SAN DIEGO BUJINKAN DOJO

Every practice starts with basic stretching and conditioning of the body, followed by rolling, punching and kicking drills, these drills cover usually the first hour of instruction. Conditioning is necessary to prevent injuries and develop basic skills which are the foundation of the training. Basics are trained religiously every training practice, its “mindful practice" will allow the budoka to develop better Taijutsu “ body movement” over time. The second hour is dedicated to select kata from the Densho of each lineage and it is broken down according to what is currently covered in Japan. In addition we cover what is necessary for each of the students advancement thru the ranks.

The following are the skills covered under the umbrella of the nine Ryu

Taijutsu (Unarmed Combat Arts
Tantojutsu (Knife Fighting Arts)
Bojutsu (Stick Fighting Arts)
Shurikenjutsu (Blade Throwing Arts)
Kenjutsu (Sword Fighting Arts)
Iiaijutsu (Fast Draw Sword Fighting Arts)
Kusarifundojutsu (Weighted Chain Fighting Arts)
Kusarigamajutsu (Chain & Sickle Fighting Arts)
Kyoketsu Shoge (Dagger, Rope, & Iron Ring Fighting Arts)
Juttejutsu (Iron Truncheon Fighting Arts)
Yarijutsu (Spear Fighting Arts)
Naginatajutsu (Halberd Fighting Arts)
Bisento (Battlefield Halberd Fighting Arts)
Tessenjutsu (War Fan Fighting Arts)
Hojojutsu (Rope (Rope Tying Arts)
Meiso (Meditation Techniques)
Ninki (Specialized Ninja Tools)
Zanson Ho No Tejun (Survival Skills)
Gotonpo (Use of Natural Elements for Escape & Evasion)
Heiho (Combat Strategy)