Have to agree with you on that point. But at the same time, I think it has to be pointed out that there is no one ultimate martial art. There are some very specialized arts that do well in certain situations. But take them out of those situations and they quickly lose effectiveness. The best example I have heard of this is that if you take a Wing Chun guy and a TKD guy into a crowded ally with a lot of junk on the ground- all else being the same- you would give the advantage to the the Wing Chun guy. Take those same two guys and put them in an open parking lot and I would put my money on the TKD guy.
I like Bujinkan because it seems to be one of the best overall arts that cover a lot of different situations. But it does not seem to excell in any one area as a result. I think there is value in any martial art (leaving aside those started by frauds and 12 year olds) as long as you know what they are supposed to do and what they are not supposed to be. Along with Bujinkan in Japan, I have my Taiji class in a few hours and will possibly be getting together with my Silat partner tommorow. Each art has its strengths as well as its weaknesses. The Bujinkan has its weaknesses and knowing those points should be a subject of study for the students of the Bujinkan.
