1) I have no previous Martial Art Experiance. Will I be okay in Bujinkan and quickly catch up? Is there a beginner class, or is everyone on the same level?
2) Are there alot of painful moments in bujinkan? I see some pics with arms and legs twisting in painful positions.
3) Are the instructers pretty nice, or do they yell in face alot with insults like boot camp or something?
Can anyone offer any tips or advice? I'm a little nervous because I haven't done anything like this before.I start training in martial art of bujinkan in October, can anyone offer some advice and tips?
Hi there
Like all arts the make or break is having a good instructor.
Hatsumi's style of instruction is quite open and not rigid so most good shidoshi's tend to follow his example. Like i said it depends on your shidoshi's character and martial arts background but it shouldn't involve any shouting or heavy discipline. That part is down to you.
Some of the locks and koshi/koppo techniques can be quite nasty but your instructor will make sure you are safe and partnered up with a responsible uke.
Taijutsu is quite difficult to grasp as its quite flowing and the aim is to improve your natural way of moving. You start by learning the kamae and how to move through them in a non robotic way. Then kiten and ukemi followed by sanshin and kihon happo.
A good instructor should demostrate the kata in a traditional manner followed by free flowing practical application with some creative input from yourself.
Don't try to focus on the forms too much as its not a memory game as we have 9 schools to study and trying to remember them all would just be impossible. The key is in the movement which comes from the principles of the forms. Pick this up along with the feeling applied with no ego and you will be well on your way.
Expect it to take about two years until you notice how your movement has changed and how fast you start to see henka between each technique.
Pick up the principles from the forms such as points of balance, timing, distance, flow and angle then apply this to weapons and most importantly enjoy it.
And what ever you do dont buy a ninja gi as it wont go down too well. For your first lesson wear loose clothing like a track suit or jogging pants. After that buy a black gi and some indoor tabi with soft mole skin soles. Speaking of tabi never tuck them into your gi either as this makes you look like an 80's ninja wannabe and thats not what were about.
Best wishes
idaiI start training in martial art of bujinkan in October, can anyone offer some advice and tips?
I don't recommend you use ONLY the home study course. Its under Richard Van Donk and can be orderered at www.ninjutsu.com. However, you NEED to have an actual teacher to thrive in this system. Good luck with your training and if you're ever in AL drop us a line here.
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Also, on this point, I've been studying since I was 15, I'm about to turn 29. You have to stick with it if you study this. Keep your eye on training and everything will clear up in your mind over time. Enjoy yourself and take care.
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i totally agree with idai i couldnt put it better myself. Kudos to idai
Hatsumi's style of instruction is quite open and not rigid so most good shidoshi's tend to follow his example. Like i said it depends on your shidoshi's character and martial arts background but it shouldn't involve any shouting or heavy discipline
You can also get the home study course for 299 from 9th Kyu to 1st Kyu the rank system goes as follows from 9th kyu you are a white belt then after that you are a green belt and you stay green belt each kyu rank you get you have to put a yellow star over the patch that tells every one what rank you are up to you are 5th kyu then you take all the stars off and put another color star on it is white stars from there on out when you reach 1st kyu you can wear brown belt.
http://www.ninjutsu.com
Don't worry so much....just go along and enjoy the experience.
It's natural to be a little nervous about a new endeavor, but honestly, just take each day as it comes, seek out as much knowledge as you can, listen attentively, write down as much as you can remember after classes, and have fun.
Most schools will have a curriculum that will provide definition based on your experience and current rank, so you'll be working on stuff that is suitable for you. While there may be some techniques that could be painful, a good instructor and school will introduce such things carefully and in a controlled and safe manner. That said, it's a contact activity and accidents can happen, but they are usually minor in nature and easily overcome.
Instructors should be welcoming, encouraging, supportive, and positive, while at the same time being professional, competent, and demanding :) You shouldn't have a problem with that.
Relax, and look forward to begining the journey of a lifetime. Good luck!
Ken C
9th Dan HapMoosaKi-Do
8th Dan TaeKwon-Do
7th Dan YongChul-Do
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