Potential students must be of good physical
and mental health, and be at least 13 years of age.
We are a Newark, Ohio Bujinkan-affiliated dojo that focuses on the
modern combat applications of ninjutsu principles. Training includes,
though not limited to:
Striking - Kickboxing
and striking skills that attack specific nerve targets on the body Grappling - Applying and countering grabs, holds,
and chokes Joint Locks - Applying and countering
bone and joint breaking techniques to the entire body Throws
- Using body dynamics to throw much heavier opponents Weapons
- Inlcudes blades, sticks, flexibles, projectiles, combinations, and
improvised Ground Fighting - Defense on the ground
from all positions
First Aid and Survival - Basic first aid and survival skills
Our principles and techniques are derived from nine martial
lineages, as passed down by Toshitsugu Takamatsu (pictured right)
to Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi (pictured left), 34th grandmaster of the ninja
tradition and founder of the Bujinkan martial arts network. Those
lineages are:
1. Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu - Hidden Door School
2. Gyokko Ryu Koshijutsu - Jewel Tiger School
3. Kukishinden Happo Hikenjutsu - Nine Demon Gods
School
4. Koto Ryu Koppojutsu - Tiger Knocking Down School
5. Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu - Immovable Heart
School
6. Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu - High Tree, Raised
Heart School
7. Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu - Truth, Loyalty & Justice
School
8. Gyokushin Ryu Ninjutsu - Jeweled Heart School
9. Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo - Hiding in the Clouds School
Our training methods are extremely effective for anyone involved in
Law Enforcement, Security, Bodyguarding, Bouncing, Competition, or
anyone simply looking for general Self-Defense training. We train
on virtually all conceivable scenarios, and incorporate the often
overlooked effects of adrenaline with the practiced responses. Training
is conducted in a confidence-building and safety-oriented manner.