Questions on Ninjitsu training

[Mtal]

Hi, I was wondering about Ninjitsu training. What is it like in a typical class?

 

I hear it envolves a lot of stricking, throws and grappling. I was wondering, cause I dont have the best knees and back. I been looking for an art to get back into, and found a class that fits in my schedual. I am still pretty fit, but worry about reinjuring myself. I also want something that is pratical and gives me a good workout. Would that be this style? Oh also, I hear that a lot is done from kata, and things are done slow in the class (I emailed the teacher, that is what he told me). Could someone comment on that. Thank you any info on my question and the art in general would be great.

[aefibird]

I'm going to move this to the General MA forum, as you might get a better response to your question there.

 

Welcome to Karate Forums Mtal!

[Shane]

You might want to look into Akido since it sounds like you could easily get another injury. Dont get me wrong akido can be very brutal, but a lot of the akido schools I have seen have very good training methods that I think could work with your injury

[Treebranch]

I think Ninjutsu or Budo Taijutsu would be fine for you. I don't you will get in shape doing it unless you train 5 days a week. Aikido would be good as well as they have many similarities. The only question to ask yourself is what interests you more. Usually if you make the teacher aware of your injuries they will be gentle with you until your ukemi gets good enough to take some falls. Good luck.

[ncole_91]

Ninjutsu would probably be a good idea, go for it.

 

Welcome to KF!!!

[MenteReligieuse]

Went to two ninjitsu classes, and it involved lot of locks and stuff, arg would love to say more but gtg.

[Ricochet]

You might want to look into Akido since it sounds like you could easily get another injury.

 

Funny, I had heard that, ironically, the most injuries occur in aikido. Guess because people do it wrong before they do it right.

[Shane]

I was not aware that so many injuries came from aikido. Thinking about it I can see how beginners might rush into their training before knowing proper technique and falling techniques.

 

Anyways thanks for the INFO!

[Rathe]

As a guy who has sustained 6 breaks in my legs including one injury where doctors still can't figure out where portions of my knee are at, I say go for it. I have also studied Ninjitsu for years. Take it easy on your knees and you will do just fine, if they hurt, do a quick stretch and get back to it. Make sure to concentrate on your leg stretches, good flexibility is key to not re-injuring it. Also drink your milk, it does your body good.

 

By slow you mean... The progression is slow or the movements are slow? If I show students an attack or a hold I will first have them move slowly to get proper form down and then move quicker but I don't believe that's unusual. Please clarify.

 

As for usefulness I will say yes. Many will argue this point. Ninjitsu is not all eye gouging and smoke blasting, its a very fast, effective art. Hit them quick, and drop'em fast. Properly taught you should learn quick efficient ways to kill. (To put it bluntly) I would confidently enter a test of my skill in a real life situation.

 

Any of that help, I could get into more detail but I'll get off my soap box now.

[Mtal]

Thanks for the info. Ok it looks like I can handle it. What would a typical class be like? Oh are there different styles of it? I heard names like Tiajitus, and bujitsu, are those in the nijitsu family? Well is Nijitsu good for self defence?