SUCCESS STORIES
Real students. Real results. From first white belt to 15th degree master, these are the journeys of Bushindo University and IBDA students around the world.
67 stories
The Black Belt Course demystifies Ninjutsu / Budo Taijutsu. It has been an invaluable resource and has enabled me to realize my goals of black belt and beyond.
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The BlackBelt Home Study Course was my entry point into the world of the Bujinkan and Ninjutsu. It was then and remains today a well thought out curriculum that pieces together what may…
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I am truly grateful for all the advice and encouragement I have received from Shihan Richard Van Donk throughout my training, and I would recommend beginners to advanced students to seek…
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Thank you for your Black Belt Course! I have been utilizing it for years both as a student and as a teacher. It is clear and it makes it easy for me to teach my students and they all love…
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The Black Belt Study Course has been an amazing stepping stone for my progression in this wonderful art of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu / Ninjutsu. Just look at my results! Thanks Shihan Van Donk.
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Ninjutsu Black Belt Course has benefited my physical and spiritual path. It was the most exciting experience in my life. Shihan Van Donk promoted positive energy that enhanced my…
Read story →I have been interested in Ninjutsu since the 1980's. As a teen, I was drawn in by the mystic abilities of the Ninja and how they were seemingly undefeatable. To this day, I have not been…
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I started due to a fascination with Ninjitsu and a desire to learn I’m to broken for the cartwheels and such but the various forms I love the back fist strikes changed how I sparred and the…
Read story →I started training in the early 1990s. I had always enjoyed looking at ninja books and magazine articles, but I could never find a dojo near me. Then I found an advertisement stating that…
Read story →I've been a student of Ninjutsu, of the Bujinkan, through the IDBA and Bushindo University for many years now. Too me, the is so much merit, so much benefit, to the art. Doshi had done a…
Read story →I am a life long martial artist with two young sons. We are beginning the black belt course together and it is a great training and bonding path to be on together
Read story →Training personally with Richard made complex techniques easier.
Read story →"The Bushindo University program is a great place to learn traditional Japanese martial arts, especially for people who work overseas or travel and don't have access to a nearby dojo. The…
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I started with the Dynamic DeCuerdas Eskrima course and was instantly hooked. The level of detail and intricacies along with Doshi's embracing personality made this an easy decision to…
Read story →I received the Shidoshi's course after doing some research and buying the intro CD. It was a flashback from my initial start years before. But now, I have the text, the knowledge, and the…
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My Story in the IBDA My journey in Ninjutsu began in the Netherlands more than 25 years ago, under a Shihan of Sōke Masaaki Hatsumi whose teaching was strongly rooted in the older,…
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I started my journey in Bujinkan on October 5, 2023. I really didn’t know what all to expect, but I knew that the mentorship under Soke Doshi Richard Van Donk and Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi would…
Read story →Thank you so much Doshi for the amazing time and the teachings over the years. The Godan test was an intense experience and I am so grateful for your teachings and faith in me.
Read story →Dear Doshi and Daoshi Van Donk, It is with deep heartfelt gratitude and JOY that I want to thank you both for joining us today in Nepal!!! They all know you both from the books, videos etc.…
Read story →Doshi....wow there is so much information here. Thank you for doing this for everyone! Thank you for the direction. I got this!
Read story →Also I'm absolutely killing it in school, so thanks very much for your mentorship and work with me especially over the last year!
Read story →I found White Tiger to be a content-rich program. Of course it does demand much of you. It is a long program, comprising of books, articles, video instruction. If you are looking to rise a…
Read story →Thank you Sir! I am enjoying the training in the Empowered Warrior and White Tiger programs. Also thank you for the excellent answers to my questions. Again thank you. I am definitely in…
Read story →Thanks for the great trip to Japan. Going with you made the trip ten times better than had I gone alone. Thanks for sharing your secret places and literally going out of your way to make…
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