"Rain is a potent symbol.

It replenishes the earth.
It is part of the cycle of life.
It is oppresive and forceful,
while being quenching
and energizing."

Ame Bushi,
Rain Warrior.

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Welcome to the Ame Bushi site. We are located in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada. It was founded in January 2002 by Shidoshi Bill McIlwraith. The Ame Bushi's training is dedicated to Budo Taijutsu as taught by Dr Maasaki Hatsumi 34th soke of the Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu. Please browse the site to become more aquainted with us and feel free to contact us about training or more info. Our site is new so check back often for updates.... Keep A Good Spirit, Ame Bushi Dojo

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Budo Taijutsu

How often have you been told that there is only one way to do things correctly? Looking at this from a martial arts perspective would lead one to believe if they did not fit the mold of a fit, toned athlete they would not excel at any style. This is simply not true. This art is for every-body; your body is this art.

Taijutsu can be translated as 'Body Movement' and forms the basis of movement for any martial style. Budo Taijutsu is the modern incarnation of Ninjutsu (yes ninja) as passed down & modernized by the Grandmaster Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi in Japan. We no longer live in a feudal society with Samurai riding around running our lives, we have our own strife & dangers. Budo Taijutsu is suited for today's lifestyle without any competitions, rules & trophies. This tradition dates back to the early 1100's & is an ideal art for defense as it needs neither strength nor speed, but rather a culmination of mind, body & spirit into one's own natural body movement to overcome an opponent.

Forget the media’s version of ninjutsu & one will discover a combat martial art steeped in tradition & effectiveness. One that focuses on what you & your body type can accomplish.... Anything!