What is Ninjutsu?
Ninpo-taijutsu, is more commonly known as ninjutsu, and both are relatively modern terms to explain ancient martial traditions and schools which were based in or around a loose counter culture to the more historically well known samurai, the traditional ruling class of Japan. The fact that the ninjutsu practitioners were usually based in smaller and more remote communities is one of the major reasons that their collective martial disciplines have been saved from fundamental change; what we have and what is taught is a system of martial arts that specialises in the total practicality of confrontation, aggression and combat. There is no sporting concept within the study of ninjutsu.
Ninjutsu is a very well reasoned set of congruent thoughts and actions specifically tailored and targeted at pitting your natural and learned advantages and strengths against the studied weaknesses of your enemy. This is strategy, this is the art of the advantage.
Those skilled at ninjutsu make sure that their momentum is closely channelled and their timing is closely controlled. Momentum is like drawing a catapult, timing and control are like pulling the trigger. There is no use in being an expert in striking if your grappling is poor, as there is no use in being an expert in grappling if your striking is poor. There is no use in being an expert in both striking and grabbing if your locks and ground work are poor. This is why you train so hard; it is to keep all your links strong. This is Ninjutsu.
THE NINE SCHOOLS OF THE BUJINKAN
Togakure Ryû Ninpo Taijutsu
戸隠流忍法体術
Kumogakure Ryû Ninpo
雲隠流忍法
Gyokushin Ryû Ninpo
玉心流忍法
Gyokko Ryû Kosshijutsu
玉虎流骨指術
Kotô Ryû Koppôjutsu
虎倒流骨法術
Shinden Fudô Ryû Dakentaijutsu
神伝不動流打拳体術
Kukishinden Ryû Happō Bikenjutsu
九鬼神伝流八法秘剣術
Takagi Yôshin Ryû Jutaijutsu
高木揚心流柔体術
Gikan Ryû Koppôjutsu
義鑑流骨法術
Martial Arts in Cardiff
There are many martial arts in Cardiff ranging from sporting to traditional arts. Each Martial Art currently being taught in Cardiff has a lot to offer anyone who is interested in broadening their horizons. So with so many great options to choose from, what makes Kunoichi/Shinobi Dojo stand alone?
The answer is the instructors.
Michael and Randa frequently visit Japan to better their understanding of Ninjutsu. As well as travelling to Japan they also travel around the U.K and Europe with some regularity to train and attend seminars, in an effort to seek out the world's leading practitioners, so as to return to their students with their findings.
They provide a constant presence in their Dojo, moving silently amongst the hardworking students, always watching and studying the progression of the class. This ensures that each student gets enough attention and no one gets lost in a crowd.