Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson - 49th Birthday

 

Today’s My 49th Birthday!
So here is my first 49 year old Selfie!
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I just want to take a moment to say thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the birthday wishes. 
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Each message, comment, call, and kind word truly meant more to me than I can express. Life moves fast, and it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day — but being reminded of the incredible people in my life is one of the greatest gifts of all.
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I feel deeply grateful, blessed, and inspired stepping into this next year surrounded by such thoughtful friends, family, and supporters. Your encouragement and kindness do not go unnoticed.
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Thank you for taking the time to celebrate with me — it made my day incredibly special. 
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- Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson 

Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson - Fear

 

The ninja does not wait for fear to pass… he moves through it. - Soke Anshu

Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson - Kusari Fundo

 

Here, Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson is demonstrating kihon waza with the kusari fundo, at the Budo Ryu Kai Hombu Dojo.

Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson - 26 Million Views!

 

26 MILLION views! 
I’m honestly humbled! 
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Thank you to everyone around the world who has watched, trained, shared, and supported this ninjutsu journey. This art is more than techniques—its mindset, discipline and wisdom has passed through the generations.
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To my students, fellow practitioners, and silent supporters training in the shadows… this milestone belongs to you too.
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Since the start of my YouTube Channel in 2007, I’ve had 26 MILLION PEOPLE WATCH MY MARTIAL ARTS!!!… I’m truly blessed and I want all of you to know that there is more training, more depth and more truth to come...
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The journey continues.
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Keep walking the path (忍)
- Soke Anshu 

 

 

Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson - Ninja Sword Training

 

Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson - The Way of the Ninja

 

To live by the way of the ninja, is to choose conscious living in a world that prefers sleep.
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It is the decision to sharpen the self when comfort would dull it, to move with intention when chaos pulls at the mind. The ninja does not seek conflict, power, or recognition; they seek clarity. Every step, breath, and silence becomes a mirror reflecting one question: Am I acting from fear, or from truth?
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The warrior’s path teaches that strength without discipline is noise, and discipline without compassion is emptiness. To walk this way is to accept hardship as a teacher, failure as refinement, and patience as a weapon sharper than any blade. The ninja learns to master the unseen battles first such as: ego, distraction and impulse - because victory in the outer world is meaningless if the inner world remains unconquered.
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To live as a ninja is to understand that invisibility is not hiding, but humility; that adaptability is not weakness, but wisdom; and that true power is the ability to act—or not act—in perfect alignment with the moment. The warrior lives awake, aware that life itself is the dojo, time is the opponent, and the self is both student and master.
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In this way, the path is not about fighting others, but about becoming someone who no longer needs to fight themselves.
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- Soke Anshu

Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson - Ninja Agility