Who Can Train
Anyone old enough to competently have self-control and a respectable attitude towards others is welcome to train at Toukon Bujutsu Bujinkan Hornsby Dojo. (Usually around 14-15 yrs of age)
Teaching will be tailored to cater to the level of training of each individual. All training members must sign a waiver accepting responsibility and liability for any injuries and/or accidents during training.
All those who can abide and follow the Guidelines for Participation in the Bujinkan are welcome to train. Those who cannot follow the guidelines, who have a disrespectful attitude towards themselves or others shall not be permitted to train and will be asked to leave.
New students are encouraged to watch or take part in a class before starting training to get a feel of the class and if it is right for them. Please call beforehand to let the instructor know you intend to come to the dojo. Beginners can wear comfortable clothing to their first class. Fees are payable on the first of the month and allows you unlimited training for the month.
Guidelines for Participation In The Bujinkan
1. The Bujinkan shall be open to only those who agree with and uphold the guidelines of the Bujinkan Dojo. Those not doing so shall not be allowed to join. Specifically: Only those who have read and agreed with these guidelines shall be allowed to participate. 2. Only those able to exercise true patience, self-control, and dedication shall be allowed to participate. A physician's examination report shall be required. Specifically, individuals with mental illness, drug addiction, or mental instability shall be barred from joining. The necessity of such a report concerns individuals who may present a danger to others, for example, those with infectious diseases or illnesses, individuals with clinically abnormal personalities or physiology, and individuals lacking self-control.3. Individuals with criminal records shall be turned away. Trouble makers, those who commit crimes, and those living in Japan who break domestic laws shall be turned away.
4. Those not upholding the guidelines of the Bujinkan, either as practitioners or as members of society, by committing disgraceful or reproachable acts shall be expelled. Until now, the Bujinkan was open to large numbers of people who came to Japan. Among them, unfortunately, were those committing violent drunken acts, the mentally ill, and trouble makers who thought only of themselves and failed to see how their actions might adversely affect others. Through their actions, such people were discarding the traditional righteous heart of the Bujinkan. From this day forward, all such people shall be expelled.
5. Regarding accidents occurring during training (both inside and outside the dojo), one should not cause trouble to the Bujinkan. This is an extremely important point. Those unwilling to take personal responsibility for accidents occurring during Bujinkan training shall not be admitted. Reiterating for clarity, the Bujinkan shall not take responsibility for any accidents happening in the course of training, regardless of the location. 6. All those joining the Bujinkan must get an annual membership card. This card not only preserves the honour of the Bujinkan members, it indicates you are part of a larger whole--one whose members come together with warrior hearts to better themselves through training and friendship. It evinces the glory of warrior virtue, and embodies both loyalty and brotherly love.
7. The tradition of the Bujinkan recognizes nature and the universality of all human life, and is aware of that which flows naturally between the two parts:
- "The secret principle of Taijutsu is to know the foundations of peace.
- To study is the path to the immovable heart (fudoshin)."