Bukeyashiki Dojo - About the Bujinkan

Bujinkan Bukeyashiki Dojo


1171 Madison Ave Paterson, NJ (201) 203-0822 Email Dojo

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Q. What does Bujinkan mean?

A. Divine Warrior house.

Q. Who is Dr. Maasaki Hatsumi? ^{(Courtesy of livingvalues.com)}

A. Dr. Hatsumi is the 34th Grandmaster head of nine koryu or feudal-era traditions passed on to him by his teacher, Toshitsugu Takamatsu - the last combat Ninja of the 20th Century. Masaaki Hatsumi graduated from Meiji University in Tokyo, with a major in theater studies, and osteopathic medicine. Soon after graduation he opened a bone clinic in his home town a nd his practice continued on a steady basis until about 1990 when his travel and movie schedule seemed to take all his time. Grandmaster Hatsumi is the author of over a dozen books and more than 50 videos on the martial traditions of the Bujinkan Dojo. He has been featured in almost every magazine relating to the subject in Japan, and many others throughout the world. He has authored countless magazine and newspaper articles on the martial arts, ninjutsu, and on "how to live a natural life." He wrote, directed and acted in 50 episodes of the Japanese television series "Jiraya." He acts as a consultant for various plays and movies to ensure that what is being portrayed is done correctly and with historical accuracy.
Dr. Hatsumi's home displays an elaborate collection of awards, certificates, letters of friendship, and honorary titles from some of the most elite organizations in the world. Some of them have been listed below:

In Japan, Dr. Hatsumi is also sought out as a speaker and television personality. He is past Chairman of the International Division of the Japan Literary Artist's Club. He is also an accomplished musician and singer, playing guitar and ukulele for several years in a Hawaiian band. Masaaki Hatsumi currently teaches 3 times per week at The "Honbu Dojo" (Main training hall known as 'Bujinden' or Divine Palace) in Noda City, Japan. He is married to wife, Mariko, a famous Japanese dance teacher.

Q. What is the Bujinkan?

A. The Bujinkan is the name of the organization created by Grand master Masaaki Hatsumi (Soke). What the bujinkan teaches is called Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. Budo Taijutsu is a traditional Japanese martial art that teaches how to use timing, distancing, and angling to defend yourself and your loved ones. It also consists of bone breaking and joint manipulations, multiple attackers and weapons. Budo Taijutsu also consists of striking, grappling, choking and rolling. This is NOT a sport and there are no competitions for Bujinkan members. We train in a safe environment but with an emphasis on reality. Budo Taijutsu is as much mental as it is physical.
The Bujinkan contains 9 warrior schools (ryu):

Q. What does Bukeyashiki mean?

A. A samurai's residence. A house of honor and respect.

Q. Who is Mike Reina?

A. Shidoshi Mike Reina has been training in the Bujinkan since 1995 and travels to Japan at least once a year in order to keep his training current with Japan. He also attends numerous seminars held by many talented Shihans through out the tri-state area. Head instructor for the Bukeyashiki Dojo.
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