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VirtualNinjaTraining.com and the International Bujinkan Dojo Association (IBDA) present one of the the most comprehensive online ninja black belt training programs in the world! For decades, the IBDA, under Doshi Van Donk, has been one of the most trusted International training sources for Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu and other martial arts. Now, with VirtualNinjaTraining.com, you can train

online under Sensei Cheever and Sensei Johnson to work toward your official IBDA ninja black belt with live streaming video instruction and on-demand video lesson tools.

Start with the Shodan Course and Membership To begin your black belt training, you will first purchase the “First Degree” black belt course, known as “Shodan” (first level.) With that Bujinkan University IBDA course, you receive access to the IBDA online portal to watch on-demand lessons for life. Other free perks are included. IBDA membership is also required, renewed annually. The IBDA membership is your official entry into Grandmaster

Hatsumi’s Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu Organization and the IBDA.

Start Learning Online Members of the IBDA who have purchased IBDA Bujinkan membership and the Shodan course

above are eligible to enroll in the ‘live’ virtual dojo lessons, held twice a week with Sensei Cheever and Sensei Johnson. You also have access to their entire library of previously recorded lessons.

Private one-on-one lessons over the Internet are also available.

Of course, you will eventually test "in-person" under the auspices of the IBDA. Some kyu rank tests are available online. The final Shodan test is in-person. But online instruction can go a long way to

help you learn about the movement, history, weapons and philosophy of genuine Budo.

Contact Sensei Cheever and Sensei Johnson for more information at VirtualNinjaTraining.com

9th kyu 5 ..............................................................................Junan Taiso Kamae - Stances Ukemi Taihenjutsu - Receiving Body Changing Skills Taisabaki - Body Evasion Dakentaijutsu - Striking Skills Sanshin no Kata - Three Hearts Form Knowledge

8th kyu 7 ..............................................................................Kamae - Postures Ukemi Taihenjutsu - Receiving Body Changing Skills Dakentaijutsu - Striking Skills Sanshin no Kata - Three Hearts Form Kihon Koshi Sanpo - Three Basic Striking Methods Kihon Happo Torite Goho - Eight Basics- Five Capturing Methods Hajutsu Kuho - Nine Breaking Out Methods- Tehodoki - Hand Escapes Weapon - Hanbo - 3 foot staff Knowledge

7th Kyu 10 ............................................................................Kamae - Postures Ukemi Taihenjutsu - Receiving Body Changing Skills Dakentaijutsu - Striking Skills Sanshin no Kata - Three Hearts Form Kihon Happo Torite Goho - Eight Basics- Five Capturing Methods Gyaku Waza - Reversal Techniques Weapon - Tanto - Knife Knowledge

6th Kyu 12 ............................................................................Ukemi Taihenjutsu - Receiving Body Changing Skills Shiho Tenchi Tobi - Four Way Leaping Skills Dakentaijutsu - Striking Skills

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Sanshin no Kata - Three Hearts Form Kihon Koshi Sanpo - Three Basic Striking Methods Kihon Happo Torite Goho - Eight Basics- Five Capturing Methods Weapon - Kusari Fundo - Weighted Chain Knowledge

5th Kyu 14 ............................................................................Ukemi Taihenjutsu - Receiving Body Changing Skills Shinken Taihenjutsu- Real Combat Body Changing Skills - Muto Dori- Sword Evasion Forms Dakentaijutsu - Striking Skills Kihon Koshi Sanpo - Three Basic Striking Methods Kihon Happo Torite Goho - Eight Basics- Five Capturing Methods Gyaku Waza - Reversal Techniques Hajutsu Kuho - Nine Breaking Out Methods- Taihodoki - Body Escapes Weapon - Shuriken - Throwing Blades Knowledge

4th Kyu 16 ............................................................................Ukemi Taihenjutsu - Receiving Body Changing Skills Dakentaijutsu - Striking Skills Jutaijutsu - Gentle Body Skills Gyaku Waza - Reversal Techniques Weapon - Bo - 6 foot staff Knowledge

3rd Kyu 18 ............................................................................Ukemi Taihenjutsu - Receiving Body Changing Skills Dakentaijutsu - Striking Skills Hajutsu Kuho - Nine Breaking Out Methods Nage Gata - Throwing Methods Weapon - Katana - Sword Kamae Knowledge

2nd Kyu 20 ...........................................................................Ukemi Taihenjutsu - Receiving Body Changing Skills

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Dakentaijutsu - Striking Skills Jutaijutsu - Gentle Body Skills Shime Waza Go Gata - Strangulation Techniques Five Methods Nobori Kata - Climbing Forms Weapon - Katana & Shuko Knowledge

1st Kyu 22 ............................................................................Ukemi Taihenjutsu - Receiving Body Changing Skills Dakentaijutsu - Striking Skills Kihon Happo Henka - Eight Basic Variations Nage Waza - Throwing Techniques Weapon - Metsubishi & Kyoketsu Shoge

Shodan Test 24 .....................................................................Kihon Reversals Flow From Kihon Drills Multiple Attackers Hand Gun Knowledge Disarms Knowledge

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Body Conditioning & Flexibility

K A M A E - S TA N C E S

Shizen no Kamae

Kango Gassho no Kamae - standing / sitting

Seiza no Kamae

Fudoza no Kamae

Rei no Kamae

Hira no Kamae

Ichimonji no Kamae

U K E M I TA I H E N J U T S U - R E C E I V I N G B O DY C H A N G I N G S K I L L S

Zenpo Kaiten - 2 handed

Naname Zenpo Kaiten - 2 handed

Koho Kaiten - 2 handed

Zenpo Zagata Ukemi - kneeling

Koho Ukemi - squatting

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TA I S A B A K I - B O DY E VA S I O N

With a partner against a punch

DA K E N TA I J U T S U - S T R I K I N G S K I L L S

Fudo Ken -

Punching from Shizen no Kamae

Punching from Ichimonji no Kamae

Zenpo Geri -

Shizen application

Ichimonji application

Zenpo Geri vs. Attacker

Sanshitan Ken & application

S A N S H I N N O K ATA - T H R E E H E A R T S F O R M

Chi no Kata

Chi no Kata vs. Attacker

K N O W L E D G E

"Why I Study Ninjutsu" - 1 page report

Belt Tying

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Hoko no Kamae

Doko no Kamae

Jumonji no Kamae

U K E M I TA I H E N J U T S U - R E C E I V I N G B O DY C H A N G I N G S K I L L S

Yoko Nagare Ukemi

Zenpo Kaiten - 1 handed

Naname Zenpo Kaiten - 1 handed

Oten - 2 handed

DA K E N TA I J U T S U - S T R I K I N G S K I L L S

Kiten Ken - Omote Shuto & application

Jodan Uke

Jodan Uke vs. Attacker

Gedan Nagashi

Gedan Nagashi vs. Attacker

S A N S H I N N O K ATA - T H R E E H E A R T S F O R M

Sui no Kata

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K I H O N KO S H I S A N P O - T H R E E B A S I C S T R I K I N G M E T H O D S

Ichimonji no Kata

Ichimonji no Kata vs. Attacker

K I H O N H A P P O T O R I T E G O H O - E I G H T B A S I C S - F I V E C A P T U R I N G M E T H O D S

Omote Kote Gyaku

Ura Kote Gyaku

H A J U T S U K U H O - N I N E B R E A K I N G O U T M E T H O D S - T E H O D O K I - H A N D E S C A P E S

Katate / Elbow

Ryote Shuto Uchi

Ura Reversal - over / under

Omote Reversal - under / over

W E A P O N - H A N B O - 3 F O O T S TA F F

Kamae -

Hira Ichimonji no Kamae

Hira no Kamae

Munen Muso

Tate no Kamae

5 Basic Strikes - Goho Uchi

Strikes against Attacker

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K N O W L E D G E

Read, Ninjutsu History & Tradition, by Hatsumi - 1 page report

Dojo Phrases - pronunciation & definition

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Kosei no Kamae

Ihen no Kamae

Hicho no Kamae

Kamae Flow Kata

U K E M I TA I H E N J U T S U - R E C E I V I N G B O DY C H A N G I N G S K I L L S

Sokuho Kaiten

Zenpo Ukemi - standing

Koho Kaiten - 1 handed

Koho Ukemi - standing

Koho Ukemi vs. Attacker

Yoko Nagare

Sanpo

DA K E N TA I J U T S U - S T R I K I N G S K I L L S

Kiten Ken - Ura Shuto & application

Shito Ken & application

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Sokuho Geri & application

Koho Geri & application

S A N S H I N N O K ATA - T H R E E H E A R T S F O R M

Ka no Kata

Fu no Kata

K I H O N H A P P O T O R I T E G O H O - E I G H T B A S I C S - F I V E C A P T U R I N G M E T H O D S

Omote Gyaku Ken Sabaki

GYA K U WA Z A - R E V E R S A L T E C H N I Q U E S

Omote Onikudaki

Hon Gyaku

W E A P O N - TA N T O - K N I F E

Kamae -

Kosei no Kamae

Ichimonji no Kamae

Jumonji no Kamae

Tanto Strikes

Knife Disarms using Kihon

K N O W L E D G E

Read, Essence of Ninjutsu, by Hatsumi - 1 page report

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Zenpo Kaiten - no handed

Rolling with a Weapon

Naname Zenpo Kaiten - no handed

Koho Kaiten - no handed

Two partner Rolling Drill

Oten - one handed

S H I H O T E N C H I T O B I - F O U R WAY L E A P I N G S K I L L S

Sokuho Tobi

Fudoza Tobi

Zenpo Tobi

Koho Tobi

DA K E N TA I J U T S U - S T R I K I N G S K I L L S

Shiho Geri & application

Sokuyaku Ken & application

Sokugyaku Ken & application

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S A N S H I N N O K ATA - T H R E E H E A R T S F O R M

Ku no Kata -

Choshi Dori Kumite Gata

K I H O N KO S H I S A N P O - T H R E E B A S I C S T R I K I N G M E T H O D S

Jumonji no Kata

Jumonji no Kata vs. Attacker

K I H O N H A P P O T O R I T E G O H O - E I G H T B A S I C S - F I V E C A P T U R I N G M E T H O D S

Musha Dori

W E A P O N - K U S A R I F U N D O - W E I G H T E D C H A I N

Basic Movements & Striking

K N O W L E D G E

Read, Creating Your Life The Way You Want It, by Doshi Van Donk - 1 page report

Meiso - meditation techniques

Explain concepts of healthy diet & exercise

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Ukemi while Punching & Kicking

Yokonagashi Zenpo Ukemi (ground drop)

S H I N K E N TA I H E N J U T S U - R E A L C O M B AT B O DY C H A N G I N G S K I L L S - M U T O D O R I - S W O R D E VA S I O N F O R M S

Hira no Kamae

Ichimonji no Kamae

Jumonji no Kamae

DA K E N TA I J U T S U - S T R I K I N G S K I L L S

Kakushi Geri (crescent kick) -

Against a Punch & Kick

Sampo Geri (hidden kick) & application

Boshi Ken (thumb driving fist) & application

Shako Ken (claw fist) & application

K I H O N KO S H I S A N P O - T H R E E B A S I C S T R I K I N G M E T H O D S

Hicho no Kata

Hicho no Kata vs. Attacker

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K I H O N H A P P O T O R I T E G O H O - E I G H T B A S I C S - F I V E C A P T U R I N G M E T H O D S

Ganseki Nage

GYA K U WA Z A - R E V E R S A L T E C H N I Q U E S

Muso Dori

Ura Onikudaki

H A J U T S U K U H O - N I N E B R E A K I N G O U T M E T H O D S - TA I H O D O K I - B O DY E S C A P E S

Taihodoki

Taihodoki vs. Multiple Attackers

W E A P O N - S H U R I K E N - T H R O W I N G B L A D E S

Senban - Throwing

Senban - Grappling

K N O W L E D G E

Read one of Hatsumi's book on Ninja Training - 1 page report

Define purpose of Kihon Happo fundamentals

Explain concepts of healing & preventing injuries OR First Aid, CPR & AED certificates

Describe key elements of the Shuriken - senban & bo

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Hicho Kaiten (diving rolls) -

Vertical Roll

Lateral Roll

Shoten no Jutsu (running up surfaces)

DA K E N TA I J U T S U - S T R I K I N G S K I L L S

Koppo Ken (thumb knuckle fist) & application

Tobi Geri (leaping kicks) & application

Te / Ashi Tsuki (hand & foot striking combinations) & application

J U TA I J U T S U - G E N T L E B O DY S K I L L S

Keri Kaeshi (kicking counters) -

Ashi Dori

Keri Kudaki

Sukui Dori

Tsure Yuki

Ashi Barai (leg sweeps)

GYA K U WA Z A - R E V E R S A L T E C H N I Q U E S

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Take Ori - Omote -

Against a Knife / Punch

Take Ori - Ura -

Against a Knife / Punch

Ogyaku & application

W E A P O N - B O - 6 F O O T S TA F F

Kamae -

Hira no Kamae

Hira Ichimonji no Kamae

Chudan no Kamae

Seigan no Kamae

Jodan no Kamae

Gedan no Kamae

Heito no Kamae

Tenchi no Kamae

Basic Striking from each Kamae

Bofuri Gata - Partner Drill

Bofuri Gata - Bo vs. Sword

K N O W L E D G E

Read a Philosophy book - 1 page report

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Shinobi Aruki (silent walking)

Taisabaki -

Against a Sword

Against a Punch

Gotonpo (use of natural elements)

DA K E N TA I J U T S U - S T R I K I N G S K I L L S

Kikaku Ken (head fist) & application

Kentai Ichi (fist, body harmony) -

Tsuki

Flow Drill

H A J U T S U K U H O - N I N E B R E A K I N G O U T M E T H O D S

Oyogoroshi (killing the thumb) & application

Kogoroshi (killing the little finger) & application

Ken Kudaki (fist crushing) & application

Koshi Kudaki (hip crushing) & application

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N A G E G ATA - T H R O W I N G M E T H O D S

Ganseki Oshi (pushing throw)

Ganseki Ori (kicking / trapping knee)

Ganseki Otoshi (dropping to ground)

Gyaku Ganseki Nage / Osoto Nage (sweeping leg)

W E A P O N - K ATA N A - S W O R D K A M A E

Dai Jodan no Kamae

Seigan no Kamae

Chudan no Kamae

Gedan no Kamae

Tosui no Kamae

Ura Gedan no Kamae

Hasso no Kamae

Tenchi no Kamae

Kasumi no Kamae

Ichimonji no Kamae

Totoku no Kamae

K N O W L E D G E

Read a book on Sword usage & concepts - 1 page report

Explain concepts of the sword and training with it

Define the fundamentals of taking your opponent off balance

Describe key elements of mastering flow, thinking ahead, and flexibility in your actions

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Kuten (forward handspring)

DA K E N TA I J U T S U - S T R I K I N G S K I L L S

Sokki Ken (knee fist) & application

Shuki Ken (elbow fist) & application

Happa Ken (palm hand fist) & application

Shishin Ken (little finger needle fist) & application

Tai Ken (body fist) & application

Koppojutsu (bone attacks) & application

J U TA I J U T S U - G E N T L E B O DY S K I L L S

Suwari Gata (seiza Takagi Yoshin) -

Various Kihon applications

S H I M E WA Z A G O G ATA - S T R A N G U L AT I O N T E C H N I Q U E S F I V E M E T H O D S

Hon Jime

Gyaku Jime

Sankaku Jime

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Do Jime

Itami Jime

N O B O R I K ATA - C L I M B I N G F O R M S

Climbing Skills

W E A P O N - K ATA N A & S H U KO

Katana Applications -

Drawing Skills

Cutting Skills

Shuko Applications

K N O W L E D G E

Outdoor Survival - 1 page report

Start Dreamwork Journal - show journal

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Gotonpo -

Inton

Stealth - Ground Crawling

DA K E N TA I J U T S U - S T R I K I N G S K I L L S

Shizen Ken (natural fist)

Hito (leaping kick with two feet)

Kosshijutsu (nerve & soft tissue strikes) & application

K I H O N H A P P O H E N K A - E I G H T B A S I C VA R I AT I O N S

Onikudaki

Ura Gyaku

Omote Gyaku

Musha Dori

Ganseki Nage

Flow from one Kihon to another

N A G E WA Z A - T H R O W I N G T E C H N I Q U E S

Various nage

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W E A P O N - M E T S U B I S H I & K YO K E T S U S H O G E

Metsubishi Applications

Kyoketsu Shoge Applications

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K I H O N R E V E R S A L S

Proficiency

F L O W F R O M K I H O N D R I L L S

Proficiency

M U LT I P L E AT TA C K E R S

Body Flow Ability to handle & subdue Attackers

H A N D G U N K N O W L E D G E

Handling & Safety

Shooting

Disarms

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D I S A R M S

Stick Attacks from different angles

Defend against Knife Attacker (Black Belt)

K N O W L E D G E

Read, Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu, by Hatsumi - 3 page report

Define purpose of communication skills and public speaking

Describe key elements of managing personal finances

Explain concepts of gun control, safety and shooting - 1 page report OR Firearm Safety Certification

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