Membership and Training

Membership and Training

Introduction

Musashi-ryu SDF Ninjutsu is not as defined by most current styles like Bujinkan or by Stephen Hayes or written about by Antony Cummins.  What we teach is not in competition with other styles (Ryuha).  We teach a philosophy of the Samurai and Shinobi (Ninja) as defined by the Musashi Shinobi Samurai Clan of Japan with a family history of over 400 years. We are a martial art school that is open to students around the world.  The information is given as fast as you can learn. There is tons of homework.

Musashi-ryu SDF Ninjutsu is referred to as “Old School” arts. There are many arts that have been developed by the Samurai over a long period of time. You can either group them as one collective art or break it down by it’s components.

Our method of training is secret and proprietary. These means that you are not allowed to disclose our training methods and information to others. Once you have shown respect, responsibility and the desire to learn then more will be disclosed.

We have a combat tested self-defense approach that has been refined over several hundred years. The higher levels of this training has been reserved the inner circle of the Shihan Members.  This is only because you will need a solid foundation of training before you will see the benefits of higher levels of training.

Membership in  Musashi-ryu SDF Ninjutsu

Member of Musashi Shinobi Samurai SDF Ninshidan:  this membership level is open to those that have completed the Ninshi requirements.  This includes the writing of 5 reports and learning the philosophy of Ninshido. There are different levels of being a member as listed below:

  • Shinobi Kashira By completing 1-5 reports. A ninshi patch can be worn on a sleeve.
  • Onmitsu Dohshin With a successful gorin presentation. Mon can be worn on the chest area and the back. At this point you are allowed to start your own Ha – with certain limitations
  • Onmitsu Chunin Working as a staff member for over a year. Report on Kyohmei activity as a Ha leader, or seasonal report on regional security or safety, or research outstanding contribution through fulfilling shinobi mission(s).
  • Onmitsu Johnin Working as a staff member for over 2 years. Active participation in gatherings and events, or service as a leader of 4 projects, or outstanding contribution through fulfilling shinobi mission(s).
  • Kanrei Rishi* To achieve this, one must be submitting a treatise. *(age over 30)
  • Kanrei Renshi*  Writing a manual / book / contribution or submitting a thesis on Sansai. *(age over 35)
  • Kanrei Kyoshi This rank is granted after 5 years of service as Kanrei Renshi.
  • Kanrei Hanshi  Granted after 5 years of service as Kanrei Kyoshi
  • Requirements of the Shinobi Defense Force: monthly research reports on assigned areas of study.
  • Membership Fee:  Annual Membership Fee $30USD  – Annual Ha license fee: $75USD
  • At the discretion of Shibata-ryu Imoto Black Belt Dan ranks will be awarded to outstanding members

Musashi-ryu Ninjutau: Membership into this group is by invitation only and requires Ninshidan ranking of at least Onmitsu Dohshin.  This is a Shinobi (Ninja) Samurai Martial Art style that is focused on the training and the background of the Shibata family.  There are many different areas of study. Those that are accepted are classified as a In’nin for a minimum period of 1 years. All training is classified and held in strict secrecy

Yudansha-sho Those having trained, tested, and been bestowed the Kojutsu titles of Shodan through Rokudan receive a Dan Certificate issued and properly sealed by the Iemoto. Those with Yudansha titles may wear the black belt.. Typically, there are no Yudansha titles higher than Yondan; exceptions are at the discretion of the Iemoto. Yudansha in Musashi-ryu Ninjutsu may wear hakama in Shibu Dojo if allowed by their teachers, but may not do so at the  Hombu Dojo. Only those having earned the title of Menkyo Shihan or higher are judged to be teachers at the Musashi-ryu Ninjutsu USA Hombu Dojo.

Dan Grades:  

  • 1-3 Dan based on prior experience
  • 4-6 Dan based on Ninshido and merit
  • Shihan Title: Dan 4th, based merit

 

Iemoto System training certificates for those 5th Dan and higher

  • 3 certificates for Menkyo Shihan
  • 6 (total) certificates for Menkyo Kaiden Shihan
  • 9 (total) certificates for Menkyo Kaiden Shihan Sōshō (宗匠)

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