SHODAN CURRICULUM FIRST DEGREE NINJA BLACK BELT
S H O DA N C U R R I C U L U M
F I R S T D E G R E E N I N J A B L A C K B E L T
"Any place we can breathe, we can do Ninjutsu."-Hatsumi
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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9 T H K Y U J U N A N TA I S O
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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8 T H K Y U K A M A E - P O S T U R E S
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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7 T H K Y U K A M A E - P O S T U R E S
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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6 T H K Y U 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 - 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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5 T H K Y U 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
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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4 T H K Y U 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
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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3 R D K Y U 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
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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2 N D K Y U 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
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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1 S T K Y U 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
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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S H O DA N T E S T
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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