When speaking of Ninja, the image of a black clad assassin disappearing in a cloud of smoke is often what comes to mind. This distortion has nothing to do with the reality of Ninpo. A ninja possesses a compassionate heart and pursues peace and harmony. This attitude is called the spirit Ninniku. Although the term Ninpo Bugei is know throughout the world, very few know its true significant. Within Ninpo lies eternal truth. Ninpo is the highest self-defense of mind body and heart. Through these martial arts, a Ninja hears what is silent, sees what is invisible, and endures what is excruciating. The true mission of the Ninja is to deliver light to a dark world through perseverance. Soke Shoto Tanemura firmly believes that Ninpo Bugei has truly come of age. Shoto Tanemura, whose martial arts names are "Bikokuryu" (Secret Black Dragon) and "Kogyoku" (Shining Ball), was born on August 1947 in the town of Matsubushi in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. He majored in law at Hosei University after which he became a police officer, later an instructor, at Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Academy. He has been trained in Ninpo and other Martial Arts since the age of nine and is now the Soshi/Soke (Grandmaster) of, not only Ninpo, but also of Various Ryu-Ha (Traditional Martial Arts Schools). Currently, he is teaching Ninpo as the "Art of Martial Arts". His School, The Genbukan World Ninpo Bugei Federation Honbu dojo has its headquarters athis hometown where he also maintains the position of Kancho (Head of the Genbukan Dojo) and Kancho (President of the Genbukan Federation). The Genbukan Federation is international in scope with branches existing in American, European and Asian continents.
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