WHAT ARE WE ALL ABOUT?

We are practitioners of Ninjukai Taijutsu - and Ninjukai Taijutsu is BU-DO. And Bu-do is often wrongly translated as "martial art". In essence Bu-Do means 'human spontaneity as it relates to the Do or Nature. It is about the blending of the man's mind with his body as he learns to respond to his surroundings. Your opponent is looked upon as also a part of your surrounding. This is where modern martial arts have gone astray. They become just another "fighting form" where emphasis is placed purely on physical excellence in tournaments or perhaps another "exercise form" where the students routinely go through a set of rigid exercise movements known as 'katas'. The almost complete neglect of the mind in martial training is appalling.

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About Ninjukai will give an overview of the Art, its History, the Syllabus & the Shihan.

Meditation shows an insight into Tao Meditation and Thought. This aspect takes the art from a merely physical activity to a journey of spiritual enlightenment.

Juniors talks about our Children's Syllabus. Giving young people the opportunity to experience Budo, the balance of mind & body, sets them on a path of personal growth that isn't dependent on 'being #1 or being a failure'.

Junior Camps links you to information about our Annual Junior Camps. A one-day event allowing us to show our junior members how their techniques learnt in the dojo can be taken outside into a more random environment.

Displays is about our Sokudo Squad. A team of Ninjukai members who do displays for schools, charity events & council fairs. For twenty years this team has taken the art to the public and photos of recent & past events can be viewed within.

Instructors gives information about our teaching program. Senior Ninjukai students join the ICP (Instructors Certificate Program) to broaden their understanding of the syllabus. Through this program we can ensure the quality of instruction received by our students.

Camps details our Annual Bush Camps. These one or two-day events takes the senior members into a natural bush setting, away from the predictability of the Dojo. In this environment students learn how to become spontaneous with their techniques and approach to the world. Look inside for photo's from previous camps.

Social Events looks into our regular Awards Ceremony's. These functions are get togethers where members & guests enjoy a meal, light entertainment and receive grading certificates. Follow the link for details of the next event or past functions.

Classes sets out the regular Class Schedules for formal and informal training.

Calendar gives an overview of scheduled activities within the Dojo.

Articles is an interesting archive of Newspaper & Magazine clippings concerning Ninjukai Taijutsu. Ranging from our Arts role in the community -- to the Shihans thoughts on Martial Training, these pages are worth a visit.

And finally, Contact Us gives details of finding & getting in touch with the Dojo.

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Upcoming events:

29th November 2008: The Ninja Escape - 2nd Awards Ceremony 2008
After a year of training, gradings and a Bush Camp experiencing Bu-do, members and guests can relax and escape for an Awards Ceremony acknowledging this years past achievements and activities

--Some Previous Activities--

19th October 2008  BUDO: A Warriors Adaptation & Spontaneity<
This years Annual Bush Camp was held at Alan Anderson Park in Walliston.
Participants  journeyed through three villages over the day, each one giving its own emphasis on Bu-do. Open to members and guests this event catered to all levels of experience, ensuring everyone learnt something about responding to their environment.


Sokudo Squad display at the Central TAFE

The Ninja's were invited to the Central TAFE on the 4th June '08 as part of their Multicultural Week event. The display of traditional Japanese Martial Arts was well received by the onlooking students.

A week at the Royal Show 2007
Our dedicated squad members spent a week at the Perth Royal Show 2007. With a prime spot next to the main arena they spent all day training and doing regular displays.

Annual Bush Camp 2007 - The Genpei War
With a return of the overnight camp participants had little time to rest as they prepared their clans for the Genpei War.

Forest Workshop 2007
This outdoor technique workshop exposed members & guests to applying their skills in the wider natural environment.


Remember, this is the official site of the Australian Ninjukai Association Inc, a non-profit organisation. This site is not designed to be a "sales" site where the undertone is to impress you "at all costs". This site hopes to establish itself as an information site - where facts, research and write-ups will be presented truthfully and accurately.
Renshi Steve Smith Chunin David Frank N.Jonin Richard Fisher

Many thanks to Renshi Steve Smith, 1st Dan, (left) for creating this website, and to Chunin David Frank (centre) for revamping it. Updates from 26/06/08 are currently being provided by N. Jonin Richard Fisher (right).

 

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