The Bujinkan is an umbrella organisation for 9 schools of japanese martial arts . These schools all began with the 1 ryuha [ school ] Gyokko ryu in the 12th century in fuedal japan , as with many styles of martial arts there were many offshoots , of which the 9 remaining schools have been brought back together and taught as Budo Taijutsu [ warrior way body technique ] . Our Soke [ head of the school ] Is Masaaki Hatsumi , who trained under Toshitsugu Takamatsu , who some say was the last combat ninja . These arts are now taught by Hatsumi sensei in Noda , Japan , and with the help of his senior students , he has created a worldwide organisation which now has members in most countries . Training in japan is open to anyone who wishes to travel there , the only condition being that you must be a member of the Bujinkan dojo , and follow the Bujinkan rules .
Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu
Kukishinden Ryu Happo Bikenjutsu
Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu
Gyokko Ryu Koshijutsu
Koto Ryu Koppojutsu
Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu
Togakure Ryu Ninpotaijutsu
Kumogakure Ryu Ninjutsu
Gyokushin Ryu Ninjutsu
People have wrongly named this art as ninjutsu , it is properly called budo taijutsu and is the essence of these nine schools of martial arts , 6 were Samurai schools and 3 were ninjutsu schools . The main emphasis is put on the Samurai traditions , with the ninjutsu being a smaller part of training . There is no distinction between the two arts , you practice one with the other . Many of the schools specialised in certain methods of warfare and weaponry , and all of these are incorporated into the training .
1. The bujinkan shall be open to only those who agree with and uphold the guidelines of the bujinkan dojo .Those not doing so shall not be allowed to join . Specifically , only those who have read and agreed with these guidlines shall be allowed to participate .
2. Only those able to exercise true patience , self control and dedication shall be allowed to participate . A physician`s examination report shall be required . Specifically , individuals with mental illness , drug addiction or mental instability shall be barred from joining .The necessity of such a report concerns individuals who may present a danger to others , for example , those with infectious diseases or illnesses , individuals with clinically abnormal personalities or physiology , and individuals lacking self control .
3, Individuals with criminal records shall be turned away . Troublemakers , those who commit crimes , and those living in japan who break domestic laws shall be turned away .
4. Those not upholding the guidelines of the bujinkan , either as practitioners or members of society , by commiting disgusting or reproachable acts will be expelled . Untill now , the bujinkan was open to a large number of people who came to japan . Among them , unfortunately , were those who were committing violent drunken acts , the mentally ill and troublemakers who thought only of themselves and failed to see how their actions may adversely affect others . Through their actions , such people were discarding the traditional righteous heart of the bujinkan . From this day forward , all such people shall be expelled .
5. Regarding accidents occuring during training [ inside and outside of the dojo ] , one should not cause trouble to the bujinkan . This is an extremely important point . Those unwilling to take personal responsibility for accidents during bujinkan training shall not be admitted . Reiterating for clarity , the bujinkan shall not take responsibility for any accidents happening in the course of training , regardless of the location .
6. All those joining the bujinkan must get an annual membership card . This card not only preserves the honour of the bujinkan members , it indicates you are part of a larger whole , one whos members come together with warrior hearts to better themselves through training and friendship . It evinces the glory of warrior virtue , and embodies both loyalty and brotherly love .
7. The tradition of the bujinkan recognises nature and the universility of human life , and is aware of that which naturally between the two parts :
" The secret principle of taijutsu is to know the foundations of peace . "
" To study is the path to the immovable heart [ fudoshin ] "
Recently , the bujinkan has truely become international . Just as there are various time zones , so exist various taboos among the world`s peoples and nations . We must respect each other , striving to avoid such taboos . We must put the heart of the warrior first , working together for self improvement and for the betterment of the bujinkan .
THOSE NOT UPHOLDING THE ABOVE MENTIONED GUIDELINES SHALL BE FORCED OUT OF THE BUJINKAN
