Learn the basics of Japanese swordsmanship and build a foundation in real cutting.

Learn the art of the Samurai and Ninja with our database of notes and videos.
Build your foundation in Japanese Budo and Ninjutsu with Ten Ryaku no Maki (天略の巻) “Heaven Strategy’s Scroll”.
Build upon your foundation and continue to round out your skill set with the Chi Ryaku no Maki (地略の巻) “Earth Strategy Scroll”.
Bring together the basics of the Ten and Chi Ryaku with the Jin Ryaku no Maki (人略の巻) “Man Strategy Scroll”.
Study the foundational school of our art, Gyokko Ryu Koshijutsu (玉虎流骨指術) "Jade Tiger School of Bone Finger Skill".
Develop explosive power with the tradition of Koto Ryu Koppojutsu (虎倒流骨法術) "Tiger Topple School Bone Method Art".
Train in one of the most comprehensive hand-to-hand combat traditions that is Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu (高木揚心流柔体術) "Tall Tree Raised Heart School of Yielding Body Art".
Study the evasion and fighting methods of Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu (戸隠流忍法体術) “Hidden Door School Persevering Body Skills”
Learn how to fight with a shinobigatana in the tradition of Togakure Ryu (戸隠流) "Hidden Door School".
Study the natural movement of Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu (神伝不動流打拳体術) "Divine Transmission Immovable Heart School of Hard Fist Body Skill".
Learn the tactics and brutal fighting methods of Kukishinden Ryu Dakentaijutsu (九鬼神伝流打拳体術) "9 Demon God School of Hard Fist Body Art".
Learn the techniques of spear fighting in Kukishinden Ryu Happo Bikenjutsu (九鬼神伝流八法秘剣術) "9 Demon God School 8 Method Hidden Weapons".
Learn how to wield a Japanese halberd according to Kukishinden Ryu Happo Bikenjutsu (九鬼神伝流八法秘剣術) "9 Demon God School 8 Method Hidden Weapons".
Study the 6 foot staff - the signature weapon of Kukishinden Ryu Happo Bikenjutsu (九鬼神伝流八法秘剣術) "9 Demon God School 8 Method Hidden Weapons".
Study the 3 foot staff with Kukishinden Ryu Happo Bikenjutsu (九鬼神伝流八法秘剣術) "9 Demon God School 8 Method Hidden Weapons".
Study the dueling methods of the Japanese sword according to Kukishinden Ryu Happo Bikenjutsu (九鬼神伝流八法秘剣術) "9 Demon God School 8 Method Hidden Weapons".
All published course content is available with Full Access with no prerequisites. You can choose to study any lesson you like in whatever order you wish.
All courses has comprehensive written notes for each lesson. Most lessons come with video instruction, with more being added and updated regularly.
In the Bujinkan there are approximately 680 official kata or techniques, not including additional excersises added by instructors.
No. Ranking has to be done in person by a certified Bujinkan instructor. We recommend that you connect with your nearest Bujinkan dojo and ask if they will provide rank testing. Note: requirements for rank vary by dojo. All topics covered in our courses will be relevant for ranking at any Bujinkan school.
Some Bujinkan instructors offer ranking via online platforms. However, this is greatly frowned upon within the Bujinkan community and the Japanese. We caution associating yourself with instructors who rank online as a general practice. It’s not worth harming your reputation to get a certificate.