TRAINING
Whether you are experienced in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu or other martial arts or whether you are just starting your journey in the martial arts, we welcome you.
Where & When?
Bujinkan Kasumi Dojo - Pencoys School, Four Lanes, Redruth.
Adult classes: Wednesday 18:30 - 20:30 - Term Times only!
Directions: Google Map
Bujinkan Truro Dojo - St Georges Church Hall, Truro.
Adult classes: Monday 18:30 - 20:30
Directions: Google Map
Guidelines of the Bujinkan
Bujinkan Cornwall practises by the guidelines of the Bujinkan Hombu Dojo, Japan and we encourage you to familiarise yourself with them. They are also a guide to living… Hombu Dojo (Japan) Guidelines. We also currently only train people aged 17+.
What is a typical Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu class like?
A typical class normally runs as follows : -
Junan Taiso - warmup, stretching and body conditioning exercises
Ukemi Waza – breakfall and rolling practice
Kihon Waza – fundamental techniques
Henka – variation and change
Shinkentaijutsu – moving towards actual “real life” self defence forms
How much does training cost?
Each lesson is £5 per student. We ask all students to make a contribution towards a group insurance in case of any unforeseen accidents. We also ask our students to register as a member of Budo Warrior Schools under leading British Shihan Marc Moor. Full annual membership and insurance details will be revealed in the dojo, as prices are subject to change.
How old do I have to be to train?
We currently only hold adult classes and the age restriction on this is 17+ but our “Kasumi Dojo” in Redruth is looking to begin under 17s classes sometime in 2008. The maximum age is completely up to you, Grandmaster Dr Hatsumi Sensei is in his mid 70’s and still gives the younger practitioners a run for their money.
What do I need to train in Taijutsu?
We recommend that you consult a doctor before you begin training but all in all you need a positive, open and questing mind. We don’t expect you to show up at the beginning with all the kit. We do recommend however that you bring loose old clothing so that you can begin your training.
In the beginning of your journey through Traditional Japanese Budo we will focus primarily on “break falling” skills which are known in Japanese as ukemi, this is for your own safety within the training environment. Your training will progress through the Taijutsu / Hand to Hand forms known in Japanese as “kata”.
When the time is right, and this will be dictated by your Instructor, you will be introduced into the many kata involving traditional Japanese weaponry. You will be expected to purchase your own weaponry but don’t panic many members are willing to share. A full Dojo pricelist is available to members with wholesale prices in order to keep the costs down.
New practitioners of Taijutsu
Classes are led by Black Belt Instructors. On the odd occasion when they cannot make the class, attending seminars in Japan for example, other senior practioners could be asked to take the class.
New practioners are requested to arrive earlier to be greeted by the instructor. Before each class there is a warm up session following which the class then assembles, greetings exchanged and the lesson begins. We train in a fairly informal and friendly atmosphere as this helps learning.
We focus on learning how to move the body so as to protect ourselves from harm. During training expect to examine techniques, with and without weapons, in rolling, break falling, striking, throwing and locking for self defence.
Beginners
We do not have a beginner’s class as such, the lesson is integrated and as a ‘new’ practioner, you will be supported through the lesson by both the instructor and more experienced practioners. However absolute beginners will be instructed on proper movement, breakfalling, rolling and basic techniques.
We also encourage people to ask questions, as this also helps in everyone’s development. We also maintain that people should have fun and enjoy the experience!
We do not hold or participate in competitions, as the Bujinkan martial arts is not a sport. We do however have a grading system - gradings are organised by the instructor. More details about our unique grading system will be revealed once you begin your training.
Additionally, we actively encourage members to attend seminars with other instructors, and if at all possible, visit Japan to train with the Grand Master and his senior teachers.
Contact us
Tel: 07879 042706 (Redruth Classes)
Tel: 07981 801123 (Truro Classes)
Email: admin@bujinkancornwall.co.uk