The Body Art
Aspects of Ninjutsu
The body art of the ninja — mapped from its root in Taijutsu through every branch of unarmed combat, to infinite depth.
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The Map
The Taijutsu Tree
Each discipline branches from the one above. The path leads inward — and never ends.
Origin
体術
TAIJUTSU
Body Movement
Foundation
柔軟体操
JUNAN TAISO
Body Conditioning
The preparatory discipline — flexibility, strength, and conditioning that makes all technique possible.
Three Pillars
体変術
TAIHENJUTSU
Body Movement, Falling, Leaping, Evading
打拳体術
DAKENTAIJUTSU
Strikes
柔体術
JUTAIJUTSU
Grappling Methods
Branching Arts
受身
UKEMI
Breakfalls
回転
KAITEN
Rolling
跳び
TOBI
Leaping
Infinite Ways
骨法術
KOPPŌJUTSU
Bone Attacks
骨指術
KOSHIJUTSU
Muscle & Organ Attacks
Infinite Ways
投げ
NAGE
Throws
排術
HAJUTSU
Escapes
逆技
GYAKUWAZA
Locks
絞技
SHIMEWAZA
Chokes
Infinite Ways
道
The Path Has No End
Every branch leads to infinite variation. Every session reveals something new. This is the depth of authentic Bujinkan Ninjutsu.
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Rob Baard — Instructor
About Your Instructor
Rob Baard
Shihan 14th Dan · Japan-licensed Shidoshi
Trained directly under Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi — the last living heir to nine ancient Japanese combat traditions.
Licensed Private Investigator. Author of the Training & Tactics series, martial arts philosophy and mind science books, and the Ninja Saga novels. Honorary PhD.
Diplomas in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, and NLP Master Practitioner.
IBDA Weapons Specialist. Martial Arts Alliance Certified. Kuji-In Master. Usui Reiki Master.
Award-winning filmmaker. Directed Danny Glover in a feature film sold across 30+ countries. Winner — LA Film Awards, Best Documentary. Documentary now a permanent exhibit at the Togakushi Ninja Museum, Japan. Australian Cinema Pioneer.
Licensed Private Investigator. Author of the Training & Tactics series, martial arts philosophy and mind science books, and the Ninja Saga novels. Honorary PhD.
Diplomas in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, and NLP Master Practitioner.
IBDA Weapons Specialist. Martial Arts Alliance Certified. Kuji-In Master. Usui Reiki Master.
Award-winning filmmaker. Directed Danny Glover in a feature film sold across 30+ countries. Winner — LA Film Awards, Best Documentary. Documentary now a permanent exhibit at the Togakushi Ninja Museum, Japan. Australian Cinema Pioneer.
Train at the source.