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Soke Hatsumi and Bujinkan

Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi was a student of Toshitsugu Takamatsu. He not only continues on the path of his great predecessors but, respecting tradition and history, he fits perfectly within the reality of modern times. People are awed by Masaaki Hatsumi’s rich personality. He is a highly regarded expert in the field of ancient Japanese medicine, a philosopher, a writer, and an artist practicing traditional ink painting. His knowledge and collective experience are unique and incomparable. Thanks to Soke Hatsumi, Ninjutsu is perceived not as a collection of archaic ways of fighting, but as a real and very effective martial art, used successfully by the special forces of the world’s largest armies and by people who want to practice classic Budo.

Soke Hatsumi created within Bujinkan (the name of the school, which can be translated as “Temple of the martial arts God”) an excellent training system. The system is based on years of combat experience, tradition, and transfer of knowledge.

Soke Hatsumi introduced new ways of training to the school, enabling students of Ninjutsu to continuously and systematically enhance their skills. Technical and mental development should always be associated with an appropriate teacher. Only a proper relationship between a master and a student is a guarantee that the system, method, and spirit of Budo won’t be distorted or lost.

At this point I would like to thank my direct teacher, Heinz H. Meyer, 10 dan Judan Kugyo, for solid training and the heart of a warrior, which he, with great competence and enthusiasm, transferred to me. I direct my sincere gratitude to Jesko Welke, 5th Dan (Godan), for the long-term cooperation in which we both continuously grow.

1. Toshitsugu Takamatsu Soke (1887-1972)

2. Masaaki Hatsumi Soke and Takamatsu Toshitsugu during the Shrikenjutsu training.

3. Masaaki Hatsumi Soke with the author (first visit to Japan, 2000).

4. Somei Sensei with the author (Japan, 2006).

5. Jesko Welke with the author (Kęszyca, Poland, 2012).

6. Shihan H. H. Meyer with the author (Kęszyca, Poland, 2012).