About Shihan Roemke and Basics of Ninja Training: These comprehensive ninjutsu lessons "Basics of Ninja Training" with 10th Dan Sensei Mark Roemke show required knowledge for earning a black belt at the Santa Cruz dojo in the ancient art of the Ninja. Sensei Roemke has studied Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu for almost two decades and is licensed to teach by Soke Hatsumi. A 10th Dan practitioner, he created the Santa Cruz Bujinkan Dojo over a decade ago and specializes in all weapons including Enshin Itto Ryu Battojutsu ("the art of sword drawing and cutting.") A former New York state Tae Kwon Do Champion, Sensei Roemke is also trained in Kenpo Kung Fu, DeCuerdas Eskrima, Seibukan Jujutsu and military fighting tactics of the Army 10th Mountain Infantry. He founded the Santa Cruz Bujinkan Dojo which sponsors the Budo Club at University of California Santa Cruz. "BASICS OF NINJA TRAINING" is the 1st-degree blackbelt (Shodan) video program developed with the Santa Cruz Bujinkan Dojo. Whether or not you ever want to test for your Ninja black belt, this is classic and complete reference material that will improve your quest for martial arts wisdom. It is ideal for all martial arts students studying for Shodan level (1st degree) black belt belt in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (aka "Ninjutsu" the ancient art of the Ninja.) For students of all other martial arts, it is an excellent overview of the essence of Ninja self defense. Find out about the BUJINKAN (NINJUTSU / NINJA) BLACK BELT VIDEO COURSE (available for instant download, DVD or Blu-ray) "Basics of Ninja Traininghttp://www.ninja-learning-network.com/basics-of-ninja-training.html

9TH KYU is "Level One" for beginners: Return to all Kyus A) Junan Taiso (Conditioning) A warm-up / stretching B) Kamae (Stances) and Basic Dojo Phrases and Concepts Shizen No Kamae - Natural Posture Seiza No Kamae - Correct Seat Posture Ichimonji No Kamae - Figure #1 Posture Hira No Kamae - Flat Posture Jumonji No Kamae - Figure #10 Posture Hicho No Kamae - Flying Bird Posture Hoko No Kamae - Encircling Posture Kosei No Kamae - Agressive Posture Hantachi No Kamae - Half Standing Posture Fudoza No Kamae - Immovable Seat Posture Doko No Kamae - Angry Tiger Posture Ihen No Kamae - Changing Posture Bobi No Kamae - Defensive Posture Hanza No Kamae - Half Seated Posture C) Ukemi (Taihenjutsu) "Breakfalls" Zenpo Ukemi - Forward Breakfall Koho Ukemi - Backward Breakfall Yoko Ukemi - Sideways Breakfall Yoko Nagashi Zenpo Ukemi - Sideways Flowing Forward Breakfall D) Kaiten (Taihenjutsu) "Rolls" Zenpo Kaiten Naname - Forward Diagonal Roll Koho Kaiten - Backward Roll Zenpo to Koho Kaiten - Forward to Backward Roll Sokuho Kaiten - Sideways Roll Yoko Nagare - Sideways Flow Oten - Cartwheel Hicho Kaiten - Flying Bird Roll Jun Nagashi - Turning Flow Shikko - Knee walking (not technically a Kaiten) E) Dakentaijutsu "Striking/Blocking Techniques" Jodan Uke - Upper Level Receiving Gedan Uke - Lower Level Receiving Fudo Ken - Immovable Fist Jodan Tsuki - Upper Level Punch/Thrust Zenpo Geri - Forward Kick F) Tai Sabaki and Zan Shin "Evasion and Awareness" http://www.ninja-learning-network.com