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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.

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Schedule
Every Sunday
10:00–12:00
Location
Takaragaike Park, Kyoto
Sakura no Mori
Group Training
2 hours
¥2,900
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TOGAKURE RYŪ NINPŌ

Beyond illusion,the wisdomto 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.

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Practitioner seen from behind with a staff, facing a root-covered path through a naturally lit forest.

Training

Natural movement and Togakure Ryū Ninpō Taijutsu training in front of a waterfall at Ninjutsu Kyoto

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.

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Ninpo Taijutsu

Move safely without unnecessary effort, responding to changes in your partner and surroundings.

Two partners outdoors: a hand fitted with shukō is raised, with a wooden weapon crossing the scene.技

Weapons Training

Understand distance, angle and balance as principles shared by unarmed and weapons practice.

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Outdoor Training

Develop sound judgement by working with slopes, roots, fallen leaves, light and wind.

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Instructor Jerome Pailliette training at Sakura no Mori, Kyoto
Kyoto · Sakura no Mori | Outdoor Togakure Ryu Ninpo training

Instructor

Jerome
Pailliette

JEROME PAILLIETTE | NINJUTSU KYOTO TOGAKURE RYU NINPO DOJO

Jérôme Pailliette’s interest in martial arts began in childhood. He started Shotokan Karate at eight and practised for approximately six years before beginning his study of Ninjutsu in 1988. That interest gradually developed into a broader exploration of Ninpō.

From 1999, he continued studying in Japan under Hatsumi Masaaki, encountering a martial transmission associated particularly with Togakure Ryū Ninpō. Direct experience in training became the foundation of his continuing study.

Based in Kyoto since 2006, he continues to practise, research and teach Ninpō. His teaching brings attention to the body, natural movement and adaptability, grounded in the everyday work of training and in an ongoing commitment to learning.

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Training Videos

See movement and distance in action.

Watch Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu, weapons practice, Kamae, Taihenjutsu and outdoor training.

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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
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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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