When most people hear ninjutsu, they think of fighting. They picture strikes, throws, weapons, stealth, and self-defense. And yes, all of that is part of the art. But if we stop there, we miss something important. In Togakure Ryū, the Ninja Jūhakkei, the 18 ways of ninja training, show us a much bigger picture. Alongside […]
The word ninja still captures the imagination like few other martial ideas can. For many people, it brings to mind stealth, mystery, unusual weapons, and secret skills passed down through the centuries. For those who study Bujinkan, the question becomes deeper than fantasy: Is there really such a thing as a modern-day ninja? To answer […]
A rokushaku bō is six feet of wood… and a mirror. It doesn’t care what you meant to do. It shows what you actually did… where your posture leaks, where your timing hesitates, where your attention drifts. A lot of people pick up a staff and immediately reach for the flashy stuff: big spins, big […]
At a recent training session in the park, we ended up going deep into Sanshin no Kata. Sanshin is one of those things you can “know” for years, but it still keeps teaching you. In Bujinkan Budō Taijutsu, Sanshin no Kata is a foundational method of movement from Gyokko Ryū, commonly expressed through five elemental […]
In the world of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, certain concepts act as hidden hinges, small details that support the entire structure. One of those concepts is Kaname (要). Kaname means “the vital point” or “crux.” It is the bolt in the hinge, the pin in the structure, the detail that if removed, causes everything else to […]
The kusarifundō is a compact, versatile chain weapon consisting of two weighted ends joined by a short length of chain or rope. In the Bujinkan, this weapon plays a unique role, both as a striking tool and as a method of grappling, wrapping, and restraining. Though modest in appearance, it carries deep historical roots and […]
Among the classical Japanese martial schools (koryū) preserved within the Bujinkan, Gyokko Ryū Kosshijutsu stands as one of the most influential. The school of the Jeweled Tiger (or Jade Tiger) is featured prominently in the Nidan-level training of Ninja Training TV (NTTV). This ancient system of combat continues to shape the way Bujinkan practitioners move, […]
If you’ve earned your Shodan (1st degree black belt), you already know: each rank in the Bujinkan isn’t just about learning more techniques, it’s about deepening your connection to the art. At Ninja Training TV, we’re excited to share that our brand new Nidan video series is now available. And it begins by taking you […]
When Sensei Mark Roemke returned from the Koto Ryū Tai Kai in Dublin, he came back carrying fresh insights. Koto Ryū (虎倒流), the “Tiger Knocking Down School,” is one of the nine classical schools transmitted through the Bujinkan. Known for its Koppojutsu (bone-breaking techniques), it emphasizes sharp, linear counters designed to shatter structure and overwhelm […]
This past weekend, Sensei Mark Roemke traveled to Dublin, Ireland to participate in the 2025 Dublin Tai Kai, an international training event focused on the art of Koto Ryū Koppojutsu, one of the classical lineages within the Bujinkan. This year’s training was led by none other than Noguchi Sensei, now the Sōke (grandmaster) of Koto […]
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