Bujinkan New York Dojo

Bujinkan New York Dojo Bujinkan New York Dojo - Ninja and Samurai martial arts! The Bujinkan New York Dojo (BNYD) website.

We are one of New York State's oldest Bujinkan schools offering lessons in the ancient samurai and ninja martial arts. Affiliated with the Bujinkan Hombu Dojo in Japan since 1983, our training focuses on traditional lessons and modern applications.

This “Ten Chi Jin Ryaku no Maki: Training Journal” was created for Bujinkan members who are studying the core lessons fo...
08/31/2026

This “Ten Chi Jin Ryaku no Maki: Training Journal” was created for Bujinkan members who are studying the core lessons for all practitioners. This journal contains sections for recording lessons, techniques, concepts, and personal insights.

The journal’s layout includes the name of each lesson, the kanji, English translation, and blank space for the owner to write or draw their description. For example, "Keri Kudaki (蹴砕) Kick Breaker", with seven blank lines for writing or drawing the technique.

Also included are four articles on training by Masaaki Hatsumi Soke, the Rules of the Bujinkan, and a kyusho listing.

Get your copy and start documenting your training today!

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Budo Jiten (武道辞典) is a handy, quick reference ebook guide for practitioners and enthusiasts of Japanese martial arts. Th...
08/27/2026

Budo Jiten (武道辞典) is a handy, quick reference ebook guide for practitioners and enthusiasts of Japanese martial arts. This unique dictionary offers references to terminology and philosophies of traditional and modern martial arts in Japan. Each listing has the word or phrase, kanji, and brief definitions. Whether you are a curious beginner or a veteran martial artist, the Budo Jiten will enhance your appreciation of budo. Includes an A-to-Z listing of Japanese terms and these appendixes:
* Bushi no Gijutsu (武士の技術) List of martial arts skills
* Onna no Goshinjutsu (女の護身術) Women's Self Defense
* Roppo no Takara (六法の宝) Six Principle Treasures
* Kyusho (急所) Vital Points
* Kotowaza (諺) Japanese Proverbs
* Gengo (元号) Era
* Class Terms
* Gokui no Uta (極意の詩歌) Poems of the Inner Secrets
Don't miss this valuable resource to elevate your martial arts vocabulary! Over 2200 common and unique Japanese martial arts terms listed. No illustrations or photographs.

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In Edo-period literature, Musashi Gorō Sadayo was the 16-year-old son of Prince Okiyo and a legendary warrior under Tair...
08/19/2026

In Edo-period literature, Musashi Gorō Sadayo was the 16-year-old son of Prince Okiyo and a legendary warrior under Taira no Masakado. At the Battle of Karashima, he famously deflected a storm of arrows while holding the front line, becoming a symbol of youthful courage, loyalty, and martial skill.

Ukiyo-e art is by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, famous for his dynamic warrior prints (musha-e).

This 2026 hardcover edition of "Ninpo: Wisdom for Life" presents the timeless wisdom of Masaaki Hatsumi, founder of the ...
08/17/2026

This 2026 hardcover edition of "Ninpo: Wisdom for Life" presents the timeless wisdom of Masaaki Hatsumi, founder of the Bujinkan and inheritor of nine Japanese warrior traditions.

Originally available only in Japanese, "Ninpo: Wisdom for Life" was authorized and encouraged by Hatsumi Soke for English translation and officially released by Kihon Press in 1999. This beautiful hardcover edition contains approximately 188 pages of martial philosophy, personal insight, and practical wisdom for both training and everyday life.

More than a book about ninja arts, "Ninpo: Wisdom for Life" explores awareness, perseverance, adaptability, human nature, and the deeper principles that guide the warrior’s path. Whether you are a Bujinkan practitioner, a student of Japanese martial traditions, or a reader seeking meaningful wisdom for life, this remarkable book offers insights to revisit again and again.

A timeless guide to the wisdom of Ninpo - on the training mat and beyond.

Summary of the Contents...
Chapter 1: Philosophy of Budō and Ninpō: Explore the essential principles of Budō, Ninjutsu, gokui, and dedicated self-training.
Chapter 2: The World of Budō and Ninpō: Discover the living traditions of the densho and the relationship between Ninpō and Ninjutsu.
Chapter 3: A Life of Perseverance: Reflect on endurance, self-awareness, humanity, personal growth, and applying Ninpō to everyday life.
Chapter 4: Men and Women: Examine relationships, friendship, love, self-defense, health, and human connection.
Chapter 5: Ninja Discussions: Explore teachings on shugyō, life, Zen, martial arts, resourcefulness, and the enduring spirit of the ninja.

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Two styles. Two Blades. One workshop. For a few years in the mid-to-late 1980s, I trained in Renaissance swordplay. It w...
08/14/2026

Two styles. Two Blades. One workshop.

For a few years in the mid-to-late 1980s, I trained in Renaissance swordplay. It was a fascinating and very different experience from the Japanese sword work I was practicing regularly.

Years later, in the mid-1990s, I brought the two traditions together for a special workshop for members of the dojo. We studied and practiced both Renaissance and Japanese swordplay - exploring their different approaches to movement, distance, timing, and technique.

And then we put the training to the test in live cutting.

Targets were set up, and we cut using both types of sword blades. No theory or speculation. Just technique, timing, and the reality of the sword. Different swords. Different methods. The same challenge - Learn, Practice, and Evolve.

[PHOTO. From right to left: Joe Maurantonio, Glenn Catania, and Fred Feddeck. Taken in the mid-1990s.]

08/14/2026

A flowing sequence of movement, connecting one technique naturally into the next: Kuzushi (崩し) → Keri Age (蹴上げ) → Osoto Nage (大外投げ) → Ude Gyaku (腕逆) → Temakura (手枕) → Ude Ori (腕折) → Gyaku Zeoi (逆背負い) → Onikudaki (鬼砕) → Ashi Barai (足払) → Juji Gatame (十字固め).

The techniques are distinct, but the movement is continuous - one opportunity creating the next.

This is NOT a kata (form) but more of a simple drill.

According to folklore, Jiraiya is the orphaned son of a fallen castle lord, raised by bandits in lawless Echigo. He late...
08/13/2026

According to folklore, Jiraiya is the orphaned son of a fallen castle lord, raised by bandits in lawless Echigo. He later learns magical toad arts from the toad sage Senso Dojin, who teaches him to protect the poor. Jiraiya and his wife Tsunade eventually defeat the serpent-linked robber Orochimaru and rescue Princess Tagoto.

Ukiyo-e print "Jiraiya Riding a Toad"
(c. 1866) by Tsukioka Yosh*toshi

In the Seven Samurai, the outcome of the duel between Kyuzo and the other samurai is decided before either samurai make ...
08/11/2026

In the Seven Samurai, the outcome of the duel between Kyuzo and the other samurai is decided before either samurai make their first move. We see this in their posture, sword grip, composure, and focus. These tell us who the superior swordsman is.
The boastful samurai's attack only reinforces that assessment.
And regardless of what we as the audience think, the film maker (Akira Kurosawa) tells us his truth. He makes this clear through the conversation between Kambei Shimada (leader) and Katsushirō Okamoto (young samurai) while the events are unfolding. Kambei recognizes Kyuzo won the first exchange and explains why, while Katsushirō initially believes it was a draw.

In the 1980s, patches were a big part of martial arts culture. The annual Shadows of Iga Ninja Festival had a different-...
08/10/2026

In the 1980s, patches were a big part of martial arts culture. The annual Shadows of Iga Ninja Festival had a different-colored patch each year. There was also a cool SOI members patch that we proudly placed on our military-style training outfits.
Then there were the local dojo (school) and shibu (chapter) patches, like this one designed by Kelly Hill (RIP) that he issued to group members around 1984. Both John Lindsey and Robert Higginbotham were founding members.

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