Hi people, welcome again to the blog. I read the last comments and let me tell you that “yes”, ninjas were a little bit unethical and that is why samurais hate them. Despite this, their techniques (and maybe their culture) were passed through generations and that is why we know some of their practices. On the other hand, today I will talk about how Ninjutsu is taught.
Nowadays, Ninjutsu is taught with Bujinkan, another martial art which includes 3 schools of Ninjutsu and 6 schools of weapons. Bujinkan that involves the use of the body is called Ninjutsu and this is also called Budo Taijutsu. Basically, Budo Taijutsu involves using the fists, fingers, elbows, nails, legs, chokes, evasions, vital points and projections to attack the enemy. (Budo Taijutsu) The main idea here is that the ninja must use the body as a whole in order to injure his opponent.
Furthermore, Ninjutsu is taught among 10 Kyus (which are the basic levels) and 10 Dans (only achieved when a student has completed the previous 10 Kyus). The first 10 Kyus function as the basis for knowing this art. Actually, in every Kyu, the students acquire the knowledge and the skills characteristics of it. The movements that you learn are related with the four elements and try to imitate their characteristics. At the end of the Kyu, the students are evaluated in order to determine if they can continue with the next Kyu or not. Also, some people say that Ninjutsu takes the entire student’s life because a lot of time is needed in order to be considered a Shihan (chief instructor that achieved the 10th Dan).
The only thing that I can say is that this martial art is not so common and maybe is worthwhile to learn it because you can use it as personal defense.
I hope that you liked the post, see you next week!
Reference:
Budo Taijutsu. 27 October 2011 http://www.bujinkancordobadojo.es/budotaij.html.
Hello Ray, I’m not really sure if I have commented in your blog before; if I didn’t, I’m sorry but if I did, yey for me. Anyways, reading this entry I was a little confused with the whole “several names for Ninjutsu”. So, basically Ninjutsu is Budo Taijutsu, right? I was amazed of how they use the whole body for attacking, knowing how to use everything as a weapon must be interesting. It is disappointing the amount of time you need to spend on the martial art to become a professional or an instructor, but I guess it’s worth it since it depends on difficult techniques and I agree with you about the personal defense, you might become as skilful as they where once, back in the age. I know you practiced Ninjutsu for a month (or was it more?) and I’m not sure if you have already talked about that in your blog; if you didn’t I will certainly love to read about your personal experience and learn a little more about learning Ninjutsu! Until next time, bye!
ResponderEliminarHi Ray! is good to read another post. Well, about the ethnics, I think that isn't cool doing work only for money, especially when your work is spying or killing people. Anyway, the ninjas are excellent at what they do, but now I like more the samurais.
ResponderEliminarAbout the ninjutsu, I don’t know anything about it but it seems similar to tae kwon do. Maybe you didn’t know this but, I am black belt in tae kwon do and I trained almost 7 years when I was just a kid. Along my experience with this martial art I learned a lot of things as self-defending. Then I can say that learning a martial art gives you the opportunity to become strong and to be able to fight but only in case it is completely necessary. I remember that the master always stressed that we have the permission to use what we learn only when there is no other option, not for bullying or things like that.
Well, about your post, I see a bug similarity of ninjutsu and tae kwon do, both have belts, I believe that is for all martial arts. Also both have different levels of black belts but in case of the tae kwon do it has 9 levels for 10 levels of the ninjutsu, not a big difference but in some cases may be important. I want to say that in all martial arts the preparation for being a master with all levels takes too long, and I am sure that it is that way because not everyone should deserve being a master. That was just what I believe, see you soon and keep posting.