About this Event
About this Workshop:
Recommended age: 13+
This workshop is for those experiencing Ninjutsu for the first time and anyone curious about what Ninjutsu training is like.
Content:
- Core concepts and mindset of Ninjutsu training
- Basic body mechanics and breathing techniques
- Fundamental practice using shuriken, sword, and blowgun
- Mental regulation through mudra (hand seals) and meditation
Wear comfortable clothes. Bring water.
What is Ninjutsu?
Ninjutsu is not primarily a martial art for fighting.
It is a system of knowledge and skills focused on avoiding conflict, sensing danger, and returning safely above all else.
It includes many elements that connect directly to everyday life, such as body usage and posture, breathing, mental control, situational awareness, and mindful movement.
Ninjutsu is not “the art of defeating an enemy,”
but a comprehensive skill set for survival.
About SABO
SABO is a Japanese Ninjutsu practitioner and performer with over 13 years of experience in traditional martial arts and stage combat.
He has appeared in NHK’s historical drama series and live samurai stage productions in Japan.
Based in Vancouver since 2025, he now shares the spirit and movement of ninja and samurai through performances and workshops that connect these ancient disciplines to modern life.
About Ginpei
Ginpei is a Ninjutsu meditation practitioner, Shorinji Kempo martial artist, and sword combat performer with over 20 years of experience as a computer engineer.Born in Japan and inspired by samurai films, he moved to Vancouver nearly a decade ago.He has also appeared in a background role in the Disney+ series SHOGUN.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, 6688 Southoaks Crescent, Burnaby, Canada
CAD 34.57
