Join The Dojo’s Master Instructor Todd Ryotoshi Norcross as he guides you through the fundamentals of the Japanese Sword. Learn the basics of the Katana as only Sensei Norcross can deliver with his no-nonsense and inspiring approach.

A must for all sword practitioners and martial arts enthusiast...

Join The Dojo’s Chief Budo Instructor, Sensei Todd Ryotoshi Norcross (9th Dan/9th Dan/3rd Dan), as he guides you through some of the fundamentals of the infamous Shuriken - Hidden Hand Blades of the Samurai and Ninja.

On this Basics instructional:
Shapes and Types of Stars
Shuriken Hand to Hand ...

At his home in West Chester, Ohio, Todd Ryotoshi Norcross interviewed one of Masaaki Hatsumi's top students in the Ninjutsu world.

Arnaud Cousergue holds the title of "Dai Shihan" (great teacher) in the Bujinkan Organization.

Join Arnaud and Todd as they discuss various topics of the martial ar...

Join Todd Ryotoshi Norcross and Sr. Dojo Instructors for several intermediate and advanced Level 3 throws, locks and Taijutsu principles of self-protection based off of the martial arts of Samurai Budō i武 道.

1. Wind Hook Punch Defense #1
2. Hook Punch Defense #2 (Uchi Mata - Inside Thigh Reap)
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(Short weighted chain) - The Kusari Fundo is one of the most versatile weapons ever designed by man. It is fast, quick and very deadly even from concealed places.

Be extremely careful with a real one as bone will shatter in an instant.

In this video you will learn how to handle a kusari fundo, ...

Now in one place on one video you can see the primary postures from each of the 9 Ninjutsu schools.

Do you really know these postures and their Japanese names and how to use them? If not, here is your instructional.
Shihan Richard Van Donk demonstrates each posture, teaches how to get in them, h...

If you're learning hanbo in your studies then this is the video for you. 

HANBOJUTSU teaches you everything you've ever wanted to know about the hanbo, from the history of this 3ft wooden staff to concepts for using it, plus several postures, the best way to hold it effectively, and striking dri...

It is best that you know how to defend yourself in all scenarios. When you have a handle on resolving the tough situations than anything else is much easier.

In this training session we explore getting out of tough situations such as attacks from Knives, Guns, Grabs, and Multiple attackers. Shih...

At the heart of Budo lies the internal transformation that training in the arts does in changing you to be a better person.
At some time in your martial arts practice you will realize and perhaps even quest personal transformation.
We study warriorship for many reasons.

That reason may vary from...

Protecting yourself with armor during combat has been used for thousands of years on the battlefield. It makes great sense to protect a fragile body that can be easily damaged. What is little known is how to win against someone who is wearing such protective armor when you yourself do not have on...

A must have for those serious about improving their taijutsu the rare instruction on this instructional will take you to a new level of understanding in your taijutsu whether you are a brand new beginner or an advanced practitioner. You will not find this kind of demonstration anywhere else.

In ...

Shihan Paul Richardson of England, a self proclaimed historian of the Bujinkan, gives an excellent, almost 2 hour discourse and demonstrations of the differences between the various Bujinkan schools.

He goes over how the kamae work in each school, the school's approach to thinking and moving dif...

This outdoor training could be subtitled 'How to Learn Weapons.'
Shihan Richard gives a talk about how to learn that will give you a good foundation for your practice.

Then we have some rare teaching of the Kyoketsu Shoge done by several instructors who share their insights and methods for this ...

Aspects, Postures and Strikes of the Hanbo, Tanto, Kusari Fundo, Shuriken, Teppan, Rokushaku Bo, & Naginata.
Weapons are fun to train with! 

The Ninja used a variety of weapons, both traditional and exotic. On this video we share some of both kinds with you.
We start with the most commonly known...

SANSHIN NO KATA -
Chi (Earth), Sui (Water), Ka (Fire), Fu (Wind) and Ku (Space) no Kata
Elementary in nature and practical in application, the Sanshin no kata (three hearts methods)is the root and core of all the Bujinkan Ninjutsu training. 
The Sanshin comes from the 1,000+ year old Kosshijutsu ...

Want to know the secrets that separate the masters from everyone else? This video is for you.

Several high level Shihans share with you their warrior secrets insights and how it all works in mastering taijutsu. You must get these teachings in your body to grow as a martial artist. Learn this kno...

Are you ready to defend yourself against a knife, stick or gun wielding attacker?

This dynamic instructional by Ninjutsu Shihan and Eskrima Master Richard Van Donk teaches and demonstrates the art of disarming weapons plus the philosophy, principles, & techniques that could save your life in a t...

Internationally known Bujinkan Ninjutsu Master Richard J. Van Donk (10th Dan) and his blackbelt instructors demonstrate how to finish any fight fast, efficiently, and powerfully.

This unique video contains rare fast paced economized martial arts motion that stops attackers dead in their tracks. ...

Brutal and most effective use of the kusari fundo ever offered to the general public.
Shihan Richard Van Donk was told by Soke Hatsumi to teach this weapon to the U.S. Watch this instructional and find out why.

He is fast, quick and very deadly. This instructional is more demonstration than inst...

Roll like a clunker? Smooth out the bumps and bruises by learning how to make the ground your friend and make every roll much easier and more effective.

The ground is our friend and it tells us exactly where we need to improve our relationship to it as we interact with it. Rolling may seem easy ...

Aspects, Postures and Strikes of the Sword, Jutte, Shuko, Kyoketsu Shoge, Yari, Gun & Kunai.
Weapons are fun to train with!
 
The Ninja used many weapons, both traditional and exotic. This video covers some of both. We start with the most commonly known Ninja weapons and share with you what they ...

KIHON HAPPO - Koshi Sanpo and the Torite Goho Gata

The fundamental roots of all Budo may be contained in the Kihon Happo according to the last true living Ninja, Toshitsugu Takamatsu. Soke Hatsumi has always emphasized the importance of deeply learning these fundamental techniques as a foundatio...

Join the Dojo's chief black belt teacher Todd Ryotoshi Norcross As he guides you through the fundamentals of the legendary sword of the Togakure Ryu Ninja.

Lessons include:
-Possible uses of the Ninjato
-Myths in history
-Sabaki footwork
-Sageo and scabbard
-Togakure Ryu sword techniques
-Sword ...

Ground techniques covered in this instructional:

Reliable takedowns
Achieving the guard
Closed guard options
Arm bars
Ground chokes
Side control locks
Leg locks
When a knife appears
Top mount defenses