Showing posts with label Soke. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Soke. Show all posts

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

SOKE ANSHU CHRISTA JACOBSON - BANSENSHUKAI

 

 

BANSENSHUKAI (萬川集海)
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Here, I am with a Ninjutsu Densho from my private collection called the: Bansenshukai.
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The Bansenshukai (萬川集海) is an authentic ninjutsu manual written by Fujibayashi Yasutake in 1676. It is regarded as one of the three key historical texts of ninjutsu, along with the Shoninki and the Ninpiden. The Bansenshukai translates out as: “Ten Thousand Rivers Flow Together To Form An Ocean” and is regarded as the bible of ninjutsu.
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“You should embrace the old ways of the shinobi who served under ancient great generals, but remember not only to keep these ways but to adapt them, each dependent on the situation and the moment. Ignorant ninja are not aware of this principal but directly stick to ancient ways and do not even know the simplest of facts. It is folly to see something as unchangeable and stick to an old method without realizing that things keep changing and are in flux."
- Fujibayashi Yasutake; Bansenshukai (1676)

Sunday, April 26, 2026

SOKE ANSHU CHRISTA JACOBSON - 28 MILLION!

 

28 MILLION views!
I’m truly 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 28 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


Saturday, April 18, 2026

SOKE ANSHU CHRISTA JACOBSON - KUJI

 

 

Rin Pyo Toh Sha Kai Jin Retsu Zai Zen
臨兵闘者皆陣列在前
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Ninpo teaches us to connect to the sacred elements and the power of the universe.

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

SOKE ANSHU CHRISTA JACOBSON - NINPIDEN


 

NINPIDEN (忍秘伝)
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Here, I am with a Ninjutsu Densho from my private collection called the: Ninpiden. This is an official reproduction that was created from the original - which is located in the Iga Ninja Museum.
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The Ninpiden (忍秘伝) is an authentic ninjutsu manual written by Hattori Hanzo in 1560. It is regarded as one of the three key historical texts of ninjutsu, along with the Shoninki and the Bansenshukai. It was passed down in the Hattori family, and was considered a secret transmission; it was not shared with outsiders and even within the family, few had access to it.
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“When you go to another province on a secret mission, you may be inspected by the local people if they wonder who you are. Therefore, you need to disguise yourself when you go out so that you can move around and investigate without arousing suspicion about yourself.”
- Hattori Hanzo; Ninpiden (1560)

Sunday, April 5, 2026

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

SOKE ANSHU CHRISTA JACOBSON - SHONINKI

 

SHONINKI (正 忍 記)
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Here, I am with a Ninjutsu Densho from my private collection called the: Shoninki. This is an official reproduction that was created from the original - which is located in the State Library of Tokyo.
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The Shōninki (正 忍 記) is a medieval ninja document from Kishū province. It was written by Natori Masatake in 1681 and documents the espionage/ninjutsu strategies of the shinobi from Kishū.
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Together with the Bansenshukai and Ninpiden it is one of three major extant writings of the ninja that is researched today amoung historians and researchers.
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Shōninki is divided into Preface (Jo), and three scrolls (Shomaki, Chumaki, Gemaki).
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In the preface, the author discusses the different types of spies and the principles of espionage.
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The first densho addresses basic skills, such as disguise and concealment and information gathering. The second densho deals with defense against enemy spies, human nature, physiognomy, recognizing and eliciting the true intentions of people. The third densho is concerned with one's own emotional states as well as those of other people. 

Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson | www.BudoRyuNinjutsu.com 

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson - Law of Attraction

 


 

Your success is not chased, it is attracted. Raise your vibration high enough, and the opportunities meant for you will begin to appear. - Soke Anshu

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson - 95K on Facebook



 

I've just reached 95K followers on FACEBOOK! Thank you all for continuing support. I could never have made it without each one of you! 

Monday, February 16, 2026

Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson - Mokuso

 

 

Through Mokuso (Silent Contemplation), the ninja learns that silence is not emptiness, but a mental battlefield where one must conquer fear, doubt and insecurity. - Soke Anshu

Friday, February 13, 2026

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 

Monday, February 9, 2026

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson - Hannya Mask

 


Here is an Antique Edo Period Hannya Mask that Kobayashi Sensei gave Soke Anshu Christa Jacobson, when she inherited the Tomo-ryu tradition. As you can see it was created from one piece of wood. This mask was passed from the Nakashima family, to Kobayashi Sensei, then to Soke Anshu.