The Vision and Mission of the Bujinkan Hawaii Dojo
Bujinkan Hawaii Dojo is traditional Ryuha style dojo designed and created by qualified, highly motivated and licensed Instructors from Shirowashi Hawaii Dojo. We are jointly committed to teach and study the art with exceptional Integrity and high level of commitment to teach our students in the same manner as our Japanese Shihans Master teachers and our Soke from Japan. Reputation for excellence, integrity, loyalty, spirit of cooperation perpetuated through quality growth of the Dojo and promotion of the nine combat martial arts lineages known as (ryūha) are priorities and commitments of our leadership (Shihan and Shidoshi level of instructors) and the managing team of high black belt level of instructors. Shihan Ray Prosek - Mou Hyo 猛豹
12th Degree Black Belt
(Judan Suigyo Happo Biken - Junidan)
Shihan Kylan Kaneshiro - Tou Ryu 翔龍
12th Degree Black Belt
(Judan Suigyo Happo Biken - Junidan)
We are the Bujinkan (武神館) Hawaii Dojo. Bujinkan is an international martial arts organization founded in Japan and headed by Masaaki Hatsumi Sensei - Soke. The combat system taught by the Bujinkan organization consists of nine separate ryū-ha, or schools commonly referred to as dojos, which are collectively referred to as Bujinkan Ninpo Budō Taijutsu. Though the Bujinkan is most commonly associated with the art of ninjutsu, Hatsumi Sensei uses the term Budo (meaning martial way) as the ryū-ha are descended from historical dojos that teach both samurai and ninja tactics. We require all students to complete a background check, a face to face interview with one of our Shihan (Instructors), and reserve the right to refuse admission to any potential student. Guidelines For Participation In The Bujinkan
1. The Bujinkan shall be open to only those who agree with and uphold the guidelines of the Bujinkan Dojo. Those not doing so shall not be allowed to join. Specifically: Only those who have read and agreed with these guidelines shall be allowed to participate.
2. Only those able to exercise true patience, self-control, and dedication shall be allowed to participate. A physician's examination report shall be required. Specifically, individuals with mental illness, drug addiction, or mental instability shall be barred from joining. The necessity of such a report concerns individuals who may present a danger to others, for example, those with infectious diseases or illnesses, individuals with clinically abnormal personalities or physiology, and individuals lacking self-control.
3. Individuals with criminal records shall be turned away. Trouble makers, those who commit crimes, and those living in Japan who break domestic laws shall be turned away.
4. Those not upholding the guidelines of the Bujinkan, either as practitioners or as members of society, by committing disgraceful or reproachable acts shall be expelled. Until now, the Bujinkan was open to large numbers of people who came to Japan. Among them, unfortunately, were those committing violent drunken acts, the mentally ill, and trouble makers who thought only of themselves and failed to see how their actions might adversely affect others. Through their actions, such people were discarding the traditional righteous heart of the Bujinkan. From this day forward, all such people shall be expelled.
5. Regarding accidents occurring during training (both inside and outside the dojo), one should not cause trouble to the Bujinkan. This is an extremely important point. Those unwilling to take personal responsibility for accidents occurring during Bujinkan training shall not be admitted. Reiterating for clarity, the Bujinkan shall not take responsibility for any accidents happening in the course of training, regardless of the location.
6. All those joining the Bujinkan must get an annual membership card. This card not only preserves the honor of the Bujinkan members, it indicates you are part of a larger whole--one whose members come together with warrior hearts to better themselves through training and friendship. It evinces the glory of warrior virtue, and embodies both loyalty and brotherly love.
7. The tradition of the Bujinkan recognizes nature and the universality of all human life, and is aware of that which flows naturally between the two parts:
•"The secret principle of Taijutsu is to know the foundations of peace.
•To study is the path to the immovable heart (fudoshin)." Recently, the Bujinkan has become truly international. Just as there are various time zones, so exist various taboos among the world's peoples and nations. We must respect each other, striving to avoid such taboos. We must put the heart of the warrior first, working together for self-improvement and for the betterment of the Bujinkan. Those not upholding the above-mentioned guidelines shall be forced out of the Bujinkan. Masaaki Hatsumi - Soke
