IntroductionNo, we're not ninjas.
Ninja-do is not Ninjutsu. Ninja-do is a unique form of self-defence that combines various martial arts techniques from around the world, like Taekwondo, Karate, Hapkido and Chinese Kungfu. The word "NINJA-DO" is derived from the Chinese characters - 忍者道: ‘ NINJA’ or '忍者’ One who cultivates the values of tolerance, patience and perseverance through development of personal character or self ‘DO’ or ‘道’ Art of self-development and training Ninja-Do focuses on
As a practitioner of Ninja-do, one must have a certain level of self discipline. The trainees start by learning the physical and mental aspects of the art. Without sufficient self-discipline, practitioners may not have the patience to reach the desired results. They can also be of danger to themselves and other practitioners. As the practitioners progress in skill and proficiency, they will begin to learn and understand the deeper meaning(s) and applications of the moves. Even before practitioners have reached the level of black belt, they are encouraged to explore different ways that lead to or develop from one taught skill. At the level of black belt, the training will start to expand from a more physical and mental aspect of the art to a more mental and spiritual aspect. The practitioner's development will also be more dependent on their own abilities and direction. Belt progression There are seven levels that the practitioners have to progress through by going through grading, before arriving at their black belt. The belt levels are in this order:
The objectives of the grading system are to:
Once practitioners obtain their black belt, they have further options of advancement in rank when they meet the necessary pre-requisites at each level. |