Intro to Ninjutsu: Beginner

About this Workshop:

Recommended age: 13+

Ninjutsu training is inspired by the five elements of nature: 地水火風空 Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Void.

This beginner course is based on the element of Earth. This is the foundation of all training. Through practicing sword handling, footwork, hand signs, and basic movement, we work on finding stability and alignment in both body and mind. The goal is to maintain a calm, grounded condition that remains steady even in challenging environments.

Wear comfortable clothes. Bring water.

What is Ninjutsu?

Ninjutsu is the traditional survival art once used by shinobi—specialists in intelligence gathering and combat in old Japan.

Many people only associate Ninjutsu with flashy fighting techniques because of anime and pop culture. In reality, it is a wide-ranging set of knowledge and skills focused on wartime survival, not just combat.

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.