Warriors Who Walked the Path

“Embarked on a Warrior Journey”

Began training at Houston's Bellaire Bujinkan Dojo under Kelly Hill in 1987. It was a very intense training effort, and instructors would be randomly swinging bokken or hanbo at you while…

“An Evolving Journey”

I started martial arts training at 14 and now I recently turned 60. My journey with Doshi Van Donk began in 2001. Over time I rose through the ranks and had the honor of teaching the art to…

Forrest Kenneth Stokstad

Kyu Student · Kamloops, BC, Canada

“This material has bettered my life in many ways”

The missive on awareness was a very good addition to my spiritual life, it was the next step for me. Awakening the master within was another vital step in my life. Seeing myself as a…

Jeff

Kyu Student · California, USA

“This course has been an incredible force in my life”

I started training in 2023 and the training and teachings in this course have been an incredible part of my life. I have taken a number of different martial arts over the years and none of…

I started with Living The Spiritual Path course. I found the spiritual training useful. I knew of course that it would help me with my ninjutsu. While I haven't practiced much ninjutsu., I…

Shidoshi Ho John Mathis

3rd Degree Black Belt · Readyville, USA

“My Journey of Recovery, Perseverance, and the IBDA”

My Journey of Recovery, Perseverance, and the IBDA In the fall of 2015, my life took a direction I never could have imagined. I began what would become a long and difficult journey through…

CagLar Juan Singletary

Kyu Student · Elmira,NY, USA

“NIN\LIFE CHANGE/NINJUTSU”

I started this back in the EARLY 1990s with Shihan Richard Van Donk's original Manual Of Ninjutsu - Shodan Course. The Junan Taiso help to Strengthen and Condition me Physically ,Mentally…

Frank Rotner

Kyu Student · Waren (Müritz), Germany

“Where is an end , there is always a beginning.”

I started Ninjitsu and Swordart training in 2025. The training helped me to understand, there is no secret technique. A secret technique is a technique you not train, if you begin to train,…

Alfred Coble

Not ranked / other art · Milton/FL, USA

“My martial arts studies have changed my life.”

Hello. I started out studying Shito-Ryu. I also studied Shorin-Ryu, and a few other arts, including Budo Taijutsu in Singapore. I hold a black sash in Chu'an Fa kung fu. I'm currently…

jimmy ortiz

Kyu Student · Chicago, USA

“My Ninja Journey”

When I was 15 years old I was introduced to the martial arts, the first time I heard about the Ninja when I was around in 1985 I heard that this art was very interesting and was more…

“Accomplishing an Inner Arts Practice”

Dear Doshi, I wanted to share a bit about my martial arts journey and how much your guidance means to me. I actually started training a long time ago, but over the years, I felt like…

“This course was exactly what I was looking for”

Being in Canada, there was little to no options to train in this art anywhere near me. The amount of experience and knowledge that was put into this system is so amazingly perfect, it is…

Daniel Flees

Kyu Student · WAUSAU, USA

“This course is amazing, thorough, and has helped me grow!”

I began about 4 years ago, and am currently a 1st Kyu brown belt student. The home study course has been wonderful! I can train anywhere and have a large amount of information to keep…

Took tryouts , Krav Maga, participated in seminars. I triex out Muay Thai

Shidoshi Patrick Barber

6th Degree Black Belt · Pflugerville, USA

“The Bujinkan Masters Course has changed my life”

I started in the IBDA 17 years ago with the purchase of the Shodan No Maki. I was at the end of a deployment in Iraq and I stumbled across the ninjutsu.com website and discovered the…

D C

Not ranked / other art · North Vancouver, Canada

“From childhood to”

The Shodan course helped me get serious and really study Ninjutsu. Master Van Donk has achieved a miracle in the Bushindo program. Making it possible for everyone to really see into the…

Derrick Psaros

Kyu Student · LIVERMORE, USA

“Kyu lifer... so far.”

When my long standing Kung Fu teacher returned to Europe in the early 90s, I wanted to train in something completely different. At the time, Doshi RVD was teaching on the UCSC campus and I…

“I love this art”

I started training with (at that time) Shidoshi Marquez over 10 years ago. Unfortunately, during that time other commitments forced me to take long leaves of absence from training. About a…

“Distance is not a limitation”

These courses give you knowledge and a path to progression. Things are broken down to easily absorb if you are willing to let go of what you think you know. I grew much in these courses.…

Shihan Jerry Wideman

14th Degree Black Belt · Maylene, USA

“Spiritual enlightenment and power.”

I began my journey in 1994 with a 9th Kyu vhs tape and never stopped. I have had many dreams come true since meeting Doshi and have had great experiences with the training with the Private…

“Shinobi”

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…

ALEXANDER BROW

Kyu Student · Riverton, USA

“Ninjitsu changed how I train and live”

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…

“Training When Not Near a Dojo”

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…

“Still going strong”

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…

“Father and son bonding”

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

“It can happen.”

Training personally with Richard made complex techniques easier.

“Bushindo University program is a great place to learn traditional Martial Arts”

"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…

Michael Tapscott

1st Degree Black Belt · Richmond VA, USA

“Life-changing wealth of knowledge”

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…

“A student always; Practitioner forever”

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…

Shidoshi-Ho Arnout Griepsma

1st Degree Black Belt · Fivizzano, Italy

“My journey in Ninjutsu began in the Netherlands more than 25 years ago.”

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,…

Windell Cummings

6th Degree Black Belt · Tallahassee, FL, USA

“Bujinkan Is. A Revolving Door”

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…

“The Godan test was an intense experience”

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.

“With heart light ablazing”

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.…

“So much information here. I got this!”

Doshi....wow there is so much information here. Thank you for doing this for everyone! Thank you for the direction. I got this!

“Absolutely killing it in school”

Also I'm absolutely killing it in school, so thanks very much for your mentorship and work with me especially over the last year!

“Why reinvent the wheel?”

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…

“I am definitely in the right place!”

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…

“Japan with Doshi: ten times better”

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…

“Spirit and mind are more powerful than any technique”

You have changed my life completely in so many ways... I purchased and watched your movies then I started to learn what martial arts are truly about. It showed me that spiritual and mental…

“The seminar was fantastic”

The seminar was fantastic and Mr. Van Donk was an excellent teacher. Thanks Again.

“Generosity and abundant love”

My words cannot describe the experience, feeling and growth this has given me. I am grateful for your generosity & abundant love.

“One of the most wonderful experiences of my life”

Just let me say thank you for one of the most wonderful experiences of my life.

“A martial art applied to life”

The tape content is outstanding. I was so happy to see that the way the material is delivered is beyond just merely an extension of physical but a focus on how a martial art is applied to a…

“Feedback that inspired my progress”

I am grateful for the feedback that you gave me after I took my 7th kyu test. It was really insightful. It really did inspire me to know that I am progressing at the rate that I should be.

“Your 7th kyu tape is excellent”

Your 7th kyu tape is excellent.

“More than years of private instruction”

You have a very easy-to-learn and entertaining way of teaching that has helped me learn more on your videotapes than what I've learned from years of private instruction. A very satisfied…

“A very good help to train at home”

Your video for 3rd kyu is great, it is very good help for me to train at home. In the future I will order other videos.

“The tapes are great”

The tapes are great and I am enjoying them very much. Thank you for the prompt delivery!

“Real ninjutsu, without the ninja hype”

I think your Blackbelt Home Study Course is GREAT! Your tapes showed me exactly what I needed... Real ninjutsu, in detail, without all the Ninja Hype. Many thanks.

“Proof that the system really works”

Your system of Ninjutsu is the most amazing system I have ever come across, I wish I would have come across it sooner. A 17 year old tried to spar with me and I'm 40 with Parkinson's. I…

“Changed my life in so many fantastic ways”

Ninjutsu has changed my life in so many fantastic ways. I am truly grateful.

“It really changed my life”

The American Bujinkan and the members has really changed my life. I thank you all for that.

“Standing too close to the Sun”

My friend just visited you recently and enthusiastically reported his private lesson with you as 'Standing too close to the Sun'... Living the Spiritual Path is the most comprehensive guide…

“The whole program was outstanding”

The whole program was outstanding!!!

“The House of the Divine Warrior”

I wish to honor the House of the Divine Warrior you have. You have my deep respect. Thanks for the fast service.

“You are a warrior with heart”

Richard, You are my teacher, my mirror, you are courage, purpose and honor. You are a warrior with heart.

“Blessed to be in the same universe”

I feel blessed to have positioned myself in the same universe with such geniuses as you.

“The happiest person in the Bujinkan”

Richard is the happiest person in the Bujinkan.

“A student for life”

Thank you for the prompt and professional service. It is very satisfying to have finally found a martial way which emphasizes mental & Spiritual development as well as the physical. You…

“From wishful dreaming to absolute reality”

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! The American Bujinkan Dojo has transformed my life dreams from wishful dreaming to absolute reality. Thank You.

“Combat Ninjutsu has moves the Gracies don't”

Thank you for making such an excellent video ... Combat Ninjutsu... I studied with the Gracie's and you guys have some moves they don't. I can't wait to order some more tapes!

“The quality and value of your tapes”

Just a note to commend the quality and value of your tapes and materials, we are enjoying them immensely.

“Superb and prompt service”

I would like to extend my thanks to you at ABD for your interest in my training and mailing out my order so quickly. I really appreciate the superb and prompt service.

“A progressive system and a visual way of learning”

It gave me a progressive system as well as a visual way of learning this art. Thank You for the prompt Service you provide, it is incredible! Your black belt Home Study Course is excellent!

John Dykstra

Kyu Student · Leander, TX., USA

“Walking this path has certainly shaped my life.”

Like so many others, I was hooked by the ninja boom in pop culture during the '80s and '90s. I studied Tae Kwon Do and Aikido, but once I found Doshi's website and started with his Ninjutsu…

“Training worth its weight in gold”

From the time I was a kid I always wanted to train in martial arts. It wasn’t until I was an adult I was able to. Ninjutsu was the art I wanted to study but there were no schools that…