
What is the Bujinkan?
What is the
Buyῡ?

The Bujinkan Dojo.
The Bujinkan or “Divine
Warrior House” is an international training association headed by
Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi and is based in Chiba Prefecture, Japan. Dr.
Hatsumi is the 34th Grandmaster head of nine koryu or feudal-era
traditions passed on to him by his teacher, Toshitsugu Takamatsu
– the last combat Ninja of the 20th Century. The Bujinkan is composed
of the following nine warrior schools:
School |
Translation |
Art |
Togakure Ryu |
Hidden Door |
Ninjutsu |
Gyokko Ryu |
Pearl Tiger |
Koshijutsu |
Kukishinden
Ryu |
Nine Demons
Divine Transmission |
Dakentaijutsu |
Shinden Fudo
Ryu |
Divine Transmission
of Immovability |
Hikenjutsu |
Gyokushin Ryu |
Pearl Heart |
Ninjutsu |
Koto Ryu |
Tiger Knockdown |
Koppojutsu |
Takagi Yoshin
Ryu |
Tall Tree Willow
Heart |
Jutaijutsu |
Gikan Ryu |
Clear Truth &
Justice |
Koppojutsu |
Kumogakure Ryu |
Hidden Cloud |
Ninjutsu |
Masaaki Hatsumi graduated
from Meiji University in Tokyo, with a major in theater studies,
and osteopathic medicine. Soon after graduation he opened a bone
clinic in his home town and his practice continued on a steady basis
until about 1990 when his travel and movie schedule seemed to take
all his time.
Grandmaster Hatsumi
is the author of over a dozen books and more than 50 videos on the
martial traditions of the Bujinkan Dojo. He has been featured in
almost every magazine relating to the subject in Japan, and many
others throughout the world. He has authored countless magazine
and newspaper articles on the martial arts, ninjutsu ,and
on “how to live a natural life.” He wrote, directed and acted
in50 episodes of the Japanese television series "Jiraya."
He acts as a consultant for various plays and movies to ensure that
what is being portrayed is done correctly and with historical accuracy.
Dr. Hatsumi’s home
displays an elaborate collection of awards, certificates, letters
of friendship, and honorary titles from some of the most elite organizations
in the world. Some of them have been listed below:
- Title of Knighthood
by the German National Historical Culture Federation, at Frankfurt.
- Received the
Papal Award, an Apostolic blessing from the Vatican, on behalf
of Pope John-Paul II.
- Honorary Doctorate
degrees in Human Sciences and Philosophy from the U.S.
- Honorary member
of Texas Rangers.
- Honorary member
of Arizona Rangers.
- Received the
Cross Medal and Sun Medal from Juan Carlos King of Spain.
- Honorary award
from the Spanish Secretary of State for the Intelligence Agency.
- Received an
honorary Doctorate from the Manchester School of Osteopathy.
- Awarded the
title Todo Hanshi (Master teacher of the way of the sword) on
February 11th by Nakazawa Toshi, President of Zen Nippon Todo
Renmei (Japan Sword Federation).
- Received an
award from London Metropolitan Police Headquarters.
- Received an
award from the City of Belfast, Northern Ireland
- Voted by U.S.
“Blackbelt” Magazine 1986 Instructor of the Year.
- Received Letters
of thanks from Prince Charles’s secretary.
- Certificate
of Friendship from President Mitterand of France.
- Letters of appreciation
from US Presidents: Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan,
George Bush, and Bill Clinton.
- F.B.I. Federal
Bureau of Investigation Certificate of Friendship
- Pentagon America
National Department of Defense Certificate of Friendship
- Received the
Shakai Bunka Korosho “Contribution Prize for Society and Culture”
and Kokusai Bunka Eiyosho “International Cultural Honour Prize”
awarded by Nihon Bunka Shinkokai “Japan Culture Promoting Association,
signed by the Emperor of Japan.
- Received the
Sekai Bunka Taisho “World Cultural Grand Prize” award in the
division of Martial Arts, issued by the Sekai Heiwa Bunka Rengo
“World Peace and Culture Federation”.
- Honorary Citizen
of the state of Texas & cities of Los Angeles, California,
Atlanta, Georgia, Dublin, Jordan Valley, Burton Village, and
New Mexico.
- S.A.S. England
Special Forces Certificate of Friendship
- Royal Marines
(England Navy) Certificate of Friendship
In Japan, Dr. Hatsumi
is also sought out as a speaker and television personality. He is
past Chairman of the International Division of the Japan Literary
Artist’s Club. He is also an accomplished musician and singer, playing
guitar and ukulele for several yearsin a Hawaiian band.
Masaaki Hatsumi currently
teaches3 times per week at The "Honbu Dojo" (Main training
hall known as ‘Bujinden’ or Divine Palace) in Noda City, Japan.
He is married to wife, Mariko, a famous Japanese dance teacher.
He may be contacted through
www.bujinkan.com.

The Buyῡ.
Our particular Bujinkan
group is called the Buyῡ, or "warrior friends,"
and was originally created byJ ack Hoban and Mark Hodel. The
goal of the Buyῡ Dojo is to provide an intensive and complete
training experience while keeping each lesson effective, safe and
fun. Our non-competitive training methodology is based upon budo
taijutsu and the use of both classical, modern and everyday objects
as weapons for defense of self and others.
Budo Taijutsu relies
on proper body alignment, positioning, and use of maneuver and tactics
rather than upper-body strength, performance and speed; as a result,
individuals of all body sizes can benefit. Perceiving and controlling
the tactical space between yourself and the opponent is critical
to mastery.
The training covers
kicking, punching, grappling / throwing, and weapons handling, but
especially, ancient ninjutsu and koryu tactics, as well as,
modern combatives strategies.
Although not strictly
a part of the Japanese heritage of our martial art, a key component
of our training is the incorporation of "warrior ethics,"
and the dual-life (protection of self and others) value system based
on the ideals of the late
Robert L. Humphrey,
noted conflict resolution specialist, and author of "Values
For A New Millennium." This value system helps students identify
and evaluate “real” threats, thereby, assisting in the appropriate
action.
We develop respect,
discipline, life-long values, coordination, agility and confidence.
We offer kid’s and adult’s classes. For more information, please
visit: www.winjutsu.com
and www.livingvalues.com

Warrior Creed
By Robert L. Humphrey (1923 - 1997)
Wherever I go, everyone
is a little safer. Wherever I am, anyone in need has a
friend. When I return home, everyone is happy I am there.
"It's a better life"
- Professor Humphrey
was a Marine Rifle Platoon Leader on Iwo Jima; he received
an Honorary 10th Dan Bujinkan from Soke Masaaki Hatsumi.
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