What is Bujinkan? | ART OF ONE DOJO

[@edwinserrano1070]

Chinese Proverb - 'There are many paths to the top of the mountain, but the view is always the same.'

[@tauhid9983]

True...in the end, there's only one garden named martial arts. In that garden, we have a different tree of different types. Different trees have different fruits, different tastes and shape. Ultimately, all of the fruits in the different tres are still FRUIT...and fruit is a symbol of sweetness.

[@4RestJay]

Some paths lead straight off a cliff.

[@cryptoninja9838]

The view is not the same. Some paths are full of crap and garbage to try and walk through while others have steps and stairs and shrines along the journey.

[@kfjfkjfkx]

When you reach the top of a mountain, you realize that you still have to come back down the mountain, (sometimes even harder, our worst enemy is our ego) and that there is still, an even higher mountain that you still have to climb.

[@magvs_mæstro216]

It hits different when you are finally there(at the top)

[@andrethegreatyt2]

Chinese Proverb- "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."

[@metalrobot3000]

This is one of the most positive representations of bujinkan I’ve ever seen very well done

[@Haywood-Jablomie]

Buddha once said "A polished turd is still a piece of crap" .

[@danm8004]

​@@Haywood-Jablomieyou were literally called out by the intro to this video and still had the courage/stupidity to try and meme. Well done.

[@kenaultman7499]

Same. It's fake guys playing ninja in the park as far as I'm concerned. Show me a single video of Bujinkan being pressure tested or working in a real altercation. Take your time. I'll wait...

[@danielburnham4629]

Some of the arts they learn are traditional legitimate Jujitsu schools. Togakure Ryu can only be traced back to a 19th century book anyone can easily criticise but these schools are not fake.

[@brianaluzramirez7074]

I know Chris Carbonaro personally and I am so proud to see this. He is so dedicated to his craft.

[@adambauer5313]

Thanks for making this video. As a practitioner of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, it's nice to see a flattering representation of the art. I have taken martial arts since I was 14 years old, and the Bujinkan has been the art that I always fall back to and compare with other arts. It is truly a "life" art that you take with you everywhere you go.

[@kennhiser]

Wasn’t it found that Hatsuumis scrolls were bogus?

[@Kthomasritchie]

@@kennhiser Bujinkan is a made up system based on pop culture.

[@kenaultman7499]

As a combat sports athlete, I don't understand this... I have searched high and low for a video of Bujinkan being pressure tested or working in a real altercation, and can't find anything. I'm open to being wrong on that if you can show it working. I don't buy the whole, it's too dangerous to use in mma, or sparring of any kind. Bjj can be deadly too. They still practice it on each other. I've been in literal war zones as an army paratrooper. I would take my muay thai and bjj over anything I've ever seen in any bujinkan I've seen. Is mma, muay thai, bjj, the same as a real street fight? Nope. But, it's a hell of a lot closer than anything I've seen, or being shown in this video. I've looked for it too, very hard as a matter of fact. I've never found a single video or example of Bujinkan working.

[@ra8640]

I've been in martial arts over 50 years and I'm now retired. This gives Me more time to watch Your channel. Thank You for Your excellent content and Your interesting topics. You can never learn too much.

[@Brandon_Knight_]

My hapkido instructor trained in one of the nine schools within Bujikan. He frequently passed teachings on to us from this school. He also trained under Hatsumi and we gained a lot of insight from his lessons from Hatsumi

[@yongjiean9980]

So is my Krav Maga instructor a Hapkido expert.

[@senseijoe8.292]

Iv watched this video many times. I introduced the video to my Tengu Ninjutsu master in Japan and he was excited. He mentioned that there are many forms of Ninjutsu and that no system is the best. The best way to learn is to learn all or as many as you can. My master admitted that most martial arts today does not impress him, but the Ninjutsu system in the video does impress him as it strives to keep the tradition alive in the most traditional ways. My master still refuses to open his school to everyone as he is afraid of the art falling into the wrong hands. I could not blame him as I myself have seen over the years many practitioners take a martial arts style and use it for the corrupt purposes and disrespect the style. I give this video two thumbs up.

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

Is it a Koga based system?

[@senseijoe8.292]

@@NovaScotiaNewfie no and it's not Iga.

[@nataliechubala6584]

I was so excited to see you do an episode on Bujinkan! This is by far my favourite episode. Very well done.

[@WAYNETHOMAS1980]

About time there was a video showing respect for Ninjutsu.. thank you 🥋👍🙏👊

[@falseprophet1972]

Watered down principles of Gyokko Ryu Kossijutsu for idiot westerners is NOT ninjutsu.......

[@eddiehizo3365]

Gyokko ryu is the foundation and the origin of Togakure ryu ninjutsu. As well as Koto ryu. I have to correct you on that.

[@Liquidcadmus]

that's because this guy is just trying to appeal to everyone so his videos are popular. I don't have anything personal against the guy, he seems nice, but he shows a lot of ignorance in a lot of his videos. Anyone with common sense and who trains real martial arts or combat sports seriously can not take the bujinkan ninjers seriously.

[@senseiSinclair]

@@Liquidcadmus That depends entirely on how it is taught within the dojo. Assuming Bujinkan methods cant work in real situations, is to discredit those who do use it during those times. Like all arts it comes down to how the practicioners apply them.

[@kaizenproductions00]

@@Liquidcadmus The actual Ninja were no more than military spies in feudal Japan. None of this cosplaying has any real connection to them.

[@brucecapua9840]

This is the best intro to Bujinkan on the internet.

[@kevinallentoole1538]

Awesome....... i Love Bujinkan .......

[@feathermen1138]

Are there any ninjas that are not over weight???

[@eduardosaldanha371]

This is reality in BJK !!

[@zt7706]

yay a video on my martial art

[@charlesalexander2676]

Much respect and greetings from a bujinkan student in houston tx. gambatte!!!

[@MichaelDBruce]

Great video. I think what makes Hatsumi sensei - and this art - amazing is what was being hit on at the end. Its important to train with the right kind of attitude. What Hatsumi is transmitting with technique is intention... the intention to do harm or kill behind a strike. That's not to say that he will or that students are put into harm's way... quite the opposite... it's to allow students to feel that in the safety of the dojo setting so that when the time comes to defend oneself out on the streets, you can feel that long before it happens. Thank you for sharing. Another great video

[@MichaelDBruce]

@nicolas thank you for replying. Perhaps not in the traditional sense. You might enjoy reading Anthony Cummins. He would agree with you on that and has several books on what the traditional ninja skills would have been and claims a samurai lineage with ninja heritage. That said. The Bujinkan is a fine system with a lot to offer. I have personally learned a lot from reading Hatsumi's works and watching his seminars. Do you practice a martial art?

[@RobMaynardDJ]

A great video presentation and essential insights from Chris and Co. For anyone wishing to engage in Bujinkan training - the more you learn, the more you realise there is to learn! Look for the best source and do not give up!

[@VoyageurCountry]

Well done! Thank you for the honest view of the art.

[@mr.george2123]

This is a good, professional and well done interview. Brought a wealth of insight about another system of martial arts. Well done.

[@StevenAbney]

No matter the subject, you bring respect and humility to all of your videos and it is so appreciated, Sensei. Thank you!

[@PaterPerker]

yes, the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu community can definitely learn a ton from him in that regard

[@williamw1332]

That looks like it was a great experience. Nice people/practitioners, awesome culture to experience, a challenging and great art with a long lineage, sweet looking dojo and tatami area, and a plethora of techniques and weapons to learn. Really looks like a great and fun time you had. Nicely done video! 👌😊👍

[@neilomac]

Be good to see a follow-up to this covering Genbukan, Jinenkan and To-Shin-Do.

[@caseyalexander2244]

Sorry, Toshindo doesn't qualify.

[@adandyguyinspace5783]

Casey Alexander why not?

[@caseyalexander2244]

@@adandyguyinspace5783 Because Toshindo is an offshoot off the Bujinkan, and was created by someone who was kicked out of it. It's basically a way to teach westerners taijutsu. Not worthy of mentioning. Genbukan and Jinenkan are simply too small to even be able to find someone to do an interview with, and again, they are offshoots. Pretty much the same, but less material.

[@adandyguyinspace5783]

@@caseyalexander2244 I don’t think Stephen Hayes was kicked out 🤔

[@brucecapua9840]

@@adandyguyinspace5783 This was written by someone in the know: www.coloradospringsninjutsu.com/Blog/Entries/2012/8/6_Toshindo_is_not_the_same_as_Bujinkan.html

[@thelurker9472]

Makes me homesick to get back to training again. I stopped about 5 years ago after a second knee surgery.

[@dbenny8379]

thank goodness you found a quality teacher. As a former bujinkan student i have to say it is refreshing to see a video on KZbin that is not either "the bujinkan is fake" or "the bujinkan is the only true martial system." Also love the emphasis on hiding strikes and devoting a lot of time to intensive study of human nature, movement, and culture. But one major question for the school would be : "how would they adapt the techniques to deal with MMA or more contemporary combat sports?" I have trained with teachers who were able to contend with sport fighters but most bujinkan schools seem to disdain such work. Great work.

[@iansinclair6256]

Get fighting fit, and use weapons if you are smart would be my strategy. ;) A well trained MMA fighter is use to pressure and sparring. Not all Bujinkan practitioners are use to dealing with that. Of course the best strategy would be to avoid the fight.

[@JosephJalta]

I actually practiced Ninjutsu (that particular school didn't use Bujinkan as the name for what they are doing anymore but it was the Hatsumi style they originally practiced) in a school that added MMA and GJJ sessions to their training plan and used some Krav Maga inspired elements, too.

[@iansinclair6256]

@@JosephJalta Interesting. Can you remember what they called it?

[@JosephJalta]

@@iansinclair6256 Yes. They called it Ninjutsu. It's the lineage of Daron Navon who was Hatsumi's first "Westerner" to be promoted to Godan.

[@JosephJalta]

www.akban.org/doron-navon-the-first-foreign-bujinkan-shihan

[@5dragonskarategoryukarate-890]

I love how you respectfully review styles. I've seen this style ridiculed. And their techniques put down. Well done.

[@SonicPAJ]

I had a brief 6 month stint in Bujinkan in College back in 2015. I don't remember much of it, though I remember the experience was very pleasant. At the time, I was only familiar with techniques from Shotokan Karate and boy was Bujinkan different. I was used to the deep, powerful and thrusting stances and strikes from Shotokan, but I was constantly reminded to be more subtle and used smaller movements. It was nothing like any other martial art I had seen. It had strikes but it was nothing like Karate. It had body mechanic based grappling but it doesn't really resemble Jujutsu or Aikido. I now practice American Kenpo, but last night my Sifu decided to train "X-Block" based techniques from his Shorin-Ryu days. It reminded me of the "Jumonji No Kamae" stance from Bujinkan. It seems the "X" form of the arms is a very versatile in many martial arts ("Capturing The Storm" anyone?) You could tell my Bujinkan instructor (a very fun guy) had his fair share of detractors with a very memorable quote he taught us on the first day: "Many people find out B.S is real once they step in it." Even though at a glance Bujinkan can seem very bizarre and even ineffective, the fact that it was used by my instructor who was a former F.B.I agent among other things must mean there is certainly a merit to the art.

[@scorpzgca]

This is a great video on Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu thank you

[@joelhusbands3838]

Awesome now do one on Ashida Kim

[@bassdvant]

it's refreshing to see a positive comments section on a Bujinkan vid. A few yrs back, when I first started training, It would be nothing but political negativity, both pro and con. I don't know what changed, but it's a breath of fresh air. Thank you all for the positivity. I have found that, in the Bujinkan, You can learn from the negative as well as the positive experiences if you are humble and open to defeat. Then just get back up, dust yourself off. and continue your training in some form; but never quit. This is what I was taught was the essence of Ninpo...the Art of Endurance......

[@caseyalexander2244]

Some people don't care enough to take the time to find out for themselves what it is. One could argue that modern martial sports and everything in between are just as effective, and have a 'provable' lineage. Either way, it is a matter of perspective. The proponents are not going to stop defending it, and the haters are never going to see otherwise, so it's pointless to debate. Some of the detractors are those who trained in the Bujinkan but either quit because of themselves, or were kicked out and are resentful.

[@rodneymeadows7658]

This is fascinating; I wish I lived closer.......R-E-S-P-E-C-T!

[@Knight2682]

Very cool. Always had an interest in Ninjutsu. Had there been a Bujinkan dojo in my area when I decided to get back into martial arts a few years ago I might be training there now.

[@amk8411]

These guys wore masks before covid struck... ...proof of Ninja psychic ability!

[@gavenrupert4444]

Ive trained in Bujinkan and Kenpo karate for about 12 years each my two favorite styles. Ive trained in Aikido, judo, bjj, iaido, hapkido and a couple more but kenpo and bujinkan are my favorites

[@ConantgardenVetSomebody]

👀

[@tckilby8427]

Liked the respect given to all arts. I especially liked the comment about not understanding a movement or position until shown how it applies to weapons. I think in todays world to many people look at traditional martial arts movement and forms and forget these were developed in an era when most everyone carried a weapon of some sort.

[@MCShvabo]

It's nice to see someone coming in to Bujinkan with neutral mindset, cheers!

[@caseyalexander2244]

I train in Bujinkan and I also keep a neutral mindset. I would not waste my time for the past 6 years if I didn't think it was legit or effective. However, I am not a fanboy of the art and I don't go about preaching it like it is some mystical magic art. It is a system of 9 of the classical Koryu arts of fuedal Japan. It is unique, but if another style suits you better, then that is all that matters.

[@MCShvabo]

@@caseyalexander2244 I was in Bujinkan for about 6 years too but unfortunatelly my teachers were fradulent so I started hating the organization and moved to other, more accepted Koryu arts. Later my hate for Bujinkan cooled off and now I am working with one Bujinkan teacher as a side training, since my current school has no SOjutsu and Naginata.

[@caseyalexander2244]

A lot of people get misled and end up hating the Bujinkan. Those are the people you hear from hating on the art or starting their own art for personal validation.

[@MCShvabo]

@@caseyalexander2244 I see your point but I wouldn't say it's for personal validation always. I think many people see good things in Bujinkan, but their teachers never practice them and probably don't know them very well so they want to do better. I didn't do it but I have considered it myself at one point, before I left.

[@WuChuan036]

Beautiful demonstration, and more history of Ninjutsu. Thank You for the lesson.

[@rudyverdin2285]

Wow very honest opinion,inwas so lucky to meet a ex special forces instructor in us army,he also taught federal and was involved in federal law enforcement, he is a sincere instructor who made exceptions for my workedical and cinacial issues ,the more I studied Tai jutsu is based on natraul body moments to waste as little body energy on possible as you dont know whem the fight ends ,thank you for a honest review

[@rudyverdin2285]

I also have menkyo from Soke Hatsumi in the 90s

[@rudyverdin2285]

Also was told sense means one who went before you

[@tokenstandpoint93]

It's very hard to find a decent Bujinkan dojo. I first heard about this style when I was a teen and thought it was a BS system when people said that it's Ninjutsu style. I already had a bad taste in my mouth due at the time just coming out of the McDojo I was in. I was corrected in 2000's seeing a dojo in Manhattan. I actually saw a great Bujinkan dojo in Queens, NY if any NYC residents are in the channel that are interested.

[@spartanracer]

Good Bujinkan dojos are rare but they're out there. I love it when those few include sparring and training that is more practical to modern times. My current Sensei in Las Vegas adds a hard training method that combines some traditional form with training that is useful for handling anyone on the street

[@kurtsteiner8384]

No I am not in USA but UK . I go to Shi Jin dojo in Brighton. Stuart has been teachin 20 years. And goes to Japan to train with the master each year new things. It's part of genbukan organisation. I do nimpo and ninjitsu. And sometimes renmei Jujitsu. First thought of Kung Fu but after serving in royal navy and having contact with royal marines they introduced me to nimpo and other things to.

[@stuartschultz8823]

scw2007 did you go to New York Budo on west 27th st?

[@tokenstandpoint93]

@@stuartschultz8823 no W27th between which avenues?

[@BradyHansen81]

Yup, outside of Japan; finding a Dojo run by someone who actually understands the art and can guide you in finding your way is EXTREMELY rare.

[@Meymeygwis]

Great video thank you, you're an honour to your teachers & tradition...the real Bujinkan is a precious & powerful lineage, the others are not Bujinkan...

[@UniversalJudoAcademies]

Would you do a deep dive on taiho jutsu, the Japanese police martial art of the 50s please? There is a budding scene in England with strong links to judo, jujitsu, aiki jutsu and goshin jutsu. Or possibly japanese law enforcement martial arts as judo and aikido also have strong links with Japanese police forces over the last century. Thankyou and I hope you see this message.

[@caseyalexander2244]

YES!!!!! I would love to learn more about Taihojutsu.

[@Kristofferan]

Awesome! Hopes for more like this! ^^

[@jaimcgee4566]

Awesome video!!!!

[@dadbodfitness9704]

I've trained in a. Form of ninjutsu here in so cal and my senior grandmaster died a few years ago and I would just like people to understand that there are ninjutsu schools out there that do full contact training and train hard

[@TrueToTheArts]

Good! I’m happy to see the BJK doing the right stuff. Here is some great guys doing a great art! Another wonderful video!

[@user-eb4iq2jw3y]

A very well done video.

[@SJNrider500]

I belong to a very small Bujnkan Ninjutsu dojo. We don’t LARP in this class, but we do start out training techniques very slowly. We do not do static training, and one must learn how to step, …to get out of the way while setting up their offense/defense . I am nearly 67 yo. I ask the younger students to punch me at full speed. I need to know that I am moving properly. You know… I’ve gotten winged a few times, but so far no slams. Furthermore, I have set myself in what I consider good defensive/defensive posture, only to find myself on the floor. Once upon a time Sensei Sharaishi took me down. I never did figure out how he did it. He and my sensei stood over me grinning. Sensei Sharaishi looked at my sensei and said this, “Oooooh, he okay?” While I laid on the floor. That is my Japan quote for a life time.

[@10dolphinsswimming]

This was great. I like how it is gentle enough to continue practicing as you get older.

[@coreydonovan642]

Thank you for emailing me the video of Bujinkin Ninjutsu, I enjoyed it very much. I study Bujinkin Taejutsu Ninjutsu/ Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu and I love it!

[@dakentaijutsu2010]

once again you outdone yourself sensei Dan, I always questioned about how real Ninjutsu is compare to what people see on tv, I have respect for all martial arts, and Ninjutsu is no exception, can't wait till this series is completed

[@ArtofOneDojo]

Thank you Sir! This particular episode is only a one part, we don't have a second Bujinkan prepared. This video was a highlight of the visit to the dojo. We may circle back to his art later. We have more arts in the works :D

[@stuartschultz8823]

Art of One Dojo Look into To-Shin-Do!

[@nakiachase8028]

Just watched the video again.. GREAT WORK 👍👍. I started in the Bujinkan in 2004 and never looked back Thanks to Maten dojo. Thanks again for sharing...

[@davidpiper7578]

Sensei Dan. Awesome video. Sometimes it's hard to study martial arts that deeply other times it's awesome. It's definitely a journey worth getting into. There's a deeper more spiritual meaning behind every style then just the combat of it .

[@dragonleg8700]

True

[@donsmith9899]

So good to see The Bujinkan, explained and shown in this way. Thank you for taking your time, giving us a look into the Bujinkan. It's a very special way to train, even if you are busted to bumpkiss. Dick Severance, I will always be so grateful Poppy. You are so missed. Bu Fu.

[@AngryAge]

Can Chris come down to Australia Melbourne I would join him in a heartbeat. I loved it when he martial arts has become a business, and just about making money. I love the old school way. Is it possible to see another video of this school?

[@ArtofOneDojo]

You can contact him on his Facebook page, there should be a link in the description. He would probably have more video footage if there is any.

[@midlifeapocalypse4613]

I think Terry Lolliback teaches in Melbourne.

[@EamonBJWyse]

Great video. Respectful and informative for those who wouldn't be aware of what Bujinkan is and should be about. Nicely done.

[@GothamKnight84661]

Interesting. I hope you do more videos on Bujinkan in the future.

[@MichaelLove-wl2ti]

Thankyou!!!

[@pre1980cars]

Wish had i got into this stuff back in the early 80s when i was thinking about it, now i doubt my shoulders would stand for it 59

[@SilverrFoxx7]

I have a love for all MA. I've done many throughout my years. Bujinkan for me is complete and the other arts and experience that I've gained compliment my martial art. I am blessed that I have a great group to train with. We're lucky that Soke has shared his knowledge and skills. He is a great example on how to mature and still being able to train.

[@varanid9]

Uhhh.....at 06:45, Dr. Hatsumi now has purple hair???

[@donsmith9899]

And Yes, you are right on point. It's a life art, and a good life. Always can't wait to put my Tabs on, because the excitement that you have been waiting for, is about to begin. Stay safe out there, thank you.

[@CharmCityMagic]

Great video very informative!

[@davidsykes6584]

I studied for 3 years in a Bujinkan Dojo, it was still my favourite experience in a martial art and unfortunately the only reason I left was because of work in a different city. I hope you enjoyed your experience in it, even if it was for only one class!

[@ArtofOneDojo]

It was really fun learning something completely different than what I am used to. It was definitely a great experience!

[@julianaldana745]

Ok, I saw the belt ranking system in the Google images link, and I counted 24 belts, I have never seen a belt system like that. Let alone that many belts in one style, wow.

[@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself]

There's actually only three. Four if you cut one of them in half.

[@bushido007]

When you know the way you can see it anywhere

[@BakaLord123]

Fantastic video, been waiting for this one! Thank you for covering the Bujinkan, my home art. I got the chance to train in Japan two months ago, and can't wait to start really digging into the stuff we covered.

[@samusiran2243]

What does the art encompass as new protocol is significant, ie: weapons/knives/firearms?

[@troystrain2436]

Wonderful video!

[@EdwardDudley]

I am going to echo all of the positivity comments posted so far. I had the experience of 2 very different teachers. Although as I look back on it the younger teacher I had was amazing, I was young too and just thought incorrectly. I actually had my kids enrolled in a Bujinkan down Sensi Chris lineage here in Virginia. I absolutely agree with the statement that this is a life long martial art, as most should be, this one just feels like it is a lifetime. Well done video!

[@michealpuckett8856]

Thanks for your channel. Nice to see someone actually investigating other styles in a respectful way. Agree and have said one of the problems with TMA is lack of true teachers not the functionality of the original art

[@kevinallentoole1538]

Awesome..... much Respect to all fellow martial artist past , present and future..................................

[@jackt3193]

It was not founded by hatsumi he was only the grandmaster for a long time and sadly recently retired

[@ArtofOneDojo]

He actually does still teach, I have an associate that went to Japan early this year to train with him. He still teaches and records videos but it seems to be a common misconception that he's stopped.

[@LazarusAugment]

Mongolian tiger

[@kyladavenport2812]

Loved this

[@jpa_616]

Awesome video. I've been training under Bujinkan over almost 5 years, and although I can see some little differences between Sensei Carbonaro and my own (partly because, I guess, differences between their own Senseis, partly because of their own different mindsets/personality), it was very comforting find out that they share a similar aproach and underline about techniques and the mindset you eventually develop after the constant practice. Greetings from Argentina, and keep up the good quality of the vids! :D

[@burningreaper333]

wow he said some truth there, I like his point on mcdojos and also how some martial arts are becoming a type of dance and how a sport MA is different then a fight with weapons or the street. You can see he is humble and respects everything MA out there. 👏👏👏 very nice vid.

[@temptempy1360]

many real sport styles are very serious, and have full on competition that results in more capable warriors that the dancers and meditators who are following a "real martial art" usually do.

[@Polentaccio]

@@temptempy1360 Strong point. In fact, the best bujinkan practitioners I have come into contact with already had a very strong base in other arts that trained with more resistance or sparring with contact.

[@dragonleg8700]

@@Polentaccio agree, to make a style effective, contact sparring is the key

[@jkdbuck7670]

5:15 and it seems Hatsumi broke them all apart and passed the Sokeships to different people, then retired. Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@ArtofOneDojo]

He is not retired. This is a misconception that still spreads but he still teaches seminars and is still very much active.

[@jkdbuck7670]

@@ArtofOneDojo But he still split up the schools and passed the Sokeships down.

[@caseyalexander2244]

@@jkdbuck7670 Correct. He did and he stopped teaching in 2020. He now lives in an assisted living facility.

[@lukejbonner]

Great video, thanks.

[@chrislampkin7896]

Years ago ninja or shinobi that were sent on assignment by samurai or shogun or other other heads of ninja clans. Many of these warriors were farmers by day and shinobi ninja by night. Many of them commited hirakari rather than be tortured .I mourn those brothers at arms, a whole life snuffed out in a moment. I hope they see us from beyond to know that all they blead sweat and died for is not lost. The shinobi ninja of tengu dread live in many of us. Koppojutsu, saimenjutsu, shurikenjutsu , taijustu, kenjutsu, kendo,Iaido live in us today. Hatsumi Sensei is near to be an O sensei by now ? May he live forever ! The 9 halls are in the corridors of my heart and mind. They are a living being. They are the embodiment of Shinobi, the incarnation of fierce and devastating justice and a manifestation of an indomitable defensive offensive. Bujinkan Budo Taijustu! A "magical incantation "that turns the practioner into a near mythological ,near superhuman, wisdom. The ninja live!

[@balduran]

"hirakari" - do you mean the western term "harakiri"? I guess seppuku (ritual suicide) is the word you should use here. The word "harakiri" never existed in japanese language (as far as i know) and was some sort of "invention" by people that don't spoke japanese at all.

[@chrislampkin7896]

@@balduran thank you.

[@chrislampkin7896]

@@balduran if you cannot sense the Love in my heart for shinobi and all you can do is be unnecessarily critical over mis transliterared words then you beloved are a lost cause!

[@balduran]

​@@chrislampkin7896 Where did that came from? It was not my intention to offend someone. I just thought you may like to know the correct word for "japanese ritual suicide". It is just impossible to tell if someone is a "lost cause" just after reading two scentences over the internet from a person. You are judging pretty fast here.

[@shoto_shaun]

Here’s my thing, I would like to meet these guys myself and do a little training with them to cut thru some of the BS that is now associated with Bujinkan. I know a girl personally that trained in it and she’s a badass little fighter. We spar together. Train together. She hasn’t done or said anything “crazy” since I’ve known her. But, you’ve got this other side like the 15th black belt degrees now. The test where you’re hit in the head with a training sword (I’ll post the video link at the bottom). Same with systema. The founder of that now teaches you can stop a kick by simply poking the attackers knee cap. If the guys featured in your video are legit, we need more ppl like them to stand up and say, “this is not what our system is really about.” For some reason we still live in a world where there is so much martial arts crap, that associates it’s self with real styles, it puts off a bad image, especially when it’s founders doing it. This is not meant to be a disrespectful comment and I apologize if it comes off that way, more if the opposite. More of, as I said, we need authentic practitioners to be the voice louder than the bull crap that’s getting attention kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZnZZIWFmb-IeaM

[@osullibr]

I trained with Sensei Simon Gaunt in New Zealand for a couple of years, brilliant man, and a brilliant martial art.

[@bigdaddy239]

How do you join Bujinkan in Japan and how much it cost?

[@razorslice99]

Thank you for making this video. Ninjutsu has been made into a joke for so long. Even I had predetermined ideas about this video before watching it. This was one of your best. I really like the humility of the instructor. This video really taught me to respect all arts. Great great video , one of your best posted . I do like To Shin Do though.

[@signor_zuzzu]

Unfortunately this video it's not genuine. It only shows the good part of the organization.

[@wekwabiza]

awesome insight

[@jtilton5]

At 13:05 when he is talking about "Some Martial Arts have become like a dance...." you inserted an Aikido clip, and honestly, yes a lot of Aikido has sadly become taught like a dance, but you shouod check out Nishio Sensei's style of Aikido (commonly called Nishio Ryu) it is heavily weapons based, as well as uses a lot of strikes (atemi) hidden inside the movements. Also, famously, Arikawa Sensei of the Aikikai Hombu Dojo was known for yelling "ODORI JA NAI" ( it is not a dance) at students he thought were not praticing seriously, before slaming them to the ground with a throw.

[@ArtofOneDojo]

I wasn't specifically pointing to Aikido, it's actually a stock footage clip I had and when he said it was like a dance, this exact clip is what I thought up, basically for its choreography.

[@daswordofgork9823]

@@ArtofOneDojo By the way, how about Lenny Sly's videos? I know he can be very vulgar at times but he does deal with a lot of crap with people calling him a phony despite his techniques actually working.

[@oskarjohansson5757]

Bujinkan was my first art that I train but many dont know what is it. But sadly bujinkan get bad bad reputation thanks to alot lots of mcdojos, bad ninja movies and Frank dux (wish you do an episode about frueds). Love your Chanel

[@MCShvabo]

Same here. I left the orgianization cause of frauds and only years later I learned about people taht aren't like that.

[@oskarjohansson5757]

@@MCShvabo ​ I think frauds is everywere. I talk last week with a training friend from Karate and he said that he used to train Kung Fu but the trainer refused to say witch style it was and when he show me some move I saw that was som kind of wing chun. But when the trainer refuse to say where the art is for someting run becouse is mostly surely a mcdojo haha

[@MCShvabo]

@@oskarjohansson5757 Yeah this guy I trained under did have a linage, or so it seemed, but when 3 generatinos of teachers get to black belt by buying it it dilutes quality by a significiant margin.

[@oskarjohansson5757]

@Dragon Sufido you have source on that or it's only your opinion?

[@shinobidragon999]

Dragon Sufi Then I guess you’re such a troll I think you don’t know nothing about Bujinkan

[@sherweezy408]

Do you guys practice both left and right hand with the katana?

[@davis_v1876]

The standard is using the right hand. Using the left hand is unusual, but it's a way of using the kyojitsu (something like a trick).

[@Kobra18721]

I studied a little taijutsu with sensei barak that studied under hatsumi sensei

[@danieldawkins4264]

Where are you located?

[@حمزةحمزة-م4ف4ض]

Cool work sir 👍👏

[@nakiachase8028]

GREAT video .

[@oshiro1970]

Thank you. Very good episode. Check out To-Shin Do if was developed by Stephen K. Hayes Mr. Hatsumis first American student and who brought Mr. Hatsumis teachings to the USA.

[@lewisb85]

I got into it when I lived in an area that didn't have a Shotokan Dojo, got a black belt in it. It reminds me of a Japanese jeet kune do or Krav maga and all sensei's ive encountered have encouraged their students to study other arts as well. You have guys like Enson Inoue or Simon Yeo who are also black belts in BJJ but they see it as adding more tools to their Bujinkan.

[@patriciotroncoso4764]

Beautifulll..🥰🥰🥰🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼ilike it too the ninjutsu

[@conm87]

Thank you for this episode!!

[@bajizhandaokungfuuk]

Great video thanks for sharing!

[@thagrifster594]

How about vid on Hapkido?

[@ArtofOneDojo]

I would like to at some point, yes.

[@thagrifster594]

Art of One Dojo awesome. I studied Hapkido and Boxing and respect to Kenpo and Sensei Parker. Keep the vids coming!

[@franciscogomez6279]

Are there any schools in the San Fernando valley Tied to this same school or Teacher?

[@ArtofOneDojo]

Honestly I am not sure, but I would contact the school (Facebook page is in the video at the end and also in the description) and reach out to Chris, he would be able to tell you for sure.

[@KinseiSensei]

Bujinkan dojo locator on FB

[@mtftalks3598]

1 question is bujinkan and Ninjutsu same ?

[@daibhi4860]

Back in the 80's I was a proud traditionalist in the Hsien Kempo school (totally obscure when I went looking) however I had met a young man in Germany when I was stationed there with the USAF who had trained in what is now Bujinkan. He taught me how to make a manriki gusari which I did and improved on. For a grappling weapon I've found nothing superior in weaponry.

[@senseicourtney]

Fantastic video Sensei,reminds me of why I started 🥋

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

Dan due to the 9 schools in Bujinkan, do you think its more complex than other arts you have experience with?

[@ArtofOneDojo]

More complex? No, because there are several arts I have encountered with some serious complexity. American Kenpo itself has a pretty robust curriculum. With an art like Bujinkan, a lot of the investment comes from mastering a lot of the smaller and simpler concepts that may be different than Kenpo. With these particular guys I worked with, they had body mechanics that I myself would never use, but they were able to strike hard with them. Their strikes were not muscle or ration based, but rather leaning and skeletal based. I couldn't muster up more than a little tap but when they did it...it had some fair power to it. So I think a lot of the finer details like that require a LOT of time and attention to get right. With an art like Kenpo, the curriculum is voluminous but when you learn a punch, you learn the punch. You learn each basic fairly easily but the complexity and time comes from blending and working those basics into more complicated combinations later.

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

@@ArtofOneDojo interesting. Bujinkan seems like it's own entity. I've never had a class in it but the body movement seems so foreign that anyone coming from another art would find so different.