Ninjutsu
Ninjutsu (1) can be translated to mean the “art of endurance” or the “art of lying in wait” and refers to the unorthodox guerrilla and espionage tactics employed during Japan's “warring states” period. Some koryu schools such as Tenshin Shoben Katori Shinto Ryu contain Ninjutsu in their curriculum, but the term has become synonymous with three organisations, the Bujinkan and it's offshoots, the Genbukan and Jinenkan.
Training
Most of the training is based around Kihon Happo, (basic eight way) which is drawn from schools/ryus in the Bujinkan which were not Ninjustsu schools. . Kihon Happo contains Ichimoji Kamae, Jumonji Kamae, Hicho Kamae are postures, and Omote Gyaku, Ura Gyaku, Hon Gyaku, Musha Dori, and Ganshki Nage which resemble one step Japanese Jujutsu kata. Several weapons are primarily taught, Roko Shaku Bo, (six foot staff) Han Bo, (three foot staff) Shuko, (hand claws) Bikenjutsu (swordwork), Shuriken, (star shaped and bo), Manriki Gusari, (fighting chain) and dozens of other weapons you learn at advanced ranks. (Yudansha). Most of these techniques and weapons are not unique to Ninjutsu practice... Read More
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