I just watched that Nat Geo doco about Fight Science and watched Glen Levy, who i had no previous knowledge of knowing in the Bujinkan. A quick browse of the internet and some less than legal info searches (fairly decent hacking skills, every ninja needs them these days) got me all the info i needed to find out exactly who this character is. In the process i was able to uncover this little forum and although i am reluctant to post on the internet anything related to the Bujinkan i felt i had to do it because there are some fairly decent people on this forum.
Firstly back to Glen Levy. He does not train under the Bujinkan anymore (although he once did, which is fairly obvious if you watch the doco) and created his own art... fair enough. Although because of the facts above he cannot be referred to as an expert or representitive of Ninjutsu, the 9 Ryu or the Bujinkan.
Secondly. Genbukan and Jinenkan should not be referred to as "decendents of" Bujinkan or any reference made to them or Manaka and Tanemura. NEVER EVER utter the names of either of these individuals in a Bujinkan dojo.
I've read there are some individuals who train in Japan atm under the Soke, it is your responsibility to make others aware. You don't need to know the reason, just know we don't mention them ... ever.
However, if you wish to study ninjutsu and there is no Bujinkan dojo but another ninjutsu dojo it is acceptable to seek training from either the Genbukan and Jinenkan. Why? Ninjas are practical, if you want to train don't let something like that stand in your way. But always remember that Hatsumi is the Soke and whatever he says goes.
Third and most important point. Whatever anyone says on the internet is overriden by your certified Bujinkan Shidoshi... more on that point, whatever anyone else says is overriden by your Shidoshi, the Japanese Shihan and the most importantly the Soke himself.
Very good desu,
Train hard and know there are many talented Shihan around the world.
Firstly back to Glen Levy. He does not train under the Bujinkan anymore (although he once did, which is fairly obvious if you watch the doco) and created his own art... fair enough. Although because of the facts above he cannot be referred to as an expert or representitive of Ninjutsu, the 9 Ryu or the Bujinkan.
Secondly. Genbukan and Jinenkan should not be referred to as "decendents of" Bujinkan or any reference made to them or Manaka and Tanemura. NEVER EVER utter the names of either of these individuals in a Bujinkan dojo.
I've read there are some individuals who train in Japan atm under the Soke, it is your responsibility to make others aware. You don't need to know the reason, just know we don't mention them ... ever.
However, if you wish to study ninjutsu and there is no Bujinkan dojo but another ninjutsu dojo it is acceptable to seek training from either the Genbukan and Jinenkan. Why? Ninjas are practical, if you want to train don't let something like that stand in your way. But always remember that Hatsumi is the Soke and whatever he says goes.
Third and most important point. Whatever anyone says on the internet is overriden by your certified Bujinkan Shidoshi... more on that point, whatever anyone else says is overriden by your Shidoshi, the Japanese Shihan and the most importantly the Soke himself.
Very good desu,
Train hard and know there are many talented Shihan around the world.
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