Welcome to the homepage of the Bujinkan Tendo Shingan Dojo. This is for the martial art of Bujinkan Budo, the Samurai and Ninja arts. This dojo, school, has been running for over ten years and has clubs at Salford University, Manchester Metropolitan University and The University of Manchester.   

    The instructor, Ian Watkins, 7th Dan, primarily set up the club in Salford University to assist his own training. This club has continued and spread to the neighbouring universities throughout Manchester, Manchester University and Manchester Metropolitan University. 

Ian Watkins with Soke Hatsumi

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    For those that have never heard of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu here is a very brief rundown:-

The system we learn, Bujinkan, is made up from nine ancient schools of the Budo martial arts. Some of these schools are the fundamental techniques of Ninjutsu. For over 900 years these arts were only available to a select few, the Samurai and Ninja of feudal Japan. At present, as the world is a more peaceful place to live, the essence and aims of the Bujinkan Dojo has changed. Our Soke, Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi, wants his students to promote good friendship and understanding along with the nature of the Bujinkan Budo.