Ninja Kid's Self-Defense Program

This is a traditional Japanese school whose purpose is to teach real martial arts to children.

Real Self-Defence is as important a subject as math, or english, or history and students enrolled in this program are expected to study and work hard to acheive high marks in this course! Practice and dedication are very important.

As you will see by the online schedule, Children's classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6 pm to 7 pm. Fees are paid in 5 post-dated cheques. $ 60 per month plus tax.

Classes run from September 1st to June 30th each year, with no classes during the summer holidays. Children can begin at any time.

Classes are held at the Deer Run Community Association at 2223 - 146 Ave., SE., in Calgary.

Genbukan Children's classes are for those students normally between the ages of 7 and 15. There are some exceptions is certain cases, particularly for older children. Depending on the parents' wishes and the Head Instructor's thoughts on the matter, some children "graduate" to the adult classes.

The training itself consists of Ninpo Taijutsu (primarily) and Jujutsu. Modern martial sports such as Aikido, Taekwondo, Judo, and Karate are only tiny pieces of a much greater "book of knowledge" that is the Genbukan.

Class time is spent on etiquette, stretching and fitness training, self-defense techniques, and fun games or exercises. As with all classes, students should birng a notebook and take notes and ask questions to help their understanding.

There is no sparring and no competitions. We teach good manners; About not becoming a bully and how to protect yourself from one; We teach and expect patience and perseverance.

The Genbukan Daigo Dojo teaches children in effective self-defense techniques as handed down by Soke Tanemura, head of the Genbukan World Ninpo Bugei Federation.

Our program is designed to teach children how to become good martial artists. Parents who wish only to give their child "something to do for an hour or so" would best look elsewhere to enrol their child. Our program is VERY different from commercial martial sports schools and much, much more rewarding.

If you really want your child to experience true traditional Japanese training and be able to really defend themselves against attackers, then this is the program for your child!

All children enrolled in this program apply to become members of the Genbukan World Ninpo Bugei Federation. There is an annual fee of $ 35 USD sent to Honbo Dojo in April of each year. Students starting at other times of the year have to pay their fees and fill out the forms within 30 days of joining the Genbukan Daigo Dojo. Their annual fees will be due again every April. Students who do not keep their membership up to date will lose all their rank and have to reapply and ask permission to retest to their former rank. This is entirely up to the discretion of Soke Tanemura.

One final mention regarding annual fees: A student must be currently enrolled in classes and attending on a regular basis AS WELL AS maintaining their annual membership to be a member of the GWNBF. A person cannot stop training and think that by sending their annual fees in, that this somehow keeps them in good standing within the organization. If a student needs some time away for personal reasons but has honest intention of returning within a reasonable time, this is usually ok as long as it is with the Head Instructor's approval and communication continues between both student and teacher.

If you require further information, you can email the school at ninpobugei@shaw.ca or call as at 403.816.3474.