Training within NYC Bujinkan Budo LLC includes unarmed combat (taijutsu), traditional weapons (buki), as well as ground breakfall and rolling skills (ukemi).  Such skills encompass striking and kicking, grappling and throwing, and efficient use of both traditional and modern weapons.  Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu integrates these methods in order to effectively adapt to each self-protection situation.  Facets of Bujinkan training include:

- Taijutsu: Unarmed Combat including Dakentaijutsu (Striking), Jutaijutsu (Throwing and Grappling), and Taihenjutsu (Body Movement Skills);

- Bojutsu: Stick and Long Staff skills with the Rokushakubo, Jo, Hanbo, Jutte, Tessen, and Eda Koppo;

- Kenjutsu: Sword Skills with the Tachi, Katana, Ninja-to, and Tanto;

- Sojutsu, Naginata, and Bisento: Spear, Halberd, and Giant Battlefield Halberd Fighting;

- Shurikenjutsu: Throwing Blade Skills with the Senban Shuriken and Bo Shuriken;

- Kyoketsu Shoge and Kusarifundo: Hook, Rope, and Ring and Weighted Chain Techniques; and

- Jissen Goshinjutsu / Shinken Gata: Real Fighting and Modern Self-Protection.

NYC Bujinkan Budo LLC closely follows the most recent teachings of the Bujinkan Hombu Dojo in Japan.  Dojo that are not directly associated with Hatsumi Sensei are not reliable sources of training.  Authentic ninpo training can only be found in the Bujinkan. 

NYC Bujinkan Budo LLC emphasizes rigorous but controlled training.  Students of varying skill levels learn and train together with encouragement placed on the sacred senpai / kohai (senior / junior) relationship.  Furthermore, the demanding nature of Bujinkan training compels the proper cultivation of the warrior spirit.  The development of a righteous and courageous heart joined with combative skill is the primary focus of this Dojo.

HEAD INSTRUCTOR: Shidoshi Orin Paliwoda

Orin Paliwoda is a trusted and dedicated student of Michael Asuncion Sensei (15th Dan Shihan), and studies under Hatsumi Massaki Sensei (Bujinkan soke) and Nagase Hiroshi Sensei (15th Dan Shihan) when training in Japan. He is eternally grateful to Hatsumi Sensei, Nagase Sensei and Asuncion Sensei for sharing their teachings, experience, and martial feeling. It is the mission of this dojo to emulate the spirit of these teachers. Mr. Paliwoda also gives thanks to his colleagues at the University of Michigan Bujinkan Dojo and abroad.

Orin Paliwoda holds an LL.M., J.D., and Political Science B.A.  He is a member of various legal associations, including the AIPLA, and is admitted as an attorney in New York, the District of Columbia, Connecticut, Michigan, and various federal courts.