Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu - Ninjutsu Self Awareness.. Samurai

35 Pages·2009·1.19 MB·English

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Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu

A Simplified Explanation

Published by Front Range Bujinkan Dojo

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Table of Contents

Forward

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Definitions

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What is Bujinkan Budo?

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What are the origins of the Bujinkan Dojo?

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Organization, Structure and Leader of the Bujinkan Budo

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Toshitsugu Takamatsu

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Origins of the Bujinkan Organization

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Changes in the Bujinkan

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Organization Structure

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Bujinkan Budo and the Concept of Ninjutsu

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What is Ninjutsu and how is it comprised?

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Definition of Ninjutsu

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Ninja in Historical Context

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Bugei Juhappen

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Ninja Juhakkei (Ninja Skills)

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Is Ninjutsu taught in the Bujinkan?

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What are the authentic schools of Ninjutsu in the Bujinkan?
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Ninjutsu Curriculum of other Schools

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What are the different membership levels in the Bujinkan?
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Rank Structure within the Bujinkan

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Licensing and Titles within the Bujinkan

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Soke

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Shihan

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Shidoshi

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Shidoshi-Ho

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Menkyo Kaiden

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Menkyo

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What kind of training is incorporated within the Bujinkan?

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The Physical Training

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Various Weapons Training

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Subtle Training (Spiritual/Meditation/Nature/Special)

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Training Principles

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Where can I get questions answered?

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Guidelines for Participation in the Bujinkan

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Contact Addresses

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Important Definitions

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Contributions and Credits

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Summary of Photographs Included:

Photograph 1: Samurai in Traditional Armor
Photograph 2: Bushido – The Code of the Samurai
Photograph 3: Toshitsugu Takamatsu
Photograph 4: Masaaki Hatsumi displaying his certificates of Sokeship
Photograph 5: Soke at a Tai Kai
Photograph 6: Samurai on Horseback
Photograph 7: Popular image of the Ninja
Photograph 8: Application of Metsubishi (Blinding Methods)
Photograph 9: Annual Hombu Membership Card
Photograph 10: Shidoshi Kai Membership Card
Photograph 11: Grade Certificate (Kyu & Dan)
Photograph 12: Shidoshi-Ho Certificate (Junior Instructor)
Photograph 13: Battle of Kawanakajima in 1561
Photograph 14: Densho of the Bujinkan
Photograph 15: GoDan (GoDan no Shiken) or Sakki Test

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Forward

This text has been written to serve as a ready reference for those new or
prospective students of the Bujinkan. This text attempts to answer the most
common questions which arise to those uninitiated into the organization and
represents only a glimpse and does not represent a the final word on the subject
since evolution is an ongoing process. This text does not represent any commercial
enterprise and is free to those seeking it. Information contained herein represents
knowledge which is thought to be correct at the time of its publishing. Attempts
will be made to correct that which is found to be untrue. The version number is
given below to show this evolution.

Because the realm of fighting arts is very extensive and the knowledge of the
author is far subordinate in nature to the organization, no claims are made to its
authentication. Improvements and suggestions are welcomed at the following
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