Ninpo Taijutsu

Our philosophy is simple: protect life, live according to nature and the natural law. All lives are equal even if their behaviour isn't and must be respected, and if possible protected. Those that agree with this philosophy will be instructed in the skills needed to support the philosophy, regardless of age, health, gender or cultural distinction. If you cannot summon up the personal discipline to train with a friendly and courteous demeanour, you will probably feel out of place. Make no mistake the training is challenging. Once you acquire the skills, you will be capable of walking through life as a true warrior.

To talk of harmony and justice is simple. But to apply those principles to the conflicts which we face everyday requires a deep understanding and sincere trust. Logic may tell us that truth lies within the process of harmony, but the moment something of value rests on the outcome of a situation we no longer trust that logic. The beautiful ideas and eloquent phrases are forgotten under the pressures of reality. In philosophy a theory of truth is expressed in words, but the truth of Ninjutsu is expressed in action, the theory proven in practice.

By the physical application of its principles we develop a deeper understanding in the heart instead of the mind. Through practice and experience we learn to trust its power. In training you challenge yourself, not the other. You will develop confidence by facing your fears, and negative fighting spirit will become creative fighting spirit.

The stress and pressure of serious Ninjutsu training brings this spirit to the surface, exposing it so that it can be examined and refined in a controlled atmosphere of respect and mutual study. Discovering your physical limitations will cause you to reflect on the deepest meanings of harmony and conflict, and to strive for a level of consciousness above the selfish ego, closer to a universal consciousness.

It is not the art of fighting, of narrow technique, but an art of personal refinement and of protecting the quality of life. Ninjutsu is first and always Ninpo. Without the heart of a warrior and the deep desire to protect society, to protect all life, Ninjutsu becomes an empty dance. Ninpo is its spirit.

Ninjutsu is not a sport. It is a discipline, an educational process for training the mind, body, and spirit. A Ninjutsu dojo is not a gymnasium. It is the place where the way of the discipline is revealed. Physical technique is not the final objective, but a tool for personal refinement and spiritual growth. The correct attitudes of respect, sincerity, and modesty combined with the proper atmosphere are essential to the learning process. And as Ninjutsu is a martial way, they are essential to the safety of each individual. The following rules are necessary to the maintenance of this atmosphere and vital to your study of Ninjutsu.