There are many misconceptions about training in Japan, some might think just because you train in Japan that you are highly skilled and/or have been given the Grandmaster's secret wisdom or approval, this could not be more further from the truth.

It's true that training in Japan will no doubt give you a higher level of exposure to the Grandmaster and other Japan Shihan and this exposure combined with self training can give you a good feeling of Hatsumi Sensei's Budo however, this is not always the case.

This year's 2008 training theme is Togakure Ryu Ninpo, all things Ninja, so break out your Shuko, Shuriken, Ninja-To, Kyoketsu Shoge and anything else you got hidden in your Gi pockets. I already had a feeling that it would be tied into Ninjutsu this year it should be an exciting time for us this year.

Stay tuned for more updates ~ ~

A word about Training Themes in the Bujinkan

  These days training at the Honbu doesn't feel like it use to, It feels like some are more concerned about training safely instead of training realistically. I believe that the advance practitioner can do both and should train realistically and in a safe way.

  I've been noticing that training with wooden and metal weapons are being phased out in Japan, replaced by plastic or rubber imitations, how will this effect the Bujinkan Shinken Gata style of training I wonder ?