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 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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About Your Instructor
Rob Baard
14th Degree Black Belt Shihan · Japan-licensed Shidoshi
Trained directly under Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi — the last living heir to nine ancient Japanese combat traditions.
Award-winning filmmaker. Directed Danny Glover in a feature film sold across 30+ countries. Robin Williams was once attached to the project.
Winner — LA Film Awards, Best Documentary. The documentary is now a permanent exhibit at the Togakushi Ninja Museum, Japan.
Published author. Licensed Private Investigator. Australian Cinema Pioneer.
Diplomas in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, and NLP Master Practitioner. Kuji-In Master.
Award-winning filmmaker. Directed Danny Glover in a feature film sold across 30+ countries. Robin Williams was once attached to the project.
Winner — LA Film Awards, Best Documentary. The documentary is now a permanent exhibit at the Togakushi Ninja Museum, Japan.
Published author. Licensed Private Investigator. Australian Cinema Pioneer.
Diplomas in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, and NLP Master Practitioner. Kuji-In Master.
Train at the source. Not the imitation.