Schools - Ryu Ha
- Togakure Ryu Ninpo (戸隠流忍法) School of the Hidden Door.
The second oldest of the nine traditions, this Ryu forms much of the basis for the Nin Jutsu techniques taught in the Bujinkan. This system is famous for its use of such weapons as Shuko and Shuriken. It was reportedly founded by Daisuke Togakure in the late 1100’s.
- Gikan Ryu Koppo Jutsu (義鑑流骨法術) School of Justice, Loyalty and Truth.
This Ryu was originally founded by Uryu Hangan Gikanbo in the mid 1500's and specializes in Koppo Jutsu or bone-breaking techniques. This style is known for its low stances, with much of the footwork within the Bujinkan system coming from this Ryu.
- Gyokushin Ryu Ninpo (玉心流忍法) School of the Immobil Heart.
The second Nin Jutsu Ryu in the Bujinkan system was founded by Sasaki Goemon Teruyoshi in the mid 1500's. Not much is known of this Ryu except that it is an Iga Ryu Ha and concentrated more on the espionage side of Nin Jutsu, rather than the fighting side. It is also known for its use of Sutemi (捨て身) or "sacrifice" throws.
- Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo (雲隠流忍法) School of Hiding in the Clouds.
The third of the Nin Jutsu Ryu, it uses similar Tai Jutsu (体術) as Togakure Ryu, and is also known for double blocks and strikes This Ryu originated with Heinaizaemon Ienaga Iga in the mid 1500's.
- Gyokko Ryu Kosshi Jutsu (玉虎流骨指術) School of Diamond Tiger.
The oldest of the nine traditions, this style is heavily influenced by Chinese Kempo (中国拳法) and is known for its Koshi Jutsu (腰術) attacks to muscles and soft organs, also using fingers and thumbs for ripping and tearing. Gyokko Ryu was originally founded by Cho Gyokko who was said to have fled China during the Tang Dynasty around 900 AD. This Ryu (流) forms much of the basis for the Bujinkan system including the Kihon Happo (基本八法).
- Koto Ryu Koppo Jutsu (虎倒流骨法術) School to Knock/Kill the Tiger.
This style specializes in Koppo Jutsu (骨法術) or bone-breaking techniques and is very linear in motion. This style was originally organized into a Ryu by Sakagami Kunishige in the mid 1500's. The name of the school means to knock/kill the Tiger down with the tips of the fingers and historically, training started with striking sand and gravel, then larger stones for conditioning.
- Kukishinden Ryu Happo Hiken Jutsu (九鬼神伝流八法秘剣術) School of the Nine Demons Tradition.
This Ryu is a battlefield style whose specialty is the use of many different weapons including Spears, Swords, Staff, etc...
Many of the weapon techniques in Bujinkan come from this School. Kukishenden Ryu was reportedly founded by Izuma Kanja Yoshiteru in the mid 1100’s.
- Shinden Fudo Ryu Daken Tai Jutsu (神伝不動流打拳体術) School of Unchanging Heart.
This system specializes in Daken Tai Jutsu (打拳体術) or striking techniques and Ju Tai Jutsu (柔体術) flexible/soft grappling techniques. This was the first Ryu that Takamatsu Sensei learned form his grandfather. This Ryu was also founded by Izuma Kanja Yoshiteru in the mid 1100's who also learned Chinese Kempo (中国拳法).
- Takagi Yoshin Ryu Ju Tai Jutsu (高木揚心流柔体術) School of the Heart of the Big Tree.
This system specializes in grappling and throwing techniques similar to Aikido (合気道) and Judo (柔道). However, unlike them, this Ryu makes it difficult for the opponent to make Ukemi (受身) or to fall/roll safely. This Ryu is known as the “Bodyguard School”, and was founded by Takagi Oriuemon Shigenobu around 1650.
Note : This school is also know as The Willow Tree School.
- Togakure Ryu Ninpo (戸隠流忍法) School of the Hidden Door.
The second oldest of the nine traditions, this Ryu forms much of the basis for the Nin Jutsu techniques taught in the Bujinkan. This system is famous for its use of such weapons as Shuko and Shuriken. It was reportedly founded by Daisuke Togakure in the late 1100’s.
- Gikan Ryu Koppo Jutsu (義鑑流骨法術) School of Justice, Loyalty and Truth.
This Ryu was originally founded by Uryu Hangan Gikanbo in the mid 1500's and specializes in Koppo Jutsu or bone-breaking techniques. This style is known for its low stances, with much of the footwork within the Bujinkan system coming from this Ryu.
- Gyokushin Ryu Ninpo (玉心流忍法) School of the Immobil Heart.
The second Nin Jutsu Ryu in the Bujinkan system was founded by Sasaki Goemon Teruyoshi in the mid 1500's. Not much is known of this Ryu except that it is an Iga Ryu Ha and concentrated more on the espionage side of Nin Jutsu, rather than the fighting side. It is also known for its use of Sutemi (捨て身) or "sacrifice" throws.
- Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo (雲隠流忍法) School of Hiding in the Clouds.
The third of the Nin Jutsu Ryu, it uses similar Tai Jutsu (体術) as Togakure Ryu, and is also known for double blocks and strikes This Ryu originated with Heinaizaemon Ienaga Iga in the mid 1500's.
- Gyokko Ryu Kosshi Jutsu (玉虎流骨指術) School of Diamond Tiger.
The oldest of the nine traditions, this style is heavily influenced by Chinese Kempo (中国拳法) and is known for its Koshi Jutsu (腰術) attacks to muscles and soft organs, also using fingers and thumbs for ripping and tearing. Gyokko Ryu was originally founded by Cho Gyokko who was said to have fled China during the Tang Dynasty around 900 AD. This Ryu (流) forms much of the basis for the Bujinkan system including the Kihon Happo (基本八法).
- Koto Ryu Koppo Jutsu (虎倒流骨法術) School to Knock/Kill the Tiger.
This style specializes in Koppo Jutsu (骨法術) or bone-breaking techniques and is very linear in motion. This style was originally organized into a Ryu by Sakagami Kunishige in the mid 1500's. The name of the school means to knock/kill the Tiger down with the tips of the fingers and historically, training started with striking sand and gravel, then larger stones for conditioning.
- Kukishinden Ryu Happo Hiken Jutsu (九鬼神伝流八法秘剣術) School of the Nine Demons Tradition.
This Ryu is a battlefield style whose specialty is the use of many different weapons including Spears, Swords, Staff, etc...
Many of the weapon techniques in Bujinkan come from this School. Kukishenden Ryu was reportedly founded by Izuma Kanja Yoshiteru in the mid 1100’s.
- Shinden Fudo Ryu Daken Tai Jutsu (神伝不動流打拳体術) School of Unchanging Heart.
This system specializes in Daken Tai Jutsu (打拳体術) or striking techniques and Ju Tai Jutsu (柔体術) flexible/soft grappling techniques. This was the first Ryu that Takamatsu Sensei learned form his grandfather. This Ryu was also founded by Izuma Kanja Yoshiteru in the mid 1100's who also learned Chinese Kempo (中国拳法).
- Takagi Yoshin Ryu Ju Tai Jutsu (高木揚心流柔体術) School of the Heart of the Big Tree.
This system specializes in grappling and throwing techniques similar to Aikido (合気道) and Judo (柔道). However, unlike them, this Ryu makes it difficult for the opponent to make Ukemi (受身) or to fall/roll safely. This Ryu is known as the “Bodyguard School”, and was founded by Takagi Oriuemon Shigenobu around 1650.
Note : This school is also know as The Willow Tree School.