WEAPONS TAUGHT in the blackbelt course include:

'Hanbo' - The Short Staff'Katana' - Samurai Sword'Rokushaku Bo' - The 6 foot Long staff'Shoto '- The Short Sword Blade'Tanto' - Throwing and Stabbing/Cutting Knife 'Kusari Fundo' - A Chain weapons w/tips'Kunai, Tessen'- 'Jutte' - Special Blades'Shuriken' - Throwing Blade-type metal objects'Shuko' - Hand claw climbing tools'Naginata and Yari' - Polearms, Spears'Kyoketsu Shoge' - A Rope with Ring and Blade'Hand Guns' & 'Airsoft Training' - Gun defense training'Pens, cups, keys, dirt, more...'THE MIND

INSTRUCTION TOPICS include:

Junan Taiso “Body Conditioning”Kamae "Postures"Taihenjutsu "Body Movement" Ukemi "Breakfalls" Kaiten "Rolls"

Shiho Tenchi Tobi "Leaping" Kiten “Flips” Kuten “Handsprings”Dakentaijutsu "Striking Techniques" Hoken Juroppo Ken “16 Secret Fists” Keri “Kicking” Uke Nagashi “Receiving Flow” Shinobi Aruki “Silent Walking” Tai Sabaki "Body Movement/Evasion"Ashi Sabaki "Leg/Foot Movement"Zanshin "Awareness"Kihon Happo "The Eight Basic Ways"San Shin No Kata "The 3 Hearts Forms"Hajutsu Kuho "Wrist/Body EscapesGyaku Waza "Reversal Techniques”Nage Waza "Throwing Techniques”Jime Waza "Choking Techniques”Kuzushi "Off Balancing"Shinken Mutodori Gata "Sword Evasion"Kyusho "Weakness Points"Metsubishi “Deceptive Distraction”Taijutsu - Motion for Maximum Power

DETAILS ABOUT Ninja Training 9th KYU Material:

NINJA TRAINING 9TH KYU IS "LEVEL 1" (THE BEGINNING LESSON)

This lesson focuses on the most basic movements and concepts such as rolling (Kaiten), breakfalling (Ukemi), motion and awareness/evasion (Tai Sabaki and Zanshin), beginning strikes (kicking and punching - called Dakentaijutsu.) There is also a section on conditioning (Junan Taiso) where you can "join in" on a complete warm up session. This kyu also introduces basic dojo phrases and topics including vocabulary and pronunciation. You will also receive a free copy of the 40 page course guide (the entire curriculum of the black belt course) when you get this beginner lesson - a free gift to you. The Ninja Training 9th Kyu lesson contains approximately 1 hour of instruction.

A) Junan Taiso (Conditioning) A warm-up / stretching

B) Kamae (Stances) and Basic Dojo Phrases and ConceptsShizen No Kamae - Natural PostureSeiza No Kamae - Correct Seat PostureIchimonji No Kamae - Figure #1 PostureHira No Kamae - Flat PostureJumonji No Kamae - Figure #10 PostureHicho No Kamae - Flying Bird PostureHoko No Kamae - Encircling PostureKosei No Kamae - Agressive PostureHantachi No Kamae - Half Standing PostureFudoza No Kamae - Immovable Seat PostureDoko No Kamae - Angry Tiger PostureIhen No Kamae - Changing PostureBobi No Kamae - Defensive PostureHanza No Kamae - Half Seated Posture

C) Ukemi (Taihenjutsu) "Breakfalls"Zenpo Ukemi - Forward BreakfallKoho Ukemi - Backward BreakfallYoko Ukemi - Sideways BreakfallYoko Nagashi Zenpo Ukemi - Sideways Flowing Forward Breakfall

D) Kaiten (Taihenjutsu) "Rolls"Zenpo Kaiten Naname - Forward Diagonal RollKoho Kaiten - Backward RollZenpo to Koho Kaiten - Forward to Backward RollSokuho Kaiten - Sideways RollYoko Nagare - Sideways FlowOten - CartwheelHicho Kaiten - Flying Bird RollJun Nagashi - Turning FlowShikko - Knee walking (not technically a Kaiten)

E) Dakentaijutsu "Striking/Blocking Techniques"Jodan Uke - Upper Level ReceivingGedan Uke - Lower Level ReceivingFudo Ken - Immovable FistJodan Tsuki - Upper Level Punch/ThrustZenpo Geri - Forward Kick

F) Tai Sabaki and Zan Shin "Evasion and Awareness"

DETAILS ABOUT Ninja Training 8th KYU Material:

NINJA TRAINING 8TH KYU IS "LEVEL 2" (THE 2nd LESSON)

The Ninja training 8th kyu ninjutsu lesson introduces the first weapon in the course - the Hanbo, or "half staff." This kyu also focuses on striking (Dakentaijutsu) including kicking and "The 16 Hidden Fists" (Hoken Juroppo Ken.) Shihan Roemke introduces the Kihon Happo and San Shin No Kata, two of the most important formal aspects in Ninja training. Each lesson after this introduces a new weapon and more complex forms and variations of all maneuvers are covered. Approximately 1 hour of instruction.

A) Hoken Juroppo Ken - The 16 Hidden Fists:Kikaku Ken - Demon Horn FistShuki Ken - Hand Wake Up FistFudo Ken - Immovable FistShuto Ken - Turn Causing FistShi Shin Ken - Finger Needle FistShitan Ken - Finger Tip FistShako Ken - Claw FistShikan Ken - Extended Knuckle FistKoppo Ken - Bone Principle FistHappa Ken - Eight Leaf FistSokuyaku Ken - Dancing Foot FistSokki Ken - Leg Wake Up FistSokugyaku Ken - Foot Reverse FistTai Ken - Body FistShizen Ken - Natural Fist

B) Keri - Kicking:Sokuho Geri - Sideways Kick

Koho Geri - Backwards KickHappo Geri - Kicking in 8 DirectionsSukui Geri - Scooping Kick

C) Uke Nagashi - Receiving Flow, Deflecting Attacks:Jodan Nagashi - Upper Level FlowGedan Nagashi - Lower Level FlowKeri Kudaki - Crushing the KickKen Kudaki - Crushing the Fist

D) Kihon Happo: Koshi Kihon Sanpo & Torite Goho Gate(The 8 Basic Ways)Ichimonji No Kata - Figure Number One FormOmote Gyaku - Outside ReversalUra Gyaku - Inside ReversalOmote Gyaku Ken Sabaki Gata - Outside Reversal Fist Evasion

E) San Shin No Kata - The Three Hearts FormChi No Kata - Earth FormSui No Kata - Water FormKa No Kata - Fire FormFu No Kata - Wind FormKu No Kata - Void Form

F) Weapon: Hanbo - The Half StaffKata Yaburi No Kamae - Form Breaking PostureMunen Muso No Kamae - No Thought No Intention PostureOtonashi No Kamae - Soundless Posture

DETAILS ABOUT Bujinkan 7th KYU Material:

Bujinkan 7TH KYU IS "LEVEL 3" (THE 3rd LESSON)

The weapon for this kyu lesson is the katana (sword) and the parts, etiquette and basic beginning techniques for using the katana are covered fairly extensively. This lesson also features more Dakentaijutsu (striking techniques) , i.e., leaping (Shiho Tenchi Tobi), and silent walking (Shinobi Aruki.) Shihan Roemke continues instruction on the Kihon Happo. The lesson also starts to show some pain compliance and escape maneuvers (Hajutsu Kuho) and finishing pins. Approximately 1 hour of instruction.

A) Taihenjutsu (continued):Kiten - FlipsKuten - HandspringsYoko Aruki - Sideways WalkingShinobi Aruki - Silent Walking Shiho Tenchi Tobi (Leaping):Zenpo Tobi -Forward LeapKoho Tobi -Backward LeapMigi Tobi - Right LeapHidari Tobi -Left LeapFudoza Tobi - Immovable Seat LeapChi Tobi - Earth Leap

B) Kihon Happo (continued):(Koshi Kihon Sanpo)Hicho No Kata - Flying Bird FormJumonji No Kata - Figure Number Ten Form

(Torite Goho Gata)Ganseki Nage-Rock ThrowMusha Dori-Warrior Capture

C) Hajutsu Kyu Ho (Wrist/Body Escapes):(Tehodoki)Katate - One hand, same sideGyakute - One Hand, cross sideMorote - Both HandsRyote - Two Hands

(Taihodoki)Oyagorosh i- Killing the ParentKogoroshi - Killing the ChildTaihodoki - Body EscapeKoshi kudaki - Hip CrushHappo keri henka no koto - Eight way changing kicks WEAPON: Katana (Sword):

D: Katana KamaeDaijodan no Kamae - Great Upper Level PostureSeigan no Kamae - Correct Eye PostureChudan no Kamae - Middle Level PostureGedan no Kamae - Lower Level PostureTosui no Kamae - Water Ridge PostureUra Gedan no Kamae - Outside Lower Level PostureHasso no Kamae - Eight Apparitions PostureTenchi no Kamae - Heaven and Earth PostureKasumi no Kamae - Mist PostureTotoku Hyoshi no Kamae - Sword Hiding Catapult PostureUke nagashi no Kamae - Flowing Block PostureIchimonji no Kamae - Figure Number One Posture

E) Katana Giri (Cuts)Kiri Oroshi- Dropping CutKiri Age-Rising CutKesa Giri Migi- Cutting the Angle of Monk's Robes from the RightKesa Giri Hidari - Cutting the Angle of Monk's Robes from the LeftYoko Ichimonji Migi - Sideways Figure Number One Cut from the RightYoko Ichimonji Hidari - Sideways Figure Number One Cut from the LeftGyaku Kesa Giri Migi - Reverse Cutting the Angle of Monk's Robes from the RightGyaku Kesa Giri Hidari - Reverse Cutting the Angle of Monk's Robes from the LeftTsuki - Thrust

F) Katana Nuki (Draws)Nuki Uchi - Drawing CutTate Nuki Uchi - Vertical Drawing CutGyaku kesa bato - Reverse Angle of Monk's Robes Drawing CutGyakute - Reverse HandGyaku - Reverse (can mean direction or footwork)

G) Shinken Mutodori Gata (Sword Evasions - from Kamae):From Hira No Kamae-Flat PostureFrom Ichimonji No Kamae - Figure Number One PostureFrom Jumonji No Kamae - Figure Number Ten Posture

H) Katana Parts and TerminologyTsuka - HandleTsuba - HandguardSaya - SheathSageo - Cord for sheathTsuka kishiri - Handle EndcapHa - Blade edgeMune - Back of swordKissaki - Point of sword where it starts to become the tip

Hi - Blood GutterHamon - Temper line

I) Finishing Techniques (Pins):Omote Takeori - Outward Breaking BambooUra Takeori - Inward Breaking BambooOmote Gyaku - Outward ReversalUra Gyaku - Inward ReversalOogyaku - Great ReversalDo Gaeshi - Turning the Body

DETAILS ABOUT Bujinkan 6th KYU Material:

Bujinkan 6TH KYU IS "LEVEL 4" (THE 4th LESSON)

The 6th kyu lesson introduces the weapon "Rokushakubo" weapon, the six foot staff which is sometimes called a "bo." This is also the level where students begin to learn "Nage Waza" (throws) and the "Gyaku Waza" methods which focus on specific forms used in grappling and controlling the opponent with body movement and critical upper body contact. More advanced work with rolls and breakfalls ("Kaiten" and "Ukemi") are also covered - such as performing the maneuvers without hands and at different speeds and distances. More kicking ("keri") and movement techniques based on leg work ("Ashi Sabaki") are also explained by Shihan Roemke. About 1 hour of instruction.

A) Taihenjutsu (continued):Ukemi and High falls with no handsKaiten with no hands

B) Dakentaijutsu (continued):Striking from different footworkMetsubishi (Blinding/Distractions) principles and applicationsJuji Geri - Cross KickKakushi geri - Crescent KickKagato - Heel kick from behindHidden strikes

Ashi Sabaki:Ashi Sabaki - Leg MovementAshi Barai - Leg hooksKeri Kaeshi - Kicking CountersAshi Sabaki from all kamae

C) Gyaku waza:Take Ori - Breaking BambooOni Kudaki - Demon Crusher (Omote and Ura)Hon Gyaku - Base ReversalMusodori - No Thought CaptureOogyaku - Great ReversalGyaku Waza From all kamaeGyaku Waza From different attacks

D) Nage Waza:Osoto Nage - Major Outer ThrowSeoi Nage - Shoulder ThrowGanseki Otoshi - Dropping a Big RockGanseki Ori - Breaking a Big RockGanseki Oshi - Pushing a Big Rock

WEAPONRokushakubo ("Bo")

E) Rokushakubo KamaeJodan no Kamae - Upper Level PostureChudan no Kamae - Middle Level PostureSeigan no Kamae - Correct Eye PostureGedan no Kamae - Lower Level PostureIhen no Kamae - Changing PostureHira no Kamae - Flat PostureHira-Ichimonji no Kamae-Flat Figure Number One PostureHeito no Kamae – Being to Overthrow Evil PostureTenchijin no Kamae - Heaven, Earth, Man Posture

F) Rokushakubo SpinningForward spinBackward spinSide to side spinBo Furi Gata

G) Rokushakubo StrikingShomen Uchi - Strike to the CrownYokomen Uchi - Strike to the TemplesDo/Kote Uchi - Strike to the Body/WristAge Uchi - Rising StrikeAshi Barai - Leg SweepTsuki – Thrust

DETAILS ABOUT Bujinkan 5th KYU Material:

Bujinkan 5TH KYU IS "LEVEL 5" (THE 5th LESSON)

The weapons covered in this lesson are the knife ("Tanto") and the Short Sword ("Shoto.") Roemke explains how variation in knife grip and cutting angles should be practiced, he describes target areas on the body for using blades against the opponent, and he discusses how range of target affects the weapon's usage (and how to avoid getting into confrontations using blades.) In this lesson Shihan Roemke also continues instruction for advanced Ukemi and Kaiten (breakfalls and rolls) as well as Nage Waza (throws.) A special section that delves into the essence of the San Shin No Kata (San Shin Gokui) helps you practice the San Shin with more complexity and energy. This is the level that the Kyusho Points are introduced ("pain and weakness points on the body") which will be continued throughout the rest of the lessons. About 1 hour of instruction.

A) Kaiten (Rolls) Variations:Distance and Speed

B) San Shin (continued)Gokui ("Inner Essence")Sensei Roemke explains the inner essence of each element, the dynamics of where power is generated for each form. This lesson goes beyond demonstration of the posture and motion as seen in 8th Kyu.

C) Nage Waza (continued)"Throwing Techniques"Detailed demonstration of 8 basic throws:Yoko Nagare - Sideways FlowTachi Nagare - Standing FlowTachi Nage - Standing ThrowTemakura - Hand PillowKoshi Nage - Hip Throw

Ippon Seoi Nage - One Arm Shoulder ThrowIppon Zeoi Nage - One Arm Back ThrowGyaku Ippon Zeoi Nage - Reverse One Arm Back Throw

D) Weapons: Knife and Intro to Shoto ("Short Sword")Weapon observance and potentialThree basic gripsNine basic cutting anglesCritical body cutting targetsGrappling with the knifeIntroduction to the Shoto

E) Advance Knife DemonstrationsThe "Kihon Happo Flow Drill" and examples with knife defenseKnife-on-knife fight strategiesDefense with double-edged knives

F) The first 5 Kyusho Points"Pain/Pressure body targets"Nagare - On the upper forearmUko - On the side of the neckSui Getsu - At the solar plexusJakkin - On the inside of the bicep muscleKasumi - The temple

DETAILS ABOUT Bujinkan 4th KYU Material:

Bujinkan 4TH KYU IS "LEVEL 6" (THE 6th LESSON)

The 4th kyu continues instruction in advanced Ukemi (breakfalls), Kihon Happo and San Shin variations, more Nage Waza (throws) and Kyusho pain/weakness points. Shihan Roemke and the senior instructors at Santa Cruz Bujinkan Dojo demonstrate strategies for handling multiple attackers, especially the importance of awareness and variation of "angle, distance and timing." About 1 hour long.

A) Ukemi (continued)Using Ukemi To Attack

B) Kihon Happo (continued) VariationsUsing different body partsWithout hands, one-handedAdding weapons

C) San Shin (continued)VariationsAltering Angles and DistanceVariations in foot and hand work

D) Nage Waza (continued):Itami Nage - Pain ThrowKatate Nage - One Handed ThrowOosoto Garuma - Major Outer WheelO Uchi Gake - Circle ThrowKaruma Nage - Wheel ThrowSui Nage - Water Throw

E) Weapon: Kasuri Fundo

Chain vs. RopeStrikesGrappling

F) Handling Multiple AttackersStrategiesGrappling

G) Kyusho (continued)5 more Kyusho Points:Koe - Hip/Leg JointButsumetsu - Floating RibJinchu - Base of the NoseKiri Gasumi - Base of the EarlobeSuzu – Genitals

DETAILS ABOUT Bujinkan 3rd KYU Material:

Bujinkan 3rd KYU IS "LEVEL 7" (THE 7th LESSON)

The weapons demonstrated in this "Bujinkan 3rd Kyu" lesson are the Jutte (which is a metal rod with a hook) and two weapons similar in use to the Jutte -- the Tessen (metal fan) and Kunai (a small metal digging implement.) Shihan Roemke also explains how to throw Japanese stars and needle-shaped projectiles "shuriken", throwing knives and he mentions the throwing ax. There is more advanced instruction to continue learning about Ukemi, San Shin, Ashi Sabaki and Nage Waza. Roemke also offers a complete section about choking techniques, called "Jime Waza." About 1 hour.

TAIHENJUTSU/Ukemi (continued)Increasing the Intensity of Tori/Uke Training

B) SAN SHIN (continued)Weapon stances, weapon-on-weapon training, advanced movement

C) JIME WAZA - "CHOKES"Hon Gyaku - Reverse ChokeGyaku Jime - Reverse ChokeItami Jime - Pain ChokeSankaku Jime - Three-pointed ChokeGyaku Juji Jime - Reverse Figure #10 Position ChokeKatate Jime - One-handed Choke

D) NAGE WAZA (continued)Harai Goshi - Sweeping Hip ThrowHiza Garuma - Knee WheelHane Koshi - Popping Hip ThrowUchi Mata - Inner Thigh ThrowYoko Seoi Nage - Sideways Shoulder Throw

WEAPONS:

F) Jutte(also similar to Tessen and Kunai, which are discussed)Also Postures: Muso, Sui Cho, Ichi Seigan, Ten

G) Shuriken, Throwing Knives, AxSenban Shuriken "stars"Bo Shuriken "needles"Throwing KnivesThrowing Ax

H) WALKING AND ZAN SHINAwarenessWalking techniques

I) FIVE MORE KYUSHO POINTSAsagasumi - ChinTenmon - Bridge of the NoseOmote Kimon - Above the NippleUra Kimon - Below the NippleRyumon - Collar Bone / Shoulder Spot

DETAILS ABOUT Bujinkan 2nd KYU Material:

Bujinkan 2nd KYU IS "LEVEL 8" (THE 8th LESSON)

The Ninja weapons shown by Shihan Roemke in this lesson are the Naginata and Yari (spear-like weapons) and Shuko which are metal claws. Roemke explains techniques for throwing your opponent off balance (Kuzushi) and shows some good exercises to practice this with a training partner. Learning about Kuzushi in this Bujinkan 2nd kyu lesson includes discussion of the concept of the "third leg" balance point which takes into account both momentum and the balance and posture of people who are grappling. There also is a continuation of instruction for Nage Waza (throws) and the Kyusho points. About 1 hour.

A) KUZUSHI"Off Balancing"

B) NAGE WAZA (continued)Kubi Nage "Neck Throw"

Gyaku Ippon Seoi "Reverse #1 Shoulder Throw"Empi Nage "Elbow Throw"Taki Otoshi "Cataract Drop"

C) WEAPON: SHUKOGrappling & Strikes Against People and Weapons

D) WEAPON: NAGINATATenchi No KamaeGyaku Ihen No KamaeHasso No KamaeIchimonji No KamaeGrappling, Strikes, Weapon on Weapon

E) WEAPON: YARIReiho "Bowing":Tate ReiZa ReiKamae:Shizen No KamaeTachi No KamaeSeigan No KamaeGedan No KamaeJodan No KamaeBatto Nino Tachi No KamaeRui Sui No KamaeTaihen No Kamae

F) KYUSHO POINTS (continued)Toki - Top of FootDokkotsu - ThroatMurasame - Clavicle Center Notch

Matsukaze - Adam's AppleYaku - Outside of Shin

DETAILS ABOUT Bujinkan 1st KYU Material:

Bujinkan 1st KYU IS "LEVEL 9" (THE 9th LESSON)

The Kyoketsu Shoge is the ninjutsu weapon covered in this 1st kyu lesson - it is a rope or chain with a ring and a special blade at the ends. Shihan Roemke also demonstrates how to use a variety of "lethal" weapons in a manner that is not lethal, and how to draw out weapons using natural and invisible movement. Roemke also gives a Bujinkan lesson in "counterning counters" which describes how to train with your partner in ways that are more realistic and which takes your opponent off guard. The last of the Bujinkan Nage Waza maneuvers are covered in this kyu lesson (throws) as well as the last of the Kyusho points. Slightly under 1 hour.

A) NAGE WAZA (continued)Advanced Karuma Gaeshi Nage "Wheel Turn Throw"Juji Nage "Figure #10 Throw" (2 versions)Morote Gyaku Ippon Zeoi Nage "Two Handed Shoulder Throw"Ura Nage "Reverse Throw"

B) WEAPON: KYOKETSU SHOGEOver-hand and Under-hand SpinsOverhead SpinsForward and Backward SpinsStriking from spinsGrappling

C) ADVANCED LETHAL WEAPONS TECHNIQUESUsing Lethal Weapons with Non-Lethal ForceDrawing Weapons with Natural MovementHiding Weapons From Opponents and Witnesses

D) COUNTERING COUNTERSGoing Beyond the Usual Training ManeuversTurning Opponent Counters with Another Counter of Your Own

E) KYUSHO POINTS (continued)Sai - Muscle Bundle at Side of the ThighKaku - KneeKobura - Center of Back of the CalfShichibatsu - Upper Ridge of the Back of the Pelvic BoneHadome - Cheek