The Complete

White Belt to Black Belt

Bujinkan Ninjutsu
with

15th Dan Mark Roemke

Ninja Training TV

Manual
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome to Ninja Training TV’s

The Complete White Belt to Black Belt

Bujinkan Ninjutsu with Sensei Mark Roemke

Manual

TABLE of CONTENTS

9th Kyu________________________ 4
8th Kyu________________________ 7
7th Kyu_______________________ 11
6th Kyu_______________________ 15
5th Kyu_______________________ 18
4th Kyu_______________________ 20
3rd Kyu_______________________ 22
2nd Kyu_______________________ 25
1st Kyu________________________ 27
Shodan- 1st Degree Backbelt______ 28
Kyusho Chart___________________ 29
History of the Bujinkan___________ 30
Supplies for Each Kyu_____________33
Disclaimer______________________ 34

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 Kukyu- 9th Kyu
9th KYU Etiquette
· Bow in procedure
· Bowing in late

Basic Dojo Japanese

· Onegaishimasu- “Please assist me”
· Domo Arigato Gozaimashita- “Thank you very much”
· Shiken Haramitsu Daikomyo- “Through every encounter,
may we be brought to the highest light”

· Yame- “Stop”

Kamae- Postures
· Shizen No Kamae- Natural Posture
· Seiza No Kamae- Correct Seat Posture
· Ichimonji No Kamae- Figure Number One Posture
· Hira no Kamae- Flat Posture
· Jumonji No Kamae- Figure Number Ten Posture
· Hicho No Kamae- Flying Bird Posture
· Hoko No Kamae- Encircling Posture
· Kosei No Kamae- Agressive Posture
· Hantachi No Kamae- Half Standing Posture
· Fudoza No Kamae- Immovable Seat Posture
· Doko No Kamae- Angry Tiger Posture
· Ihen No Kamae- Changing Posture
· Bobi No Kamae- Defensive Posture
· Hanza No Kamae- Half Seated Posture

NOTES
· Understand the importance of proper kamae

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9th Kyu (cont.)

9th KYU
Taihenjutsu- Body Skills

Ukemi- Breakfalls
· Zenpo Ukemi- Forward Breakfall
· Koho Ukemi- Backward Breakfall
· Yoko Ukemi- Sideways Breakfall
· Yoko Nagashi Zenpo Ukemi- Sideways Flowing Forward Breakfall

Kaiten- Rolls
· Zenpo Kaiten Naname- Forward Diagonal Roll
· Koho Kaiten- Backward Roll
· Zenpo to Koho Kaiten- Forward to Backward Roll
· Sokuho Kaiten- Sideways Roll
· Yoko Nagare- Sideways Flow
· Gyaku Nagare- Reversal Flow
· Oten- Cartwheel
· Hicho Kaiten- Flying Bird Roll
· Jun Nagashi- Turning Flow
· Shikko- Knee Walking

Tai Sabaki- Body Evasion

· 45 degree evasion from attacks

NOTES
· Understand the principles of Ukemi (why is it done this way?)
· Understand what makes a good Uke

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 9th Kyu (cont.)
9th KYU
Dakentaijutsu- Striking and Blocking Skills

Blocking
· Jodan Uke- Upper Level Receiving
· Gedan Uke- Lower Level Receiving

Striking
· Fudo Ken- Immovable Fist
· Jodan Tsuki- Upper Level Punch
· Zenpo Geri- Forward Kick

NOTES
· Proper alignment of fist, wrist, and forearm for punching

Zanshin- Awareness
· keep your mouth closed.
· Keep your hands up.
· Know who Masaaki Hatsumi is.
· Know who Toshitsugu Takamatsu was.

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Hachikyu- 8th Kyu

8th KYU
Dakentaijutsu- Striking Techniques (cont.)

Hoken Juroppo Ken- The Sixteen Hidden/Secret Fists

· Kikaku Ken- Demon Horn Fist
· Shuki Ken- Hand Wake Up Fist
· Fudo Ken- Immovable Fist
· Kiten Ken- Turn Causing Fist (Shuto)
· Shi Shin Ken- Finger Needle Fist
· Shikan Ken- Extended Knuckle Fist
· Shako Ken- Claw Fist
· Shito Ken- Finger Sword Fist (Boshi Ken)
· Shitan Ken- Finger Tip Fist
· Koppo Ken- Bone Principle Fist
· Happa Ken- Eight Leaf Fist
· Sokuyaku Ken- Dancing Foot Fist
· Sokugyaku Ken- Foot Reverse Fist
· Sokki Ken- Leg Wake Up Fist
· Tai Ken- Body Fist
· Shizen Ken- Natural Fist

Principles of Striking
· Striking from all Kamae
· Striking in all directions, at different levels, from different ranges
· Ken Tai Ichi Jo- the body and fist move as one

Keri- Kicks
· Sokuho Geri- Sideways Kick
· Koho Geri- Backwards Kick
· Sakui Geri- Scooping Kick
· Happo Geri- Kicking in the Eight Directions

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 8th Kyu (cont.)
8th KYU Uke Nagashi- Receiving Flow
· Jodan Nagashi- Upper Level Flow
· Gedan Nagashi- Lower Level Flow
· Ken Kudaki- Crushing the Fist
· Keri Kudaki- Crushing the Kick
Master Uke Nagashi- use inside and outisde angles, alternate using
hands and feet

Kihon Happo- The Eight Basic Ways

Koshi Kihon Sanpo- Three Basic Ways of Striking
· Ichimonji No Kata- Figure Number One Form
Torite Goho Gata- The Five Forms of Grappling
· Omote Gyaku- Outside Reversal
· Ura Gyaku- Inside Reversal
· Omote Gyaku Ken Sabaki Gata- Outside Reversal Fist Evasion Form

San Shin/Gokui No Kata- The Three Hearts Forms

· Chi No Kata- Earth Form
· Sui No Kata- Water Form
· Ka No Kata- Fire Form
· Fu No Kata- Wind Form
· Ku No Kata- Void Form
Master San Shin No Kata- practice until these become second nature
to you, in future you will vary these forms and add weapon

Weapon: Hanbo
THE SHORT STAFF
Kamae for Hanbo
· Munen Muso No Kamae- No Thought No Intention Posture
· Kata Yaburi No Kamae- Form Breaking Posture
· Ontonashi No Kamae- Soundless Posture
· Master Hanbo Kamae- Strike from all directions in all Kamae,
grappling from grabs and strikes

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8th Kyu (cont.)

8th KYU
The Nine Schools of the Bujinkan- The Ryuha
Six Samurai Schools, Three Ninja Schools

Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu- “Hidden Door School”

NINJA TRADITION
Said to be the source of most early ninjutsu techniques and weapons,
the strongest basis for modern bujinkan budo taijutsu.

Basis for modern Bujinkan BudoTaijutsu instruction.

Masaaki Hatsumi Soke is the 34th generation Grand Master.

Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu- “Jewel Tiger School”

SAMURAI TRADITION
Focuses on the muscular system, has major influence on unarmed basics,
such as the San Shin No Kata and Kihon Happo,

striking with fingers and toes, etc.

Masaaki Hatsumi Soke is the 28th generation Grand Master.

Kuki Shinden Ryu Happo Bikenjutsu- “Nine Demons School”

SAMURAI TRADITION
Sometimes called “The Samurai School”, famous for military tactics,
weapon techniques.

Associated with the samurai weapons such as the sword, spear, staff,
fire, rope.

Masaaki Hatsumi Soke is the 28th generation Grand Master.

Koto Ryu Koppojutsu- “Tiger Falling School”

SAMURAI TRADITION
Focuses on skeletal and bone structures, bone manipulation and breaking,
pain/weakness points, unique cross-stepping footwork and

unusual sword techniques.

Masaaki Hatsumi Soke is the 18th generation Grand Master.

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 8th Kyu (cont.)
8th KYUShinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu- “Immovable Tradition School”
SAMURAI TRADITION
Focuses on natural movement and the study of nature,
striking, and kicking.

the art of defeating a stronger opponent by pretending weakness.

Masaaki Hatsumi Soke is the 26th generation Grand Master.

Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu- “High Tree Raise Heart School”

SAMURAI TRADITION
Known for its samurai style jujutsu, unarmed combat at close range
and against swords.

Masaaki Hatsumi Soke is the 26th generation Grand Master.

Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu- “Regarding Justice School”

SAMURAI TRADITION
Focuses on skeletal structure. Features many kicks, throws, and strikes.
Not commonly taught.
Masaaki Hatsumi Soke is the 15th generation Grand Master.

Gyokushin Ryu Ninpo- “Jewel Spirit School”

NINJA TRADITION
Referred to as holding Ninjutsu’s many secret philosophies and tactics.
Not commonly taught.
Masaaki Hatsumi Soke is the 21st generation Grand Master.

Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo- “Hidden Among Clouds School”

NINJA TRADITION
Referred to as Ninjutsu with unique Taijutsu, particularly leaping,
use of hooked spears. Specializes also in field craft and espionage.

Not commonly taught.

Masaaki Hatsumi Soke is the 15th generation Grand Master.

NOTES
· Be able to name each school and its basic purpose.
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Nanankyu- 7th KYU

7th KYU
Taihenjutsu (cont.)

· Kiten- Flips
· Kuten- Handsprings
· Yoko Aruki- Sideways Walking
· Shinobi Aruki- Silent Walking
· Shoten No Jutsu- Ascending to the Heavens (climbing man-made objects)
· Noburi Gata- Climbing Natural Objects

Shiho Tenchi Tobi- The Four Ways of Heaven/Earth Leaping

· Zenpo Tobi- Forward Leap
· Koho Tobi- Backward Leap
· Migi Tobi- Right Leap
· Hidari Tobi- Left Leap
· Fudoza Tobi- Immovable Seat Leap
· Chi Tobi- Earth Leap

NOTES
· Practice all Taihenjutsu movements from all Kamae, one handed,
and from different angles.

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 7th Kyu (cont.)
7th KYU
WEAPON: Katana
SWORD

Katana Kamae
· Daijodan no Kamae- Great Upper Level Posture
· Seigan no Kamae- Correct Eye Posture
· Chudan no Kamae- Middle Level Posture
· Gedan no Kamae- Lower Level Posture
· Tosui no Kamae- Water Ridge Posture
· Ura Gedan no Kamae- Outside Lower Level Posture
· Hasso no Kamae- Eight Apparitions Posture
· Tenchi no Kamae- Heaven and Earth Posture
· Kasumi no Kamae 1 & 2- Mist Posture
· Totoku Hyoshi no Kamae- Sword Hiding Catapult Posture
· Uke Nagashi no Kamae- Flowing Block Posture
· Ichimonji no Kamae- Figure Number One Posture

Katana Nuki- Draws with the Sword

· Nuki Uchi- Drawing Cut
· Tate Nuki Uchi- Vertical Drawing Cut
· Gyaku- Reverse (can mean direction or footwork)
· Gyakute- Reverse Hand
· Gyaku Kesa Bato- Reverse Angle of Monk’s Robes Drawing Cut

NOTES
· Bring saya up with sword and pull saya down to draw.
Pulling back instead of stepping forward to draw sword.
Practice draws from different kamae.

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7th Kyu (cont.)

7th KYU
Katana Giri- Cutting with the Sword
· Kiri Oroshi- Dropping cut
· Kiri Age- Rising Cut
· Kesa Giri Migi- Cutting the Angle of Monk’s robes from the Right
· Kesa Giri Hidari- Cutting the Angle of the Monk’s robes from the Left
· Do Giri Migi- Sideways Figure Number One Cut from the Right
· Do Giri Hidari- Sideways Figure Number One Cut from the Left
· Gyaku Kesa Giri Migi- Reverse Cutting the Angle of Monk’s robes
from the Right

· Gyaku Kesa Giri Hidari- Reverse Cutting the Angle os the Monk’s robes
from the Left

· Tsuki- Thrust

NOTES

· Practice attacks from each stance.

Terminology
· Tsuka- Handle · Hi- Blood Gutter
· Tsuka Kishiri- Handle Endcap · Hamon- Temper line
· Saya- Sheath · Mune- Back of sword
· Sageo- Cord for sheath · Kissaki- The tip or point area that
· Tsuba- Handguard has a ridgeline

· Ha- Blade edge

NOTES
· Know the uses for saya, tsuka, tsuba, sageo.
· Learn how a sword cuts.
· Understand the use of a steel sword (how to cut properly)
· Practice grappling/striking while wearing a sword.
· Learn basic sword care (handling, cleaning, oiling, storing, etiquette, etc.)

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 7th Kyu (cont.)
7th KYU Kihon Happo
Koshi Kihon Sanpo
· Jumonji No Kata- Figure Number Ten Form
· Hicho No Kata- Flying Bird Form
Torite Goho Gata
· Ganseki Nage- Rock Throw
· Musha Dori- Warior Capture

Hajutsu Koho –The Eight Techniques and the Nine Ways

Tehodoki- Wrist Escapes
· Katate- One Hand, Same Side
· Gyakute- One Hand, Cross Side
· Morote- Both Hands
· Ryote- Two Hands
Taihodoki- Body Escapes
· Oyagoroshi- Killing the Parent
· Kogagoroshi- Killing the Child
· Taihodoki- Body Escape
· Koshi kudaki- Hip Crush
· Happo keri henka no kote- Eight Way Changing Kicks

Shinken Mutodori Gata- Sword Evasions

· Ichimonji- Figure Number One Posture
· Hira- Flat Posture
· Jumonji- Figure Number Ten Posture

Finishing Techniques- Pins

· Omote Gyaku- Outward Reversal
· Omote Takeori- Outward Breaking Bamboo
· Ura Takeori- Inward Breaking Bamboo
· Do Gaeshi- Turning the Body
· Oogyaku- Great Reversal
· Ura Gyaku- Inward Reversal
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Rokkyu- 6th Kyu

6th KYU
Taihenjutsu (cont.)
Ukemi
· High Falls
· All Ukeme with No Hands

NOTES
· Practice high fall Ukemi carefully, and only with an experienced partner
· Vocabulary: Mute-no hands

Dakentaijutsu (cont.)
Keri
· Juji Geri- Cross Kick
· Kakushi Geri- Cresent Kick
· Kagato- Heel Kick From Behind
· Metsubishi- Blinding- Principles and Applications
· Striking from different footwork
· Striking in all directions
· Striking from all Kamae
· Striking from Ukemi (ex. punch into Zenpo Kaiten Naname, kicking out while
doing koho nagare kaiten)

· Hidden Strikes- Hitting uke where uke cannot see your strike hitting them,
unexpected strikes

· Multiple Strikes- Hit without retreating arms and legs (ex. Shuto to Uko
followed by Boshi Ken to Kiri Gasumi without retracting

striking hand at all)

Ashi Sabaki- Leg/Foot Movement Evasion

· Ashi barai- Leg sweep
· Keri kaeshi- Kicking Counters

NOTES
· Practice Ashi Sabaki from all Kamae, on different sides of the body, etc.
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 6th Kyu (cont.)
6th KYU
Gyaku waza- Reversal Techniques
· Take Ori- Breaking Bamboo
· Oni Kudaki- Demon Crusher (Omote and Ura)
· Hon Gyaku- Base Reversal
· Musodori- No Thought Capture
· Oogyaku- Great Reversal

NOTES
· Practice all Gyaku waza from all Kamae and from different attacks.

Nage waza- Throwing Techniques

· Oosoto Nage- Major Outer Throw
· Seoi Nage- Shoulder Throw
· Ganseki Otoshi- Dropping a Big Rock
· Ganseki Oshi- Pushing a Big Rock
· Ganseki Ori- Breaking a Big Rock

NOTES
· Use extreme caution when training for Nage Waza.
The joints and bones of you and your grappling partner must be
protected from risk. Train very slowly and use maximum control.

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6th Kyu (cont.)

6th KYU
WEAPON: Rokushakubo
the long staff

Kamae
· Hira no Kamae- Flat Posture
· Hira Ichimonji no Kamae- Flat Figure Number One Posture
· Chudan no Kamae- Middle Level Posture
· Seigan no Kamae- Correct Eye Posture
· Gedan no Kamae- Lower Level Posture
· Jodan no Kamae- Upper Level Posture
· Ihen no Kamae- Changing Posture
· Heito no Kamae- Being to Overthrow Evil Posture
· Tenchijin no Kamae- Heaven, Earth, Man Posture
· Reiho- bow with the rokushakubo
Spinning
· Foward Spin
· Backward Spin
· Side to Side Spin
· Spinning From One Spin into Another
· Bo Furi Gata- 2 people striking with bo
Striking
· Shomen Uchi- Strike to the Crown
· Yokomen Uchi- Strike to the Temples
· Do/Kote Uchi- Strike to the Body/Wrist
· Age Uchi- Rising Strike
· Ashi Barai- Leg Sweep
· Tsuki- Thrust
NOTES
· Practice from all kamae and all spins, all directions.
· Grapple from grabs and strikes with the weapon.
· Strike from all kamae.
· Strike from Ukemi (ex. punch into Zenpo Kaiten Naname, kicking out while
doing koho nagare kaiten)

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 Gokyu- 5th Kyu
5th KYU Taihenjutsu (cont.)

Advanced Ukemi and Kaiten

· Ukemi with all weapons
· Changing distances and speeds while falling and rolling
(long vs. short rolls, slow vs. fast rolls)

NOTES

· Learn to fall and roll quietly. This indicates good technique and
masks your presence. Try rolls on different surfaces and inclines/declines
using different speeds and placements.

San Shin: Gokui

· Train to understand the GOKUI, or “inner essence” of each element:
Chi: Earth, Sui: Water, Ka: Fire, Fu:Wind, Ku; Void
understand the dynamics of each element and its source of power

· Train with multiple blocking and striking scenarios (ex. step back
into bobi twice and then step forward with Sanshitan Ken for Chi No Kata)

Nage Waza− Throwing Waza

· Yoko Nagare− Sideways Flow
· Tachi Nagare− Standing Flow
· Tachi Nage− Standing Throw
· Temakura− Hand Pillow
· Koshi Nage− Hip Throw
· Ippon Seoi Nage− One Arm Shoulder Throw
· Gyaku Ippon Zeoi Nage− Reversed One Arm Back Throw

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5th Kyu (cont.)

5th KYU
WEAPONS: Knife and Shoto

Tanto− Knife
· Three basic grips, and pros and cons of each grip
· Nine basic cuts (same as sword)
· Ideal targets for cuts (arteries, tendons, airway)
· Grappling from grabs and strikes with the knife

Shoto− Short Sword

· Similar to a modern machete, the actions for handling it are similar to a
knife /sword, but adjusted fro a different length

NOTES
· Understand each weapon’s range and assess your danger if attacked by
these weapons (ex. if opponent has a knife, escape and evade is best)
· Practice Kihon Happo maneuvers against these weapons.

Kyusho− Weakness Points (first part)

Kyusho Points are weakness spots on the body used to inflict pain,
distraction, and confusion in the mind of your enemy

· Nagare− On the forearm, below the elbow where the muscles come together
· Uko− Muscle at the side of the neck
· Sui Getsu− At the solar plexus in the chest
· Jakkin− Inside the bicep
· Kasumi− Temples of the head

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 Yonkyu- 4th Kyu
4th KYU
Taihenjutsu (cont.)

Advanced Ukemi
· Using Ukemi as a weapon of attack (rolling into people, grabbing limbs
while falling and breaking them by rolling, etc.)

Kihon Happo
· Drill the Kihon Happo from all K amae, using: one hand, two hands,
and no hands and with other body parts.

Advanced San Shin

· Vary the footwork, distancing and speed of all Kata, (ex. start by
stepping forward or with Yoko Aruki, etc.)

Nage Waza (cont.)

· Itami Nage−Pain Throw
· Katate Nage− One Handed Throw
· Oosoto Guruma− Major Outer Wheel
· Uchi Gake− Great Striking Hook
· Tomoe Nage− Circle Throw
· Karuma Nage− Wheel Throw
· Sui Nage− Water Throw

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4th Kyu (cont.)

4th KYU
WEAPON: Kusari Fundo
Metal Weights on the Ends of a Chain
NOTES
· Learn to use it for strikes and grappling against grabs and punches.

Kyusho (cont.)
· Koe−Hip/leg joint at front of body
· Butsumetsu− The floating ribs at the bottom of the ribcage
· Jinchu− Just under the nose where it joins the face
· Kiri Gasumi− Just underneath the earlobe
· Suzu− Testicles

Multiple Attacker Strategies

· Begin to understand the different strategies and the
Angle/Distance/Timing awareness needed to inflict strikes
and engage in grappling against multiple attackers.

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 Sankyu- 3rd Kyu
3rd KYU
Taihenjutsu (cont.)

Advanced Ukemi
· Start to freestyle more when training with a partner, begin to break out of
the formal maneuver and break into more spontaneous counter-attack

strategies. For example, as “Uke” (receiver) you should be ready to hit

“Tori” (aggressor) with a surprise maneuver if you see an opening or if they

have not really controlled you with their attacking move. Go beyond

“rote” demonstration of maneuvers and begin to counterattack with

your own unpredictable moves.

Advanced San Shin

· Drill San Shin with all weapons and from all Kamae. Use it against attackers.

Ashi Sabaki
· You should be able to step on your opponent’s feet without looking at them.
Examine new Zanshin concepts from 3rd Kyu.

Jime Waza− “Choking” Waza

· Hon Jime−Base Choke
· Gyaku Jime− Reverse Choke
· Itami Jime− Pain Choke
· Sankaku Jime− Three Pointed Choke
· Do Jime− Body Choke
· Gyaku Juji Jime− Reverse Figure Number Ten Position Choke
· Katate Jime− One Handed Choke

NOTES
· Practice these from all Kamae and from various attacks.

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3rd Kyu (cont.)

3rd KYU
Nage Waza (cont.)
· Harai Goshi−Sweeping Hip Throw
· Hiza Guruma− Knee Wheel
· Hane Koshi− Popping Hip Throw
· Uchi Mata− Inner Thigh Throw
· Yoko Seoi Nage− Sideways Shoulder Throw

“Walking”
· Learn to do Bijinkan techniques while constantly in motion,
never stopping.

Go beyond rote training of maneuvers and begin to take more control

of your opponent by utilizing constant motion to vary your

Angle/Distance/Timing.

Zanshin
· Be able to do all techniques without directly looking at the opponent,
with one eye closed, both eyes closed, blindfold, etc. Start to think

about feeling similar peripheral clues when moving your body or

any part of it. Be able to assess all the input your brain can receive
about all objects and conditions of your environment without your vision.

Kyusho (cont.)
· Asagasumi−Chin
· Tenmon− Bridge of the nose
· Ryumon− Above the collar bone where it meets the shoulder
· Omote Kimon− Upper pectoral
· Ura Kimon− Below the nipple

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 3rd Kyu (cont.)
3rd KYU
WEAPONS: Jutte, Tessen, Kunai
Medium sized, metal, hand-held weapons usually used for grappling

NOTES
· Strike with these weapons in your hands. Practice grappling from
grabs and strikes with an opponent.

WEAPONS: Shuriken, Knives, and Axes-Throwing Blades

· Senban Shuriken−Flat throwing blades, especially “Ninja Stars”
· Bo Shuriken− Throwing Spikes
· Sharpened “Throwing Knife”
· Axe

NOTES
· Learn to throw these into targets at different distances, change hands.
Use them in your hands while grappling and striking

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Nikyu- 2nd Kyu

2nd KYU
Kuzushi− Off balancing
· Use both physical and psychological techniques that will stop
the intended motion of your opponent.

· Practice different physical types of Kuzushi

(ex: forward, backward, sides, down, etc,) and the importance of space
and momentum of both yourself and your opponent.

· Start to master the “third leg” concept about the invisible

third balance point that exists with you and your opponent,

and how to keep your opponent from stationing him or

herself comfortably within this tripod of balance points. You are one point,
your opponent is the second point, and the “third leg” or balance point
is where your momentum would go together for you to both stand solidly

with no chance of falling off balance. Take your opponent away from this
third point by controlling the space and momentum of your motions.

Equally important, if not more so, is surprising your opponent with

psychological strategies like metsubishi, fake moves, etc.

Nage Waza (cont.)

· Kubi Nage− Neck Throw
· Gyaku Ippon Seoi Nage− Reverse Number One Shoulder Throw
· Empi Nage− Elbow Throw
· Taki Otoshi− Cataract Drop (actually a category of throws)

WEAPON: Shuko
Metal Claws for Hands

NOTES
· Practice grappling and strikes and be able to slide them off
and on without looking.
· Climbing with them is one traditional use but that is very
painful to the hands.

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 2nd Kyu (cont.)
2nd KYU WEAPON: Naginata
similar to yari (spear) with a different metal head

Naginata Kamae
· Shizen No Kamae
· Chudan No Kamae
· Seigan No Kamae
· Daijodan No Kamae
· Kage No Kamae
· Ihen No Kamae

NOTES
· Practice striking with both ends and middle of the shaft, using as
a lever between the feet, etc.
· Maintain point/blade control (ex: keeping the blade facing the
opponent while changing attack sides.)
· Practice grappling from grabs and strikes with and against these
weapons. Learn tactics, pros and cons of each.
· Try holding back multiple attackers who are using various weapons.
· Practice weapon-against-weapon scenarios with a partner
(ex: agaginst Kusari Fundo or Bo)

Kyusho (cont.)
· Toki−Top of foot
· Dokkotsu−Throat
· Murasame−The divet where the clavicles meet
· Matsukaze− Adam’s apple
· Yaku− Outside of shin

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Ikkyu- 1st Kyu

1st KYU
WEAPON: Kyoketsu Shoge
chain/rope and sickle weapon

NOTES
· Practice spinning overhand and underhand, overhead and on each side,
and forward and backward.
· Practice strikes from all spins in all directions.

Nage Waza (cont.)

· Advanced Karuma Gaeshi Nage−Advanced Wheel Turn Throw
· Juji Nage– Figure Number Ten Throw
· Ippon Zeoi Nage– Two Handed Shoulder Throw on Reversed Arm
· Ura Nage–Reverse Throw

NOTES
· Practice targeting where uke lands after throw

Grappling
· Practice from grabs and strikes.
· Practice non-lethal use of “lethal” weapons,
sanshin and kihon happo with all weapons,

drawing and using weapons while keeping them hidden from view

of an opponent, and drawing weapons with natural movement.

Counters
· Counter all techniques learned to this point,
and countering counters- play!

Kyusho (cont.)
· Sai–Outer canter muscle bundle of thighs
· Kaku−Knee
· Kobura−Center of Calf
· Shichibatsu− Upper ridge of back hip
· Hadome− Cheek
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 Shodan− 1st Degree Blackbelt
SHODAN
Kihon Happo
· Practice all techniques from kneeling, in a chair, in a car,
and from the ground.

Improvised Weapons
· Chopsticks
· Fork
· Pen
· Bottle
· Book
· Newspaper, etc.

Kyusho (cont.)
· Yubitsubo− Ridge of Thumb Muscles
· Hoshi− Inner Bottom Part of Elbow
· Gorin− Five Points in Pentagon Pattern Around Navel
· Kage− Bone Above the Solar Plexus
· Wakiboshi− Armpit

Firearms
· Handgun & Rifle
· Safety & Handling
· Shooting & Targeting
· Disarms
· Understanding distancing with guns
· Going to a shooting range and actually firing weapons
· Disarming live airsoft pistols

NOTES

· At Shodan Level, it is traditional for the practitioner to begin

assisting and teaching.

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History of the Bujinkan
The Bujinkan (divine warrior training hall or warrior god training hall), is an international Ninjustu organization
based out of Noda City, Chiba prefecture, Japan. It is headed by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, the 34th Togakure Ryu
Soke (Grandmaster). Founded in 1974, the Bujink- an contains the knowledge of nine ryu (schools); three are
ninjutsu ryu and six are samurai ryu.

The nine schools were inherited by Dr. Hatsumi from Toshitsugu Takamatsu after his passing in 1972. Toshit-
sugu was taught Shinden Fudo Ryu by his grandfather Toda Shinryuken Masamitsu who was Soke of this ryu
and direct descendant of Tozawa Hakuunsai, founder of Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu. Young Toshitsugu was also
taught Togakure ryu and Koto ryu which he mastered by age thirteen. By age seventeen Toshitsugu received
the Menkyo Kaiden (license of total transmission), of Takagi Yoshin Ryu from Mizuta Yoshitaro Tadafusa. He
also learned Kuki Happo Biken no Jutsu, Hon Tai Takagi Yoshin Ryu, and Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu from Ishitani
Matsutaro Takekage. By age 22, Toshitsugu received Menkyo Kaiden from his grandfather Toda.

While in his twenties, Toshitsugu traveled to China participating on both combat situations and challenges to
the death and also sport competitions. Toshitsugu also served as a personal bodyguard to the last emperor
of China, Pu Yi. He returned to Japan in 1919 and be- came a head monk of esoteric Buddhism at a moun-
tain temple in the Yamato district. While teaching martial arts in the Nara prefecture in 1957 he met Hatsumi
Yoshiaki who would later change his name to Masaaki Hatsumi under the suggestion of Toshitsugu.

At the time, Hatsumi’s name was Yoshiaki. He was a bone doctor in the Chiba prefecture and was in search of
martial art that reedited the sport versions that he practiced until this point. At the time Yoshiaki had no idea
that Toshitsugu Takamatsu was the last “combat ninja” trained in the ancient arts of Ninjutsu tradition.

Toshitsugu once told Yoshiaki that he had, in fact, been waiting on Yoshiaki. Maybe not him specifically, but
someone whom he thought would be worthy to pass so much knowledge to. After may years or training,
Hatsumi sat with Toshitsugu one weekend when without notice, the master left the room while Hatsumi pa-
tiently waited sipping tea. Feeling that a threat was near, he ducked to the side as the sharp blade of a sword
pierced the space where he once was. It was a test, and Hatsumi passed as Toshitsugu bestowed upon him
the title 34th Soke of Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu. This ryu was one of the last schools of ninjutsu to survive
roughly 900 years of turmoil and change in Japan. Hatsumi would go on to earn eight more of the ancient
traditions.

The Nine Schools of the Bujinkan:

(number represents Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi’s lineage)
Togakure Ryu Ninpo – Hidden Door School – 34th Grandmaster
Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu – Jewel Tiger School – 28th Grandmaster
Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu – Immovable Heart School – 26th Grandmaster
Kukishinden Ryu Happo Hikenjutsu – Nine Demon Gods School – 26th Grandmaster
Gyokushin Ryu Ninpo – Jeweled Heart School – 21st Grandmasterer
Koto Ryu Koppojutsu – Tiger Knocking Down School – 18th Grandmaster
Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu – High Tree, Raised Heart School – 17th Grandmaster
Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu – Truth, Loyalty & Justice School – 15th Grandmaster
Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo – Hiding in the Clouds School – 14th Grandmaster

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Togakure Ryu 18 Forms of Bujutsu
Taijutsu – Unarmed combat
Kenpo/Ninja ken – Sword Techniques Bojutsu – Stick and Staff Fighting Shurikenjutsu – Blade Throwing
Kusarigama – Sickle and Chain Weapon
Yari – Spear
Naginata – Halberd
Bajutsu – Horsemanship
Suiren jutsu – Water Training
Kayaku-jutsu – Explosives and Fire
Horyaku – Strategy
Cho ho – Intelligence
Shinobi Iri – Infiltration
Inton jutsu – Concealment
Henso jutsu – Disguise
Tenmon/Chimon – Meteorology/Geography
Koppo-Jutsu - Bone Method Techniques
Seishin teki kyoyo – Spiritual refinement

The Founding of the Bujinkan

After Toshitsugu Takamatsu passed in 1972, Hatsumi founded the Bujinkan Dojo to honor his teacher who was
considered a “Divine Warrior”. He would spend the next 10 years with a close-knit groups of Japanese and
foreign students training and teaching what he had learned. By 1982, Dr. Hatsumi was traveling to America to
demonstrate the power and skill of Ninjutsu during a series of seminars. During the 80s, ninjas were all over
movies, magazines, and television which attracted the right and wrong kind of attention. When something is
brand new, information about the subject is usually limited. Many impostors surfaced to ride the wave of ninja
popularity at the time attracting students into costly and even dangerous training. But the ones who stayed
true to Dr. Hatsumi and what he taught re- tained those strong ties to him establishing schools of their own.
Anyone interested in training in the Bujinkan, or any martial art, should always strive to establish the lineage of
his instructor all the way back to the founder of the art. While this can be time consuming, it offers the practi-
tioner a deeper connection to the tradition and knowledge of the art with the added surety of authenticity.
The Bujinkan continues to grow with tens of thousands of students worldwide. While Dr. Hatsumi has not and
may never name an heir to the Bujinkan’s throne, it’s practitioners follow the path of personal growth learned
from Taijutsu that extends beyond self-defense. The ultimate reward for it’s practitioner is a balanced life of
peace and harmony and love in their environment.

The Lineage of Togakure-ryu:

Daisuke Togakure (1162)

Shima Kosanta Minamoto no Kanesada (1180) Goro Togakure (1200)
Kosanta Togakure
Kisanta Koga
Tomoharu Kaneko
Ryuho Togakure
Gakuun Togakure
Koseki Kido
Tenryu Iga
Rihei Ueno
Senri Ueno
Majiro Ueno
Saburo Iisuka
Goro Sawada

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Ippei Ozaru
Hachiro Kimata
Heizaemon Kataoka Ugenta Mori
Gobei Toda
Seiun Kobe
Kobei Momochi
Tenzen Tobari
Seiryu Nobutsuna Toda (1624-1658)
Fudo Nobuchika Toda (1658-1681)
Kangoro Nobuyasu Toda (1681-1704)
Eisaburo Nobumasa Toda (1704-1711)
Shinbei Masachika Toda (1711-1736)
Shingoro Masayoshi Toda (1736-1764)
Daigoro Chikahide Toda (1764-1804)
Daisaburo Chikashige Toda (1804)
Shinryuken Masamitsu Toda (born 1824 – died 1909)
Toshitsugu Takamatsu (born 1887 – died 1972)
Masaaki Hatsumi (born 1931–Present)

Grading System of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu

10th Kyu – Mukyu

9th Kyu – Kyukyu
8th Kyu – Hachikyu
7th Kyu – Nanakyu
6th Kyu – Rokukyu
5th Kyu – Gokyu
4th Kyu – Yonkyu
3rd Kyu – Sankyu
2nd Kyu – Nikyu
1st Kyu – Ikkyu
1st Dan – Shodan
2nd Dan – Nidan
3rd Dan – Sandan
4th Dan – Yondan
5th Dan – Godan
6th Dan – Rokudan
7th Dan – Nanadan
8th Dan – Hachidan
9th Dan – Kyudan
10th Dan – Judan
11th Dan – Jushodan
12th Dan – Junidan
13th Dan – Jusandan
14th Dan – Juyondan
15th Dan – Jugodan

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Supply List For Each Kyu

9th KYU
Black Gi - heavyweight
White Belt

8th KYU
Hanbo- half staff

7th KYU
Bokken- wooden sword

6th KYU
Rokushakubo- 72” wooden staff

5th KYU
Tanto- knife
Shoto- short sword

4th KYU
Kasuri Fundo- arm length chain with metal handles on either end
Rope

3rd KYU
Kunai- blade shaped diging tool
Tessen- fan
Jutte- thin metal billyclub with handguard/sword catch
Shuriken- metal throwing stars and spikes
Knives
Axes

2nd KYU
Shuko- metal claws for hands and feet
Yari- speer
Naginata- halberd

1st KYU
Kyuketsu Shoge- rope and sickle with weighted ring

Shodan
Guns- handguns and rifles

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