Ninja Grandmaster Trains Littleton Martial Arts Studio Instructor

A ninja dojo in Littleton, Colorado teaches the authentic way of the ninjas. Kaizen Martial Arts can now claim direct lineage to one of the two living ninja grandmasters. Sensei Bensen of the martial arts studio has trained with Shoto Tanemura, who traces his ninja teachers back to Uryu Hangan Gikanbo, a sensei from 1558 Japan.

Ninjitsu is an ancient Japanese martial art that trains individuals in physical fitness, mental awareness, weaponry, and stealth. Ninja warriors in the 1500s are like the special operations unit of that time. At present, the special ops of the armed forces use the same ideas.

The highest ranking ninja teaches all his knowledge to one student alone. That means that only one Grandmaster exists at one time. When the Grandmaster gives the title to another, scrolls are also given to the person to authenticate the title and knowledge.

The tradition started in the 1500s until Grandmaster Toshitsugu Takamatsu in the 1970s. Takamatsu revitalized the martial art and has devoted his teaching the ancient martial art to new students. That’s the reason why Ninjitsu has become popular once again. Then in thye 1960s, there was some confusion as to who is the current Grandmaster due to an unexpected death. That’s why there are now two Grandmasters and each of them has pictures and scrolls to prove their lineage. One is Shoto Tanemura, and the other is Masaki Hatsumi.

Shoto Tanemura is the founder of the Genbukan School. Sensei Bensen trained with him in Japan. Kaizen Martial Arts and the Samurai Museum in Colorado is the only dojo that can trace the training back to the Grandmaster. Sensei Bensen has a photo to prove it in the museum.

Sensei Bensen is qualified to own a dojo and teach the martial art at a very high level. He teaches Ninjitsu to people of all levels. He manages to keep his classes fun, nurturing and respectful.

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