A glimpse of training at Bujinkan Ikiru Dojo. These short clips show some of what we practise together on Monday evenings, from 7:00pm to 9:00pm, at Kilburn Community Hall: taijutsu, hanbō, seated forms and the spirit of learning through play.
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Inside a Monday class
Stills from Monday evening classes at Kilburn Community Hall.
2025: some of what we learnt. 2026: much more to come.
Taijutsu, hanbō and self-defence clips
Ukemi and knifeUkemi with hanbōPractice ukemi, get comfortable with the groundUkemi and shurikenHanbō playThis week’s class highlightsLearn to train when injured; learn to adapt for realityOmote GyakuPlay to prepare you for realityIkiru means “to live”. Train to live.Bujinkan: nine schools of traditional Japanese martial artsPlease take a seat… I insist.Learn from playMuso Dori: no-thought captureBujinkan: nine schools as taught by Masaaki HatsumiHanbō part 6: counter-disarmHanbō part 5: keep moving to control the weaponBujinkan… come and playHanbō part 4: henka is changeHanbō part 3: weapons and unarmed are interchangeableHanbō part 2: henkaHanbō: taijutsu is the foundationTaijutsu… keep movingMu SanPlayBujinkan: come and tryDefence from a double-handed grabSeated formsUse your whole body; keep movingPlease don’t train on an empty stomach. Life is not a sport.Playtime has begunControl doesn’t have to be hard, but it must be preciseNothing is ever the same; be prepared to changeThe reality: some games should never be played. Life is fragile. Stay safe.
The best way to understand Bujinkan training is to experience it. Your first two lessons are free, and beginners of all levels and abilities are welcome.
