Bujinkan New York Dojo

About Us

The Bujinkan New York Dojo was founded in 1987 by native New Yorker Joe Maurantonio (shihan, shidoshi). Our martial arts school is dedicated to the Bujinkan tradition of sharing authentic samurai and ninja arts.

Our founder joined the Masaaki Hatsumi's Bujinkan organization in 1983. He was awarded his shidoshi (teaching license) in 1991. In 2003, he became a shihan (master instructor) and is as passionate of his martial arts study as the day he first joined.

Budo Taijutsu

Budo taijutsu (ninjutsu, taijutsu) uses relaxed, natural movement, timing and control of distance to overcome an opponent's speed and strength. Movement is refined for grace and naturalness in all action until power results from mere movement, and evasion from a simple adjustment of position. Weaponry, striking, grappling, choking and throwing as well as methods of leaping and rolling are all disciplines that are incorporated into our curriculum. This training is one of the rare martial arts undiluted by emphasis on sport competition or artificial rules. Our training emphasizes shinken gata - combat survival techniques.

Bujinkan New York Dojo

The Bujinkan New York Dojo, currently located in Bronxville and Yonkers, NY is one of the oldest of the International Bujinkan Dojo schools located in the USA. Training focuses on traditional Japanese samurai and ninja martial arts. We offer instruction in these traditional arts of the Bujinkan Dojo under the authority of Joe Maurantonio (Shidoshi) as taught by Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi in Noda, Japan.

Hombu Dojo

The Bujinkan Dojo, or "Warrior Spirit Training Hall," was organized in the mid-1970's by Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi. This international organization is comprised of nine distinct schools of ancient Japanese martial arts which trace their lineage back to the ninth century. The Bujinkan Dojo Hombu (main office) is directly supervised by Soke Masaaki Hatsumi from his home in Noda City, Japan. He is recognized as one of the premiere martial artists alive today.

Ninjutsu In New York

In the early 1980s there were four main NY training groups (called "shibu") that were authorized by the Stephen Hayes, who was then the leading instructor in the USA. These New York groups were organized by people who trained at seminars and festivals with SK Hayes. Each of these groups had a leader and a black belt sponsor. The group leader's job was to share lessons learned from Hayes and his black belts. The black belt sponsor was tasked with mentoring the group and giving them clear direction. These New York groups were located in Brooklyn (leader - JP, sponsor - Ken Brooks ), Queens (leader - BG, sponsor - Dan Johnson), Bronx (leader - PM, sponsor - Darryl Caldwell) and upstate New York (leader - KH, sponsor - Bud Malmstrom). Circa 1982, Joe Maurantonio co-founded the Bronx group which trained at Lehman College, Fordham University and nearby environs. In 1986-1987, the Bronx group changed their name to Bujinkan New York Dojo.

Samurai and Ninja

The Bujinkan is a collection of nine martial art family lineages, called ryuha. These ryuha are:   Gyokko-ryu Kosshijutsu, Koto-ryu Koppojutsu, Kukishinden Happo Bikenjutsu, Shinden Fudo-ryu Dakentaijutsu, Takagi Yoshin-ryu Jutaijutsu, Gikan-ryu Koppojutsu, Togakure-ryu Ninpo Taijutsu, Gyokushin-ryu Ninpo, and Kumogakure-ryu Ninpo.

Masaaki Hatsumi Quotes

"Between a teacher and a student there must be a proper feeling of respect."