History

Soke Masaaki Hatsumi, above, is the founder of the Bujinkan organization. He is the grandmaster of nine traditional martial arts schools.
| Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu | 28th Grandmaster |
| Koto Ryu Koppojutsu | 18th Grandmaster |
| Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu | 26th Grandmaster |
| Kukishin Ryu Taijutsu | 28th Grandmaster |
| Takagiyoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu | 17th Grandmaster |
| Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo | 14th Grandmaster |
| Gyokushin Ryu Ninpo | 21st Grandmaster |
| Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu | 15th Grandmaster |
| Togakure Ryu Ninpo | 34th Grandmaster |
Together these schools, which are from both Ninja and Samurai traditions, form the basis of our training in the Bujinkan.
