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Philosophy

Our philosophy is to protect life whenever possible. Live according to the natural laws of the universe. Respect all people as your equal (even if their behavior isn’t). Those that agree with this philosophy, will be instructed in the skills needed to support that philosophy. All students and teachers are required to demonstrate personal discipline and participate in training with a friendly and courteous demeanor.

Jizaikan Aiki Ninjutsu is a martial art with one ultimate goal: that all students live in harmony with the people, plants and animals they encounter. The methods of this martial way, or “Budo,” are not only designed for self-perfection, but they are also a practical system for self-protection.

The word Jizai is a modern Japanese term used to describe the high quality of care given to the development and improvement of materials.  It implies the continual pursuit of perfection.  In Budo, this same term is used to represent the constant state of refinement that the warrior strives to attain.  The kata and guiding principles of the curriculum are derived from the battlefield Samurai arts of feudal Japan. Although the term is new, it is a warrior tradition whose roots reach back over a thousand years into China and India .

Classical Japanese Samurai sword arts translate directly into the technique and strategy of the unarmed methods of the Jizai warrior.  These sword principles harmoniously mirror the unarmed principles of “Jujutsu” and “Jutaijutsu.”  The character “Ju” translates as meaning gentle, subtle or flexible.  True power lies in flexibility because it is ultimately a more harmonious response to an aggressor’s attack.  Guiding principles in this action of nonresistance would be: “when pushed – pull and turn; when pulled – push and turn.”  The Jizai method truly uses the momentum and force of the opponent’s attack to create opportunity for the warrior to gain a tactical advantage and eventual victory.

Victory is desirable, yet the ultimate goal of Jizaikan Aiki Ninjutsu is the improvement of the quality of peoples’ lives.  This is studied through the pursuit of personal perfection through form. Every activity in the dojo is a practice in mindfulness.  This type of mindfulness or “awareness of self” cultivates and refines the human spirit.  In our martial art this introspection is intended to refine the warrior within each of us.

An important part of study is “Musubi,” or connection and harmonious interaction.  To study Jizaikan Aiki Ninjutsu is to explore this harmony.  We must establish a connection mentally and physically without conflict.  To connect with our training partner in practice is an illustration of the bonds we create with the people and world we live in.  The warrior seeks to accept or receive this connection with reverence and harmony without attempting to negate the natural flow of movement.  This is not just a philosophical principle, but a physical one as well.  The practitioners must apply this to all the techniques of Jizaikan Aiki Ninjutsu.

Training methods

Jizaikan Aiki-Ninjutsu practitioners are expected to attend regular classes at least 2 times per week that teach methods of striking, throwing, joints locking and mastery of several weapons such as:

> Swords (Katana, Wakizashi, and Ninja-to)
> Tanto (knife)
> Kusari Fundo (chain and flexible objects)
> Bo staff (6ft.) and Hanbo (3ft.)
> Shuriken (throwing stars)
> Firearms

This creates a system where the warrior is well rounded in realistic self protection for today’s world.. Dynamically, the aim of the warrior is to control self while gaining insight into their true nature.  This goal is pursued through diligent mindful practice.  The warrior is fully aware of self and surroundings.  This is the way of the Jizaikan – Way of the Dynamic sword.

The training here at the Hombu dojo (headquarter school) can be broken down into three areas.

1. Physical Training… In The Martial Arts To Foster A Sense Of Peace, Security, And Safety In Life
2. Intellectual Study… Of Cause-and-effect Dynamics That Lead To Success And Fulfillment In Life
3. Intensive Exploration… Of The Potential For Actualization Of The Human Spirit In The World

Tradition

The Jizaikan is a set of 12 traditional Japanese martial art schools:

1. Togakure Ryu Ninpo
2. Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu
3. Kukishinden Ryu Happo; Hikenjutsu
4. Koto Ryu; Koppojutsu
5. Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu
6. Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu
7. Gyokushin Ryu Ninpo
8. Kumogakure Ryo Ninjutsu
9. Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu
10. Daito Ryu Aiki Jujutsu
11. Kyushin Ryu
12. Eishin Ryu Kenjutsu

Included are striking, grappling, escaping methods, weapons training, survival training and mind science technologies. These methods are based off training in the classical weapons systems. These martial arts are not sport martial arts. Therefore, there are no formal competitions or tournaments.

Our primary reasons for training are for the student to:

> Aquire the capability of protecting self and others
> Maintain a compassionate attitude toward self and others
> Cultivate a natural lifestyle; living in harmony with people, animals and plants in nature.

The training curriculum will consist of the following types of training:

> Junan Taiso – conditioning and flexibility exercises
> Ukemi – injury prevention
> Sanshin No Kata – exercises for a strong body and clear spirit
> Tai Sabaki – coordination training
> Goshin Jutsu – self defense training
> Budo Shin Jutsu – warrior mind training

Community

The Jizaikan Martial Arts is dedicated to providing a friendly, inviting, family-oriented atmosphere.  The focus of the school is on our students and their personal mastery of Aiki Ninjutsu. We believe that our students can get the “Edge For Success” in life by training in the secrets that have been handed down over the last 1000 years!

You don’t have to be a die hard martial artist to benefit from the knowledge that has been passed on!

We regularly hold Free Community Self Defense Classes and Seminars for women, children and non-profit organizations such as the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. We also provide specialized seminars for groups such as law enforcement agencies and business organization that want to provide a valuable benefit for their employees and their families.

These specialized seminars include both physical Self defense Seminars and “The Edge For Success Seminars” which introduce the public to the mental secrets that are applicable to being successful in today’s business world. These secrets have been used by Japanese Companies for years and have helped give them the competitive edge in the world market.

Call today to find out more about how these exciting programs can help give you, your family or business the “Edge For Success”!