Bujinkan Sonoma Dojo

Bujinkan Sonoma Dojo Bujinkan Sonoma Dojo is closed for the foreseeable future. If you’re looking for quality training in the area I only recommend Bujinkan Santa Rosa

Covid and my travel schedule have made the commitment that this dojo deserves not viable at this time. Training in Santa Rosa, California in the traditional Japanese martial arts of the Samurai and Ninja.

04/22/2026

People who do not grasp the true nature of a martial artist may well go to some trouble to knock on my door and request training, but unless they search for the heart of a martial artist, my teachings will fall on deaf ears. Yes, let us write Budoka as
"Martial flower", and leave it as one solution to Kajo-chikusei, the puzzle of enlightenment that you are all questing after.

Now, as a Doctor of Human Sciences, I would like to analyze the symptoms and morphology of various diseases which people searching for combat techniques are prone to contract without being aware of it.

Number One type
A hypoplastic (underdeveloped) form; self-centred, fussy about grades, and always wanting to be "Number One". This is an awful type. They do not even know how bad they are, and could be killed before they realize ... a real nuisance.

Business type
A type which develops from the conception of earning a living by the martial arts; they forget the Budoka's heart, and theirs is transmuted into the heart of a merchant.
They may end up believing that someone with many students is great - and if a student runs away from them they may feel as though they have lost some money.
Furthermore, they do not notice that as a martial artist they are a failure. Let me clearly state that in my experience no Tatsujin (masters) of Bujutsu or Bugei ever develops from such a type.

Reporter type
Someone who comes to me, but finds "collecting materials" more important than training, and takes notes and photographs which they then sell once back in their country. This really is deplorable. They are already incapable of going beyond the amateur's view of the martial arts - the "kata" (set forms) or "this is right but that is wrong" mentality, etc. They do not even get as far as realizing they have fallen into such a state.

There are many more types left. The "Sensei-Shihan" type, the "Mood" type, the
"Collector" type, the "Violent" type, the "Animal" type, the "Religious" type, the
"Philosophical" type...

The important thing is to understand that the true nature of the martial arts can only be perceived once these types have all been made transparent. The flow of Takamatsu Sensei's Bufu (martial way) started with framing in the transparent, beautiful and natural flow of Shinden Fudo-ryu. The beginning for me was following an invisible flow of light as it flowed through space, to knock on the door of Takamatsu Sensei's Bufu. My encounter with Takamatsu Sense in some ways resembled the old tale of the opening of the cave door on Shinshu Mt Togakushi'.
.The Bujinkan martial arts incorporate the flow of nine schools of martial ways, with a history of three thousand years. You should not torget that you are martial artists on a space shuttle. Do not be distracted from the framing; you must persevere to the end. "Single-mindedness" can be thought of through its sound “Sennen" as also meaning one thousand years. "If one thousand days pass the techniques will appear by themselves" is a common phrase in scrolls, and I believe that from this you can hear sounds joining you to a space beyond. If I also rewrite “Ikkan" not as perseverance but as joy, then the sound waves can spread out so that some gladness, health and happiness are discovered.

宗家Hatsumi

04/05/2026

A CERTIFICATE OF DEATH

When I give my students the writing of menkyo kaiden, I declare to them, "Take this menkyo kaiden as a certificate of death. You are dead from today on." In this case, death means to nullify one's self.
The self means earthly desires. In other words, you should become hotoke [Buddha] and heavenly.
A person who cannot eliminate earthly desires even after he receives menkyo kaiden can never cut his own body. Such a person is better off abandoning being a warrior and living honestly as an animal. After all, an animal is only an animal. In olden times, a Samurai used to inscribe hisetsu. This means to inhumanely cut off earthly desires.
Spiritual power cuts earthly desire like one swing of a sword. As stated in the document of ittoryodan [cut in half with a downswing], “There is a method to cut good from bad, to separate these two. This method is the essence of the way of the sword."

The one who has received the "certificate of death" must live for others and for society. It is natural for a bujin to instantly expel a person who cannot assume this obligation.

Masaaki Hatsumi
Ninpô: Wisdom for Life

03/18/2026

"In Budô, too, there are three important essentials:
first, seeing and knowing oneself, one's own strengths and limitations; second, the sword of discrimination, of decisiveness, for eliminating faults, weaknesses, and the unnecessary;
and last, the sincerity, feeling, devotion, insight, and understanding of the heart."

- 宗家 Hatsumi

03/18/2026

The Bujinkan Dōjō ranking system is largely misunderstood by the greater martial arts community.

Firstly, the system cannot be compared to more mainstream approaches used by Karate,Judo,Aikido etc, as it is not the same, even though it still is a Kyu / Dan process.
This is the greatest mistake other martial arts practitioners make as they blindly compare the system to their own. Maybe it is better for people to view the Bujinkan grading system from a ‘humanitarian’ perspective over only ‘martial skill development.’

“You will never become a Meijin ( martial arts master ) but you can become a Tatsujin ( completed / fully awakened human being ).”
- Takamatsu to Hatsumi

This statement from Takamatsu sensei to Hatsumi sensei may be indicative of how Hatsumi approaches ranking in the Bujinkan.
Rather than merely focusing on martial skill development to become masterful practitioners in the martial arts, students are given ranks for their present efforts and encouragement toward evolving further as better, more accomplished and awakened human beings.
When this is truly understood, then true growth with humility can begin. If students fail to grasp this essence, than they will demonstrate clearly their lack of understanding and create embarrassment for themselves and the Dōjō.
This is not the fault of Hatsumi sensei, but the immaturity an ignorance of those who try to follow the Bujinkan. It’s a tempering process that demonstrates over time that quite naturally, some people will develop correctly while others will not. This is where Hatsumi sensei stressed that students of Budô must have the ‘eyes of discernment’ to be able to see through the falsities or traps along the path to ensure they stay balanced along the stoney road.

People talk about the lack of ‘quality control’ in the Bujinkan. This mindset is caught up with more mainstream approaches. As I said, the Bujinkan follows its own path. If students do not catch the Bufu ( martial wind ) they will become lost in a void and be unable to see the right way. This is often due to ego, as they are unable to go beyond their own desires to follow a greater process than their own. 自然行雲流水 Shizen Gyōun Ryūsui is the natural movements of drifting clouds and flowing water. Each generate their power through a greater strength - the universe. Thus their strength and beauty is generated from something more superior. In order to live as a martial artist of the Bujinkan, one must allow 神Kami to show them the way.

Bujinkan Dōjō Jugodan
武神館道場十五段

In feudal times in Japan, turning 15 years of age was a rite of passage to adulthood. A samurai boy was no longer considered a child and seen as a person of maturity who had survived the fragility of childhood. We need to remember that life expectancy was shorter in these times and thus the tradition of ShichiGoSan 七五三 ( 7,5,3 day ) was also celebrated.

The samurai boy prior to this age of 15 would carry Daishô ( long and short swords ) with real Koshirae ( fittings ) as a symbol of his Bushi status. However, the blades were not steel, but thin balsa wood.
Upon turning 15yrs of age, the wooden blades were changed to Shinken ( live steel blades ) to signify entering into adulthood.

Sôke Hatsumi said he created the 15 dan levels of the Bujinkan Dōjō with the same concept in mind. 15th dan is representative of a student having come of age in their study of Budô. Reaching the level of 15th dan doesn't mean one has become a master. The Jugodan ( 15th dan ) means one is a 15yr old samurai boy, simply recognising having 'survived' up to this point in time and an invitation/initiation to move forward and deepen ones study of the art to greater levels of maturity.

The ranking system of the Bujinkan Dōjō may be better observed through the lenses of a practitioner of Life and not just the martial arts.

🥋Kyu ranks = yet to be thought of by your parents/teacher.

🥋Shodan = s***m

🥋Godan = born

🥋Judan = puberty

🥋Ju Kugyo = 15yr old child ( in samurai culture a rite of passage to young adulthood, receiving live blades and now able to go into battle/live one’s own.

For Bujinkan practitioners and those of other arts who misunderstand and/or compare their ranking system to Hatsumi Sensei’s, I hope this helps clarify what these levels of achievement in the Bujinkan Dōjō truly mean.

南虎

02/04/2026

After class last night, Kai mentioned that he felt he couldn’t take ukemi well. I was happy to hear this. I said to him that in Budô, you actually apply techniques so your opponent cannot take ukemi.
Throws and locks are ultimately done in a way to disable,maim or kill. It is not a safe thing. The better the student gets, the more difficult the ukemi training will be. It’s to teach and learn about taking ukemi when you can’t take ukemi.

In training, people practice ukemi in such a way that when their training partner applies a technique, they flow with it with skillful ease and break their fall with a rehearsed form. We do this at our Dōjō with students working together to learn the fundamentals as safely as possible ( among other things ).

I feel many practitioners fail to remind themselves that this is elementary training, merely teaching ideal applications of falling when allowed. It needs to be addressed that there is a ‘safe training’ way to apply techniques and also an ‘unsafe’ way ( real approach) of technique application. The fundamental forms of rolling etc are also purely for ensuring practice can be performed as safely as possible in a relatively controlled and ‘padded’ environment.

It’s important not to become complacent or mindless when executing Ukemi in the Dōjō. There are no mats outside in the real world. It is concrete, gravel, uneven ground with glass, exposed roots and rocks etc. Ukemi is not necessarily a safe thing, it’s merely a way to more skillfully give you a chance of avoiding injury or death. Taking Ukemi may still hurt or injure you, especially if you are carrying items on you or being thrown into or through structures. This has to be clearly understood and accepted. True Ukemi is with the mindset of living, not just performing a perfect flip.

“Many people have a misconception concerning ukemi. Don’t feel that ukemi is a ‘safe thing.’ Many times, it is a very dangerous thing. You may land on glass or on a twig and really hurt yourself. There have been times when people have done ukemi to save themselves, only to kill themselves in the process. You must be aware of your surroundings at all times, and be able to avoid objects when you do your ukemi.”
宗家Masaaki Hatsumi

In the Ten Ryaku no Maki 天略の巻 at the end of the Ukemi Gata Taihenjutsu 受身体変術 ( body changing skill receiving art ) teaching fundamental skills, it says Shizen Ukemi 自然受身 or ‘natural receiving applications’. This can be interpreted and understood as ‘naturally receiving or changing ones body the best possible way to survive.’

In the Bujinkan, a wonderful teacher ( who will remain nameless in this post ) during a combat scenario, had stepped on a mine while under heavy gun fire. In an instant, he decided to take hicho kaiten ( diving roll ) off the mine. He lost one leg but was left with his life and back training a few months later.
This is a remarkable story and expresses the truth of Shizen Ukemi 自然受身.

“If all you are is Uke for your martial arts life and survive, you’ve succeeded a martial artist.”
先生Nagato

12/06/2025

The ability to keep going is decided by ones inherent depth of love and conviction for following the path. Eventually, most people that are with you will begin to disappear.

From experience, one reason is the lack of capacity or ability of people to adapt their training according to the changes in their lives. Also, as we get older, the only way to maintain one’s health is to become more disciplined.
This is an aspect of ‘control’ which is one of the six treasured transmissions or precepts of the Bujinkan Dōjō stipulated by Sôke Hatsumi.

Unfortunately, most people do not change their habits and this results in their health decline and thus an earlier than necessary retirement from training in Budô.

By nature, people often quickly take offence and refute these words as it strikes a nerve within them, as they are unable to accept their own truth. Rather than accept, people blame to protect their denial. As I said, it is to be expected.

Quite simply, Budô is a commitment of the entire being. If one aspect is neglected or there is an inbalance of character, this can become one’s shortcoming that unravels the ability to continue.

There is absolutely no way one can pursue an art form earnestly without constant personal reflection and being able to adapt to circumstances to remain on the path. However, even if one wholeheartedly enters a pursuit, there are never any guarantees of achieving success etc. This is where one’s mindset and heart has to clearly understand that it is about following a stoney path of moment to moment changes. The lessons of the journey are the rewards, not a predetermined future destination or achievement.

Many people hold within themselves the desire to achieve a rank or attain a mastery of certain skill sets. This is fine, however, this has nothing to do with truly living as a martial artist.

Budô is a path that in essence strives toward living a life of greater authenticity with a stronger spirit to cope with the struggles of life and protect one’s family and self from any type of threat or antagonism.

To enter a Dōjō expecting to be fulfilled, gain superb skills and always be entertained, is to have illusions of grandeur. True Budô is ultimately to come to terms with ones weaknesses. As a result, every class is austere practice toward discovering, accepting and weeding out ones shortcomings. This is not easy and definitely not always fun! Training is going to be boring,trialing and frustrating more often than not. If you do not have the heart of the Shugyosha, it will be very hard for you to endure, let alone accept the training. If this heart is absent, everything will seem an attack on your ego and identity. You will come to see the teacher as harsh or cruel, and the training pointless or archaic. Quite simply, not everyone is ready to enter the Dōjō to pursue Budô. As a result, bastardised versions are established to accomodate those who wish to fulfil a fantasy over discovering the real thing. For most people, the real thing is too frightening. As a result, they’d rather enter an environment that accommodates their level of requirements.

If you truly wish to enter a Dōjō, you must be prepared to bend to it, don’t expect it to bend to you! Nowadays, we are seeing this self entitled attitude being pushed on to many other professions and institutions. It’s creating weaker people, not stronger ones.

Budô requires a person to relinquish their ego enough to follow centuries of tradition and transmission to enter their heart correctly. If one does not have an open heart, there is no way one can come to understand the art they wish to learn.

The struggle is real, but most don’t want to experience it and just live in their own protected bubbles, never truly having the courage to venture into the unknown and expand their lives beyond limiting constructs, often unknowingly conditioned upon them.

I have come to recognise that I am quite a simple man with many weaknesses and vices. However, it seems that I’ve held enough conviction to make a life from something I fell in love with as a youth.

Please think well about how you are pursuing the martial arts and what it means to live as a martial artist.

南虎eseed

10/02/2025

When you learn something, you should be able to teach it to people. You should put the same effort into teaching as into learning. And if you want to teach, you should be humble enough to learn something. Then you can teach. If you try to teach just because you know something, you cannot teach anything. When you are ready to be taught by someone, then, if necessary, you can teach people in the true sense of the word. So. To learn is to teach and to teach is to learn.

~ Shunryu Suzuki, 1905–1971 ~
Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness: Zen Talks on the Sandokai

09/15/2025

The best martial art?

This is truly a laughable question. I really don’t think people have thought it through when they ask, let alone answer.
Naturally, most people are biased as they want to reaffirm and justify within themselves the reason they are practicing their chosen art. Some are just blindly believing or following the latest fad or newest trend. In recent years, many base their decisions on the UFC Gracie outcome against other exponents in a ring. Firstly, in regards to this particular event, it’s important to research the many factors involved to gain a better perspective.

If you really want to enter this questionable debate about what is the best marital art, people need to make strict clarifications of what context and type of combat situation they are talking about. I feel that most people nowadays are reaching the conclusion that BJJ or MMA are the best fighting forms. Don’t misunderstand me, I think they are great approaches to fighting and respect them. This article is not to dispute the effectiveness of different arts, but rather to think about the bigger picture in terms of the study and practice of the martial arts as a whole.

Please take a moment to reflect seriously about the limitless situations and types of combat and warfare strategies there are. After all, the martial arts is the study of the ‘Arts of War.’
What type of war are YOU preparing for? There are many considerations to be made. Is it the best against unarmed assailants? If so,how many? Is it the best against dealing with weapons? What type of environmental, cultural and situational factors have been considered? Does the art even consider weapons or multiple opponents in its practice? If so, what type of weapons? Short range, long range, flexible or projectiles, bladed or bludgeoning etc?
In real life, even how you dress,meet,greet, or look at people can start or stop a confrontation. As a result, this is also a form of self defense/fight management. It is interesting to note that in all of the wars in history, only a few were won by conventional means. Eg: meeting each other face to face on the battlefield. Most wars were decided by unconventional tactics such as espionage and deception. Eg: cloak and dagger.

The weakness nowadays is that many people are just thinking about ‘one on one’ situations and, without weapons. This is potentially dangerous for the practitioners and is narrowing their awareness of the complete world of martial arts. Each martial art has strengths and weaknesses. There is no ultimate martial art.
The ultimate martial art only exists if the exponent is able to exercise every element of the arts of war masterfully in context with every moment, all the time. As we are humans, we are not perfect and have flaws. This very fact should be the only answer needed.
We must also always take into consideration the age,health and overall physical capabilities of the individual.

Martial arts are the practice of warring techniques and strategies. Competitions developed during peaceful times for soldiers to maintain their skills and their fighting spirit until the time came when they were called to war again. With these contests, rules began to be applied to ensure injuries were kept to a minimum etc. In unarmed combat sports, strikes to the eyes,throat and groin etc were ruled out. Kendô for example ‘hits’ for points. They do not ‘cut’. This is why it is fast, not only because Shinai are lighter, but because they do not consider the true threat of a live blade and the application of cutting through a target. As a result, it has become a sport, yet many would argue the opposite. Judô is the same. It was asked by the founder that judoka also study jujutsu to fully understand their art, but few do as they are too busy performing randori or kata to win their next contest.

The concept of wrestling on the floor is a last resort and not the place a warrior/soldier wanted to be on the battlefield, unless he was taking cover. Purposely dropping to the ground was considered a last resort and therefore these techniques were called Sutemi or ‘sacrifice techniques’. Nowadays, we see popular arts go to the ground quickly or, even commence practice from a sitting/lying position. This is a specialty study, but does not define the style as a ‘complete martial art’ impregnable to every combat situation. One has to consider the real pros and cons of going to the ground. Is there a weapon involved? Are their more assailants with/without weapons around you? Is the surface dangerous or are you in a place where you risk being run over or trampled on? Just as there are the same pros and cons with speciality kicking, throwing, and striking arts etc, we can see with some commonsense and thought, that every art has strengths and weaknesses and, that if not used within the right context and timing of whatever situation is occurring, can and will fail. It is not the martial art, but the martial artist.

I’d like people to act more maturely in their approach to dismantling other martial arts. Many modern sport combat arts derive from classical martial arts and thus, even if they don’t practice them, should at least respect this connection, regardless of if they feel they are effective in this day and age. Remember, Koryû ( old martial arts ) were passed down through blood founded on the battlefield. People died for techniques to be founded and transmitted.
Respect is required. If you don’t have this sense of respect, I wouldn’t consider you a martial artist.

No matter what art you do or how skilled you believe you’ve become, there are absolutely no guarantees you will survive a confrontation. We need to be careful not to become narrow minded in the way we view martial arts. Look at some of the unfortunate situations with Special Operations. Delta force members and Navy Seals being shot down in helicopters before getting on the ground to utilise their highly trained skills, and highly decorated soldiers with numerous kills to their names in combat, coming home safely from numerous tours of duty to just be shot by a mentally deranged person in their home town. These people were elite practitioners of the Art of War.

It’s been said that 50% is blood,sweat and tears and the other 50% is luck.
There are those that say BJJ is the best, MMA is the best, Karate is the best, Krav Maga is the best, Kick boxing is the best or Bujinkan Budô is the best.
There is only the best in the moment.

"Remember that for every technique you think you can fall back on, there is a counter for it, or there are times when it cannot be used. When real battle comes, you must remember that some things will not be applicable. Don't think that any one technique is quintessential."
宗家 Hatsumi

Dōjō challenges existed and sometimes still do. People come to a Dōjō to test their skills, but generally under their terms. They want to fight their way to test their style.
But, why does the challenged art have to agree? If they uses weapons, they may pick up a sword and say, “Ok, let’s go!” But then the visitor says. “No, unarmed you coward.” Lol. Wait a minute, the challenger who’s walked into another Dōjō is calling the shots? They have walked into someone else’s domain, someone else’s home. If you
fight in their terms, you are a fool and agreeing to rules/conditions ( like a sport ). You must fight your way and do anything to win. That is Real Budô.

People who study martial arts should have more respect for one another. We are all exponents of the martial arts - the arts of war. It’s time to grow up. Even if you do not respect another styles’ approach, just let it be and get on with your own training. Why? Because there is always something you will miss in your preconceptions or judgements that could become your downfall. Speaking badly of others does nothing more than feed one’s ego and insecurities. It gains nothing.
Just remember, a child can pick up a gun and kill anyone. Your art does not mean you are forever invincible or untouchable.
If someone feels you are stronger, it is natural they will look for a tool or weapon as self defence. As martial artists, we cannot be overly confident and have blind faith in our art. When reality hits, it’s not about our art, it’s about US.

“There is no superior martial art only a superior martial artist.”

What makes a superior martial artist? Is it how many fights they’ve won? Is it how strong they are, how fast or flexible they are? Is it how many ranks or degrees they have?
The superior martial artist is the one who never gives up. It’s about the heart of the practitioner and how they assimilate the teachings into their life to lead a better world for themselves and others.

How many masters of the martial arts or highly skilled fighters have died on the battlefield without anyone knowing their names? Did dying in battle mean they weren’t good martial artists?
Think well.

In reality, a martial artist that has been able to avoid fights and live a good life has succeeded as a martial artist. Why? Because martial arts is ultimately taught to learn to find peace and how to control and/or avoid conflict. Those that have been in fights and real battle will understand this naturally. Only those who have yet to go beyond their own internal battles will struggle to accept this.

Budô is not something trivial and for people who cannot grasp the heart of the martial arts.
Plainly speaking, martial arts is not for everyone, even though it’s available to them. Some people act more base than animals and have the mentality of nothing more. This is not Budô, this is just savagery or a person with a love of fighting.
Without philosophical and spiritual practice, the person becomes just a fighter, a competitor, not a person striving to understand the true purpose of Budô as a way of protecting life and attaining peace.

Please consider well what being a martial artist really means.

Ultimately, the best martial art is one that suits your way of life.

Yours in Budô,
Duncan

08/15/2025

The Bushinden Dōjō respects and honours the history and traditions of the lineages transmitted by Sôke Masaaki Hatsumi.
The Bujinkan Dōjō is a complete study and practice of the foundations of Budô that transcend seamlessly through the centuries. With the right heart,mind and eyes, the teachings promote effective lessons and skills to maintain a positive and sustainable lifestyle.
Beyond merely studying Budô as a means of fighting, the true practitioner develops a deeper understanding of principles that act as guides to protecting a happy and healthy life.
Being imprisoned by one’s desires will warp one’s view of the martial arts and leave one unable to reach inner or outer peace due to this imbalance.
南虎

Ninjutsu Hiketsu Bun
Essay on the Essence of Ninjutsu

The essence of all Martial Arts and military strategies is self-protection and the prevention of danger.

Ninjutsu epitomizes the fullest concept of self-protection through martial training, in that the ninja art deals with the protection of not only the physical body, but the mind and spirit as well.

The way of the ninja is the way of enduring, surviving, and prevailing over all that would destroy one.

More than merely delivering strikes and slashes, and deeper in significance than the simple out-witting of an enemy; Ninjutsu is the way of attaining that which we need while making the world a better place.

The skill of the ninja is the art of winning.

In the beginning study of any combative art, proper motivation is crucial.
Without the proper frame of mind, continuous exposure to fighting techniques can lead to ruin instead of self-development.

But this fact is not different from any other beneficial practice in life carried to extremes.

Medical science is dedicated to the betterment of health and the relief of suffering, and yet the misuse of drugs and the exultation of the physician's skills can lead people to a state where an individual's health is no longer within his or her personal control.

A nutritious, well-balanced diet works to keep a person alive, vital, and healthy, but grossly over-eating, over-drinking, or taking in too many chemicals is a sure way to poison the body.

Governments are established to oversee the harmonious inter-working of all parts of society, but when the rulers become greedy, hungry for power, or lacking in wisdom, the country is subjected to needless wars, disorder or civil and economic chaos.

A religion, when based on faith developed through experience, a broad and questing mind, and unflagging pursuit of universal understanding, is of inspiration and comfort to people. Once a religion loses its original focus, however, it becomes a deadly thing with which to deceive, control and tax the people through the manipulation of their beliefs and fears. It is the same with the martial arts.

The skills of self-protection, which should provide a feeling of inner peace and security for the martial artist, so often develop without a balance in the personality and lead the lesser martial artist into warped realms of unceasing conflict and competition which eventually consume him.

If an expert in the fighting arts sincerely pursues the essence of Ninjutsu, devoid of the influence of the ego's desires, the student will progressively come to realize the ultimate secret for becoming invincible - the attainment of the "mind and eyes of god".

The combatant who would win must be in harmony with the scheme of totality, and must be guided by an intuitive knowledge of the playing out of fate. In tune with the providence of heaven and the impartial justice of nature, and following a clear and pure heart full of trust in the inevitable, the ninja captures the insight that will guide him successfully into battle when he must conquer and conceal himself protectively from hostility when he must acquiesce.

The vast universe, beautiful in its coldly impersonal totality, contains all that we call good or bad, all the answers for all the paradoxes we see around us. By opening his eyes and his mind, the ninja can responsively follow the subtle seasons and reasons of heaven, changing just as change is necessary, adapting always, so that in the end there is no such thing as a surprise for the ninja.

Takamatsu Tosh*tsugu;
33rd Sôke of Togakure Ryū Ninjutsu

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