Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu

Bujinkan Dojo is an international martial arts organization headquartered in Japan. The founder and head of Bujinkan Dojo is Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi, who is also the Soke (patriarch or head of the family) of all the martial arts schools officially taught within the Bujinkan system.

Togakure-ryū Ninjutsu, 34. Soke (戸隠流忍法体術)

Gyokko-ryū Kosshijutsu, 28. Soke (玉虎流骨指術)

Kukishinden-ryū Happō Bikenjutsu, 28. Soke (九鬼神伝流八法秘剣術)

Shindenfudō-ryū Dakentaijutsu, 26. Soke (神伝不動流打拳体術)

Gyokushin-ryū Ninjutsu, 21. Soke (玉心流忍法)

Kotō-ryū Koppōjutsu, 18. Soke (虎倒流骨法術)

Takagiyōshin-ryū Jūtaijutsu, 17. Soke (高木揚心流柔体術)

Gikan-ryū Koppōjutsu, 15. Soke (義鑑流骨法術)

Kumogakure-ryū Ninjutsu, 14. Soke (雲隠流忍法)

All the schools are distinct, having developed and been passed down through entirely different lineages and individuals. Yet, they share many common principles. Falling techniques, movement, throws, controls, hand-to-hand combat, historical and modern weapons, manipulation of the opponent’s perception and much more. All techniques, kata, and principles have been transmitted from master to master for over 900 years and have proven themselves in countless battles and crisis situations. As Ed Martin (Bujinkan Shihan/Senior Instructor, 15th Dan) once said, "only the techniques and principles that kept you alive could return from the battlefield". The goal of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu training is to develop survival skills, not merely the ability to win, as these are two entirely different things.

Earlier, I emphasized that Bujinkan officially teaches nine Japanese martial arts schools, for which Masaaki Hatsumi serves as the Soke. In reality, however, the picture is broader. Hatsumi Sensei has studied a great variety of other martial, military, and athletic disciplines. In addition, he possesses an extensive collection of ancient and historical Japanese martial arts manuscripts, a treasure trove that provides access to immensely valuable knowledge. In truth, Hatsumi passes on not only the teachings of these nine schools but also the vast body of wisdom he has acquired throughout his life from numerous masters and diverse sources.

Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu is not a sport! We do not hold competitions!

The teachings of Budo Taijutsu are designed to function on the battlefield and in real-life situations where life and death are at stake.

Note: If you don’t live in Tallinn or nearby but would still very much like to learn, please get in touch with us. We will gladly support you with guidance and knowledge to help you start your own local training group. You’re also welcome to contact us if you’d like to invite us to teach in a seminar format. Consultations and lessons can also be arranged online via Zoom.