Bujinkan San Francisco Dojo

Happy New Year Everyone!!! Here is a little gift for you to enjoy... This is especially for all the female Shinobi out there!... Not only is there evidence that female Shinobi did in fact exist in the historical record, but one Koga woman was even a founding headmaster of a ninjutsu lineage. Ninjutsu historian and author, Nakajima Atsumi, states in his book "Ninja no Heiho, Sandai Hidensho o yomu" that a woman named Umemura Sawano is mentioned as the founder of a school of Koga ninjutsu in the 1827 secret ninjutsu manuscript titled "" (The Secret Book on Stealth and Cunningness), a book of ninjutsu handed down in the Matsushiro clan in the lineage of Takeda Shingen. 2017P. 328 Here are a few pages from the 1827 secret book. I found some of the diagrams on Kuji rather interesting. Enjoy and happy holidays!!! https://rmda.kulib.kyoto-u.ac.jp/item/rb00003791 Sean Askew - - Doto Bujinkan Kokusai Renkoumyo January 1st, 2021

Where there's a will there's a way. #quarentraining

If you are looking for somewhere to learn effective martial arts in a fun and welcoming atmosphere, shoot us a message to come and try a class!

Recently, my Hidden Lineage research partner Javier Morla and I have come across some new information, at least to us, that sheds some light on more ninjutsu be...ing passed on at Matsumoto Castle. It is funny because 3 years ago when I started this research, there were several prominent individuals deeply involved with ninjutsu research that doubted if the Togakure Ryu was a real historical ninjutsu lineage and scoffed at the idea that Matsumoto castle had any ninjutsu passed on there at all. Since then, we have come a long way... First, we learned that not only did the Matsumoto Castle pass on the traditions of the Togakure Ryu (also known as the Ito Ryu), but they also passed on the heritage of the Akutagawa Ryu as I have discussed in previous Facebook posts. Now, as we have discovered, Matsumoto was also the home of the Aoki Ryu. Therefore, the Toda lords of Matsumoto had three schools of ninjutsu within the domain and their cousins from their original homeland in Mikawa had another school in the Ogaki domain known as the Mino Ryu. The Toda clan back in Mikawa was also known to regularly recruit shinobi from Koga. Here are all the ninjutsu schools related to the Toda family that I am aware of at this time, there may be several more Toda Matsumoto Domain = Togakure/Ito Ryu, Akutagawa Ryu, Aoki Ryu (Later moved to Matsumoto with Toda family) Toda Toba Domain = Akutagawa Ryu Toda Ogaki Domain = Mino Ryu Toda clan in Mikawa = Koga Ryu I would like to remind my readers that the Toda-Matsudaira family of Matsumoto Castle is the same family as Toda Hisajiro (Shinryuken Masamitsu), Toda Hisasuke and Toda Gosuke. They are all cousins to the Lords of the castle. Currently, I still do not have much information on this Aoki Ryu, such as its specialty, or even its founder. But we do know without a doubt it was transmitted at Matsumoto within the Toda family. Most likely right up till the end of the Edo period. I believe this because the Akutagawa Ryu and the Togakure Ryu were also passed on up until modern times. I also am convinced of this, because Aoki Kazuhiro (1828~1856) married the daughter of the 6th Matsumoto Domain Lord, Toda Mitsuyuki. This highly suggests that the Toda family and the Aoki family were keeping close relations right up until the end of the Edo period. To celebrate the rich ninjutsu history of the Toda family, BKRBUDO is proud to announce our new line of Toda clan themed shuriken. The first design is complete, and I have received the first batch just yesterday. The first shuriken is a senban style design with the Toda-Matsudaira family’s family crest cut out of the center. They will be ready for sale on my website in a few days. The second and third types are being made now as I write this and hopefully, we will have those up on the site in a few weeks. The search continues Sean Askew - Dt Bujinkan Kokusai Renkoumyo December 27, 2020

Speaking of Ukemi, enjoy this fun little sequence from years ago, please excuse the quality, it was a different time when this was amazing for a digital camera!

Ukemi! https://www.instagram.com/p/CJLzJizJRdp/?igshid=422bjhc4gkpk

Nage waza with my students #koryubujinkandojo #budo #koryu #budotaijutsu #bujinkan #artimarziali #martialarts #dojo #traditionalart #martialartslife #japaneseart #japan

CLASSES ARE STILL FORMING! COME ON OUT AND JOIN US! Yes, we are now training again! All our classes are uniquely designed to focus on movement, conditioning, ...and proper technique (forms) while adhering to the current health and safety rules regarding social distancing, wearing of masks, and cleanliness. We have a curriculum that is built on solo drills and forms (kata), as well as long weapons such as the rokushakubo (6' staff), yari (spear), naginata (bladed pole weapon), and other weapons. Training is engaging, challenging, and (best of all) fun! There is no better time than right now to come join our class and either kickstart or jump back into your martial arts training! We are holding classes in north Roseville on Thursday nights, 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Currently, we train in Buljan Park, but as winter approaches we may move the location to a more suitable spot. Hit me up if you would like to come check us out!

Training with proper social distancing and face masks

This is not a knitting class. This is a martial art! So with that comes certain degrees of discomfort. Some of your are adjusting because you don’t want to hit... the floor or don’t want to get hurt. This is what we do! If you don’t like it - go home! Something I heard from a great teacher at a Taikai a few years back. It really resonated with me and it rings so true. Training is a test of how you deal with things - both inside and outside of the dojo. It’s not what you find easy that makes you grow. It’s what challenges you. And this, is what brings your spirit out. www.cardiffninja.co.uk #bujinkan #budo #taijutsu #martialarts #training #cardiff

10,000 changes, no surprises...

Práctica, práctica y práctica. Hoy, no importa donde, como y cuando. 100 Cortes de entrada en calor. Sanshin no Kata Koshi Kihon Sanpo. ... Final libre. See more

Over and over....

Been a while since we posted! Enjoy this very detailed look at Jumonji no Kata from the SF Dojo's Daishihan Dale Seago!

Can't wait to get back to training!! If you ever needed a reason to take those first steps into the Dojo, the end of quarantine will be a good one when it comes!