Finding a dojo or shibu

[Brad Ellin]

Hello everyone! This is directed primarily at newbies posting here, but can also be used as a reference for the rest of us.
A lot of folks post here asking for the location of a dojo near them. While I would like to help, I'm starting to sound like a broken record. Therefore, I'm going to start directing all inquiries to this post.
Here are the links to the 3 main directories (http://www.martialartsplanet.com/forums/showpost.php?p=211348&postcount=10) if you have any more, feel free to post them. Please, do not repost these 3. It gets confusing to send someone to the first 3 and then all you do is repost them and they go back.
Some suggestions: Alot dojos make it intentionally hard to find them or get into class. This is to discourage wannabes and "Hollywood Ninjas". If you are sincere about wanting to train, persevere and you will succeed. If you do not find one on the directories listed, locate the nearest one to you and write or email or call. Ask if they can direct you to one closer. If not a dojo then maybe a shibu (training group). Most shibus operate under the direction of a Shidoshi, so while you may not have one there all the time, you'll still get the practice and training in for when you can get to a regular dojo.

[sshh]

From Miami to Jacksonville, here's where to train in Florida:

http://www.geocities.com/warrior_sutra/florida_training.html

[VcElder]

Hey sshh:) I wouldnt suppose you happen to have an idea about the Bujinkan dojo in tampa? I attempted to email them with the addresst that they have here,
http://www.geocities.com/bujinkan_tenshin/about.htm
But hotmail says that it is not a valid email site? pherhaps you know something?

[sshh]

On the Tenshin Dojo website, they list trump3@gte.net. Is that the one you tried?
The one I have (the one listed at http://www.geocities.com/warrior_sutra/florida_training.html) is wtrumpler@tampbay.rr.com.
I've only trained with Bill Trumpler a couple times under Shidoshi Cooper. He had just received 3rd dan at that time. This was about 3 years ago.

[VcElder]

I have emailed that address thanks! It would of helped before If I actually LOOKED at the website you posted before opening the trap. Thanks:P

[VcElder]

Oo, and the trump3@gte.net was the email address I tried.
wtrumpler@tampbay.rr.com also was a bad email address.

[Darkthrone]

Here is the one I used (successfully :) )

http://www.bujinkan.org/new_schools/bujinkanschools.asp

[dasninjasls]

wutup everyone...ive been active in martial arts for a good part of my life but now im tryin to find a ninjitsu school...my perole officer tried to find me one and she said the closest one was in california....i dont believe her and i was wonderin if one of u could help me locate one...i live in jersey....ne and all help would b appreciated...thanx :bang:

[dasninjasls]

was wut u posted darkthrone to me or sum1 else?

[xplasma]

wutup everyone...ive been active in martial arts for a good part of my life but now im tryin to find a ninjitsu school...my perole officer tried to find me one and she said the closest one was in california....i dont believe her and i was wonderin if one of u could help me locate one...i live in jersey....ne and all help would b appreciated...thanx :bang:

If you read the first post , you would get this link.

http://www.martialartsplanet.com/forums/showpost.php?p=211348&postcount=10

These are links to pages that have Ninjutsu Dojos

[Darkthrone]

was wut u posted darkthrone to me or sum1 else?

It was just a general link for anyone wanting to find a Bujinkan dojo, just adding to the list.

[NYANINJA]

what part of jersey you from, dasninjasls?

[adouglasmhor]

But am I not right in thinking if he is on parole he may not be accepted as a Bujinkan member?

[NYANINJA]

it seems that he will probably not be accepted into the Bujinkan, here's one of the grandmaster's guidelines for joining the Bujinkan:

3. Individuals with criminal records shall be turned away. Trouble makers, those who commit crimes, and those living in Japan who break domestic laws shall be turned away.

I got this from www.bujinkan.com

[Brad Ellin]

For the most part, that is correct, he would be turned away from the Bujinkan. But, it also depends on the circumstances. In the end, it would be up to the instructor running the dojo. But, you would have to be honest-the why and what. Lie or conceal the truth and find yourself out the door.

[David Field]

Hello

My name is Dave, I am looking for a place to train in Gloucestershire. Can anyone forward me details or PM local locations instructors to choose and those not too. I'm forty now so i do not really want to waste time finding all the bad ones and so called 'McDojo' as referred to on martial art forums.

you help would be appreciated.

Dave

[Keikai]

Dave,

I am training with the glouscester guys this saturday, pm me your email address and i will give it to them otherwise look for the wisemonkey dojo.

Regards

Greg

[David Field]

Found it on the web! seems like a fun guy, and a fun art!.

i've sent him an e-mail for infomation. cheers.

Dave

[Peaceful Tiger]

Dave,

I am training with the glouscester guys this saturday, pm me your email address and i will give it to them otherwise look for the wisemonkey dojo.

Regards

Greg

Hope you guys have fun and please send Gary and the guys all my best regards.

Iain.

[Keikai]

.

From what i can understand from information, post and e-mails, the Wise Monkey Dojo broke away because of Poor training standards, paying too much money for no training, and McDojo syndrome. People should be allowed to make up there minds.

Iain saw fit to paint a negative picture whereas the other guy of Wise Monkey just gave out information and £50 a month compared to £20 and in some cases £10 month £1 per lesson if on benefits.

Dave

Politics mate, i dont think Iain would run down Gary's club intentionally, the budo warriors are a big club and it depends what you want, we get Norman Smithers Judan Kagyo to come up to us and we follow him around and go down to his place a lot, we dont make any money (yet! :D ) but thats not the point for us, its about the quality of our training, Norman benefits no way finacially in teaching us, he is just a really good bloke and a good mate, (even my wife likes him and she hates my training!! :D )

Go with Gary he is a good bloke and you can come over to us when he comes up, i enjoed training at the weekend with him, he is very knowledgable!

Regards

Greg

[Lord Spooky]

Politics mate, i dont think Iain would run down Gary's club intentionally, the budo warriors are a big club and it depends what you want, we get Norman Smithers Judan Kagyo to come up to us and we follow him around and go down to his place a lot, we dont make any money (yet! :D ) but thats not the point for us, its about the quality of our training, Morman benefits no way finacially in teaching us, he is just a really good bloke and a good mate, (even my wife likes him and she hates my training!! :D )

Go with Gary he is a good bloke and you can come over to us when he comes up, i enjoed training at the weekend with him, he is very knowledgable!

Regards

Greg



I'll second that one!!
Normans a good bloke and a dam good teacher!!!

*edited cuz of Greg* :eek:

[Keikai]

I'll second that one!!
Normans a good bloke and a dam fine teacher!!!

Hmmmm, struggling for something to say :D

[Lord Spooky]

Hmmmm, struggling for something to say :D


Well if only that would happen more often :D

[kouryuu]

Politics mate, i dont think Iain would run down Gary's club intentionally, the budo warriors are a big club and it depends what you want, we get Norman Smithers Judan Kagyo to come up to us and we follow him around and go down to his place a lot, we dont make any money (yet! :D ) but thats not the point for us, its about the quality of our training, Morman benefits no way finacially in teaching us, he is just a really good bloke and a good mate, (even my wife likes him and she hates my training!! :D )

Go with Gary he is a good bloke and you can come over to us when he comes up, i enjoed training at the weekend with him, he is very knowledgable!

Regards

Greg

Jeez, what a suck up! :p and i`m NOT a MORMON! :woo:

[Keikai]

Jeez, what a suck up! :p and i`m NOT a MORMON! :woo:

Oops spelling!! :D

[Brad Ellin]

Just a reminder to everyone, this thread is to be used to post contacts for dojos or shibus. That is all. No running down other dojos, instructors or what not. No conversations about last night's class. Please, keep it on topic. If you are looking for a dojo, follow the suggestions at the start of the thread and if you can't find one, then ask for help in locating one. Keep your personal feelings and prejudices out of it.

[David Field]

Yes i agree, and sorry for not understanding thius. in future i will resist.

[Boy-Blog]

Does anyone know of ones close to or in Clearwater, St. Pete, Country Side ? (Florida)
The ones listed are a little too far for me.

[Brad Ellin]

Does anyone know of ones close to or in Clearwater, St. Pete, Country Side ? (Florida)
The ones listed are a little too far for me.

Have you tried contacting the ones listed? They would be in a better position to answer your question.

[sshh]

http://www.geocities.com/warrior_sutra/florida_training_3.html

has updated info

Shidoshi Trumpler is now in Tallahassee; Shidoshi Figueroa heads the Tampa Bujinkan (closest to Clearwater/St. Pete - about a half-hour drive).

[Forsaken013]

I am facing a problem.
I live in Rancho Cucamonga/California/USA
And cannot find a dojo in my area...
help?

[Boy-Blog]

http://www.geocities.com/warrior_sutra/florida_training_3.html

has updated info

Shidoshi Trumpler is now in Tallahassee; Shidoshi Figueroa heads the Tampa Bujinkan (closest to Clearwater/St. Pete - about a half-hour drive).
Thanks !
I'll give a call :D.

[RazorFist]

Does anyone know of any Jinenkan or Genbukan dojos in Illinois? Ive used the search engines provided and havent come up with anything....jus tryin to compare dojos to see which one will better fit me.

[Anvilfire]

try this http://www.genbukan.org/cgi-bin/site.pl?1712&cxDatabase_databaseID=1&id=24

[RazorFist]

Thanks but thats still a little bit too far....esp since i dont have my own mode of transportation :D . i might have to borrow my old man's car for a while.

[thepunisher]

Is it even called a dojo in Ninjutsu ? I'm very interested in Ninjutsu and have read lots about it. In our Seiki Juku group at a later stage we actually learn similar weapons to the Ninjas but I wonder if Ninjutsu training is actually focused on the original aims of the shadow warriors of Japan..meaning learning how to track people, hide yourself, make yourself "invisible" and learn to kill poeple only using hands ? Its not my aim to learn to kill but I wonder how much the dojos teach of the ancient Ninjutsu ? Also does anyone know of any Ninjutsu dojos near Twickenham in the UK ? Thanks for any information regarding this.

regards,

Christian

[sshh]

thepunisher: "Is it even called a dojo in Ninjutsu ? "

Yes.

"...I wonder if Ninjutsu training is actually focused on the original aims of the shadow warriors of Japan..meaning learning how to track people, hide yourself, make yourself "invisible" and learn to kill poeple only using hands ? "

Yes it is and much much more,

"A ninja was someone whose very existence expressed the spirit of budo. He would protect himself with techniques not of assassination but rather of sensation and an acute awareness of his natural surroundings. He would avoid unnecessary conflict, and even if armed with a blade, would find a way to win without staining it." (Hatsumi: Way of the Ninja , pg. 16)

[JibranK]

Looks like we have a Hollywood ninja :D!

[Keikai]

Is it even called a dojo in Ninjutsu ? I'm very interested in Ninjutsu and have read lots about it. In our Seiki Juku group at a later stage we actually learn similar weapons to the Ninjas but I wonder if Ninjutsu training is actually focused on the original aims of the shadow warriors of Japan..meaning learning how to track people, hide yourself, make yourself "invisible" and learn to kill poeple only using hands ? Its not my aim to learn to kill but I wonder how much the dojos teach of the ancient Ninjutsu ? Also does anyone know of any Ninjutsu dojos near Twickenham in the UK ? Thanks for any information regarding this.

regards,

Christian

Try, kutaki.org, bujinkan.org, bujinkanbritain.org, winjutsu, most of them will have something.

[Peaceful Tiger]

It would be nice to have Bujinkan contacts in or near the Twickenham area, then keep in with them so you can make sure and get all those important rugby tickets :D

[Kata-Kid]

Went to see the Bujinkans in Aalborg, Denmark. Nice place, and VERY competent instructors :).

[saru1968]

Hi All

any information on Bujinkan Dojo locations within a 100 miles radius of Telford, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom would be great, links would be even better.

Thanks


Gary

:-)

[Keikai]

:D Hi All

any information on Bujinkan Dojo locations within a 100 miles radius of Telford, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom would be great, links would be even better.

:-)

Well there's little old me 20 mins down the road!! :D

Also Brian duckers is about 70 miles away, about an hour up the M6 and there's me about 20 mins away!! :D

Nottingham dojo, M54/M6 toll/ M1

One in Derby, same route, lots and lots, thats the beuty of the midlands, we are central to everyone!!

[dasninjasls]

[COLOR=DarkOrange]hey all its me again...sorry i kind of joined and then left but my computer got busted up and now its fixed. i said before i lived in jersey but in july im moving to coacoa beach florida with my pops...ive been looking around the net for dojos around there and have found a few but all i know is what i see on these links. im wondering if any of you know where i could get a legitament ninpo suit or training suit. any one still around?

[Peaceful Tiger]

im wondering if any of you know where i could get a legitament ninpo suit or training suit. any one still around?

Just use a black karate gi, that's what most of us do.

[dasninjasls]

thankkya P.T.

[Shinobi_Of_Iga]

heres a huge list of dojos all around the world!

http://www.ninjutsu.com/dojos-links.shtml

[Frodocious]

Does anyone know of a reputable dojo near Wigan, UK? Someone on another forum has asked me about classes in that area. Cheers!

[Obi]

dose anyone know of a reputable dojo or trainer in edinburgh or glasgow scotland?

[Neil-o-Mac]

Obi: The Bujinkan Tao Dojo runs on wednesday and Sunday nights in the Chi Centre, above Peckhams in Glassford St., in the Merchant City bit of Glasgow. Instructor is a 5th Dan Shidoshi and a good guy to boot. :D

[Obi]

you my good sir are a god send!! i wouldnt be pushin my luck by asking for if know their/his contact details would ya?

i stay in edinburgh so goin to glasgow is a day trip for me and a lot of hassel just to find out stuff i could have done over the phone!

+10000000000000 scene points for you sir!

[Neil-o-Mac]

Obi: try emailing bujinkan_tao_dojo@hotmail.com - I don't think the instructor uses this address, but one of the senior students uses it to send out info on seminars and stuff, so I'm sure he'll hook you up with our Shidoshi's contact info.

[Obi]

thanks buddy emailed asking for information a newb could need about the dojo and stuff.

thanks again for your help

[whiteshadow711j]

I am currently studying bujinkan ninjutsu but our sensei does not do randori or sparring and does not just work on kyu's, and he just doesn't have the aggressive feeling that the genbukan did and I want to find more people in GA to train with...

[Keikai]

I am currently studying bujinkan ninjutsu but our sensei does not do randori or sparring and does not just work on kyu's, and he just doesn't have the aggressive feeling that the genbukan did and I want to find more people in GA to train with...

Just checking, in a previous post you said you were learning Shinken, an off shoot from the Genbukan, how is this Bujinkan or am i missing something?

[Peaceful Tiger]

Just checking, in a previous post you said you were learning Shinken, an off shoot from the Genbukan, how is this Bujinkan or am i missing something?

You're missing something :D

The gentleman said he now trains in Bujinkan in Georgia, but did train in an off-shoot of Genbukan in New Jersey.

[Keikai]

Ahh yes i see, so now i would like to know a bit about this shinken and why you think it should be classed as authentic and why did you leave? why did they leave Tanemura? surely a bad move?

[kouryuu]

You're missing something :D

The gentleman said he now trains in Bujinkan in Georgia, but did train in an off-shoot of Genbukan in New Jersey.

He doesn`t want to train with the Bujinkan though because he thinks we`re not hard enough, Dale, do you want to come in here????

[whiteshadow711j]

well there were a few reasons,

now you have to understand that other than the school I was at there isn't another genbukan club/school in nj..

1. the main teacher (savaral) and many others felt that tanemura wasn't teaching all of the lineages that he has. this was the major cornerstone of why they left.

2. now let me clarify something first= one of the reasons that the genbukan was created was (as I was told, dont shoot me here as I am studying under the bujinkan) that hatsumi was giving out rank left and right to people, tanemura had once said at a seminar that half the dan holders in the bujinkan (ones that were over 10th dan) did not derserve the rank and were not greatly skilled warriors and he stated that in order to gain a 10th dan rank or more you would have to live in japan all your life and train with hatsumi or the other students of takamatsu sensei all your life. then at one moment in time he gave many kokusai jujutsu practitioners who were only 1st or 2nd dans, 5th or 6th dan overnight. this is what was told to me but since I was only 2 steps away in the chain between my sensei, my sensei's master and then tanemura, alot of the 5th and higher dans felt betrayed, it was like he went back on his (tanemura's) word that it was okay to just give away rank. most believed that tanemura did this to make the kokusai jujutsu federation more credible.
3. now the last, many of the genbukan students were originally students of the bujinkan, I know that my old sensei was a 1st dan in bujinkan before he joined the genbukan, and so was his master savaral, savaral may have been of a higher rank although I personally do not know. The last reason was not shared with me although many were upset and I had to take a side and I was torn between Tanemura and my sensei, I had to choose my sensei. Many of the higher dans believed that they would wind up back with either the bujinkan or the genbukan anyway at some point to keep the training and techniques fresh.

I lost out in that this all happened about 2 months before I was to test in new york for my shodan in the genbukan. So 2 months later when I tested I was with the Shinken ryu school now. I rx'ed my shodan but it somehow felt a little hollow that it wasn't with the genbukan.

something to fill everyone in, when I first started in ninjutsu I started in the bujinkan, at robert carcano's musan dojo in east rutherford nj, I was slated to test for my 9th kyu after a couple of months of training but I fell on hard times and could not travel so far and money was tight. I found out through a friend of sandro panebianco and that he was a ninpo instructor, of course I was hesitant, I had seen real ninjutsu, and before I met sandro I found 2 fake ninja teachers. I met sandro and wow, he was a tough teacher but he knows his techniques, I read a post here of a student who is with the genbukan and how it was overdrive and a slam fest and tough, I remember puking after class because it was so tough sometimes. but we learned and did we, the techniques were spot on. there were other things that were tough, like injuries, if you got hurt you had to heal up or you could risk permanent injury because the training was so tough. I know I have one and everyone I knew had something that ailed them at one point or another. we always focused on the kyu's right after another, using them like building blocks. also the genbukan would go to any seminar with the bujinkan that they could. when we did test for rank it was tough, no fun and games bow and state the technique in japanese and do it on the right side then the left, then bow again. sorry going off on a tangent, well after this all I had to admit those that were at around 2nd or 3rd kyu were extremely skilled in the genbukan and many in the genbukan stated that when you were about this level you were as skilled as a bujinkan shodan or even some nidan's (dont shoot me on this as I did go to many seminars and those at a higher level in the bujinkan did not seem as skilled to me and many others in the genbukan felt the same but as always I could be totally wrong). after this my job at AT&T started causing me to have less time for my ninpo and It was hard to keep up my skill level when I could only make it maybe once every 2 weeks when I used to train 3 times a week minimum. I tried to fill in the void by going to new york budo (a bujinkan school) when I was working some days in new york, but was treated like a spy or treated harshly (politics) when I was only there to train. so then because of work I was only able to train every once in a while and then had to make a decision, move to GA to keep my job or take a package, I choose to move and keep my job.

my new teacher is highly skilled and a high level bujinkan dan but there is no sparring, no randori, we work on techniques but those that are our kyu's are not worked on directly. I feel like I am loosing my martial spirit. I cant remember the last time I sparred and did some slamming. I mean I admit I dont want to go back to the genbukan, because it was hard as hell at times but I want a balance.

so I am looking for others in the GA area who would like to train with these intents, to keep some realism (sparring, randori) and go over some techniques and kyu work and above all else learn..

[whiteshadow711j]

Look I'm not saying that the bujinkan does not train hard, the ny budo (a bujinkan school in new york) did train harder that the other bujinkan schools that I have been too which were only 2 or 3. I am just saying that I want a balance. some randori and sparring to keep the realism and time to work on the techniques and the kyu's. not just going over techniques, I'm just not used to it..

[Keikai]

So you are a buj student then? why didnt you say!! Welcome to MAP:D

[whiteshadow711j]

I like to train with the bujinkan, my new sensei is wade goodner at the Bujinkan Raiken Dojo. Wade is a awesome teacher and his techniques are great and that he took me in to learn when he could have said no because of politics is awesome.

link= http://home.comcast.net/~thunderswan/

but I want some balance that is all. I dont want to stop training I just want some others to train with to do some randori, sparring and extra kyu work.

his classes are also early in the morning on the weekend and sometimes I have to work overtime and miss class because of this.

I am sorry if others feel offended, I am not trying to offend anyone.

[Keikai]

I am sorry if others feel offended, I am not trying to offend anyone.

Dont worry about it, its a national sport for me!!:D

And he goes to Japan every year so thats a bonus for you, i had a look at the about us page on the link, is it me or is Hatsumi wearing silk jammy's?

[whiteshadow711j]

Thank you greg, your a good guy even though your a brit, just kidding..

[Keikai]

:d :d

[adouglasmhor]

Anyone got any info or detail on Adrians Bujinkan dojo in Dundee, it's for someone on another forum.

[Shizukanaarashi]

Shizuka na Tora Dojo (Peaceful Tiger Dojo)

Village Hall, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, England.

Wednesday - 18.30 until 19.30
Sunday - 18.00 until 19.30

Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Part of Budo Warrior Schools.

Principal Instructor - Shidoshi Marc Moor, 9th Dan.
Instructor - Shidoshi Ho Bruce Westgate, 3rd Dan.

Contact Bruce on 07813 642839 or 01452 530509
Contact Marc on 07776 202011 or 01594 510716

Budo Warrior Schools offer training every night within an hour of Gloucester, Dojo's also in Cheltenham, Gloucester, Swindon, Cardiff, Stroud, Newent, Worcester.

Training is informal. We would like to welcome you to join us for training, whether you are local or just passing through. Check out www.budowarrior.co.uk for training times at the various dojo.

Instructors are Marc Moor (9th) Laurie Muskett (8th) Michelle Murray (4th) Kevin Mercer (4th) Stuart Wraith (4th) Mark Morello (3rd) Bruce Westgate (3rd) Ollie Budgeon (2nd) Matt Lusty (1st).
(several other Sandon and Shodan also take lessons on occassion)

[stephenk]

I've noticed that there's a lot of UK Bujinkan buyu on this forum. Good place for this question then:

I'm relocating from Chicago, where I train with an excellent group, to London in November for a two year hitch. I'm looking for a group to train with.

I'm looking for a group of good people interested in doing good budo and being good friends. I have a shidoshi in Chicago who is my teacher and will not cease to be because of my location. So I'm in the lucky position of not needing someone to look after me for things like rank and the like.

I just want to train with a group of people that I will come to trust and will trust me because of the friendship formed with the practice of Sensei's budo.

I'll think I'll be living on the west side. Maybe in South Kensington or nearby. I'm going over Wednesday for a few days to find a place, and I'm interested in not spending my entire salary on rent! If anyone has suggestions for good locations to find a place, that would be cool too. I'll be working in the financial district (Cannon st. I think).

Thanks guys!
Steve

[kouryuu]

I've noticed that there's a lot of UK Bujinkan buyu on this forum. Good place for this question then:

I'm relocating from Chicago, where I train with an excellent group, to London in November for a two year hitch. I'm looking for a group to train with.

I'm looking for a group of good people interested in doing good budo and being good friends. I have a shidoshi in Chicago who is my teacher and will not cease to be because of my location. So I'm in the lucky position of not needing someone to look after me for things like rank and the like.

I just want to train with a group of people that I will come to trust and will trust me because of the friendship formed with the practice of Sensei's budo.

I'll think I'll be living on the west side. Maybe in South Kensington or nearby. I'm going over Wednesday for a few days to find a place, and I'm interested in not spending my entire salary on rent! If anyone has suggestions for good locations to find a place, that would be cool too. I'll be working in the financial district (Cannon st. I think).

Thanks guys!
Steve

Steve, try the Bujinkan Hammersmith Dojo under Duncan Olby, address is;
hammersmithdojo@hotmail.com, it`s easily reachable by tube, mine`s further out if you have a car, would take about an hour from Kensington,
it`s www.bujinkan-Kouryuu.com, it`s in Harlow, Essex.

Good luck and welcome to England, we look forward to seeing and training with you.

[saru1968]

plus you have dojo's in Egham and Guildford way, but as i'm not from London i have no idea how far they are from you. Norm's is def worth the trip if yo are only an hour away.

if Guildford and Egham are reachable send me a 'pm' and i will look up the contact details for you.

:-)

[stephenk]

Steve, try the Bujinkan Hammersmith Dojo under Duncan Olby, address is;
hammersmithdojo@hotmail.com, it`s easily reachable by tube, mine`s further out if you have a car, would take about an hour from Kensington,
it`s www.bujinkan-Kouryuu.com, it`s in Harlow, Essex.

Good luck and welcome to England, we look forward to seeing and training with you.

I heard Duncan's name several times, I'm definately going to check his dojo out. I won't have a car, are you reachable by any form of public transport?

Thanks,
Steve

[Brad Ellin]

It's great that we're helping out a fello Buyu, but please continue this by PM.
Thanks.

[linnetsmith]

am i right in saying that most dojo's in the uk are part of teh bbd?

[Neil-o-Mac]

am i right in saying that most dojo's in the uk are part of teh bbd?

That would be incorrect, I believe.

[kouryuu]

That would be incorrect, I believe.

That would be VERY incorrect! :eek: :D

[saru1968]

yes the correct spelling is...' am i right in saying that most dojos in the uk are part of the BBT'


Yes, Mostly

:-)

[JaMKrazeV4life]

I'm interested in learning Ninjutsu, and I frankly don't care about the semantics revolving around Bujinkan and the other styles. I just want to know how to defend myself, and Ninjutsu is the only one that looks right to me. The rest aren't quite there.

The problem is that I cannot find a school for the style in San Diego. I've looked all over, and I keep running into dead ends.

Is there anybody studying in San Diego that could direct me?

[Krum]

I used the ancient techniques of Google Ryu to find the following:

www.sandiegobujinkan.org

www.sandiegobujinkan.com

Hope these help. :)

[JaMKrazeV4life]

I'm a Google-Ryu Master. :woo:

That's one I've looked into, haven't actually gone to that school yet, since it's just about the last on a long list.

I've gone to four addresses for Ninjutsu schools, and all didn't exist any longer. That's why I was hoping somebody attended one on these boards.

Thank you for the link.

[Brad Ellin]

Dale Seago might be a good one to ask. He probably knows most if not all the instructors in that area. Pop him off a PM if you can.

[JaMKrazeV4life]

Got it. Thanks boss.

[grand ninja]

i live in swan hill austraila i was wondering if there were any schools around this area

[dahexdragon]

GRRRRI used all the directories and the only thing i found was this
http://www.bujinkan.org/new_schools/showdojodetails.asp?dojo_id=323
.....,..and i dont have contat details....so i cant find out minimum age and the like.Ill just have to turn up I suppose >_<

[Neil-o-Mac]

That's odd, our dojo isn't a BBD dojo...there's a BBD dojo in Govan, but the dojo I train at (which is listed there on dahexdragon's link) is proper Bujinkan...but I digress.

oh, and dahexdragon, you can find our dojo's website (which is badly in need of an update) at http://scotlandninjutsu.bravepages.com/ .

[dahexdragon]

Thanks you deserve something good...... anyway do you know the stance on teenagers(im 13 yrs old)i found about 9 dojos for brown+ or somthing along those lines.Its more of a Shibu for Sifus...

[Orrah]

Hi,

I'm interested in taking up Ninjutsu and was wondering if anybody knows of any dojos in the Newcastle area (preferably reachable by public transport :)). I've been looking around on the internet and think I've found one possibility, so I'm curently following that up, but I figured I may as well ask here too - in case my lead doesn't pan out.

Thanks in advance for your help,

Rich

[ninjanick]

Looking for a good ninjitsu school in Melbourne(Australia) not a Kevin Hawthorn
school........Must have proper facilities(Dojo) and not in some High School
hall............Either Togakure or bujinkan, preferably Togakure.

[Lord Spooky]

Looking for a good ninjitsu school in Melbourne(Australia) not a Kevin Hawthorn
school........Must have proper facilities(Dojo) and not in some High School
hall............Either Togakure or bujinkan, preferably Togakure.



Why does it matter if it's a "proper" dojo or not?
Some people can only teach in a school hall where they teach is not a relfection of skill!

The people make the dojo not the four walls!

If you manage to find a good x-kan club/dojo then don't worry about where it's held, be thankful, it took me ages to find my club and I wouldn't care if they were teaching out of a broom cupboard. It's the level of instruction that's important.

Why preferably Togakure Ryu?
I'd do a search re: Togakure Ryu and Bujinkan ;)

[adouglasmhor]

One of our guys from Glasgow is off to Cork city to work, any Bujinkan dojos

[Tenchu28]

Togakure Ryu is the Bujinakan. Bujinkan is just the umbrella name and Togakure Ryu falls under it. Hatsumi Soke is the 34th lineage holder of Tagakure Ryu

[Nick Mandilas]

Ninja Nick, The x-can schools cover togakure ryu as one of the styles of the nine in it's system. So looking for one that just focuuses on togakure is like going to a swim class that only taught freestyle as apose to one that taught freestyle, back stroke, breast stroke, treading water and butterfly. Sure you're learning to swim in both classes, but which one do you prefer?

Our dojo is to my knowledge, the only full-time bujinkan dojo is Victoria, with over 70 full time adult students and near a hundred juniors. I have PMd you the details, NinjaNick. Hope this helps.

[TrickyTrev]

Does anyone know if there is a nijutsu school in Leicester? I have had a look on a few links for sites that have directories of schools but I can't seem to find anything.

Thanks,

[Keikai]

Nothing in leics, 2 in lincoln, a couple in nottigham, 1 in coventry, me in walsall, do you drive?

[TrickyTrev]

Nothing in leics, 2 in lincoln, a couple in nottigham, 1 in coventry, me in walsall, do you drive?

I don't drive, haven't took my test yet.

[saru1968]

Nothing in leics, 2 in lincoln, a couple in nottigham, 1 in coventry, me in walsall, do you drive?

closest is poss Hinckley just outside Birmingham I think its one of Keith Porters (14th Dan) shibu (dojo branches)

There are 3 or 4 dojo's in an around Birmingham.

Why don't you check out you local train, bus service and if i am attending the dojo and you get to the nearest station i will pick you up.

:-)

[TrickyTrev]

closest is poss Hinckley just outside Birmingham I think its one of Keith Porters (14th Dan) shibu (dojo branches)

:-)


Hinckley?, there is a Hinckley near to Leicester, is that the one you mean?The Hinckley I am thinking of is nearer to Leicester than Birmingham?

[Keikai]

Hinckley?, there is a Hinckley near to Leicester, is that the one you mean?The Hinckley I am thinking of is nearer to Leicester than Birmingham?

Thats what i am thinking, Gary do you mean the one Tony Matthews just opened in longbridge?

[saru1968]

Thats what i am thinking, Gary do you mean the one Tony Matthews just opened in longbridge?


yeah, i think its that one.

I remember finding it whilst searching, and i checked the address on multimap and found how close it was to leicester.

but do you think i can find the link now!

i'll have a more detailed look later.

[Keikai]

if thats the one then its even further away than us, probably anothe 45mins for this guy!!

[ercle]

i've already had a lesson in reading, but its kinda far to travel...does anyone know of somewhere in or around slough? i've been given the site for somewhere near stains...but i cant find an exact location on the site, and its still not that close...apparently someone called alex has started a class or is looking to start one in slough? :rolleyes:

[saru1968]

well staines is near Egham Where Bill Liddle teaches

http://honryu-dojo.co.uk/mediawiki/index.php/Main_Page

well worth the visit, i travel nearly 200 miles each way to train there a couple of times a month.

Its based at the RHUL campus on Thursdays and a local community centre on Mondays.

if you need any more info 'PM' me.

:-)

welcome to MAP BTW.

I don't know about the slough one.

[Peaceful Tiger]

well staines is near Egham Where Bill Liddle teaches
Ali G is from Staines, I wonder if Bill Liddle ever met him, aiiie! :D

[ercle]

I cant get to that one :( it looks like the main class is on the thursday at Royal Holloway, and i have no way to get there.

if anyone knows of one closer to slough, i would be very grateful :)

[Vic Mackey]

I live around Huntsville Al and have been looking for a Bujinkan dojo to train at. I ran across this guy who teaches at a local college. His name is Leland Cseke and he is a 4th dan. Has anybody heard of him? If not is there another dojo close by to me? Thanks

[Anvilfire]

He's Bujinkan and that good but I thought you had to be fifth dan to be a shidoshi? However he as the experiance and can be a shidoshi-ho or a shibu and thats fine. Try a class :D

[Alansmurf]

Ercle you interested in Jujitsu ?
There is a club in Staines PM for details if interested

Smurf

[tn_mma]

What if you can't find a dojo that trains in ninjitsu in your area would getting videos that let you train at home and get your ranks that way be worth it or is that just a gimmik to get your money?

[Keikai]

What if you can't find a dojo that trains in ninjitsu in your area would getting videos that let you train at home and get your ranks that way be worth it or is that just a gimmik to get your money?

Well if we knew who you were or where you lived we might be able to help, thats why the thread is called finding a dojo or shibu!!

[tn_mma]

What if you can't find a dojo in your area are the video's that you can buy that say you can learn at home and get your ranks are they any good or they a gimmik?

[tn_mma]

well my name is shane I live in tennessee but also would the videos be any count to get them.

[Existence]

^
nijutsu is like any other martial art in a sense; would who want to learn bjj, wing chun, muay thai, etc through a video?

or

would you want a dentist, who learned his trade through a video, put his hand in your mouth?

dont get me wrong, vids are great as a supplement, but learning through the vids wouldnt do you any justice.

[Keikai]

well my name is shane I live in tennessee but also would the videos be any count to get them.

Thats entirely up to you, have you really looked for a dojo or do you find Van Donk an easy option??

[ercle]

stains is still quite hard to get to. i've heard of a class in maidnhead, but cant find any info on it. does anyone know more about this please? :D

[BloodWolf806]

Any one know of Ninpo/Ninjitsu schools in The Greenville, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Spartanburg, or Greenwood areas of South Carolina? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[littlesakura10]

....and happy to do so to get a list of schools i can check out when i get there (already a practitioner so i know what i want in a school) - but does anyone have any recommendations for Ninjutsu schools in Vancouver, Canada?

thanks!

[benkyoka]

Richard Norman in New Westminster. and, um, Richard Norman in New Westminster. And, did I mention Richard Norman in New Westminster.

(Right near the 22nd Skytrain station, very convenient location.)

If you want his contact information send me a PM

[Danial]

How do you know if classes are "authentic"? I've heard that there are many scammers out there trying to just cash in on Ninja popularity. Are there any questions I could/should ask to find out their qualifications/authenticity? There's only 1 Ninjutsu class in my city, so I'd like to know if it's worth joining or not.

[Brad Ellin]

How do you know if classes are "authentic"? I've heard that there are many scammers out there trying to just cash in on Ninja popularity. Are there any questions I could/should ask to find out their qualifications/authenticity? There's only 1 Ninjutsu class in my city, so I'd like to know if it's worth joining or not.

Well, short of searching and asking here, Google it. Sensei Google can provide all sorts of information. Of course, it would be up to you to filter the wheat from the chaff and decide if it's legit or not.

[Nucleartiger]

Is there anyone here that lives in South Carolina and can give me any info about the opportunities to train in Columbia? the were only 2 places listed on the 3 websites and one of those doesn't have a location listed.

Plus I know that sometimes there are Dojos that just aren't on the list due to not being updated etc.

thanks for the info

[Shau]

I train in Charlotte, NC. You have a good three hour drive from where you are, but it may be worth it if you can't find anything closer.

[Sam1990]

hey,

Ive done karate for eight years and nearly achived my black belt but school work got in the way (i was on Brown belt 4 black tags). I was taught by Steve Duffy and i am now looking to get into Ninjutsu as if i got back into karate ill get bored very quickly :bang: i live in London, herts and have checked all the previous links which have come up with nothing. i cant travel all the way to hammersmith so i need a class that i can take a bus ride to get to. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated!!

thanks
Sam

[saru1968]

Where in London are you located?

I train at Egham.

check the frappr map for Bujinkan Dojos around London.

http://www.frappr.com/bujinkanbudodojos

[Sam1990]

i live in middlesex, and on the wider scale hertfodshire (herts in short) thankyou for the link and i will check it out.

[saru1968]

i live in middlesex, and on the wider scale hertfodshire (herts in short) thankyou for the link and i will check it out.


Hemel Hempstead seems the closest..

http://www.hemelbudo.org.uk/ (http://www.hemelbudo.org.uk/)

But to be honest i'd love to live where you do, you have lots of very talented Bujinkan Instructors around London and i would visit them all.

Have you your own transport? if not maybe someone that goes to a particular dojo might live close to you, you will never know unless you ask.

I travel 200 miles each way to Egham to see my Instructor, so don't let a little difficulty put you off.

sorry for thread drift.

any other questions feel free to pop along to the Ninjutsu forum on MAP or drop me a 'pm'.

Gary

:-)

[Sam1990]

well thats the problem im 16 and i cant drive yet, my parents dont want to do the 45 minuite drive :( and they may not like me getting a lift of a complete stranger >< and now another annoying addition to the plot i just got a job for saturdays so i cant do that dojos training sessions :bang: ....but 200 miles is dedication!

Another quick question: are there any competitions or tournaments with this martial art?

[saru1968]

short answer..NO

pop over to the ninjutsu section, do a search first then ask questions..

:-)

[Joe(Cake)]

I travel 200 miles each way to Egham to see my Instructor, so don't let a little difficulty put you off.


Which is a worrying level of dedication when I can just about manage to walk 70 yards to the same class...

[saru1968]

Which is a worrying level of dedication when I can just about manage to walk 70 yards to the same class...

Hi Joe

Hows the injury?

You there Monday?

:-)

[Palladium]

does anyone know of any reputable dojo's in or around massachusetts? thanks in advance.

[2dogs]

Nothing in leics, 2 in lincoln, a couple in nottigham, 1 in coventry, me in walsall, do you drive?

Any one got any details on the Coventry Dojo or Shibu?

I've tried google and numerous other search methods to no avail.

[Keikai]

Any one got any details on the Coventry Dojo or Shibu?

I've tried google and numerous other search methods to no avail.

i think its a guy with a couple of students, not a proper dojo, PM me your details and i will pass em on!!

[saru1968]

i think its a guy with a couple of students, not a proper dojo, PM me your details and i will pass em on!!


Nope, have not go those details


:-(

[Master Ranis]

I need help finding a Ninjutsu school in Georgia

[Brad Ellin]

Ranis, have you bothered to read any of the guidelines to finding a dojo at the beginning of this thread? Or do you want us to do all the work for you? You have several in Georgia, just be careful who you pick. My suggestion, pick a few (be prepared to travel) and go to each one. Get a feel for the dojo/the students and most of all, the instructor. See if you all mesh together and if it's what you are looking for.

[Master Ranis]

Sorry my bad that my fault. It won't happen again. Thank you brad I will be warying of certain schools because some schools just don't take it serious like I do.

[crysis]

i need help!!!

i've been searching for ninjitsu in the riverside/moreno valley/san bernardino area for about 3 YEARS and still have not found anything. is there anyone out there?

[wudangfajing]

I am looking for a ninjutsu school in oklahoma! yes i used that link on this thread the first one! They do not have one in Oklahoma. :confused:

[ziko]

i am looking for a ninjutsu shcool at thessaloniki greece if someone know anything
site or anything tha could help me i yu be thankfull

[Subotai]

Hi

I'm looking for a ninjitsu dojo here in Melbourne Australia, I tried to send a pm to a guy who posted here before about one but I can't send him a pm,do any of the good souls who post here knows about a dojo?

thaaaaanks in advance

[kouryuu]

Hi

I'm looking for a ninjitsu dojo here in Melbourne Australia, I tried to send a pm to a guy who posted here before about one but I can't send him a pm,do any of the good souls who post here knows about a dojo?

thaaaaanks in advance

Go to my website(bottom of this page) and in the links section, look for Tim Bathurst, he teaches in Melbourne, say hello to him for me please and enjoy your training. :)

Norman

[Subotai]

hey kouryuu

thanks for the info,I'll contact him and see how it goes

thanks man

[hendo]

Hi everybody

I know this is a long shot, but would anyone happen to know of a dojo/shibu in egypt? Cairo , preferably! Just moved here for a while and am itching for some training....

[silent_intruder]

Does anybody know of a dojo in santa barbara county, california? all dojos that are in california are either in LA, sandiego area or near San fran area, which are all 3 hour plus from where i live, so any help is welcome.

thx

[soldier]

Hey, I've been looking through various search engines and dojo listings for dojos in and around Southampton, but haven't been able to find anything concrete. I've found a few Warrior Heart dojos and the Southampton Uni dojo, but I'm not sure if any of these are still running. The closest after these seem to be Portsmouth and Basingstoke.

Anyone know if the Warrior Heart dojos are still running (the number on the Bujinkan.org site is the number for someone up north judging by his accent)?

Any advice on local dojos beyond these?

[elftengu]

Hey, I've been looking through various search engines and dojo listings for dojos in and around Southampton, but haven't been able to find anything concrete. I've found a few Warrior Heart dojos and the Southampton Uni dojo, but I'm not sure if any of these are still running. The closest after these seem to be Portsmouth and Basingstoke.

Anyone know if the Warrior Heart dojos are still running (the number on the Bujinkan.org site is the number for someone up north judging by his accent)?

Any advice on local dojos beyond these?

Hi Soldier, welcome to MAP.

Have you tried the Bujinkan Britain website?

It's probably better for finding UK clubs than Winjutsu.com and by the time you've followed links to link to links.....you should find what you need.

[soldier]

I've had a look round the Bujinkan Britain site, and I remember going on there a few months back and reading up on a few bits.

However, it seems that they've had a server change and haven't moved over their database so no-one's posted anything. I've signed up but it looks like there's only 6 other members.

Anywhere else I can try? Thanks for your help.

[stephenk]

I've had a look round the Bujinkan Britain site, and I remember going on there a few months back and reading up on a few bits.

However, it seems that they've had a server change and haven't moved over their database so no-one's posted anything. I've signed up but it looks like there's only 6 other members.

Anywhere else I can try? Thanks for your help.

Really the best way to go is to check out Winjutsu.com/Bujinkan Britain then email any of the dojo within 200 miles of where you want to train. Often there are groups that are not listed or don't have a website.

[elftengu]

I've had a look round the Bujinkan Britain site, and I remember going on there a few months back and reading up on a few bits.

However, it seems that they've had a server change and haven't moved over their database so no-one's posted anything. I've signed up but it looks like there's only 6 other members.

Anywhere else I can try? Thanks for your help.

Is Bournemouth too far for you? I was training yesterday with some other students of my teacher who are from down that way.

[soldier]

It might not be too far, but I've also located a dojo in North End of Portsmouth, the Shinobi Kai Ninpo Bugei Dojo. I'm taking a look tomorrow night hopefully.

Anyone know anything about them?
Thanks for all your help guys.

[elftengu]

It might not be too far, but I've also located a dojo in North End of Portsmouth, the Shinobi Kai Ninpo Bugei Dojo. I'm taking a look tomorrow night hopefully.

Anyone know anything about them?
Thanks for all your help guys.

If you do a search on 'Mark Lutman' and 'Shinobi Kai' here on MAP you should find out all you need to know.

Basically they are one of those orgs who have decided to do their own thing but apparently some of their members maintain memberships to the Bujinkan or Genbukan and they have recently been training with Stephen Hayes of Toshindo.

[JBP]

I hope I am posting this in the correct place...

I would just like to let everyone know that the Missouri Budo Taijutsu Bujinkan Dojo has reopened in St.Louis Missouri.

Under the continued guidence of Shidoshi Ken E. Harding, the MBdojo is back and better than ever.

With a Bojutsu seminar already scheduled for November 15th, we will be providing quarterly seminars. Any and all Bujinkan members are welcome to attend.

Here is the link for the seminar:

http://www.mbdojo.com/comingevents.html

Any training inquiries should be sent to:

markclarkson@mbdojo.com

or

nickhandler@mbdojo.com

Thanks and I hope to see everyone soon!!

JBP

[Stephan-san]

This posting is to inform anyone interested in Bujinkan training in the Mansfield, PA area, that there is a Mansfield Bujinkan Shibu.

Contact stephan@ptd.net for more information.

[sp1]

Hi Soldier. I recently moved to the Southampton area and am training (BJK) in Reading. Let me know if you are still interested and/or whether you have found somewhere to train.

[Jungle Bill]

Metro Atlanta, GA:

Hi y'all,
The Dake no Sasayaku Bujinkan Dojo is open for training in the Loganville, GA area. It is located in Walton County, halfway between Atlanta and Athens, and is headed by Shidoshi Bill Wright. If you would like any further information please contact bamboonut@bellsouth.net

Bufu Ikkan!
Jungle Bill

[TinTin_57]

Hi

Does anyone know of any dojos in or close to Preston, Lancs (UK)?

Thanks