gake- Hook

Ganseki Nage- throwing the big rock Garami- Entangle Gawa-Side Gedan Uke- Low block Genin- beginning ninja Genjutsu- Art of illusion Geri- Kick Gi- Martial arts uniform Godai- Five elements Gokui- Secret Gotono- using natural elements for evasion Gyaku- reverse Hai- Yes Haibu Yori- From behind Hajime- Begin Hajutsu- escaping techniques Han- Half Hanbo- 3 foot staff Hanbojutsu- 3 foot staff fighting Happa Ken- One handed strike Hasso- Attack Heiho- Combat strategy Henka- Variation Hensojutsu- Disguise and impersonation arts Hicho- flying bird Hidari- Left Hiji- Elbow Hiki- Pull Hishi- Dried water chestnut caltrops Hodoki- escapes Hojo- Bind, tie up Hojutsu- Firearm arts Iai- Sword drawing Igadama- Iron caltrops Inpo- Hiding Intonjutsu- Escape and concealment Iri- Enter

Itami- Pain Jo- Four-foot staff Jodan Uke- High block Junan Taiso- Body conditioning Jutaijutsu- Grappling Jutsu- Techniques Ka- Fire Kaeshi- Counter attack Kagi- Hook Kaiten- Rolling breakfalls Kaiten Ken- Open hand Kakusi Geri- Hidden Kick Kamae- Posture or stance Kamiza- Shrine Kata- Set of movements Katana- Sword Katate- One hand Kayakujutsu- Fire and explosive arts Kenjutsu- Sword fighting Keppan- Blood oath Keri- Kick Ki- Spirit Kiai- Focused shout Kikaku Ken- Demon horns fist Kiriage- Upwards cut Kiten Ken- Sword hand strike (shuto) Ko Ashi- Small steps Kodachi- Small sword Kogoroshi- Finger breaking Koho- Back Koho Geri- Back kick Koho Kaiten- Back roll Koku- Tiger sky Kokyu- Breath Koppo Ken- Thumb knuckle strike Koppojutsu- (Bone) breaking techniques Koryu- Traditional Kuden- Oral Teachings Kuji- Nine syllables Kuji In- Hand posturing Kujikiri- Protective grid slashing Kumiuchi- Grappling and close fighting Kunoichi- Female ninja Kusari Fundo- Chain with end weights Kusari Gama- Weighted chain with sickle

Kuzushi- Break opponents’ balance Kojitsu Tenkan Ho- Philosophy Kyoketsu- Cord and dagger Kyoman- Observation Kyu- Green belt Kyusho- Pressure point Mai Kaiten- Front roll Maki- Winding Makimono- Scrolls Matte- Wait Mawashi- Rotate Mawashi Geri- Round kick Meiso- Meditation Meijin- Master Metsubushi- Blinding powder Meysubushi- Distraction Men Uchi- Strike to the head Menkyo- Teaching certificate Migi- Right Mizu- Water Mokuso- Meditate Morote- Both hands Mute- No hands Muto Dori- unarmed sword defense Nagare- To flow Nage- Throw Nagashi- Flow Naginata- Halberd Naname- Diagonal Neko te- Finger tip weapons Nin- Endurance or stealth Ninpo- Higher order of Ninjutsu Nuki Ashi- Sweeping step Ninki- Specialized ninja tools Obi- Belt Odashi- Long sword Omote- Outside Oni- Devil Oni Gedeki- Crushing the little devil Osae- Press down Oshigiri- sword push cut Osoto Gake- Great outside hook Oten- Cartwheel Randori- Sparring Rei- Bow Ryote- Two hands

Ryomune Dori- Two handed chest grab Ryu- School or dragon Sakki- Intuition of attack Saya- Scabbard Satori- Enlightenment Seishin Teki Kyoyo- Spiritual Refinement Seiza- Kneeling Sempai- Senior student Sensei- Teacher Shaken- Throwing stars Shako Ken- Claw strike Shi- Finger Shihan- Senior instructor Shikko- Walking on knees Shikan Ken- Extended knuckle strike Shikomi Zue- Sword cane Shin- Heart Shinai- Bamboo sword Shinken Gata- Real combat training Shinobi- Stealth Shinobi aruki- Ninja walking Shinpi- Mysticism Shishin Ken- Finger needle strike Shitan Ken- Thumb pressure Shito Ken- Thumb strike (Boshi ken) Shizen Ken- Natural body weapon Shomen- Front Shoten no jutsu- Tree climbing Shuki Ken- Elbow strike Shurinkenjutsu- Blade throwing Shuko- Hand band with spikes Shuto Ken- Sword hand strike Soku Gyaku- Toe strike Soke- Grandmaster Sokki Ken- Knee strike Sukuho Geri- Side kick Sokuho Tobi- Side leap Soku Yaku- Sole or heel strike Sokugyaku Geri- Toe kick Sui- Water Sui Ren- Water training Sutemi Nage- Sacrificial throw Tabi- Traditional Japanese footwear Taihenjutsu- Body movement Tai Ken- Body, body hurtling strikes

Taijutsu- Unarmed/ Body skill Take- Bamboo Taisabaki- Natural body movement Taiso- Body conditioning Taki Ori- Breaking bamboo Tanto- Knife Tantojutsu- Knife fighting Tatami- Straw mat Te- Hand Teki- Enemy Tenmon- Meteorology Tesson- Iron war fan Tetsubushi- Metal caltrops Toamijutsu- Fish net techniques Tobi- Leap Tobi Keri- Leap with a kick Tori- One who executes Tsuba- Sword handguard Tsugi Bune- Collapsible boat Tsuki- Thrust Uchi Gata- Take down using legs Uke- One who receives Ukemi- Breakfalls Ura- Inside Wakizashi- Short sword Waza- Techniques Ya- Arrow Yamabushi- Mountain warrior priest Yame- Stop Yari- Spear Yoi- Ready Yoko Geri- Side kick Yoko Aruki- Sideways walking Yoroi- Armor Yubi- Finger Yumi- Bow Zenpo Kaiten- Front roll Zenpo Geri- Front kick

Ichi- One Ni- Two San- Three Shi- Four Go- Five Roku- Six Shichi- Seven Hachi- Eight Ku- Nine Ju- Ten

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