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Welcome to the Bujinkan family dojo website. We are located in the North West region of
Portland, Oregon. This site is designed to provide you with some basic information about our school. After
looking around, the next step would be to contact us to set up a time to visit one of our classes, we find that
this is the best way for you to find out if our school is best suited to fit your needs.
What's in a name? Bujinkan translates to "Divine warrior". A warrior is someone who not only learns
how to defend himself, but how to defend and protect others as well. Family is in reference to the fact that
in the Bujinkan we are all one big family, we have a duty to support and take care of one another. It also
has reference to the fact that we believe in family values. The family is the most intimate and important
group in society. Dojo translates to "school" or " a place of learning".
The grandmaster once told me that he was not just teaching us how to fight but rather how to live, and to
become complete human beings.
Class description: We study the art of Bujinkan Budo, also more commonly known as ninjutsu. This
class will cover a wide variety of techniques both martial and personal and will ultimately offer the student a
chance to become more aware of their surroundings and of themselves. The techniques do more than just
teach effective self-defense, they teach effective everyday living. All students are different, so emphasis
is put on individual progression rather than group. It should also be noted that, due to the effectiveness of
the techniques and how they are applied, there is absolutely no sport application for this art.
At first, the student is introduced to the various kamae (stances or situational flowing positions) and basic
ukemi (receiving arts) in order to get a feel for how we move. At this level, the ukemi is comprised mostly of
basic forward, backward, sideways rolls and breakfalls. Punching and kicking will also be introduced. As
the student becomes more comfortable, throws, joint attacks and locks, pressure points as well as chokes
and holds will gradually be incorporated into the training schedule. The student will also become familiar
with various “tools” such as knife, and sword. Please note that all “weapons” will be referred to as tools.
Tools are used to benefit the user, weapons are destructive and counter to our philosophy as growing
individuals who protect others rather than diminish them in kind.
To start of with, you will need a gi (training uniform) a positive attitude, and some basic wooden training
tools. Again, we compete only with ourselves and should dedicate our time to helping others advance as
well. Later, other resource books, and tools may be required.
Real martial arts for real people: You don't need to have any previous martial arts training, or
be some kind of super athlete to benefit from this training, all you need to be is reasonably centered and
willing to learn. Because these are battlefield skills, strength and power usually take a back seat to
distance, timing and redirection of energies. Height and weight as well as physical strength have no
bearing whatsoever to a good practitioner.
Mentor program: Upon joining the dojo you will be assigned a mentor. This person will only have
your best interest at hand. He/she will be the person you go to if you have any questions or concerns.
They will be your personal guide along your path of progress in the martial arts.
Portland, Oregon. This site is designed to provide you with some basic information about our school. After
looking around, the next step would be to contact us to set up a time to visit one of our classes, we find that
this is the best way for you to find out if our school is best suited to fit your needs.
What's in a name? Bujinkan translates to "Divine warrior". A warrior is someone who not only learns
how to defend himself, but how to defend and protect others as well. Family is in reference to the fact that
in the Bujinkan we are all one big family, we have a duty to support and take care of one another. It also
has reference to the fact that we believe in family values. The family is the most intimate and important
group in society. Dojo translates to "school" or " a place of learning".
The grandmaster once told me that he was not just teaching us how to fight but rather how to live, and to
become complete human beings.
Class description: We study the art of Bujinkan Budo, also more commonly known as ninjutsu. This
class will cover a wide variety of techniques both martial and personal and will ultimately offer the student a
chance to become more aware of their surroundings and of themselves. The techniques do more than just
teach effective self-defense, they teach effective everyday living. All students are different, so emphasis
is put on individual progression rather than group. It should also be noted that, due to the effectiveness of
the techniques and how they are applied, there is absolutely no sport application for this art.
At first, the student is introduced to the various kamae (stances or situational flowing positions) and basic
ukemi (receiving arts) in order to get a feel for how we move. At this level, the ukemi is comprised mostly of
basic forward, backward, sideways rolls and breakfalls. Punching and kicking will also be introduced. As
the student becomes more comfortable, throws, joint attacks and locks, pressure points as well as chokes
and holds will gradually be incorporated into the training schedule. The student will also become familiar
with various “tools” such as knife, and sword. Please note that all “weapons” will be referred to as tools.
Tools are used to benefit the user, weapons are destructive and counter to our philosophy as growing
individuals who protect others rather than diminish them in kind.
To start of with, you will need a gi (training uniform) a positive attitude, and some basic wooden training
tools. Again, we compete only with ourselves and should dedicate our time to helping others advance as
well. Later, other resource books, and tools may be required.
Real martial arts for real people: You don't need to have any previous martial arts training, or
be some kind of super athlete to benefit from this training, all you need to be is reasonably centered and
willing to learn. Because these are battlefield skills, strength and power usually take a back seat to
distance, timing and redirection of energies. Height and weight as well as physical strength have no
bearing whatsoever to a good practitioner.
Mentor program: Upon joining the dojo you will be assigned a mentor. This person will only have
your best interest at hand. He/she will be the person you go to if you have any questions or concerns.
They will be your personal guide along your path of progress in the martial arts.
