Bujinkan Training Videos

My Bujinkan video with the latest training updates from Japan. The Japan training schedule is irregular and I am following my instincts rather than any set schedule.

My report about Bujinkan training in Japan for 2022.

my Bujinkan video exploring Togakure Ryū Biken with 霞の法 Kasumi No Hō. We warmed up with 一刀捕 Ittō Dori. We use 手鉤 shukō or a hidden weapon to disarm an attacker with a sword. Connect your body to the attacker’s tsuka to ensure your safety and take his sword by moving your feet.

my Bujinkan video exploring Togakure Ryū Biken with 帯刀 Taitō. We warmed up with 一之構 Ichi no kamae by turning it into a dynamic thrust.

my Bujinkan video exploring Togakure Ryū Kihon with 一之構 Ichi No Kamae. We warmed up with ukemi and the 秘伝型 Hiden Gata of 中返りChū Gaeri. We did this as a progression, starting with various pushes, then graduating to an attack from your blind angle.

my Bujinkan Kuden describing How I Prepare for Class with the 十手 Jutte. I probably prepare more than most Bujinkan teachers. In fact I spend 1-2 hours before every training session following 6 steps.

my Bujinkan video exploring 短刀 Tantō Themes from Japan. In recent years, Hatsumi Sensei taught knife in almost every class. While I trained with him, A few themes began to emerge.

my Bujinkan Kuden covering directions for 十方折衝 juppō sesshō and the path to 初段 shodan. The importance of directions came up during a jutte class. It can be a physical tactic in the fight, but it becomes metaphysical in theory.

my Bujinkan video exploring Bujinkan 短刀 Tantō using 支点 Shiten and 巻き込み Makikomi. The first is more of a strategy. While the second is a physical technique.

my Bujinkan Kuden covering 体変 Taihen Timing and Distance. We began by throwing shuriken to warmup. Our partner receives from 刀匿礮姿 Tōtoku Hyōshi.

my Bujinkan video exploring 短刀払い技 Tantō Harai Waza. We began with basic 小手 打ち Kote uchi warmup. We do this with the blade, flat side or even the back of the tantō

my Bujinkan Kuden covering 妙剣 Myōken and 突き構え Tsukigamae. Myōken is a mudra. And tsukigamae are different approaches to tsuki with a 短刀 tantō.