The Bujinkan Martial Arts were developed by the legendary ninja and samurai of Japan, The Bujinkan continues on in the 21st Century under the guidance of Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, thirty-fourth Grandmaster of Togakure Ryu Ninpo.

The International Bujinkan Dojo is led by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, who lives and trains in Noda City, Japan. He actively teaches at the Budokan in Tokyo and at the Bujinkan Hombu Dojo in Noda. Hatsumi Sensei is recognized as one of the premiere martial artists of today and is well known throughout the world.

Hatsumi Sensei's organization is called "Bujinkan Dojo" (The Divine Warrior God's Place for Training). The name of our style is now generally known as "Budo Taijutsu." Budo Taijutsu is a traditional Japanese kobudo martial art with a history that spans well over a thousand years.

The Bloomington Bujinkan Dojo's main focus is to accurately convey the teachings of Masaaki Hatsumi - 34th Grandmaster of Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu. Training is led by Nathan Eckert, Sandan.

BBD Instructors are licensed by Hatsumi Sensei & the International Bujinkan Dojo. We are closely affiliated with the Bujinkan Taka-Seigi Dojo. Instructors operate directly under the guidance of Shidoshi Dean Houser of the Columbia City Bujinkan Dojo, Sensei Kellen Myers, and Shidoshi Bart Uguccioni of the Dexter Bujinkan Dojo.

Those interested in training with us should e-mail me for additional details.

Information on this site has been complied from a number of sources, among which are the Books: "Ninjutsu History and Traditions," "Essence Of Ninjutsu," and "Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu" by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi.