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Ninja and Samurai Extensive Training Experience in Tokyo

What to expect

Unleash your ninja and samurai spirit in this unique beginner-friendly class. Immerse yourself in a mix of modern and traditional Japanese combat training and use these skills as the foundation for self-defense. Perfect for active travelers!

About this experience

Starting at: 07:00, 09:00, 14:30 … 20:00
Group size: Up to 10 people

Schedule

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Meet at Nakano Dojo
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Introduction
Introduce yourself to everyone and get to know your teachers, training partners and dojo (training hall) mates before you start this fun activity.
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Bujutsu Warm Up
Get your body conditioned before intensive training. Warm up before starting to learn how to handle swords and defend yourself using your hands and feet.
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Zen Meditation
A well-conditioned body is nothing without a calm and ready mind. Condition your mind with Zen meditation. Used as a meditation method among monks, this will strengthen you mentally and put you in the right mindset to proceed with training.
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Basic Taijutsu (Body Techniques)
Learn the right way to defend yourself using these basic body techniques.
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Basic Kenjutsu (Japanese Swordsmanship)
Wield your sword the right way without getting hurt by learning the fundamentals.
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Kenjutsu
Use all your learned basic knowledge and experience and put them to the test. Find a partner to further practice your newly-acquired kenjutsu skills.
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Quickdraw Techniques
Samurai and ninja are well known for their beautiful and elegant quickdraw. Learn the proper way of drawing your sword out like a samurai or a ninja.
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Jujutsu
Jujutsu is known as a combat mechanism which does not use any armor or weapon. Learn the proper way of defending yourself by using only the force of your own body.
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Shuriken (Ninja Stars)
Literally translated as "hidden hand blade" but commonly called "ninja stars," shuriken are a variety of knives that are used as weapons. Learn the ninja way of throwing these ancient weapons.
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End at Nakano Dojo