History of Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu The Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu was headed in the beginning by Soke Fuma Kotaro. The Sengoku Era of Japanese history is known as the Japanese period of civil war. It is accepted as being from 1467 - 1591. Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu in this era would be very different from that practiced today. Firstly it would be practiced in every day situations on the battlefield as well as in every day life of the Ninja. It would be more secretive and as a Chunin I might still not know the true identity of Fuma Kotaro, as there were five. The Fuma Ninja worked for the Houjou family in the Kanto region of Japan. They were not just used as spies, assassins, scouts, or anti Ninja agents. One of their primary roles was that of Ikusa Shinobi that of battlefield Ninja. They would be used by the Houjou to supplement their own regular forces as they could be used for a wide variety of tasks that regular troops and Samurai were unable to do either because they could not or were forbidden to do by their Bushido code. These roles could include scouting enemy formations and movements as the Inton skills of the Fuma Ninja would be superior to that of the Ashigaru or Samurai. They could also be used as battle disrupters. This role is best described by an extract from the Houjou Godai-ki. Symbol of the Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu Below is the crest that was used by the Fuma Ryu School: This was awarded to them by the Houjou family because of their loyal service to the family. It is known as Ura Houjou as it is the reverse of the Houjou family mon. As the Fuma Ryu soldiers were Ninja they were unable to wear the Houjou family mon. However this mon was given to them to show that they were associated with the Houjou. Sensei Kingoro Tanaka, - The teacher of current 19th Soke Harunaka Hoshino Sensei Kingoro Tanaka (probably 18th soke of Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu) was merely an outcast of Japanese society and some possibly considdered K. Tanaka a drunk. The reason i say that Kingoro Tanaka is probably the 18th soke of Fyma Ryu Ninjutsuis that K. Tanaka never used the title of soke when teaching the Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu to Harunaka Hoshino. Nevertheless Kingoro Tanaka Sama Sensei has taught Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu to Soke Harunaka Hoshino. Sensei Kingoro Tanaka has passed down the densho to Soke Harunaka Hoshino making mr Hoshino the 19th soke of Fuma Ryu Shinobi Jutsu. Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu 19th Soke Harunaka Hoshino The current Soke of the Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu tradition is : Harunaka Hoshino founder of the San Fransico Ninja Society, Ninja Style Kenjutsu Tanto and other contributions. He is the current runner of the Nippon To Sword Society in San Francisco The Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu is not related to Iga/Koga Ryu Ninjutsu or Dux Ryu Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu is a school on itself meaning that there are no historical connections to Koka Ryu Ninjutsu or Iga Ryu Ninjutsu from Japan. The Fuma Ryu is also not ascociated to the Bujinkan (Masaaki Hatsumi) Genbukan (Shoto Tanemura) or Jinenkan (Fumio Manaka) all Takamatsu lineage. Also the ninjutsu practitioners of Frank Dux (Koga Yamabushi Ryu Ninjutsu) are not connected to sensei Kingoro Tanaka or Soke Harunaka Hoshino. Many Dux Ryu Ninjitsu people claim that there is a connection with Kingoro Tanaka sama sensei, but we from Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu are certain those claims are false and totally wrong. Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu Clothing The Shinobi Shozuku is Dark Blue in colour. (It is a common mistake to assume that ninja always wore black, this is an image created by films and was historically rare.) The Cho can wear a burgundy uniform as this can easily distinguish them from the rest of the class. During night skills you may have as many Shozuku as you wish or require, however no modern camouflage colours are permitted. This is so that we can continue to use traditional clothing and training methods. The student can make Fukimen and Tekoh. If you need help for this see your instructor. DO NOT purchase a black Ninja suit, it is a waste of money and the school does not use the uniform. Jikka tabbi are ok, however if you can we promote the use of Waraji, traditional rope shoes. This is because medieval ninja did not have rubber-soled shoes. Ranks in Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu The Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu as it is taught by Soke Harunaka Hoshino has 4 initial ranks and after these there are 16 other ranks that one can get through training and examinations. JONIN- High Person. CHUNIN- Middle Person. GENIN- Lower Person. GAIJIN- Outsider. When students first join the school they are known as Gaijin (outsider). They will then work their way through the series of grades before they can receive a rank. These grades are as follows… Sho Shin Sha Ni - Beginner 2nd class – Signified by a Yellow Futo Musabe. Sho Shin Sha Ichi – Beginner 1st class – Signified by a Blue Futo Musabe. Sieto Ni – Student 2nd class – Signified by a Red Futo Musabe. Seito Ichi – Student 1st class – Signified by a Black Futo Musabe. The 1st and 2nd class grades reflect the knowledge that the student has and are not a reflection of their own capability. When you have received the black futo musabe you are accepted as a student within this Ryu, nothing more. The colours of the futo musabe are taken from the different colours of the Hojo regiments. The only colour not represented here is that of the white regiment. There are no coloured belt levels in this school. When students are ranked they receive a Japanese title, with their rank being signified by a stripe on their belt. Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu Ranks - Genin ( Lower Ninja Agents). Ko Gashira - Little Leader - 7th Kyu, one black stripe on obi. Chu Gashira - Sub Leader - 6th Kyu, two black stripes. Kumi Gashira - Squad Leader - 5th Kyu, three black stripes. Kakyu Kumi Gashira - Lower class squad leader - 4th Kyu, four black stripes. Chukyu Kumi Gashira - Middle class squad leader - 3rd Kyu, five black stripes. Joukyu Kumi Gashira - High class squad leader - 2nd Kyu, six black stripes. Totsugeki Kumi Gashira - Charging squadron leader - 1st Kyu, seven black stripes. - Chunin ( Middle Class Ninja Messenger or Sub Leader). Kakyu Renraku Shinobi - Lower class messenger - 1st Dan, 7 black stripes and 1 silver. Chukyu Renraku Shinobi - Middle class messenger - 2nd Dan, 7 black stripes and 2 silver. Joukyu Renraku Shinobi - High class messenger - 3rd Dan, 7 black stripes and 3 silver. - Jounin ( High Class Ninja Masters), Ryodan Cho - Brigadier General - 4th Dan, 7 black, 3 silver, 1 gold. Chukyu Ryodan Cho - 5th Dan, 7 black, 3 silver, 2 gold. Joukyu Ruodan Cho - 6th Dan, 7 black, 3 silver, 3 gold. Shidan Cho - Divisional Commander - 7th Dan, 7 black, 3 silver, 4 gold. Chukyu Shidan Cho - 8th Dan, 7 black, 3 silver, 5 gold. Joukyu Shidan Cho - 9th Dan, 7 black, 3 silver, 6 gold. Kashira (Touryou) - 10th Dan. In Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu we wear a Red Belt Everybody in Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu wears a red belt with stripes on the belt that shows the actual rank of the individual training in Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu Classes of Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu is practised according the following pattern: Juan Taiso. Opening Ceremony. Yawara Jutsu. Ningu Training. Juan Taiso: This is performed, as it is necessary to ensure that the muscles of the body are“warmed up” prior to training so that the students feel comfortable of training without fear of injury. It consists of mainly loose stretching exercises and strength exercises for weapon use. The Opening Ceremony: The Sensei, Kyoushi, or Dojo Cho open the Class. Students form Enjin and are asked to Rei to the Kamidana, instructor and each other. Yawara Jutsu: This is the unarmed aspect of the Fuma School. It must be stressed that the Fuma School is primarily a weapons based art. Therefore Yawara Jutsu only contributes a small part of the school. Skills Practiced by The Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu Dojo Yawara Jutsu - Unarmed Combat Skills. Ken Jutsu - Sword Skills. Tanto Jutsu - Knife Skills. Nawa Mushi Jutsu - Rope Tying Skills. Shuriken Waza/Uchi - Shuriken Throwing/striking skills. Naginata Jutsu - Halberd Skills. Soho Jutsu - Spear Skills. Fukiya Jutsu - Blow Pipe skills. Tanjo Jutsu - Short Staff Skills. Kusari Jutsu - Chain Skills. Ningu Training: This is training using the tools of the school. It involves many skills including the use of weapons. (Close of the Class- This is where the Sensei, Kyoushi, Dojo Cho calls the students together in Enjin once more and they Rei to the Kamidana, instructor and each other.) Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu schools in the World For people who are interested in training in Fuma Ryu Shinobi No Jutsu / Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu you find under a Dojo list: The Braintree Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu Dojo in the United Kingdom: http://fumaryuninjutsu.yolasite.com/ Kyoshi Paul Adams Joukyu Renraku Shinobi Dokurotai Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu Dojo Urugay http://uruguay-fuma-ryu-ninjutsu.webnode.com.uy/ Fuma Ryu Ninjutsu Germany: http://fuma-ryu-ninjutsu-deutschland.npage.de/ Sensei Michael Bentien Fuma Ryu Dojo Catania Italy http://fumaryucatania.wix.com/ninjutsu-catania#!SHURIKEN-JUTSU-FUMA-RYU/c1rg0/2 |
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