Chimon The study of geography, and how to traverse an area without getting lost, is a skill that the ancient Ninja knew well. In today’s modern work, we are lucky to have GPS navigation in our cars, on our phones and even portable hand held units! It is awesome technology and a handy tool for […]

“The vast universe, beautiful in its coldly impersonal totality, contains all that we call good or bad, all the answers for all the paradoxes we see around us. By opening his eyes and his mind, the Ninja can responsively follow the subtle seasons and reasons of heaven, changing just as change is necessary, adapting always, […]

Ha (Break) When begin to discuss the philosophy of “to break” one needs to understand your art deeply. Here is where I find many people lose track of the purpose of a technique. The purpose is to teach a principle that applies to a specific attack situation (kata). The purpose of varying from the technique […]

Tobi – Ninjutsu’s Leaping skills: In this short clip you can see one of my students and I clearing about 4 ½ feet high over the bar, but why the hell would you ever need this in you training or life. Tobi- The category within taihenjutsu, that covers leaping is an essential skill to aid […]

Shu – Ha – Ri (Protect-Break-Leave behind) During your training in Ninjutsu, you will transition through many development stages. Along this path, you will have to overcome obstacles that hinder or slow your progress. I have been asked by many students wondering about what to concentrate on, or what is right or wrong at each […]