Here is a presentation of the 9 Bujinkan schools
Shinden Fudōryū
Shinden Fudo Ryu
Style: Daken Tai-Jutsu.
Origin : China (Kempo Techniques)
Creation date : 12° Century.
School philosophy:
The whole system is based on the elements of Nature: Fog, wind, storm, rain, showers...
Techniques :
Daken-Taijutsu (Art of hitting). Jutai-Jutsu (Art of throwing and dislocating).
Distance :
The distances are extremely reduced (face to face) and the dodges almost non-existent, the response occurs at the same time as the opposing attack.
Tiger Backbone Spell
Koto Ryu
Style: Koppo Jutsu.
Origin: China - Korea - Japan
Creation date : 12° Century.
School philosophy:
Shoot the Tiger down with your fingertips.
Techniques :
Yoko aruki (not crossed).
Toki (stamps on the toes),
Dry punches sometimes when moving backwards.
Distance :
Ripostes at very short range.
A strike must break a bone or attack the structure of the bone: the marrow.
Former name :
Karate koppo jutsu.
Takagi Yoshinya Jiujitsu
Takagy Yoshin Ryu
Style: Jutaī-Jutsu.
Creation date : 17° Century.
School philosophy:
Watch the opponent's eyes and use speed.
Technics:
Prevent the opponent from escaping from the grip by accompanying him in a roll.
Dislocations and twists are held close to you to paralyze the opponent with Ki (energy). This peculiarity comes from the fact that this School uses an internal style. For this reason we do not project far away.
Grasping the opponent's hands is done upside down (fingers up).
Nine ghosts and gods
Kuki Shinden Ryu
Origin : China
Creation date : 14° Century.
School philosophy:
Maritime Samurai School
Techniques : Armor: Melee with or without. Strikes are powerful because you have to be able to destroy armor with a strike.
Daken Tai-Jutsu: Percussion techniques of the vital points.
Jutai Jutsu: Projections, dislocations, immobilizations.
Weapons:
So-Naginata-Bo-Jo-Hanbo. Long medium small saber with use in ryoto (use of the two Sabres) Jutte, Kunaï, Hojo Jutsu.
Jade tiger rhinoplasty
Gyokko Ryu
Origin : China (Techniques of the Chinese Imperial Guard).
Creation date : From the 9th Century in China and 12th Century in Japan.
School philosophy:
The heart of the warrior is precious and essential.
Techniques :
Kosshi Jutsu: Percussion of the vital points and strikes on the muscles.
Shito Jutsu: use of thumbs and fingers. Saber fighting techniques.
blockages powerful and work on the attacker's imbalance.
Dislocations and projections are specialties of this school.
Yijian Flowing Bone Spell
Gikkan Ryu
Origin : China
Creation date : 16° Century.
School philosophy:
Never attack first.
Techniques :
Keri: Special kicks, punches and throws.
In form, the techniques are akin to old Chinese internal styles.
The distances are extremely reduced (face to face) and the dodges almost non-existent, the response occurs at the same time as the opposing attack.
All the strength is concentrated in the hands. The energy being thus concentrated, it is very easy to throw an opponent several meters away.
Gyokushin-ryu Ninpo
Gyokushin Ryu
Style : Ninpo.
Origin : Japan
Date of creation: 16th Century.
School philosophy:
Based more on a spy action than on techniques.
Style :
Maximum use of Sutemi (sacrifices in throws).
Kumogakure Ninjutsu
Kumogakure Ryu
Style: Ninpo.
Creation date : 16° Century.
School philosophy:
This ryu is very close to the Togakure school. From 1600 the Toda family transforms the spirit of Kumogare ryu into a school of thought that bases its techniques on the principle of non-violence in the Art of Ninjas.
Style :
Riposte in double blocking and double strike.
Weapons:
Kamayari (spear with hook). Ippon-Sugi (tool for climbing trees). The mask of the demon, to give the famous kikaku ken (headbutt).
Togakure-ryu Ninpo Taijutsu
Togakure Ryu
Style: Ninpo Tai Jutsu
Origin : China (Kempo Techniques)
Creation date : 12° Century.
School philosophy:
Spy school par excellence. Mastery of combat with all weapons and in all situations is at the highest level.
Principles :
Art of concealment and flight. The principle is to flee even while fighting, the fight must be brief and be supported by a strategy.
Weapons:
Use of shuriken – Shuko (hand claw) – Metsubushi (use of blinding powder).