We are a small private school located in the city of Mission Viejo in sunny Southern California offering training in the nine historical schools of the Bujinkan Dojo. This includes study in the following traditions:
- Togakure Ryu Ninpo
- Gyokushin Ryu Ninpo
- Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo
- Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu
- Koto Ryu Koppo Taijutsu
- Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu
- Gyokko Ryu Koshijutsu
- Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu
- Kuki Shinden Ryu Happo Hikenjutsu
Many of the schools have various areas of study which may be different or overlap in some ways. Some of the schools developed very specialized techniques and methods depending on the circumstances. From these nine traditions we cover approximately 18 basic areas of study that include:
- Taiso (Stretching & Conditioning)
- Taijutsu (Unarmed Combat Arts)
- Bojutsu (Stick Fighting Arts)
- Tantojutsu (Knife Fighting Arts)
- Shurikenjutsu (Blade Throwing Arts)
- Kenjutsu (Sword Fighting Arts)
- Hojutsu (Basic Firearms)
- Yarijutsu (Spear Fighting Arts)
- Hojojutsu (Rope Tying Arts)
- Meiso (Meditation Techniques)
- Ninki (Specialized Ninja Tools)
- Naginatajutsu (Halberd Fighting Arts)
- Juttejutsu (Iron Truncheon Fighting Arts)
- Bisento (Battlefield Halberd Fighting Arts)
- Gotonpo (Use of Natural Elements for Escape & Evasion)
- Kusarifundojutsu (Weighted Chain Fighting Arts)
- Kyoketsu Shoge (Dagger, Rope, & Iron Ring Fighting Arts)
- Heiho (Combat Strategy)
What sets us apart is not “what” we teach, but “how” we teach it. Our goal is not to memorize a bunch of techniques but to develop and study complete scenarios in which we will use a strategy that allows us to use techniques at the right moment and time. Half the class will be devoted to training proper movement skills to strengthen and condition the body while the last half will be devoted to the development of knowledge through the historical techniques. The student will be challenged progressively as they develop skills. As we study the historical techniques the context will be emphasized for understanding. This will allows us to better understand how the techniques work so the strategy can be adapted for situations of today!
We want to go beyond technique!
TRAINING SCHEDULE
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM (In a Local Park unless there is rain – Dojo then)
Tuesday: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Dojo)
Thursday: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Dojo)
IMPORTANT! ~ REQUIREMENTS FOR JOINING!!!
You must contact the dojo stating your name, age, occupation and then answer the following questions listed below to determine if you meet the requirements:
- You must not have a police record (primarily a felony).
- You must be in good mental and physical health.
- You must be 18 years of age or older.
- You must be a serious and committed student willing to commit to the regular training schedule (If you are looking for a hobby this is not it!).
If you meet the criteria to the requirements please contact the dojo. You will then be contacted and invited to observe a workout to further understand what we do and what you would be committing to. Observation is by Appointment Only!
If you are not going to make your scheduled appointment, courtesy would dictate that you let us know to potentially reschedule.