Bujinkan Training Videos

In depth focus on the 六尺棒術 Rokushakubō Jutsu kata 裏裾落 Ura Suso Otoshi. I explained to my students that I embarked on this latest round of bojutsu study after my trip to Japan last December. While I was there I witnessed Hatsumi Sensei do some things with the bo that I had never seen before. (more...)

Began class with 裾落 Suso Otoshi. I showed the most basic version first. But there are other interpretations, especially of the last ashi barai. I described each strike with its’ timing and placement. From the first 中段之構 Chūdan no Kamae, to the proper use of the body to deliver each strike. And finally how to (more...)

Your browser does not support the video tag. my latest training video where I show 3 stress tested 捕縄術 hojojutsu quick snares for trapping or tangling up your opponents. First I reveal the methods using the 早縄 hayanawa, then I apply them against an attacker. It literally took me two decades and 3 different teachers (more...)

Warmed up with an intro to 棒振型 Bōfuri Gata. I showed first where the transitions in kamae can occur, then how to use taijutsu to spin the stick. Most people spin with their arms or hands and I can spot the HUGE gaps in their kamae from across the room. Next I had everyone try (more...)

鶴の一足 tsuru no issoku. It had been a couple of years since I had practiced this kata and it took me half the class to remember one of the kuden that makes the whole thing work. I'll have to include this secret in the next training video for Rojodojo.

If you can’t see the video above try this link: https://youtu.be/ik3QB75giIg I am still jet lagged from Japan, but overflowing with inspiration from what I learned about tsurugi or ken from Soke and the Japanese Shihan. We began with some examination of the differences for how to swing and hold the katana, tachi, and ken. (more...)

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This video is a preview of my Bujinkan Japan report. I share some sights, sounds, and feeling of one of my trips to the Bujinkan Hombu and ninjutsu training with Hatsumi Sensei. The full video includes fresh Bujinkan training details.

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we explored the bojutsu kata 船張 funa bari. After reviewing the basic form, I showed the critical method of using an arc in each strike. This makes it very difficult for the swordsman to block or evade.

the bojutsu kata 差合 sashiai. For me understanding the swordsman's defense and how to break through it starts in unarmed taijutsu and what we explored with this earlier tonight. I showed how to deliver the initial tsuki to expose do. Then with the principle of chikara o nuku, the uke will nearly fall on the bo as you strike into gedan.

If you can’t see the video above try this link: Goho Video

Began class with a review of 裏五法 Ura Goho. I showed details with each strike that make the next possible. But without kyojitsu this is an empty striking drill.

This Video is also available for FREE at the Bujinkan Santa Monica blog. Here is a quick video for all my readers about 不動座 fudouza. This is not a description about technical details of sitting in this kamae, but rather more about the feeling and symbolism associated with the “immovable seat.” I describe fudouza’s connection (more...)