The To-Shin Do martial art is focused entirely on realistic and effective self-defense. The result became the unique and unparalleled martial art and personal development programs which he formalized in 1997. He gave this powerful and holistic approach the title To-Shin Do, the way of the heart and the sword.

Is Ninjutsu taught today?

There are still students training in the 49 ninjutsu schools in Japan today. But 67-year old Jinichi Kawakami, who is known as “Japan’s last real ninja,” laments that their skills such as vanishing in a cloud of smoke or blade-throwing have no real utility in modern life.

What is ninjutsu in real life?

Ninjutsu (忍術), sometimes used interchangeably with the modern term ninpō (忍法), is the martial art strategy and tactics of unconventional warfare, guerrilla warfare and espionage purportedly practised by the ninja.

What is the Genbukan / KJJR?

The main purpose of the Genbukan / KJJR is to give people the ability to use techniques for true case self-defense, not only for the body, but also for defense of the mind and spirit (to help in cases of low or damaged mind/spirit/soul).

What is ninjutsu ( Shinobi)?

In its historical definition, Ninjutsu (more accurately – shinobi-no-jutsu) is a system of espionage, subterfuge and sabotage specific to the feudal Japan. It involves infiltration, disguise, manipulation of psychology and physical conditioning for extraordinary circumstances.

Is modern ninjutsu reliable evidence of the past?

Modern ninjutsu, unfortunately, cannot be regarded as reliable evidence because its history and transmission of knowledge cannot be traced satisfactorily to either Edo or Sengoku period. Of course, there may be more techniques passed down by oral tradition (kuden) that we do not know about.

Is shinobijutsu a martial art?

The Shinobijutsu, also known as Ninjutsu, includes military tactics, techniques, infiltration, sabotage, intelligence, information … etc.. The Shinobijutsu therefore it is not a martial art […]