Ninjutsu

SHODAN CURRICULUM

Listed below are the basic teachings that we cover both in our American Bujinkan Dojo Branch Studios and through our Bushindo University video Home Study Course in Ninjutsu. This information and more will be learned before receiving a Shodan (1st degree blackbelt) from us. All rank certification comes from Soke Hatsumi in Japan and is signed by Shihan Van Donk. Please note our studies go up to 10th dan and are endless in information and application.

Remember: Practice with an open heart, flexible body and a free mind. 1. RESPECT - SELF AND OTHERS Everything begins and ends here. 1. BOWING - SITTING AND STANDING "Shikin Haramitsu Daikomyo". 1. BREATH WORK Your breath is spirit. You will learn several types of deep breathing techniques to quiet, still and reflect the mind.

2. MEDITATION (meditation or quiet thought, inner prayer).

3. JUNAN TAISO (Muscle flexibility & conditioning skills) Muscle stretching and body conditioning will be done before class.

4. UKEMI GATA TAIHENJUTSU (ground hitting skills, breakfalls, rolling and leaping) 2. Zenpo Ukemi (forward breakfalls) 1. Zagata (kneeling) 2. Shizen (standing)-Ryote (two hands) Katate (one hand) 3. Tsuki (punching/kicking from breakfalls) 3. Koho Ukemi (backwards breakfalls) 4. Yoko Nagare Ukemi (sideways breakfall) 5. Zenpo Kaiten (forward rolling), Naname (diagonal) 4. Ryote (two hands) 5. Katate (one hand) 6. Mute (no hands) 6. Koho Kaiten (backwards rolling breakfall without raised leg) 7. Ryote (two hands) 8. Katate (one hand) 9. Mute (no hands) 7. Sokuho Kaiten (side roll) 8. Oten (Cartwheels) 10. Ryote (two hands) 11. Katate (one hand) 9. Hicho Kaiten (both height and distance rolling breakfalls) 10. Yokonagashi Zenpo Ukemi (ground drop) 11.