“In an era over eight centuries ago, when Japan was composed of many independent feudal states and war was frequent, Daisuke of the Togakure family once suffered heavy losses in a battle. Retreating into the mountains, he came upon the teachings of the warrior/priest Kain Doshi. There in the fog-shrouded peaks of Iga Province, Daisuke studied long and hard a new art of combat, new ways to use the body and spirit, a new vision. From this mystic teaching, he learned to move freely without being perceived, and how to work his will without action. With the knowledge of these secrets, Daisuke emerged from the mist of Iga the master of a new concept of accomplishment. Thus was born the legend of the Shadow Warriors of Togakure. ” (From a tale of the origin of the Togakure-ryu Ninja).
The Bujinkan system of Budo
Taijutsu is headed by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi of Japan. Dr. Hatsumi is the 34th
Grandmaster of the Togakure Ryu, one of
the oldest of the historical ninja schools. There are 9 different schools that make
up the system.
Additionally, we study 18 different weapons. Any
martial art can teach you to fight,
this art will teach you to persevere, to endure and to
survive.
About the Classes:
If you have had no prior martial arts training, we begin with basic skills and start to build from there. In addition to the basic hand and foot skills, we teach the use of 18 different weapons. Experienced martial arts practitioners will quickly recognize the efficiency of the art. The emphasis is on survival and the ability to defend yourself and your loved ones. This is an original combat art, not a watered down sports version. These techniques have survived because they work. All students must be over the age of 19. We have evening classes from 7:00 - 9:00 Monday through Thursday; a Saturday morning class from 9:00 - 11:00 and a Sunday afternoon class from 1:00 - 3:00. Students at all levels may attend classes Sunday through Wednesday. The Thursday evening and Saturday morning classes are reserved for senior students at the Black Belt level of training.
About the
Instructor:
Shihan Ron Blackwood is an 14th Degree Black Belt and holds a Shidoshi (Senior Instructor) license issued by Grandmaster Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi. Ron has been practicing Ninjutsu exclusively for the past 20 years and studies in Japan with Hatsumi-sensei on a regular basis. Previously, he trained in Filipino Kali and Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do. An experienced outdoorsman, Ron enjoys backpacking and technical rock climbing. He is also an experienced SCUBA diver, one class away from Master Diver Certification. Ron enjoys competitive shooting, does his own reloading and is an adjunct instructor at a local shooting range. A warm and knowledgeable instructor, he brings a unique perspective of understanding to an ancient art previously shrouded in mystery.
“Senri No Michi Mo Ippo
Kara”
(“A Long Journey Begins With The First Step”)