«In martial arts there are three essential aspects:
First, the vision and the knowledge of oneself.
Second, the sword of decision through elimination
of failures, weaknesses and the unnecessary.
And finally, the sincerity, the feeling, the devotion,
the inner and the understanding of the heart »
(Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi)
9 Martial Traditions:
- Togakure Ryu Ninpo Happo Biken (34th generation)
It is said that it was founded in the 12th century by Daisuke Togakure. It operated in the southern part of the Iga region. His main teaching is violence must be avoided. And they were known for their use of tekko, senban nage, shuriken, and shindake for suiren.
- Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo Happo Biken (14th generation)
Its origin dates back to the 16th century started by Heinaizaemon Ienaga. It is characterized by jumps in combat and the use of punches and double blocks.
- Gyokushin Ryu Ninpo Happo Biken (21st generation)
Founded by Sasaki Orouemon Akiyari. He uses projections and concentrates on the strategic and tactical aspect.
- Gyokko Ryu Kosshi Jutsu Happo Biken (28th generation)
Its origin dates back to the 12th century, it is characterized by the use of long distances, dislocations, projections and blows to vital points.
- Koto Ryu Koppo Jutsu Happo Biken (18th generation)
Its origin dates back to the 16th century, initiated by Toda Sakyo Ishinsai, using short distances. Direct and short methods of hitting the joints and concealed weapons.
- Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutai Jutsu Happo Biken (17th generation)
Its origin dates back to the sixteenth century initiated by Takagi Oriemon Shigenobu, it uses techniques of dislocations, projections, reductions, controls, strangulations and hitting vital points.
- Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentai Jutsu Happo Biken (26th generation)
Founded in the XII century. One of the characteristics is the recognition of nature as a defensive form.
- Kukishinden Ryu Tai Jutsu Happo Happo Biken (28th generation)
Its origin dates back to the 12th century. It is characterized by the use of armor and the study of various traditional utensils such as canes, swords, spears, etc ...
- Gikan Ryu Koppo Jutsu Happo Biken (15th generation)
Its origin dates back to the 16th century. It is characterized by the use of kicks, fist attacks and projections