Kids' Ninjutsu workshop

About this Ninjutsu workshop

Recommended age: 7–12

Focuses on traditional martial arts movements to develop coordination and body control. Training includes shuriken and sword basics, as well as body movement exercises.

What will you learn?

You will learn exercises based on movements of the ninja, as well as practice mental training that the ninja used, which were valued even more than physical ability.

This includes how to calm your mind in moments of need or to inspire courage when facing challenges—an important skill to give yourself balance in modern-day life.

Wear comfortable clothes.

Bring: water (and a wooden sword if available).

What is Ninjutsu?

Ninjutsu is the traditional survival art once used by shinobi—specialists in intelligence gathering and combat in old Japan.

Many people only associate Ninjutsu with flashy fighting techniques because of anime and pop culture. In reality, it is a wide-ranging set of knowledge and skills focused on wartime survival, not just combat.

About SABO

SABO is a Japanese Ninjutsu practitioner and performer with over 13 years of experience in traditional martial arts and stage combat.
He has appeared in NHK’s historical drama series and live samurai stage productions in Japan.
Based in Vancouver since 2025, he now shares the spirit and movement of ninja and samurai through performances and workshops that connect these ancient disciplines to modern life.

Host or Publisher Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre