Training at Bujinkan Seiryu Dôjô

 

The way we teach is inspired by the Koryû transmission:

• Taiden - 身体伝 (Physical transmission)

• Kuden - 口伝 (Oral transmission)

• Shinden - 心伝 (Spirit transmission)

 

We are following a distinct structure:

1. Studying Kamae (mind, body and spirit attitudes) including weapons

2. Studying Kihon (basics, fundamentals) including weapons

   • Learning specific Keiko 稽古 (exercise, practice, repetition, lesson)

   • Incorporating and studying the specificities of the Buki Waza 武器技 (weapons and weaponry techniques)

3. Applying Ryuhâ techniques

 

You cannot go directly from 1 to 3. Without knowing deeply the Kamae it is impossible to apply any Kihon properly even less understanding Ryuhâ technique.

 

The Kamae and Kihon are the foundation of the Bujinkan's Ninjutsu and are the most difficult and critical movements to learn which include the weapons, starting with the long ones (Yari 槍, Naginata 薙刀, and Bo 棒).

 

They will if practiced properly, teach and build your body biomechanics, strengthen your muscles and tendons, develop a proper notion of distance, synchronization, and timing, and they will give you a better understanding of the art. 

 

This can only be accomplished if you dedicate yourself to the training and accept with humility the teaching, direction, and advice given by your teachers.