Ninja Workshop

About this workshop:

Recommended age: All ages

(Children in elementary school or younger must be accompanied by a parent, guardian , or older sibling aged 13 or older.)

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.

Training includes shuriken and body movement exercises, as well as various walking techniques.

Wear comfortable clothes. Bring water.

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.

About Ginpei

Ginpei is a Ninjutsu meditation practitioner, Shorinji Kempo martial artist, and sword combat performer with over 20 years of experience as a computer engineer.Born in Japan and inspired by samurai films, he moved to Vancouver nearly a decade ago.He has also appeared in a background role in the Disney+ series SHOGUN.

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