What is Ninjutsu?

In the early 1980’s, many publications were released referring to the arts of the Bujinkan as Ninjutsu.

Ninjutsu represents only a small portion of what is taught by the Bujinkan. The name which encompassed the entirety of the teachings of the Bujinkan had been Ninpo Taijutsu referring to the ‘Art of Body Movement’, the philosophy of the people who came to be known as the Ninja.

What is Budo Taijutsu?

In 1995, Dr. Hatsumi changed the name of the art from Ninpo Taijutsu to Budo Taijutsu. This name more correctly represents the diversity of the teachings in the Bujinkan. Budo Taijutsu begins with the basic Karate skills of Koshijutsu, Koppojutsu and Dakentaijutsu. These include long distance tactics as well as close range grappling skills. Intermediate students begin to learn with short range weapons and disarming of weapons. In the advanced levels, practitioners learn tradition Japanese battlefield weaponry and tactics.

Why study Budo Taijutsu?

The purpose of practicing Budo Taijutsu is different from other martial arts or sports which train for competition or encourage aggression. Budo Taijutsu not only teaches effective techniques for self defense but also develops the mind, body and spirit and fosters a sense of peace and justice.