FAQ:

 

Do I need prior experience? 

No. Beginners are always welcome — you’ll learn step by step at your own pace.

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Do I need to be in shape? 

No special fitness level is required; training develops strength, balance, and coordination naturally over time.

 

What do I wear and bring to class? 

Comfortable active wear and socks or indoor martial arts shoes.

Outdoor shoes must be removed before entering the mat.​​

Please pack a water bottle to stay hydrated.

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Is it competitive?

No. Bujinkan training is cooperative, emphasizing timing, awareness, and control over force.

Sente Dōjō’s classes provide a unique personal focus and cooperative path for developing strength, balance, and awareness — grounded in centuries of tradition and guided by modern understanding.
 

Is it safe? 

Our Core Principle is Safety First:  Protect yourself and your partner.

Cooperation: Progress through partnership, not competition.

Presence: Awareness of timing, distance, and energy.

Respect: For tradition, teachers, and fellow students.

Growth: Consistent, mindful practice over time.

 

Students are encouraged to expand their training through seminars

and opportunities to train in Japan at the Bujinkan Hombu Dōjō.​​

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Whether your goal is fitness, focus, self-defense, or self-discovery;

training at Sente Dōjō offers a lifelong path of learning — one that begins with a single step onto the mat.