The Bujinkan

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The Bujinkan is a relatively new organization, which was established by Hatsumi Soke (Founder) in the last 30 years. The translation of Bujinkan is 'Hall of the Divine Warrior'. Hatsumi Soke gave it this name in honour of his teacher, Takamatsu Toshitsugu. Takamatsu Toshitsugu was the first person to gain the title of Soke in all nine Ryu, of which the Bujinkan is composed. The histories of these nine Ryu date from the eighth century. The teachings of these schools are handed down from teacher to disciple throughout a lineage of two hundred and one Soke and also thoursands of warriors under their teaching.

Bujutsu is a classical martial arts system, pre 1600's, whilst Ninjutsu is a section within Bujutsu. To think of Ninjustu as a system outside of Bujutsu would be wrong, as would thinking of the Bujinkan Dojo teaching only Ninjutsu.

Masaaki Hatsumi 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.

Unlike other forms of martial training such as Karate, Judo, Kendo, Taekwondo etc., those of the Bujinkan were formed as far back at 1603 on the battlefields of Japan by the Takugawa Shogunate. 250 years of peace followed these battles and as warriors found their skills were no longer required, they started following more humanitarian path. The arts founded during this time of peace held perfection of character more important that effective combat skills.

However in the Bujinkan, combat effectiveness was still held as the highest priority and it's techniques were not diluted to comply to safety. The techniques in the Bujinkan are studied for real life situations - there is no tournament competition. Training is usually carried out with a partner. Each taking turns of the role of uke (the receiver). Once the instructor has demonstrated a basic technique, the students pair up and attempt the technique. The students will then be shown numerious variations (henka) of the basic technique.

Bujinkan training is made for real life situations. With the Bujinkan the student learns to instantly produce a technique from nothing. As we all know a real life situation very rarely plays out like a kata practised in the class.

In the Bujinkan it is stressed that you should train with a happy heart. Shortly before his death Takamatsu told Hatsumi sensei 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.

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<h1>The Bujinkan</h1> <p> The Bujinkan is a relatively new organization, which was established by Hatsumi Soke (Founder) in the last 30 years. The translation of Bujinkan is 'Hall of the Divine Warrior'. Hatsumi Soke gave it this name in honour of his teacher, Takamatsu Toshitsugu. Takamatsu Toshitsugu was the first person to gain the title of Soke in all nine Ryu, of which the Bujinkan is composed. The histories of these nine Ryu date from the eighth century. The teachings of these schools are handed down from teacher to disciple throughout a lineage of two hundred and one Soke and also thoursands of warriors under their teaching.<br /><br />Bujutsu is a classical martial arts system, pre 1600's, whilst Ninjutsu is a section within Bujutsu. To think of Ninjustu as a system outside of Bujutsu would be wrong, as would thinking of the Bujinkan Dojo teaching only Ninjutsu.<br /><br />Masaaki Hatsumi 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.<br /><br />Unlike other forms of martial training such as Karate, Judo, Kendo, Taekwondo etc., those of the Bujinkan were formed as far back at 1603 on the battlefields of Japan by the Takugawa Shogunate. 250 years of peace followed these battles and as warriors found their skills were no longer required, they started following more humanitarian path. The arts founded during this time of peace held perfection of character more important that effective combat skills.<br /><br />However in the Bujinkan, combat effectiveness was still held as the highest priority and it's techniques were not diluted to comply to safety. The techniques in the Bujinkan are studied for real life situations - there is no tournament competition. Training is usually carried out with a partner. Each taking turns of the role of uke (the receiver). Once the instructor has demonstrated a basic technique, the students pair up and attempt the technique. The students will then be shown numerious variations (henka) of the basic technique.<br /><br />Bujinkan training is made for real life situations. With the Bujinkan the student learns to instantly produce a technique from nothing. As we all know a real life situation very rarely plays out like a kata practised in the class.<br /><br />In the Bujinkan it is stressed that you should train with a happy heart. Shortly before his death Takamatsu told Hatsumi sensei how important it is:<br /><br />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. <h2>About the Author</h2> If you wish to find out more about <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6hkkwe">the Bujinkan</a> then please visit our site and enjoy. There is also a sister site <a href="http://tinyurl.com/6hkkwe">the Bujinkan store</a>which specializes in Bujinkan products: books, dvds, t-shirts and much more </p>

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