Desert Dojo Martial Arts fosters an attitude that is one of cheerful openness to the teachings of the martial ways, helpfulness to seniors and peers, and sincere effort in learning all that is offered. 

           The Arizona Ninjutsu Center, Inc. is dedicated to helping to protect our community by teaching all of its peoples, who so desire, to protect themselves, their loved ones, their community, and their country. 

           Utilizing “Nin” ( - patience and perseverance), we strive in our daily lives to live by the three traits of the Shinobi, 1) honesty & integrity, 2) interest in everything, 3) and effort in all that we do.

Mission Statement

Teaching a true martial art as a way of life & self defense to people who desire to learn and live by it.  This Bugei - Martial Way, is not limited to any one ryu; what has been included in this art must be further developed.  There are no limits imposed on this original Japanese art of perseverance. 

           Employing the ancient credo of Shikin Haramitsu Dai Komyo - powerful light of wisdom, we epitomize the spirit of the Ninniku by:

§  Never placing our hearts before the sword

§  Never carrying a grudge when humiliated or denounced

§  Possessing a compassionate heart and pursuing peace and harmony.

This ancient style of martial arts is directly transmitted from the legendary masters of the shadow warriors, the Shinobi, of ancient Japan.  We here at Desert Dojo Martial Arts are dedicated to the preservation and continuance of this very rare and special martial art.

Our purpose is to teach effective, age-old secrets of self-protection and self-development to responsible, good-hearted people who have chosen to seek the ancient ways. We strive to faithfully transmit the family schools that make up our bugei.

The study of martial arts is not just about punching, kicking, and fighting; it is about living. Through the physical aspects of the martial arts we learn teamwork, goal setting, and work ethics. 

We teach authentic Japanese martial arts in a traditional method. These martial arts have been around for over 2,000 years, handed down through successive generations of direct decedents of Samurai and Shinobi. Everything taught has been proven on a battlefield or on the street; often against overwhelming odds.
 

Training is fun and rewarding, but not a path to a “quick” black belt. Traditional values require that all levels of recognition must be earned, or they have no value. You do not have to be athletically gifted or in great shape. Just have a good heart and a desire to learn is the only requirements necessary to begin on the path to change your life.

The Genbukan World Ninpo Bugei Federation (GWNBF), our parent organization, is not made up of just fighting systems, but there is training and development of the spirit and the mind as well. Ninpo combines martial skills and spiritual philosophy (not religion) to create a whole person. These skills will allow you to become a winner at home, in business and in life. In turn, Ninpo will help you to replace the unwanted pressures and stress of everyday life with internal peace, balance, and harmony.

It is said that when a fully qualified GWNBF practitioner enters a room, whether the other people in the room know it or not, those people are safer.

Another wonderful benefit of GWNBF are the many opportunities to travel around our great nation and across the globe to train with other practitioners, like Renshi Lyle in Littleton, Colorado and with Soke himself and the Honbu (headquarters) in Japan.

Our curriculum of Ninpo Taijutsu, was developed by Soke (Grandmaster) Shoto Tanemura. Ninpo Taijutsu is the original martial art of the “Shinobi” warriors. This martial art system is taught for self-defense and is not geared toward sport or tournaments.

This is the art form of Arizona Ninjutsu Center’s Desert Dojo budo (martial arts). In this art, you will practice the same elite self-defense techniques that have been battle proven over time. As a student you will learn to effectively defend yourself by using evasive body movements, joint lock controls, hand and foot weapons, throws and mental awareness.

The Shinobi, or Ninja, exercised patience and perseverance throughout their lives in order to protect their families, communities and country. Their training endowed them with a tough but pliant spirit, and martial skills suitable for coping with any situation. Those same skills can help you in today's difficult world. Visit Arizona Ninjutsu Center's Desert Dojo and let us show you how to improve your life through the martial arts.

Come to the Desert Dojo, relax, have fun, and learn. The first class is always free.