Ninjitsu? is it possible?

Question

i did a few ninjitsu classes, but i was handicapped in the sense that, due to a bad accident I have a phobia of doing rolls, which initially is the main starting point in ninjitsu, plus I was the only girl. i want to learn ninjitsu move for self defence. what is the best way of me doing this. the sensi (sp) had about a class of 15 to teach and tbh, he was not approachable. i live in south wales, and ive not been able to find another ninitsu class nearby.

any ideas?

Answer 1

You could start from the ground. The rolls are basically the same whether you do them standing or on the ground. But it's less scary to do them if you're already on your knees or bum. Maybe ask your instructor for details.

But basically, if you can do a backward roll, you'll come up on the ground in a position where you're already geared for a forward roll. Just roll back in the other direction.

And remember to always keep your head tucked in.

Once you're confident on the ground, you can move on to standing rolls.

Answer 2

don't do ninjutsu its a bs style and does more harm than good. Try Kickboxing you may enjoy it for SD.

Answer 3

you could always try a differnet martial art --

try akido

they also have roll but there are a lot of other techniques as well and due to its nature sometime suits women better as its all technique as iopposed to strength...

also call first to talk to the sensai before you go and explain about the "accident" -- that way they might be able to help you in the classes

getting a 1-2-1 lesson might be difficult ior significantly more expensive..

there are also, i understand, classes aimed specifically at women for self defence  -- you might be better going to one of these....

http://www.kineticselfdefence.com

as an example

Answer 4

I did ninjitsu for a while and i also had a fear of rolling.

I also had this fear when doing parkour/free-running.

Go back to your sensei and tell him before class or call him and tell him this and ask if he may help you.

It is normal to be the only girl and if you are serious enough about this you may meet other girls and makes some great new friends ^^

Look on google or something to find other classes but i advise you there arent as many as you may like there to be and this may be the only one close to you but you could always ask your sensei if he knows of any other classes?

I hope i helped ^^

Answer 5

try a different martial art like thai boxing or taekwondo one with no rolling involved.

Answer 6

try another martial art. i am totaly biased and will suggest kungfu with my own sifu,wayne taylor,based in Newport.if you want to speak to him e-mail me and i will pass on his phone number.good luck

Answer 7

try capoeira thaz a cool martial art n u can dance @ the homecoming frm da moves u learn X]

Answer 8

Hi there

Unfortunately you will always have this problem if you choose to train in any japanese jutsu art because they all consist of ukemi and kaiten. They play a big part of learning the basics behind taijutsu.

I have come across many students who share the same fear of rolling including my wife who already has a 2nd dan in karate so its not just a newbie thing. The problem here isnt your fear but its the way you are being taught. Taijutsu classes in general can be very tough on a beginner and you will often find yourself struggling to get up to speed. You need to speak to your shidoshi or a shidoshi ho and get them to break down the ukemi. Then you need to take it away and practice on your own slowly and safely. Start low to the ground and build up from there. Our ukemi is not the same as Aikido or modern jujutsu. Its done in a very different way and often whilst holding weapons. Having said that you may find tutorials online that may help.

I'm not sure which organisation you belong to but there are 3 branches that teach takamatsuden ryu ha which are the Bujinkan, Genbukan and Jinenkan. Try searching for clubs where you live but the general rule is there quite rare and the best ones dont advertise.

Failing that the art may not be for you. Its not for everyone and you may be more suited to a modern self defense system. The shoe has to fit so to speak. ;-)

And another piece of advice. Dont use Yahoo answers to ask about ninjutsu. Most people on here havent got a clue!

Try kutaki no mura instead.

Good luck & best wishes

idai

Answer 9

Why not just break all the ninjitsu classes down into the arts from which the sprang from?  Jujitsu, Iaido, tanto jutsu, Kyudo, etc.  Of course it willt take longer, but you'll get way greater detailed technique going the longer route and studying the arts which make up "ninjitsu".  It'll obviously be more expensive and time consuming, but d**n well worth it as far as "technique" goes.

Just a decent suggestion........