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 Maki
Heaven, Earth and Man Strategy Book

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

Ten Ryaku No Maki - "Heaven Strategy Book"

Bujin shoku to seikatsu
Junan Taiso to Kokyuho
Ryutai Undo
Kokyuho
Shinkokyu San’aun
Taihenjutsu
Kaiten
Shiho Tenchi Tobi
Zenpo Ukemi Gata to Ryusui
Zenpo Ukemi
Yoko Nagare
Tare Nagare
Koho Ukemi
Shinken Gata Taihenjutsu
Taihenjutsu Mutodori Gata
Hira no Kamae
Ichimonji no Kamae
Jumonji no Kamae
Ukemi no jutsu to Ankoku toshijutsu
Kamae to sono kata
Fudoza
Ryuhyo
Ryuhyo Fusetsu
Shizen
Hoi (Hoko)
Doko
Jumonji
Hicho
Ichimonji
Ihen
Hira
Kosei
Shoten no jutsu
Uke Nagashi
Jodan
Gedan
Hiken Juroppo
Shikakuken
Shukiken
Fudoken
Kitenken
Shishinken
Shitanken
Gyokakuken
Sanshitanken
Shishtanken
Shuken
Shanshitanken
Shakoken
Shitoken
Shikanken
Shikanken henka
Koppoken
Happaken
Taiken
Sokuyakuken
Sokkiken
Sokugyakuken
Kiken
Sanshin no Kata
Chi no Kata
Sui no Kata
Ka no Kata
Fu no Kata
Ku no Kata
Kihon Happo
Koshi Dai - Ippo - Dai - Sanpo
Ichimonji no Kata
Hicho no Kata
Jumonji no Kata
Torite Gata Dai Ippo - Dai Goho
Omote Gyaku Dori
Ura Gyaku Dori
Hon Gyaku Dori
Musha Dori
Ganseki Nage
Kyusho to Kiai
Koppojutsu Kinketsu Teisoku Kasho Meisho

Chi Ryaku No Maki - "Earth Strategy Book"

Keri
Sokuyakuken
Sokuyakuken Ten no Keri
Sokugyakuken Ten no Keri
Omote Sokugyakuken
Omote Sokugyakuken Ten
Sokuyaku Suiteiken
Sokuyaku Tenken
Sokuho Geri
Naname Koho Tenchijin Geri
Koken
Koho Geri
Kagi Koho Geri
Kumite
Sokki Hentenken
Keri ni Taisuru Uke Kata
Keri Kudaki
Taihen
Tsure Yuki
Kyoto (Takagi Yoshin ryu)
Ashi Dori
Keri no Tai Dori
Ken no Tsukai Kata, Inashi Gata
Henkaken
Itami Uchi
Tsukami Dori
Itami Osae / Itami Dori
Kogeri Henka
Ken Nagashi - Tedama Dori
Aite to Kumu Koko Kogamae
Tehodoki
Ryote Hodoki
Oyo Goroshi - Ko Goroshi
Take Ori
Omote Take Ori
Ura Take Ori
Omote - Ura Oni Kudaki
Muso Dori
O gyaku to Henka
Shime Waza
Gyaku Jime
Hon Jime
Mimi Jime
Sankaku Jime
Itami Jime
Ryo Ude Jime
Do Jime - Kubi Jime
Katate Dori Kubi Jime

Kubi Ura Jime

Sei On Jime
O gyaku Jime
Koroshi Jime
Jigoku, Gokuraku, Yume no Makura
Ana Otoshi
Nage / Throws
Harai - Koshi & Harai - Otoshi
Gyaku Nage
Taki Otoshi
Gyaku Taki Otoshi
Kubi Dori Taki Otoshi
Osoto Nage to Hiki Otoshi
Uchi Mata & Uchi Gake
Hane Age
Itami Ken Nage
Kimon Nage
Kiri Nage
Amado Nage
Nage ni Taisuku Waza
Okyo
Zu Dori
Shomen Dori
Atto
Tohi
Metsubushi
Fuki
Ransetsu to Soto
Sutemi Nage - Tomoe Geri Kara Tawara Mawashi
Kuki Nage
Jin Ryaku No Maki - "Man Strategy Book"
Kumi Uchi
Ashirau Ippo - Yonho
Musan
Rakurai
Chikusei
Fudo
Koku
Konpi
Hito
Kappi
Gyaku Ryu
Kata Maki
Koyoku
Renyo
Shiho Dori
Kasasagi
Ko
Gyakko
Ko - Gyaku Otoshi
Josei Goshin jutsu
Roto
Hane Kujiki
Ryoyoku
Shinsen
Ichi Tai Tasu
Shinken Shiraha Dome to Shira Dori
Muto Dori Kata
Sekiryoku
Koryo
Chingan
Hisaku
Fumo
Bakko
Muko Dori
Shika Ashi
Shuriki
Akuken
Gokuraku
Fudo
Shiraha Dome
Shiraha Dori
Toteki jutsu
Tsubute & Kurumi
Ishi Nage
Senban Nage
Metsubushi
Ita Shuriken (Hira Shuriken)
Kakushi Buki
Shuko
Tekko
Ashiko
Nekote, Tsunoybi
Te no Naka
Doku Kokeshi
Shiden Gokui
Tenchijin Ryaku No Maki
Principles of Heaven, Earth and Man

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Authentic Bujinkan Ninjutsu / Budo Taijutsu

 Tenchijin Ryaku No Maki
Principles 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 sunrise
o Cold water rubdown
o Cup of salt water
o Walk for an hour to 2 ½ hours
o 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 sets
o Flexibility exercises daily
o 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.

Authentic Bujinkan Ninjutsu / Budo Taijutsu

 • 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 – handsprings
o Kuten – flips
o 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.

Authentic Bujinkan Ninjutsu / Budo Taijutsu

 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 ice
o Taihenjutsu – body dropping techniques – reverse tenchi training
o Running and leaping in geta on ice
o Taijutsu and randori in geta on ice – breaking the opponent’s balance
o 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 air
o 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 forms
o Taijutsu no Kamae – basic postures
1. Fudoza no Kamae – Immovable seat
2. Seiza no Kamae – kneeling posture
3. Shizen no kamae – natural receiving posture
4. Ichimonji no kamae – straight defensive posture
5. Doko no kamae – angry tiger defensive posture
6. Jumonji no kamae – cross offensive posture
7. Kosei no kamae – offensive posture
8. Hicho no kamae – flying bird posture
9. Hira no kamae – receiving posture
10. Hoko no kamae – encircling tiger receiving posture
11. Ihen no Kamae – extraordinary change posture
12. Ryuhyo no Kamae – draconic leopard posture
13. Ryuhyo Fusetsu no Kamae – draconic leopard wind and snow
posture
14. 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 punch
o Gedan Nagashi – ukemi (receiving form) against a kick
o 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

Authentic Bujinkan Ninjutsu / Budo Taijutsu

  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 Fists
1. Kikaku ken or Zu Tsuki – head strike
2. Shuki Ken – elbow strike
3. Fudo Ken or Kongo Ken – clenched fist or hammer strike
4. Kiten Ken (turning fist) or Shuto Ken – sword hand – Gyokko Ryu
secret fist.
5. Shishin Ken – little finger
6. Shitan Ken – fingertips together
a. Sanshitan Ken
b. Gyokakuken – joined horns fist
c. Shishitanken – quadruple support fist
d. Shuken – beak fist
e. Shanshitanken – triple finger end fist
7. Shako Ken – claw hand, fingertips and palm heel strike
8. Boshi ken or shito ken – thumb strike
9. Shikan ken – extended knuckles
10. Tai Ken – body, body hurling strikes
11. Koppo ken – thumb knuckle strike
12. Happa ken – open hand slap
13. Sokuyaku ken – sole or heel kick
14. Sokki ken – knee strike
15. Sokugyaku ken – toe strike
16. Ki ken – spirit fist, using power of mind or spirit
 Sanshin no Kata – The Five Forms – spirit of three hearts practice forms
o Chi no Kata – Earth Influence – sanshitanken daho
o Sui no Kata – Water Influence – omote kitenken daho
o Ka no Kata – Fire Influence – ura kitenken uchi
o Fu no Kata – Wind Influence – shitoken daho
o Ku no Kata – Void Influence

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  Choshi Dori – rhythmic execution
 Ku no Kumite Gata – void grappling form
 Kihon Happo – Eight Fundamental Methods
o 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 Gathering
o Inner (Chugokui) and Outer Essence – destructive and healing
o Goon no Kyu (canon of the five gates)
o Tate – toppling through psycho-spiritual power
o Fudo Kanashibari – Unmoving binding
o 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 Names
o Ura-Kimon (Inner Demon Gate) – Space between 4th and 5th ribs, armpit
below the nipples
o Ryufu (Willow Wind) – The windpipe.
o Rangiku (Tangled Chrysanthemum) – Temple area.
o Kasumi (Mist) – Also temple area.
o Hiryran (Flying Dragon Mle) – The eyeballs
o Shishiran (Lion Mle) – the Solar Plexus
o Suigetsu (Watery Moon) – also the Solar Plexus
o Kosei (Tiger Force) – the Testicles
o Suzu (Bell) – also the Testicles
o Yugasumi (Evening Mist) – Hollow point behind the ear
o Roka (Dew and Mist) – Point of the jaw directly below the ear
o Ryumon (Dragon Gate) – Hollow point in bones of shoulder
o Jujiro (Crossroads) – Frontal portion of shoulder bone
o Jakkotsu (Feeble Bone) – Area above and below middle arm joint

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o Daimon (Greater Gate) – Area above and below shoulder jolints
o Asagasumi (Morning Mist) – Jaw area
o Hoshi (Star) – Armpits
o Kimon (Demon Gate) – Area above nipples
o Kinketsu (Forbidden Opening) – Breast bone
o Koshitosubo (Hip Bowl) – Middle of hip bone
o 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 slap
o Mento (Escape Door) – Also double ear slap.
o Menbu (Facial Area) – The face, forehead area.
o Dokkotsu (Single Bone) – Area of protruding bone, windpipe
o Gorin (Five Rings) – Right side of navel
o Getsui (Moonlight) – also right side of navel
o Gorin (Five Rings) – Left side of navel
o Inazuma (Lightning) – left side of navel
o Sai (Crush) – Inner thigh area
o Sakoku (Left Valley) – Also inner thigh area
o Ysai (Right Crush) – The right side
o Yukoku (Right Valley) – Also the right side
o Yaku (Press) – The calves
o Ryuka (Dragon Under) – Also the calves
o Matsukaze (Wind in the Pines) – Hollow areas of the throat, left and right
o Ittoki (One Time) – Also hollow areas of the throat, left and right
o Santo (Three Strikes) – Also hollow areas of the throat, left and right
o Murasame (Passing Rain) – Straight under the hollow point of the throat
o Seitaku (Starry Mud) – Hollow area of elbow joints
o Yuin (Right Passivity) – Below right eye
o Sain (Left Passivity) – Below left eye.
o Tento (Heaven Head) – Fontanel area of head. The hollow point
o Shinchu (Heart Center) – Front of chest
o Kakitsubo (Side Bowl) – Hollow area of armpits
o Kenkotsu (Hard Bone) – Four places on tenkotsu (heavenly bone)
o Shikotsu (Phalanx) – The crutch-like area of the thumb
o Butsumetsu (Buddha’s Passing) – Four places by third rib on both sides
o Kyokei (Strong Frontier) – The top of the five toes
o Hadome (Pallet) – One sun below the earlobes

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Chi Ryaku no Maki – Earthly Strategy Book
 Keri – Kicks
o Sokuyakuken – ninja kick
o Sokuyaku Ten no Keri (Heavenly Kick) – uses the sole (Ten
Sokuyakuken)
o Sokugyakuken Ten no Keri – Uses the toes
o Sokugyakuken / Omote Sokugyakuken – turning the sole of the foot
towards center, kick up high with the toes
o Sokuyaku Suiteiken (Horizontal Fist) – Sharp kick straight out to inner
thigh
o Sokugyaku Sweeping Fist – sweeps to the side using the foot
o 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 Tenchijin
o Sokuho Geri (Sideways Kick) – Stomping outwards, left and right
o Naname Koho Tenchijin Geri (Diagonal rear heaven, earth, man kick)
o Koken (Hook Fist) – Rear hook kick
o 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 around
o 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 uke
o Taihen (Body Movement) – Catching kick from either side with your arm or
kicking up into leg on either side
o 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.

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 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 strikes
o Itami-Uchi (pain strike)
o Tsukami-Dori (seizing take)
o Itami-Osae or Itami-Dori (pain press)
o Varying kicks
o 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 escapes
o 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 techniques
o Hon Jime – basic choke
o Gyaku Jime – reverse choke
o Itami Jime – Painful choke

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 o Sankaku Jime – triangular choke
o Do Jime – torso choke
o Kubi Jime – neck strangle
o Ryo ude Jime – two-arm strangle
o Mimi Jime – ear strangle
o Katate-Dori Kubi Jime – one-handed neck strangle
o Kubi Ura Jime – rear neck strangle
o 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 variation
o 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 – throws
o Ganseki Nage – Throwing the big rock
o Ganseki Otoshi – Rock Drop
o Ganseki Oshi – Rock Press
o Ganseki Ori – Rock Press
o Harai Koshi – Hip Sweep
o Gyaku Harai Otoshi – Reverse hip sweep
o Gyaku Nage – Reversal Throws
o Taki Otoshi – Waterfall drop
o Gyaku Taki Otoshi – Reverse Cataract Drop
o Kubi Dori Taki Otoshi – Neck-hold Cataract Drop
o Osoto Nage – great outside hook
o Soto Nage – Elbow to face as you sweep leg to down.
o Hiki Otoshi – Grabbing wrist and shoulder and pulling forward to down
o Uchimata Uchigake – inside thigh hook
o Hanei Goshi Nage (Haneage) – Snapping Hips Throw
o Itami Nage – painful throw
o Ryu Sui Iki – flowing water
o Tomoe Nage – whirl throw
o Tachi Nage – standing flow
o Yoko Nagare – sideways flow
o Temakura – hand pillow
o Kuruma Nage – wheel throw
o Kimon Nage – Demonic portal throw
o Kiri Nage – Fog throw
o Amado Nage – rain-door throw

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  Nage ni taisuku waza – Techniques against throws
o First practice moving the center of gravity
o Then delivering strikes while being thrown
o 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.

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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.

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 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 defense
o 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 form
o 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 art
o 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

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 o Senban zenog jiy-uchi (sharp plate front-back free striking)
o Mestubishi
o Ita or Hira Shuriken (Board or flat dirks)
 Kakushi-Buki – Hidden weapons
o 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

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Ninjutsu Hiketsu
Bun
(Essence of Ninjutsu)
by Toshitsugu Takamatsu

The essence of all martial arts and

military strategies is self-protection and
the prevention of danger. Ninjutsu
epitomizes the fullest concept of self-
protection of not only the physical body,
but the mind and spirit as well. The way
of the ninja is the way of enduring,
surviving, and prevailing over all that
would destroy one. More than merely
delivering strikes and slashes, and
deeper in significance than the simple
out-witting of an enemy; ninjutsu is the
way of attaining that which we need
while making the world a better place.
The skill of the ninja is the art of
winning.
In the beginning study of any combative
martial art, proper motivation is crucial.
Without the proper frame of mind, continuous exposure to fighting techniques
can lead to ruin instead of self-development. But this fact is not different from
any other beneficial practice in life carried to extremes. Medical science is
dedicated to the betterment of health and the relief of suffering, and yet the
misuse of drugs and the exultation of the physician's skills can lead people to a
state where an individual's health is no longer within his or her personal
control. A nutritious well-balanced diet works to keep a person alive, vital, and
healthy, but grossly over-eating, over-drinking, or taking in too many
chemicals is a sure way to poison the body. Governments are established to
oversee the harmonious interworking of all parts of society, but when the
rulers become greedy, hungry for power, or lacking in wisdom, the country is
subjected to needless wars, disorder, or civil and economic chaos. A religion,
when based on faith developed through experience, a broad and questing
mind, and an unflagging pursuit of universal understanding, is of inspiration
and comfort to people. Once a religion loses its original focus, however, it
becomes a deadly thing with which to deceive, control, and tax the people
through the manipulation of their beliefs and fears. It is the same with the
martial arts. The skills of self-protection, which should provide a feeling of
inner peace and security for the marial artist, so often develop without a
balance in the personality and lead the lesser martial artist into warped realms
of 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 in
harmony with the scheme of totality, and must be guided by an intuitive
knowledge of the playing out of fate. In tune with the providence of heaven
and the impartial justice of nature, and following a clear and pure heart full of
trust in the inevitable, the ninja captures the insight that will guide him
successfully into battle when he must conquer and conceal himself protectively
from hostility when he must acquiesce. The vast universe, beautiful in its coldly
impersonal totality, contains all that we call good and bad, all the answers for
all the paradoxes we see around us. By opening his eyes and his mind, the
ninja can responsively follow the subtle seasons and reasons of heaven,
changing just as change is necessary, adapting always, so that in the end there
is no such thing as surprise for the ninja.
TENDO
TENTO YUBI
SHUKO
KOMEKAMI
GANSEI KOTE
MIMI DOKKO
JINCHU
SEIDON SHOFU UHCI JAKUZAWA
GEKON
MIKEN SOTO JAKUZAWA
HICHU SODA
MIKAZUKI HIJIZUME
KEICHU
GANCHU
SONU DENKO
DANCHU WANSHUN KYOEI
KYOTOTSU KATSUSATSU
JINZO
SUIGETSU
KANZO
INAZUMA
MYOJO KODENKO
BITEI
KINTEKI
USHIRO INAZUMA
FUKUTO
YAKO

UDEKANSETSU
HIZAKANSETSU
USHIRO HIZAKANSETSU
KOKOTSU

SOBI

AKIRENSUKEN
UCHIKOROBOSHI
KUSAGAKURE
KORI
ASHINOYUBI
THE RULES OF BUJINKAN HOMBU DOJO
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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THE RULES OF BUJINKAN HOMBU DOJO
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.

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 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 Ganseki Nage- throwing the big rock

Anatoshi- Trapping Garami- Entangle
Ashiko- Foot band with spikes Gawa-Side
Ate- Strike Gedan Uke- Low block
Bujutsu- Horsemanship Genin- beginning ninja
Barai- Sweep Genjutsu- Art of illusion
Bisento- Long battlefield halberd Geri- Kick
Bojutsu- Bostaff fighting Gi- Martial arts uniform
Bo Ryaku- Strategy Godai- Five elements
Boshi Ken- Thumb strike Gokui- Secret
Budo- Martial way Gotono- using natural elements for
Budoka- Student of the martial way evasion
Bugie- Martial arts Gyaku- reverse
Bujin- Warrior spirit Hai- Yes
Bujutsu- Martial arts techniques Haibu Yori- From behind
Bushi- Warrior Hajime- Begin
Bushido- Way of the warrior Hajutsu- escaping techniques
Chi- Earth Han- Half
Chi Mon- Geography Hanbo- 3 foot staff
Cho Ho- Espionage Hanbojutsu- 3 foot staff fighting
Chu- Middle Happa Ken- One handed strike
Chunin- Intermediate ninja Hasso- Attack
Daisho- Pair of swords Heiho- Combat strategy
Daito- Large sword Henka- Variation
Dakenjutsu- Striking, kicking, blocking Hensojutsu- Disguise and impersonation
Do- Way arts
Dojo- training hall Hicho- flying bird
Doko- Angry tiger Hidari- Left
Dori- To capture or seize Hiji- Elbow
Empi- Elbow strike Hiki- Pull
Fu- Wind Hishi- Dried water chestnut caltrops
Fudo Ken- immovable fist Hodoki- escapes
Fudoshin- Immovable spirit Hojo- Bind, tie up
Fudoza- Immovable seat Hojutsu- Firearm arts
Fukiya- Blowgun Iai- Sword drawing
Futari Dori- grappling with two Igadama- Iron caltrops
Opponents Inpo- Hiding
Gaeshi- Counter attack Intonjutsu- Escape and concealment
Gake- Hook Iri- Enter
Itami- Pain Kuzushi- Break opponents’ balance
Jo- Four-foot staff Kojitsu Tenkan Ho- Philosophy
Jodan Uke- High block Kyoketsu- Cord and dagger
Junan Taiso- Body conditioning Kyoman- Observation
Jutaijutsu- Grappling Kyu- Green belt
Jutsu- Techniques Kyusho- Pressure point
Ka- Fire Mai Kaiten- Front roll
Kaeshi- Counter attack Maki- Winding
Kagi- Hook Makimono- Scrolls
Kaiten- Rolling breakfalls Matte- Wait
Kaiten Ken- Open hand Mawashi- Rotate
Kakusi Geri- Hidden Kick Mawashi Geri- Round kick
Kamae- Posture or stance Meiso- Meditation
Kamiza- Shrine Meijin- Master
Kata- Set of movements Metsubushi- Blinding powder
Katana- Sword Meysubushi- Distraction
Katate- One hand Men Uchi- Strike to the head
Kayakujutsu- Fire and explosive arts Menkyo- Teaching certificate
Kenjutsu- Sword fighting Migi- Right
Keppan- Blood oath Mizu- Water
Keri- Kick Mokuso- Meditate
Ki- Spirit Morote- Both hands
Kiai- Focused shout Mute- No hands
Kikaku Ken- Demon horns fist Muto Dori- unarmed sword defense
Kiriage- Upwards cut Nagare- To flow
Kiten Ken- Sword hand strike (shuto) Nage- Throw
Ko Ashi- Small steps Nagashi- Flow
Kodachi- Small sword Naginata- Halberd
Kogoroshi- Finger breaking Naname- Diagonal
Koho- Back Neko te- Finger tip weapons
Koho Geri- Back kick Nin- Endurance or stealth
Koho Kaiten- Back roll Ninpo- Higher order of Ninjutsu
Koku- Tiger sky Nuki Ashi- Sweeping step
Kokyu- Breath Ninki- Specialized ninja tools
Koppo Ken- Thumb knuckle strike Obi- Belt
Koppojutsu- (Bone) breaking techniques Odashi- Long sword
Koryu- Traditional Omote- Outside
Kuden- Oral Teachings Oni- Devil
Kuji- Nine syllables Oni Gedeki- Crushing the little devil
Kuji In- Hand posturing Osae- Press down
Kujikiri- Protective grid slashing Oshigiri- sword push cut
Kumiuchi- Grappling and close fighting Osoto Gake- Great outside hook
Kunoichi- Female ninja Oten- Cartwheel
Kusari Fundo- Chain with end weights Randori- Sparring
Kusari Gama- Weighted chain with Rei- Bow
sickle 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