International Bujinkan Dojo Association · IBDA
Ancient Arts for Modern Times
Train Ninjutsu and Budo Taijutsu the right way. Step by step, rank by rank, from your first bow to Master Teacher. With Doshi Richard Van Donk. Anywhere. Anytime.
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The 8 Secret Powers of the Ancient Warrior Masters
What the ancient masters trained every day, and modern martial arts forgot. Claim your free guide and start training the powers behind the techniques.
- 1Warrior Presence
- 2Life Force Mastery
- 3Body Mastery
- 4The Awakened Mind
- 5Weapon as Extension
- 6Sensory Refinement
- 7Spiritual Alignment
- 8Integration & Harmony
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Where Does Your Training Begin?
Every course now lives at Bushindo University. Online training on computer, phone and tablet, with binder manuals mailed on the home-study courses.
Ninja: Way of Life
The first step. Learn the mindset, the movement and the warrior path before you ever tie a belt.
Start the Ninja Way →Ninjutsu Black Belt Course
White belt to Shodan, rank by rank. Video lessons, a printed binder, and real rank you earn.
Start Your Black Belt Path →Bujinkan Masters Course
Everything to reach Godan and Master Teacher level. Includes the Shidoshi Teacher Training Course.
See the Masters Course →Empowered Warrior Dojo
The Shin Gi Tai Ichi System. Mind, technique and body as one, from 9th Kyu to Shodan black belt.
Enter the Dojo →Getting Out of Tough Situations
Knife at your throat. Gun in your back. Get the 1-hour training DVD free. You only cover shipping.
Get Your Free DVD →White Tiger Inner Circle
Train directly with Doshi. Accelerate your learning curve and learn the arts right the first time.
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“Our mission is to share the arts as a path of personal transformation and a way of life.”
IBDA Bujinkan Is Different
Earned Rank. Real Training. A Way of Life.
The Ninja and Samurai arts of the Bujinkan have lasted well over 1,000 years. They were forged in real life and battle, not in a garage dojo. The entire focus of IBDA is on living empowered: in martial skill, and in mind, body, spirit and life.
- Earned rank. Based on knowledge at every level, your taijutsu ability, and your character. A 10 dan system with 5 elemental levels.
- Realistic combat. No wimpy training. Resistance training, countering drills, and Bujinkan fight finishes.
- Warrior-monk training. A non-religious spiritual path: awareness, meditation and Kuji-In.
- Weapons. Ancient, exotic and modern, with training and defense methods for each.
- Ninpo Ne Waza. Ground fighting drawn from the Bujinkan schools.
- Teacher training. Learn to teach responsibly and earn IBDA teaching titles.
- 18 Skills of the Ninja, Amatsu and Junan Taiso body conditioning, and an unmatched study library.
Carrying the Bujinkan Forward
A Solid Foundation. A Lineage That Continues.
When Hatsumi-Sensei retired and passed the Sokeships of the nine schools to individual Senior DaiShihan, training in Japan changed forever. My allegiance is to my teacher and the arts. During this transition, Hatsumi-Sensei granted IBDA and me his full permission and deepest blessings to carry the Bujinkan arts forward in the way I feel is best.
IBDA honors him and is dedicated to carrying his wisdom teachings forward, as we have for nearly 40 years. Our IBDA Masters Council will carry the arts forever, no matter what happens in or out of Japan.
Already Ranked in the Bujinkan?
Many kyu and high-level black belts are switching their training affiliation to IBDA, and we support everyone we can. Rank requirements vary from dojo to dojo, so we have a simple accelerated path for whatever Hombu grade you hold.
Let’s talk. Email info@ninjutsu.com or call/text 707-987-9322.
What Others Say
They Did It. So Can You.
“Ninjutsu Black Belt Course has benefited my physical and spiritual path, it was the most exciting experience in my life, Shihan Van Donk’s positive energy than enhanced my personality and let me growth as a better human being.”
Shidoshi Luis Bernal, 10th Dan
El Salvador Instructor, Bujinkan
“I am truly grateful for all the advice and encouragement I have received from Shihan Richard Van Donk throughout my training and I would recommend beginners to advanced students to seek out his advise in improving your skills.”
Shidoshi Alfred Reid, 9th Dan
Ireland Instructor, IBDA Bujinkan
“I felt very lost on my path in life and Shihan Van Donk has helped set me on the right course. I feel very blessed to be studying under him. Everyone should be this lucky!!!”
Shidoshi Brian Sumpter, 10th Dan
West Virginia Instructor, IBDA Bujinkan
Your Path Starts With One Step
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