Ninpo Glossary

Aizu and Ango jutsu- Techniques for signaling and writing.
Aruki Kata- The name given to the methods of walking.
Ashinami Jukka Jo- The ten ways of walking according to their Ninpo book Shoninki.
Asuka period- 592 until 710.

Ba-Jutsu- Horsemanship.
Bakufu- The Shogunate system.
Banpen-Fugyo- The sprit of never being surprised or afraid.
Biken-Jutsu- Specialized sword techniques.
Bisento- A long handled battlefield halberd.
Bisento- Techniques using the Bisento.
Bishamonten- A guardian of the Heavens of the Buddhist religion.
Bo- The collective name for all types of staff usually between 6-8 Shaku in length.
Bo-Jutsu- Staff techniques.
Boshiken- Thumb strike.
Bu- A measurement of length 1 Bu = 0.33cm. ( 10 Bu = 1 Sun ).
Bufu- A code of conduct.
Bufu Ikkan- Keep going code of conduct.
Bugi Juhappan- 18 basic categories of martial art techniques.
Bugeisha- A martial artist.
Bukkyo- The Buddhist religion.
Bumon- The Martial Art component consisting of the Ninpo Sanjurokkei.
Bunmon- The learning and understanding of culture.
Buppo- The theory of the Buddhist religion.
Busha-Justu- Normal archery.
Butoku Iko- The shining virtue of the martial arts.
Butsumetsu- A secret weak point in the chest.

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Chimno- Geography.
Chonin- An ordinary citizen.
Chudan no Kamae- Standing with the tip of the Bo pointing towards the opponents midsection.
Chusei Period- The middle ages 14th century until the 16th century.

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Daijodan no Kamae- A posture where the sword is above the head, the cut is done in a vertical manner.
Daimyo- Feudal lord.
Daito- Along sword.
Daken-Taijutsu- Striking techniques. Do- way or path.
Dokkotsu- The Adam’s apple.
Dokyo- Teachings from China.
Doshi- The title of Master originally from the Chinese Dokyo, later adopted by the Ninja until the Kamakura Period.
Doshin- Name given to the police of the Edo Period.

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Edo Period- 1603 until 1868.

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Fudo Kanashibari no Jutsu- Immobilizing any living thing with the power of the mind.
Fudochi- The immovable wise heart.
Fudomyo-O- Guardian of the heavens.
Fudo Shichi Baku In- Techniques used to immobilize the enemy.
Fudoshin- An immovable heart.
Furinkazan- A motto used by Takeda Shingen meaning wind/forest/fire/mountain.

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Gedan no Kamae- Standing one point of a Jo resting on the floor behind one.
Genbukan Ninpo Bugei Dojo- the Dojo/ organization name of Genbukan Ninpo Martial Arts Dojo.
Genji- Minamoto Family.
Genjutsu- Magical techniques.
Genzen Okusezu- An air of dignity.
Geta- Wooden thronged sandals.
Gofu- Talisman, good-luck charms.
Goku- see Koku.
Goshin- Defense of the body, spirit and soul.
Goton Santon no Ho- The 30 methods of disappearing.
Gunryaku Heiho- Strategies.
Gyaku Nage- Joint locking techniques.
Gyakute- A way of holding a sword or blade so that to blade runs down the forearm.
Gyoja- A mountain priest.

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Hachimon Tonko no Ekisen- Techniques for fortune telling from China.
Han-Bo- A half staff, 3 Shaku long. Hanbo Justu- Techniques using the Hanbo.
Happa- Ear breaker.
Happa-Ken- A strike done with the palms.
Happo Kuten- Somersaulting without the use of the hands in eight directions.
Happo Tenki- Somersaulting with the use of the hands in eight directions.
Hashiri Kata- The name given to the methods of running.
Hasshodo- The eight way for the correct mental state Buddhism.
Heian Period-794 until 1192.
Heike- Taira Family.
Heishi- Heike Family.
Henso Justu- The art of impersonation and disguise.
Hicho Jutsu- Leaping and flying techniques.
Hidari Bo-Jiri- The left tip of the Bo.
Hira Ichimunji no Kamae- Standing upright with the Bo in front of one and keeping it horizontal.
Hobaku Jutsu- Techniques for restraining a opponent.
Hojo Justu- Techniques for using a rope.
Ho Jutsu- Techniques for making illusions.
Hoko no Kamae- Standing upright with both hands in the air slightly in front of one’s head.

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Ichimonji no Kamae- A defensive posture.
Iga- Mie Prefecture.
Ihen no Kamae- Standing upright with a Bo behind one and in a horizontal position.
In Jutsu- See In/Yo.
In- A form of concentration adopted from the Mikkyo Religion.
In/Yo- The Japanese pronunciation on Ying/Yang.
Ishizuki- An iron tip located at the non blade of a Yari or Naginata.

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Jakkin- A secret nerve point in the upper arm.
Jiai- Affection and benevolence.
Jiai ni Tomi- see Jiai.
Jingai Jutsu- Signaling techniques.
Jo Jutsu- Techniques of a three quarter staff.
Joruri- A Japanese style puppet play.
Jujutsu- Death wishes.
Jukyo- The theory of moral and governmental ruling from China.
Jumon- A secret chant.
Junanajo no Kenpo- The seventeen Article Constitution made by Shotoku Taishi.
Jun Shihan- A title rank of Assistant Master 7th Dan, in the Genbukan Dojo.
Ju Taijutsu- Grappling techniques.
Jutte- A short iron rod with a hook protruding just above the handle.
Jutte Jutsu- Techniques using the Jutte.

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Kabuki- A Japanese style play.
Kago- A palanquin.
Kagura- Sacred music and dance about the Gods performed at shrines.
Kaiki- The collective name given to tools used for breaking and entering.
Kajo Chikusei- Bearing and respecting the qualities of the flower and the spirit of the bamboo.
Kajo Waraku- Having a heart as peaceful, joyful and lovely as that of a flower.
Kaki- Fire tools.
Kakushi Buki- Hidden weapons.
Kama- Sickle.
Kamae- A posture offensive or defensive.
Kamakura Period- 1192 until 1334.
Kamari- Name once given to a group of Ninja, meaning scout.
Kama Yari- A Yari with a half moon blade attached to it.
Kan- Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese word Chen by which the Ninja were once known.
Kancho- The President/Headmaster of the Genbukan organization.
Kan-i Junikai- A law passed by Shotoku Taishi which changed the social structure of Japan into twelve classes of people.
Kanji- Chinese characters.
Kankoku Juhakkei- The 18 fundamental Chinese style Martial Arts.
Kansetsu Waza- Joint locking techniques.
Katana- A sword.
Katon no Jutsu- Fire techniques.
Keisotsu- Thoughtlessness.
Kenpo- Fist techniques.
Kenpo- Sword techniques.
Ketsu-In- The forming of special knots with the fingers.
Ki- Spirit power.
Kiai ( Kiai Jutsu )- Power yelling ( techniques ).
Kinsei Period- The modern ages from the 16th century to the early 20th century.
Kinton no Jutsu- Techniques for using birds.
Kinton no Jutsu- Reflections techniques with mirrors.
Kiseru- A smoking pipe made of a bamboo shaft with two iron ends.
Kisha Justu- Archery from horseback.
Kito- Prayers for the general good.
Kocho no Kamae- Standing in upright holding a sword in front of one’s forehead and keeping it horizontal.
Kodachi Jutsu- Techniques for using the Shoto.
Koe- A secret nerve point in the thigh.
Koga (koka)- Mie prefecture.
Kojiri- The or tip of the scabbard.
Koku- A measurement of rice with a volume of 180.39 cm3.
Koppo Jutsu- Techniques developed from Kosshi Jutsu.
Kosei no Kamae- Standing upright with one hand at head level and the other at groin level.
Kosshi Jutsu- The oldest form of Taijutsu using the fingers for striking.
Kuden- A teaching only passed by word of mouth.
Kuji Kiri- A form of cutting the air nine times with a ‘Sword’ In.
Kunoichi Jutsu- The name given to a female Ninja.
Kusa- Grass, a name once given to the Ninja.
Kusari- A chain.
Kusarigama- A weapon usually consisting of a sickle and a weighted chain.
Kyojutsu Tenkan- Diversionary tactics.
Kyoketsushoge- A specialized Ninja Kusarigama.
Kyoshi- A title rank teacher in the Genbukan Dojo.
Kyu Justu- Archery.

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Makibishi- Small pointed objects usually scattered on the ground in order to stop or slow down an enemy.
Makiwara- Rice straw padding.
Makko Karatake Wari- A way to cut an opponent vertically in half.
Meiji Period- 1868 until 1912.
Metsubishi- Eye blinders.
Mezashi- A bamboo Jo with an arrow concealed in one end.
Migi Bo Jiri- The right tip of a Bo.
Mikkyo- An esoteric Buddist religion.
Muromachi Period- 1394 until 1603.
Muto Dori (Jutsu)- Techniques for defending against an armed opponent without resorting to weapons.
Muto no Kamae- A weaponless posture.

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Naga bishaku- A farmer’s implement consisting of a pole about six feet long with a cup attached at one end which was used to spread human feces around the fields as fertilizer.
Naginata- A halberd.
Naginata Jutsu- Techniques using the Naginata.
Nanboku Cho Period- 1334 until 1394.
Nara Period- 794 until 1192.
Nawanuke no Jutsu- Techniques for escaping from bindings.
Nigite- Shrines papers cut and folded in a zigzag manner.
Nin- A entire or patience.
Ninja- A master of Ninpo.
Ninja Juhakkei- The 18 parts of the Ninja’s training.
Ninpo Sanjurokkei- The 36 parts of the Ninja’s training.
Ninja Shoku- Ninja food.
Ninja to- Ninja sword.
Ninjato Jutsu- Techniques using the Ninjato.
Ninja Yashiki- A Ninja house.
Ninpiden- Translated as Secret Teaching of Ninjutsu, a book on Ninpo.
Ninpo Bugei- The martial art of Ninpo.
Nintai Seishin- The ability to pocket insults and humiliation and later throw it away together with all traces of resentment.
Nin Yaku- Ninja medicine.
Nito Jutsu- Techniques for using both the Daito and Shoto.
Nukiuchi- A way of drawing to cut an opponents waist.
Nyoibo- A huge battle club.

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Obi- A sash.
Ofuro- A Japanese bath.
Ongyo no Jutsu- leaping and concealing techniques.
Oniwaban- Name given to the Ninja whose undercover job was as castle guard.
Onshin no Ho- Techniques for attaining invisibility.
Onshin Tongyo no Jutsu- Techniques for concealment and escaping.
Otonashi no Kamae- Standing upright with a Bo behind one keeping it horizontal.

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Rank Rozeki- Ranbo means violence and ruddiness, Rozeki means rioting.
Rappa- Name once given to Ninja meaning guide.
Reishi Sen- A life line between God and all living things.
Ri- A measurement of distance. 1 Ri = 4km.
Rokushaku Bo- A staff six Shaku in length.
Ronin- A masterless Samurai.
Ryu (Ryu Ha)- Type of school or tradition.

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Sageo- A cord usually fitted on swords.
Sageo Nana Jutsu- Technique for using the Sageo.
Sakki- Killing intentions.
Salary man- An office worker.
Sanbon Yari- A three bladed Yari.
Sanbyo no Imashime- The law of three illnesses.
Sacho- The bridge of the nose.
Sanpo Gata- The collective name given to certain techniques of Henso Jutsu.
Sanzuri- A radical or part of a Kanji meaning water
Saru- A radical or part of a Kanji meaning going forth.
Satori- Comprehension.
Saya- A scabbard.
Sayu Yoko Buri- Spinning the chain/rope of a Kusarigama.
Seishinteki Kyoyo- Spiritual culture.
Sekko Jutsu- Techniques on surveillance and how to employ an army.
Sendo- see Senjutsu.
Sengoku Period- Japan Samurai war time 1467-1573.
Senjutsu- Techniques for becoming super human.
Sennin- A practitioner of Senjutsu.
Senpai- A senior practitioner.
Seppuku- Ritual suicide.
Sessho- Regent of the empire.
Shakkotsu- A secret nerve point in the lower arm.
Shaku- A measurement of length 1 shaku = 33cm.
Shibire Gusuri- Poisons that produce a numbing or parlaying effect.
Shichibatsu- A secret nerve point in the back.
Shichihode- The collective name given to the seven forms of disguise of Henso Justu.
Shichiju no Kana- A secrete form of writing.
Shichisho- The collective name given to a set of seven books on strategy.
Shihan- A title rank of Master in the Genbukan Dojo.
Shihan Cho- A title of Chief Master in the Genbukan Dojo.
Shiko- Japanese pronunciation of the Su Chang Province in China.
Shikomi Gatana- A Jo with a concealed sword.
Shikomi Jo- A Jo with a concealed weapon.
Shinia- A bamboo sword.
Shinken Shiraha Dori- The way of empty hand catching the blade of a real sword.
Shinobi- A Ninja.
Shinobi Bi- A small Ninja cannon, 2 shahu 5 sun long.
Shinobi Katana- See Ninjato.
Shinobi Gi- A Ninja’s uniform.
Shinobi Iroha- A secret form of writing.
Shinobi no Mono- Emphasizes a person involved in stealth and disguise.
Shinobi Rikugu- The six essential Ninja tools.
Shinobi Shozoku- A Ninja’s equipment.
Shinto- Japanese religion.
Shinzen Rei- A ceremonial bow to the Dojo shrine.
Shizen no Kamae- A posture where one is standing upright as normal.
Shoji- A paper sliding door.
Shoninki- Translated as Correct Ninjutsu Memories a book on Ninpo.
Shoten no Jutsu- Techniques for running up vertical objects.
Shoto- A short sword.
Shoto- The name of Grandmaster Tanemura.
Showa Period- 1926 until present day.
Shugendo- Combination of Buddism and Shinto.
Shuko- An iron claw fitted to the hands.
Shuko Jutsu- Techniques for using the Shuko.
Shumon- The religious and spiritual aspect.
Shunkan Saiminjutsu- Hypnosis and mind control techniques.
Shuriken- Hand thrown blades.
Shuriken Jutsu- Techniques for using the Shuriken.
Shuto- A technique don with the side of an open hand, Hand sword.
So- Japanese pronunciation of the Song Province in China.
So- The Yari.
Sodegarami- A sleeve catcher.
Sode Deppo- See Sodezutsu.
Sodezutsu- A small hand held cannon 1 shaku 1 sun long.
So Jutsu- Techniques for using the Yari.
Soko no Kamae- A posture where one hand is in Boshiken and the other is extended.
Sokotsu Biro- Carelessness, indelicacy, impoliteness.
Sokuho- Ways of using the feet.
Sokutoki- A small container that fill the air with metsubushi.
Sonbu- Japanese pronunciation of Sun Tsu author of the book Sonsi.
Sonshi- The Chinese book of strategies Sueng Tsu.
Soshi- Grandmaster of Genbukan Ninpo Bugei.
Sosoku- Techniques for rapid walking and running.
Suiki- Water crossing tools.
Sun- A measurement of length, 1 sun = 3.3cm, 10 sun = shaku.
Susobarai- A way of cutting horizontally to an opponents feet.
Suzu- striking point of the groin.

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Tachi- An extra long sword.
Tachi Jutsu- Techniques for using the Tachi.
Tai- Physical, body.
Taiho- A cannon.
Tai Jutsu- Unarmed self defense techniques.
Taisho Period- 1912 until 1926.
Tamakazari- A gigantic string with 500 colorful stones.
Tanto- A very short sword up to one Shaku in length.
Tanto Jutsu- Techniques for using a Tanto.
Tatami- A mat made of rice straw measuring 1.8 meters x 0.9 meters x 6cms, which is used as a floor in most Japanese rooms.
Tenchi Buri- Spinning the chain or rope of a Kusarigama above the head.
Tenchi Hasso no Kamae- Standing upright with the Bo or Sword next to the ear, keeping it vertical.
Tenchi no Kamae- See Tenchi Hasso no Kamae.
Tengu- Demon.
Tenmon- Astronomy.
Tento- The crown of the head.
Tenugui- A towel.
Teppo- Gun, musket.
Tessen- An iron fan.
Tessen Jutsu- Techniques for using the iron fan.
Te Yari- A very short Yari between 3 and 4 Shaku in length.
Tetsu Yari- An all steel Yari.
Tobi Kaiten- Jumping rolls.
Tobi Kata- The name given to the method of jumping.
Tobi Roppo- The collective name given to the six main ways of Tobi Kata.
Toda Jutsu- Chinese Karate.
To Gakure- The feeling given to an opponent of one being far away when in fact one is very near.
Togakure Ryu- A Ninpo style of Togakure.
To Jutsu- Techniques for using a Daito.
Toki- Climbing tools.
Tokonoma- An alcove on a wall of a main room reserved for paintings.
Toki- The highest position of a member of the government according to the Kan i Junikai.
Tsuba- The hand guard of a sword. Tsuka- The handle of a sword.
Tsukubo- Along staff with one end having another piece of wood perpendicular to it and full of spikes. used for restraining.
Tsuki- A thrust with a weapon including a fist.
Tsutsushimi Bukaku- Modesty, discretion and carefulness.

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Ukimi no Justu- Techniques for walking on ice especially with Geta.

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Yakuza- Japanese Mafia.
Yamabushi- Mountain Samurai/warrior.
Yamabushi Hyoho- Strategies of the Yamabushi.
Ya- Arrow (s).
Yari- A spear.
Yata no Karasu- A three legged raven.
Yojo Shiketsu- The four main points to preserve health.
Yo Justu- See In/Yo.
Yokoha- The hook of a Jutte.
Yoriki- The name given to the Police of the Edo Period.
Yuga- Graceful, elegance.
Yumi- A bow.
Yuyo Semarazu- A sincere, calm and well composed attitude.

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Zanki- The perception of a cutting intention.
Zanshin- A state of cautiousness.
Zui- The old Japanese name for China.

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