Bujinkan

The Bujinkan is a martial arts organization founded by Hatsumi Masaaki of Noda City, Japan. It encompasses nine classical martial arts tradtions and is his expression of Budo (warrior way or method) as a synthesis of these nine traditions, many of which have over lapping histories... 

Dojo

The word "dojo" is often translated as "school," but that translation fails to capture the depth of the word. Translated literally, "dojo" means something closer to "the place of the way." It is considered to be a sacred place for the transmission of a traditional method of some sort, such as a martial art or tea ceremony. The word comes from "dojo-ji" which was an adjunct to a Buddhist temple where learning took place...

Training

Training in the Bujinkan involves training in classical weaponry (spear, sword, halberd, and other weapons), as well as empty handed combative techniques. All the techniques stem from the nine schools encompassed by the Bujinkan organization. Additionally, history, philosphy, strategy (Hei-ho), and other areas of knowledge are taught...