FAQ

Due to an increase interest in our Dojo we have decided to compile a series of frequently asked questions to help individuals get a better understanding about our school.

Q: How do I find your location?
A: We are located on the outskirts of toronto in the City of Vaughan. We are not a commercial Dojo and a such we do not allow drop ins. All visitations are by appointment only. The exact address is provided on the date of the appointment.

Q: What do I need to know/do on my appointment date?
A: Please ensure you arrive on time, being late may disturb the class. If you are late due to circumstances beyond your control please take a seat in the lobby and someone will greet you when the opportunity presents itself. If you are not able to make it please call at the earliest opportunity… (If you don’t call we will assume you lost interest)

Q: What is the purpose of the appointment and what should I expect during the visitation?
A: The study of Budo is a personal journey, Sensei would like to meet all potential students prior to considering admittance . You will also have the opportunity to watch a class and ask questions.

Q: What is Ninpo (Ninjutsu)?
A: Ninpo is an old and complete martial art which dates back some 2000 years. It was developed for the necessity to protect ones life, family, and country.

Q: What is the Bujinkan?
A: The Bujinkan (Divine Warrior Training Hall) is an international Martial Arts organization headed by Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi with its headquarters in Chiba Ken Japan.

Q: What will I learn?
A: As a new student you will go through the (OP) orientation program, upon satisfactory completion you will be officially recognized a student of the Dojo.

Q: What is the OP Program?
A: Every undertaking in life requires a basic understanding of the process, the OP program will give the student just that.

Q: What age group do you teach?
A: We have classes and programs geared for all age groups. The minimum age for admittance is 4 years old, there are currently no restrictions to to the max as long as an individual is physically and mentally able to undertake training.

Q: Is my age or my fitness level a problem?
A: Not realy, people join martial arts in different stages of their lives and as such are taught based on their ability and capacity.

Q: Do you offer morning or weekend classes?
A: Yes, we offer private classes to those individuals who have irregular schedules or have special needs.

Q: What are the different fees?
A: You will be provided with all of the applicable fees on your appointment date

Q: Is spiritual training part of the program?
A: The very essence of Ninpo is the spirit of the warrior; all students learn to polish and refine their spirit by means training and endurance.

Q: Is historical perspective important to your school?
A: Ninpo is a living art and like any living art it grows and changes with time and space. It is important to study the different influences throughout history to understand why things are the way they are.

Q: What kinds of aspects are included in the physical training?
A: The foundation is based on Taijutsu or “body arts”, including a broad range of physical skills: evasions, rolls and breakfalls, strikes, kicks, locks, throws, chokes, pressure points bone structure attacks etc. The weapons are the natural extension of such skills.

Q: Does the training include kata or forms, as in other arts?
A: It seems that modern martial arts consider Kata to be the art. Ninpo Kata is the foundation on which the body learns how to adapt to different situations in life. It is not limited to form which is the basic concept of Kata, rather extended to the dimension of Hen (change). Life changes every moment so do we as human beings, through the Kata we understand how to change.

Q: What really distinguishes Ninpo from other martial arts?
A: Every martial art has strong points to offer, however very few offer a comprehensive tradition. Unlike other martial arts Ninpo covers an extensive variety of self defense skills geared toward the ability to become adapt to limitless situations. Further many arts today has abandoned spiritual growth which is the very core foundation of the human being.

Q: How long does it take to learn these arts?
A: Ninpo provides unlimited source for knowledge and growth. So in essence as long as you keep going you will improve in skill.

Q: What about belt ranks?
A: Ranks are awarded for different levels starting from white belt to the highest black belt levels exist in martial arts today. The time frame between each belt depends on the student’s progress, skill and commitment.