Ninpo Taijutsu
Move safely without unnecessary effort, responding to changes in your partner and surroundings.
Ninjutsu Kyoto Togakure Ryu Ninpo Dojo ｜ Kyoto · Sakura no Mori
Live NinpoThrough Nature.
Beyond the ninja of the movies, Ninpo teaches us to sense change, protect ourselves and survive. With Kyoto’s natural surroundings as our dojo, we learn the movement and spirit of Togakure Ryu Ninpo from the foundations.
- Schedule
- Every Sunday
10:00–12:00 - Location
- Takaragaike Park, Kyoto
Sakura no Mori - Group Training
- 2 hours
¥2,900
Togakure Ryu Ninpo
Beyond illusion,
the wisdom to survive.
Ninpo is more than a collection of techniques. It is a path of quieting the mind, reading change and developing the ability to move naturally when needed. We study the shinobi’s skills of observation, patience, adaptation, self-protection and survival through our own bodies and the world around us.
Guided by the spirit of “nin”, we bring body, technique and mind together to avoid conflict, recognise danger and preserve life.
Discover Togakure Ryu NinpoTraining
Natural movement connects every technique.
Training brings together Kamae, Maai, Tai Sabaki, Ukemi, Kuzushi, strikes, throws, joint techniques, shinobi walking, jumping, climbing and traditional weapons—including the sword, bo, hanbo and shuriken—through shared principles of body movement.
Weapons Training
Understand distance, angle and balance as principles shared by unarmed and weapons practice.
Outdoor Training
Develop sound judgement by working with slopes, roots, fallen leaves, light and wind.
Instructor
Jerome
Pailliette
JEROME PAILLIETTE | NINJUTSU KYOTO TOGAKURE RYU NINPO DOJO
A martial artist since childhood, Jerome has practised Ninjutsu since 1988. He began studying in Japan under Hatsumi Masaaki in 1999 and has continued practising and teaching Togakure Ryu Ninpo in Kyoto since 2006.
His teaching goes beyond reproducing a form: it helps each student understand why a movement works and find a natural expression suited to their body and experience.
Training Videos
See movement and distance in action.
Watch Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu, weapons practice, Kamae, Taihenjutsu and outdoor training.
Fees & Participation
Take your first step at Sakura no Mori.
Group training takes place every Sunday from 10:00 to 12:00 at Sakura no Mori in Kyoto’s Takaragaike Park. The fee is ¥2,900 for two hours. Beginners are welcome, with a safe introduction to posture, breathing, Ukemi and footwork.
Every Sunday10:00–12:00
Group training · 2 hours¥2,900
Training LocationTakaragaike Park · Sakura no Mori
Frequently Asked Questions
Feel prepared before your first session.
Find clear answers about Togakure Ryu Ninpo, the difference between Ninjutsu and Ninpo, beginners and international visitors, clothing, age, weapons, weather, observation and private training. Instruction is available in Japanese, English and French, so speaking Japanese is not a requirement.
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