COURSE GUIDE and Instruction for Ninjas Since 2011
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SHODAN “BASICS OF NINJA TRAININGTM” 1ST DEGREE BLACK BELT The Black Belt Video & Online Training & Educational Coursework from Ninja Learning NetworkTM Providing Online Education, Connection COURSE GUIDE and Instruction for Ninjas since 2011 This Course Guide supplements the Bujinkan/Ninjutsu black belt video course presented by Ninja Learning NetworkTM. The "Basics of Ninja TrainingTM" course (8+ hours) instructs students all over the world who are on their way to earning a first degree black belt, also known as "Shodan" rank, in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, ancient art of the Ninja (aka “Ninjutsu”.) Click here for information about education and training options Knowledge of this Students may purchase curriculum and terminology, personal instruction via proven ability to perform the video assessment and live maneuvers, fluency with the online training from Ninja maneuvers with other students, Learning NetworkTM. and the adherence to the tenets of Bujinkan as disseminated by (Note: Belt Rank is not Hatsumi Soke in Japan are all guaranteed or included with required for a student to pass purchase of the videos or video Don’t miss the their first degree black belt assessment. But assessment is Ninja Training Video Shodan rank test at most available from Ninja Learning Blog Bujinkan dojos, though NetworkTM, at their discetion, to watch FREE new tips requirements at each dojo will see details inside.) On YOUTUBE vary according to each Sensei. ©2011 All Rights Reserved. Basics of Ninja TrainingTM instruction provided by Ninja Learning NetworkTM PAGE[1] ABOUT THETABLE “VIRTUAL OF CONTENTS NINJA PACKAGE” Got the videos? Now get training assistance! Page: Topic:Get the optional “Virtual Ninja Package” 3 Introduction to Shodan Rank in the Bujinkan (also see page 40) I. One hour of online or DVD video analysis of your own home movies *1 4 Bujinkan Guidelines II. Complimentary training at Santa Cruz Bujinkan Dojo for 2 weeks *2 Complimentary5 Categories Rank Testing Taught by in Senseithis Course Roemke (success is NOT guaranteed)*2 Get free assistance finding training partners and instructors near you *3 6 The “Virtual Ninja Package” Online personal training: We assess your skills on your home-made video III. Interact with Ninja Training Video Blog 8 Level One (Kyu 9) “Virtual12 Ninja Package” Level customers Two (Kyu are entitled8) to virtual and personal training opportunities with Santa Cruz Bujinkan Dojo that could potentially help earn that student a genuine 1st degree black belt rank (Shodan),17 or other rankLevel according Three to(Kyu actual 7) skill level demonstrated at the time of the rank test. Genuine Bujinkan ranking for Ninja Learning Network is awarded by actual testing with 10th Dan Sensei Roemke who is22 certified by theLevel Grand Four Master (Kyu Hatsumi 6) in Japan. Other 25instructors at otherLevel dojos Five may (Kyu be 5) willing to offer rank testing and training to students studying this course, but it is not guaranteed and it may not be free. Ninja Learning Network is currently collecting a list of 27dojos willing to Levelinteract Six with (Kyu students 4) on this basis. Connecting students with a nearby dojo or training partner is not guaranteed. 29 Level Seven (Kyu 3) For details32 about Levelrank testing,Eight (Kyu go 2) to page 39 35 Level Nine (Kyu 1) I. "PERSONAL VIDEO" ANALYSIS OF YOUR HOME MOVIES: 37 Shodan Level Advanced Training You may upload 6 home videos of yourself for analysis on Youtube (10 minutes max each.) Or you may mail in38 a DVD or CD withKyusho up to Chart 1 hour of your home movies for analysis by Sensei Roemke. Within 10 days of notification that one of your videos is uploaded or a DVD is received, Sensei Roemke and/or senior instructors40 at the SantaDetails Cruz Bujinkanabout Rank Dojo Policy will comment of Ninja on Learning your technique Network and questions. (see limitations44 and restrictionsSafety Warning below: and*1) Disclaimer II. TWO WEEKS FREE OPTIONAL TRAINING AND RANK TEST, IN PERSON, AT SANTA CRUZ BUJINKANClick DOJO here (complimentary.) to order Kyus or the entire course from Ninja Learning NetworkTM You may attend all Bujinkan classes at Santa Cruz Bujinkan Dojo located in Santa Cruz, on the coast of central California, for 2 weeks, scheduled at your convenience. You do not have to wait for an annual Taikai event (and surf lessons may be included - - Go there for your Ninja vacation!) Scheduling must be confirmed in advance. During your training visit you may be given a rank test(s) by Sensei Roemke, provided that your training visit coincides with his availability to do so and that you qualify according to general skill level and health assessment by staff of Santa Cruz Bujinkan Dojo. (see limitations and restrictions below: *2) [!2] ABOUT SHODAN LEVEL virtual, digital interactions alone. TRAINING AND RANK TESTING Ninja Learning NetworkTM offers WARNING ! AT BUJINKAN DOJOS ALL various opportunities for rank AROUND THE WORLD testing in combination with Basics of Ninja TrainingTM's virtual (See details on page 40 and 6) instruction and online interactions, All dojos and instructors utilize including free training sessions at different curriculum and testing their dojo. (see the “Virtual Ninja practices. At Bujinkan Dojos and Package” on our website page 6 of most other schools Shodan rank this Course Guide.) can only be awarded through genuine testing procedures, Many Bujinkan dojos may eventually in person. agree to offer you in-person training support and rank testing Generally, a student who can for a fee. learn the course presented in the "Basics of Ninja TrainingTM" instruction are well on their way to Ninja Learning passing rank testing at any Network welcomes Bujinkan dojo, if combined with contact from instructors serious hands-on training with who would like referrals for other experienced students and training and testing students PRACTICE AT YOUR OWN RISK, instructors. who are studying this AND ONLY UNDER DIRECT, program but who have PHYSICAL SUPERVISION BY Ultimately, for reasons of QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS! no local dojo safety and integrity, rank is not Read the complete safety generally awarded by means of and liability disclaimer at the end of this document. You are hereby The purpose of this study is to learn awareness and techniques informed that any attempt conducive to self-defense, both physical and psychological. The to train yourself in this first rule is to attempt to avoid physical contact and conflict martial art is a vigorous in all cases. Ideally, an effective Bujinkan practitioner would physical activity and is never need to use damaging force to control any threatening extremely dangerous to situation. He/she would be able to diffuse trouble or get away yourself and others. You from it before trouble even begins. Bujinkan is not intended to are solely responsible for be an aggressive art and your mental capacity to control a injury or damage to people situation is always the first line of defense - not violent or property that occurs by control maneuvers. However, if unbalanced individuals in the attempting any of the environment are determined to create safety problems for you or information demonstrated people around you, it may become necessary to implement your in this document or physical training to diffuse their attack. The non-violent associated videos. We methods taught in Bujinkan are always the first type of response provide this information you would attempt to use in threatening situations. But, if as mental reference attackers do escalate a situation to the level that people are information and in imminent and unavoidable danger, then you may be compelled to demonstration material counter them with forceful methods, even using weapons. Only if only. necessary. Students who are not prepared to train under this philosophy may be considered unsuitable for training and their opportunities to study with authentic sensei can be revoked. [!3] an extremely important point. Those Bujinkan Guidelines unwilling to take personal responsibility for accidents occurring (from www.bujinkan.com) during Bujinkan training shall not be BUJINKAN admitted. Reiterating for clarity, the 1. The Bujinkan shall be open to only Bujinkan shall not take responsibility those who agree with and uphold the for any accidents happening in the guidelines of the Bujinkan Dojo. Those course of training, regardless of the not doing so shall not be allowed to location. join. Specifically: Only those who have read and agreed with these guidelines 6. All those joining the Bujinkan must shall be allowed to participate. get an annual membership card. This card not only preserves the honor of 2. Only those able to exercise true the Bujinkan members, it indicates you patience, self-control, and dedication are part of a larger whole--one whose shall be allowed to participate. A members come together with warrior physician's examination report shall be hearts to better themselves through required. Specifically, individuals with training and friendship. It evinces the mental illness, drug addiction, or glory of warrior virtue, and embodies mental instability shall be barred from both loyalty and brotherly love. joining. The necessity of such a report concerns individuals who may present a danger to others, for example, those 7. The tradition of the Bujinkan with infectious diseases or illnesses, recognizes nature and the universality individuals with clinically abnormal of all human life, and is aware of that personalities or physiology, and which flows naturally between the two individuals lacking self-control. parts: 3. Individuals with criminal records •"The secret principle of Taijutsu is to shall be turned away. Trouble makers, know the foundations of peace. those who commit crimes, and those living in Japan who break domestic •To study is the path to the immovable laws shall be turned away. heart (fudoshin)." 4. Those not upholding the guidelines Recently, the Bujinkan has become of the Bujinkan, either as practitioners truly international.