Bujinkan Ninjutsu Training – “What is Ninjutsu?”
Almost everyone has heard of the Ninja. In the Western world, the word Ninja has been “Hollywood” to the point of making it almost blasphemous within the world of martial arts. With that, the mystery surrounding Bujinkan Ninjutsu, one of the 3 approaches to ninjutsu available to the modern student, has been further distorted to unimaginable depths.
Therefore, due to the effect that Hollywood and the media have had in distorting people’s perceptions of what is and is not real Ninjutsu…
…many people think they know what a Ninja is, but once they look at the art they get confused, because it looks nothing like what the mainstream media makes it out to be. So they find themselves asking, “What is Ninjutsu?”
Some will define Ninjutsu as the Ancient Art of the “Warriors of the Shadows” of Japan, and others will say that it is only tradition and legend, that it does not exist. But, the reality is that there really isn’t a right or wrong answer because everyone’s perception is different. Sure one could loosely say that it is a martial art or define it by the nine schools within modern Bujinkan Ninjutsu, but it is actually the Way of the “Enlightened Warrior”, and everyone, including you and me, will have to walk our own path. bill. path and define it for themselves. This is the only way to find out what Ninjutsu is, what Bujinkan Ninjutsu really is.
Many martial artists will say that they are just “lackeys”, and those who should be playing Dungeon’s and Dragon’s will be looking for Ninjutsu, or that it is not a real martial art. In a sense, they are correct because many will look towards being a “Ninja” for the wrong reasons. And I myself have written and taught extensively on why I believe that Ninjutsu is not actually a real martial art. I say this because Hollywood has made the term “Ninja” so mainstream and twisted it in such a way that it piques the curiosity of millions every day, but in the wrong way.
As for my opinion that Ninjutsu is not a real martial art, I say that with the utmost certainty. And I say that because, in terms of what conventional martial arts have become in today’s world…
…the truth is that Ninjutsu is much more than a physical fighting system like most other systems.
Now that you’re okay and confused, take a breath and ask yourself why you’re reading this. I don’t want to confuse you, but I can see how you could be.
And if you’re confused, may I suggest that I’m not the one doing this to you. Rather, the confusion stems from the conflict between what you think Ninjutsu training is and what I, a trained teacher with over 30 years in the art…
… is telling you that “it is”.
The question is…
Are you looking for something more in life – spiritually, financially, physically, mentally, or emotionally – than producing results with the least amount of effort? Or are you looking for a conventional system of punches, kicks, etc. stylized? If you’re looking for the latter, I can’t help you. Goal…
If you are looking for the former, if you want to be able to use these timeless, proven and effective skills, strategies and tactics for success in all areas of your life…
…and you’re ready to become more of what you think you should be, then you’re probably ready to learn what Ninjutsu really is.
