I'm honored you took the time to do that for me, sir, Thank you! I grew up in NH doing judo, but I spent some time training with Dennis Mahoney, with whom I'm sure you're acquainted. I fell in love IMMEDIATELY with ninjutsu. I appreciate your take on things. It reminds me of Bruce Lee, in that he saw the value in every system and art and took what worked from each. I love that you adapt the classical techniques for modern day, which Bujinkan doesn't seem to do as much - at least from what I understand...correct me if I'm wrong. But I also love that you embrace kobudo techniques to honor the past. The depth of ninjutsu is endless. Hence, my love of it. Thank you for all that you do sir. If I'm ever in Ohio, I'd love to come see your dojo. Be well, sir!
Hi. Mr. N. here, Nick. Yes. Dennis and I started back in the eighties in the Boston area. He is a good person. Thank you very much for the kind words. it was my pleasure!
what a great work! bujinkan here, TenChiJin dojo Calgary. under Randy O in the past, continued the curriculum to present. and him under Shihan Bill Atkins
Very nice and honest answer. I follow your work from time to time for a long time ago. I started my training in Bujinkan Ninjutsu at 15. 11. 1993., I have Bujinkan ranks, and I am still in. From my point of me, Bujinkan Ninjutsu is very useful and dangerous for an attacker. I will transmit you the words of Hatsumi Soke who transmitted that to my Sensei, " If someone finds out that Bijinkan is not functional for a real fight, He is not for Martial Arts at all." My opinion is that everyone who uses the Bujinkan methods should be honest with that and should not claim that Bujinkan is not functional for a real fight, it only means that you did not in a deep train for it. Also, nobody did know almost anything about Ninjutsu until Stiven Hayes did not transmit that to the west, and he transmitted knowledge that he got from Hatsumi Sokes "lifes routh" Bujinkan Dojo. Hatsumi never looked at Bujinkan as an organization, the western student only look at it as that. He also sed that after him he doesn't really care for Bujinkan but cares that students which followed his path have their own strong routes to follow along for themselves their Ninppos paths. Because of all of that I like your way of thinking that you should not be in an organization.
I'm doing the same in Brazil, I started in shotokan karate, then I was trained by an unconventional ninjutsu lineage, I learned silat, jujutsu, Brazilian jiu jitsu, jeet kune do, among other skills to have an updated ninjutsu, I respect tradition but the martial art has to keep up with the needs of each time and situation
4:47 You've actually given me the confidence knowing I'm not alone and that its ok I'mdoing my own thing. While i have had a couple years of bujinkan, and that was... well as you said greed got in the way of training, most of my experience is as what i like to call a Ronin martial artist. My goal is honestly to help younger ronin, wether they choose to follow my dojos way or not. And i wont charge for the reasons you stated, though i do plan on having a nonmandatory donation type system where people can help out the dojo get a permanent place, equipment, ect.
Takamatsu-den is very vast. When you pull up the chart it's damn........there is so much depth. I didn't realize (though I've been in the Bujinkan for 16 years consistency). All of my resources are scattered in the US and here in Japan. Every 2-3 months I travel to Tokyo (make Akihabara or Kabuchiko my base) and do Hombu visits and practice at individual dojos for 10-18 days. Then return to my home to practice on my own and train at the local BJJ or MMA gym at the time. I've been doing that since I arrived in Japan back in 2014. My introduction to ninjutsu was at the FOB during my first combat tour in Afghanistan. 3 practitioners each from Bujinkan, Genbukan and Jinenkan practiced with us at our make-shift dojo. I did the kali and striking portion, we had a boxer-muay thai guy & BJJ guy. The X-kan guys joined us and it was teach each other. (Prior to my combat tour in 2002 my JKD teacher kept telling me to train with a good Bujinkan teacher in the 90s). After a year of physical therapy, I started my Bujinkan training with Jack Hoban in NJ (under the advisement of the Jinenkan student). I still train in JKD, Inosanto-Lacoste Kali, Pekiti Tirsia Kali & BJJ but our shared art is something I know I will do for longevity. Greetings from Northern Japan!
Thank you so much for this! I kinda did the same thing back in 2018. I'm doing my own thing now but I'm very friendly with the Jinenkan and a few Bujinkan acquaintances. I've added some jujutsu and polearm as well as body conditioning hojo undo style. I totally agree with the notion that organizations tend to disorganize and politicize things. My utmost respect for you and your dōjō.
Thank you for this video. It sheds a lot of light on the roots of your teachings. I love how you can synthesize wisdom from different schools and share it with your students. I guess the liberal arts guy in me can't help but admire this approach to teaching martial arts. More power to you, sir! May your tribe grow and flourish!
Hello. Some special editions are occasionally available, here. www.ebay.com/sch/thedojomartialarts/m.html?item=264943158075&hash=item3dafd7c33b%3Ag%3AF2kAAOSwUlRbu4ZI&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
I found out about Ninjutsu through Mr. Hayes and have recently (while doing Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate), rediscovered my love affair with the arts. I've been particularly enjoying speaking with Mr. Richard Van Dank and am considering going all in on that and Toshindo. Have you had any personal dealing with him?
Hi. Yes. Richard Van Donk is a very nice man, and I am aware of his martial arts work. I have met him in the past, but we do not know each other well as of yet. Thank you and best of luck.
HI! Love your philosophie and work! I am kind of doing something like you do with my school Guerrier du Nord. I would like to ask you how do you incoporate a new student for him to learn the Ten Ryaku if in the course plan you talk about, you are suppose to work on the Chi Ryaku? I have my way to do it but I am curious to see maybe other way to do it. Thank you!
4:00 I agree... I’d like to teach you my viper method. I’m sure we’ll find that it derives from ancient lineages.. I respect and grow with all martial artist.. I make no distinction between lineages.. I’ve seen tough guys who weren’t very smart.. I’ve seen geniuses that couldn’t throw a punch. I personally grow more interested by the day in this stuff.
Shi ho Dori after 5,6 years?🤣🤣🤣🤣 No Ty! What I noticed is that all students that left the main Japanese organisations they open their own org so they stop paying the major ones in Japan. And they made their kata so spread so they keep students forever,so they milk them good.
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Like you, I turned my dojo in an independent one. I liked this video.
Wonderful, Luca!
I'm honored you took the time to do that for me, sir, Thank you! I grew up in NH doing judo, but I spent some time training with Dennis Mahoney, with whom I'm sure you're acquainted. I fell in love IMMEDIATELY with ninjutsu. I appreciate your take on things. It reminds me of Bruce Lee, in that he saw the value in every system and art and took what worked from each. I love that you adapt the classical techniques for modern day, which Bujinkan doesn't seem to do as much - at least from what I understand...correct me if I'm wrong. But I also love that you embrace kobudo techniques to honor the past. The depth of ninjutsu is endless. Hence, my love of it. Thank you for all that you do sir. If I'm ever in Ohio, I'd love to come see your dojo. Be well, sir!
Hi. Mr. N. here, Nick. Yes. Dennis and I started back in the eighties in the Boston area. He is a good person. Thank you very much for the kind words. it was my pleasure!
what a great work!
bujinkan here, TenChiJin dojo Calgary.
under Randy O in the past, continued the curriculum to present.
and him under Shihan Bill Atkins
Very nice and honest answer. I follow your work from time to time for a long time ago. I started my training in Bujinkan Ninjutsu at 15. 11. 1993., I have Bujinkan ranks, and I am still in. From my point of me, Bujinkan Ninjutsu is very useful and dangerous for an attacker. I will transmit you the words of Hatsumi Soke who transmitted that to my Sensei, " If someone finds out that Bijinkan is not functional for a real fight, He is not for Martial Arts at all." My opinion is that everyone who uses the Bujinkan methods should be honest with that and should not claim that Bujinkan is not functional for a real fight, it only means that you did not in a deep train for it. Also, nobody did know almost anything about Ninjutsu until Stiven Hayes did not transmit that to the west, and he transmitted knowledge that he got from Hatsumi Sokes "lifes routh" Bujinkan Dojo. Hatsumi never looked at Bujinkan as an organization, the western student only look at it as that. He also sed that after him he doesn't really care for Bujinkan but cares that students which followed his path have their own strong routes to follow along for themselves their Ninppos paths.
Because of all of that I like your way of thinking that you should not be in an organization.
I'm doing the same in Brazil, I started in shotokan karate, then I was trained by an unconventional ninjutsu lineage, I learned silat, jujutsu, Brazilian jiu jitsu, jeet kune do, among other skills to have an updated ninjutsu, I respect tradition but the martial art has to keep up with the needs of each time and situation
Awesome!!
Yes. I'm training underneath by this person was taught by Manaka in the early 80's before he left the bujinkan organization.
Thank you so much for posting this video adding your own experience. You have my respect
4:47
You've actually given me the confidence knowing I'm not alone and that its ok I'mdoing my own thing. While i have had a couple years of bujinkan, and that was... well as you said greed got in the way of training, most of my experience is as what i like to call a Ronin martial artist. My goal is honestly to help younger ronin, wether they choose to follow my dojos way or not. And i wont charge for the reasons you stated, though i do plan on having a nonmandatory donation type system where people can help out the dojo get a permanent place, equipment, ect.
Best of luck!!
Thank you for sharing your wisdom and experience.
Thank you, Jovaun!
Great video as always thank you for sharing your views and hope that you have a wonderful 4th. 🇺🇸🙂
Thank you, Daniel!
Takamatsu-den is very vast. When you pull up the chart it's damn........there is so much depth. I didn't realize (though I've been in the Bujinkan for 16 years consistency). All of my resources are scattered in the US and here in Japan. Every 2-3 months I travel to Tokyo (make Akihabara or Kabuchiko my base) and do Hombu visits and practice at individual dojos for 10-18 days. Then return to my home to practice on my own and train at the local BJJ or MMA gym at the time. I've been doing that since I arrived in Japan back in 2014. My introduction to ninjutsu was at the FOB during my first combat tour in Afghanistan. 3 practitioners each from Bujinkan, Genbukan and Jinenkan practiced with us at our make-shift dojo. I did the kali and striking portion, we had a boxer-muay thai guy & BJJ guy. The X-kan guys joined us and it was teach each other. (Prior to my combat tour in 2002 my JKD teacher kept telling me to train with a good Bujinkan teacher in the 90s). After a year of physical therapy, I started my Bujinkan training with Jack Hoban in NJ (under the advisement of the Jinenkan student). I still train in JKD, Inosanto-Lacoste Kali, Pekiti Tirsia Kali & BJJ but our shared art is something I know I will do for longevity. Greetings from Northern Japan!
Thank you so much for this! I kinda did the same thing back in 2018. I'm doing my own thing now but I'm very friendly with the Jinenkan and a few Bujinkan acquaintances. I've added some jujutsu and polearm as well as body conditioning hojo undo style.
I totally agree with the notion that organizations tend to disorganize and politicize things. My utmost respect for you and your dōjō.
Thank you very much, Diego.
Great video, thank you for being honest on your views. Keep up the good work👍
Thank you, John!
Thank you for this video. It sheds a lot of light on the roots of your teachings. I love how you can synthesize wisdom from different schools and share it with your students. I guess the liberal arts guy in me can't help but admire this approach to teaching martial arts. More power to you, sir! May your tribe grow and flourish!
Bujinkan Shidoshi now a proud member of the Kobukan Kobudo Renmei under Kancho James Wright.
Always impressed with your depth of knowledge
You’re a master with the staffs
And now I know why
Keep training
Love this, I have a very similar background and story
Thank you for clarifying that.
Is it possible to get or buy a copy of your chart. Let me know thank you 🙏
Is the curriculum book you show in this video available for purchase?
Love the video! Thank you
Hello. Some special editions are occasionally available, here. www.ebay.com/sch/thedojomartialarts/m.html?item=264943158075&hash=item3dafd7c33b%3Ag%3AF2kAAOSwUlRbu4ZI&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562
Where can I get that technique list? 😯
This is a great video, Thanks
1:08 Grew up in Brockton Massachusetts.💯🤛💥
I found out about Ninjutsu through Mr. Hayes and have recently (while doing Okinawa Goju Ryu Karate), rediscovered my love affair with the arts. I've been particularly enjoying speaking with Mr. Richard Van Dank and am considering going all in on that and Toshindo. Have you had any personal dealing with him?
Hi. Yes. Richard Van Donk is a very nice man, and I am aware of his martial arts work. I have met him in the past, but we do not know each other well as of yet. Thank you and best of luck.
HI! Love your philosophie and work! I am kind of doing something like you do with my school Guerrier du Nord. I would like to ask you how do you incoporate a new student for him to learn the Ten Ryaku if in the course plan you talk about, you are suppose to work on the Chi Ryaku? I have my way to do it but I am curious to see maybe other way to do it. Thank you!
We all begin in the ten ryaku and work out way up to the other sections. It has a structure that works for us very well.
I like your attitude
4:00 I agree... I’d like to teach you my viper method. I’m sure we’ll find that it derives from ancient lineages.. I respect and grow with all martial artist.. I make no distinction between lineages.. I’ve seen tough guys who weren’t very smart.. I’ve seen geniuses that couldn’t throw a punch. I personally grow more interested by the day in this stuff.
This is a serious site..
Hapkido
You look early 40s. It must be the Ninpo.
Cut the beard and look 35.
Shi ho Dori after 5,6 years?🤣🤣🤣🤣
No Ty!
What I noticed is that all students that left the main Japanese organisations they open their own org so they stop paying the major ones in Japan. And they made their kata so spread so they keep students forever,so they milk them good.