9 Schools of the Bujinkan

The 9 Schools of the Bujinkan are taught as a koryū of budo taijutsu. The 9 schools make up the Bujinkan or Divine Warrior House, an organization founded by Soke Masaaki Hatsumi in 1974 and taught to him by Toshitsugu Takamatsu. These schools are taught by Shihan all over the world who travel to Japan to learn from Soke Hatsumi and his instructors.

THE 9 SCHOOLS OF THE BUJINKAN  ARE COMPRISED OF:

  • Togakure Ryu Ninpo – Hidden Door School – 34th Grandmaster
  • Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu – Jewel Tiger School – 28th Grandmaster
  • Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu – Immovable Heart School – 26th Grandmaster
  • Kukishinden Ryu Happo Hikenjutsu – Nine Demon Gods School – 26th Grandmaster
  • Gyokushin Ryu Ninpo – Jeweled Heart School – 21st Grandmasterer
  • Koto Ryu Koppojutsu – Tiger Knocking Down School – 18th Grandmaster
  • Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu – High Tree, Raised Heart School – 17th Grandmaster
  • Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu – Truth, Loyalty & Justice School – 15th Grandmaster
  • Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo – Hiding in the Clouds School – 14th Grandmaster