The Toryu Transmission – Bujinkan Podcast
The Toryu Transmission – Bujinkan Podcast brings the thoughtful articles from the Bujinkan Tōryū blog to life in audio form.
Each episode draws from one or more of the site's deep written pieces, presenting them as narrated explorations of authentic Bujinkan knowledge.
It delves into historical texts, philosophical concepts, yearly training themes, and personal reflections from decades of dedicated practice and dojo life — all through a respectful, tradition-rooted lens that blends precise explanations of Japanese terms with approachable insights. The feel is like an intimate dōjō conversation or quiet oral transmission.
Ideal for Bujinkan practitioners wanting deeper context for their training, martial arts enthusiasts curious about ninjutsu and samurai heritage, or anyone drawn to genuine budō philosophy — perfect for listening during commutes, warm-ups, or moments of reflection.
New episodes follow the blog's updates, transforming written reflections into spoken transmissions. Subscribe to connect more closely with the warrior path of Bujinkan Tōryū. Visit https://toryu.se/ for the original articles, resources, videos, and training opportunities.
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Episodes
Jul 3, 2026
Jul 3, 2026
15 min
In this episode, titled "Ninja Morning Rituals". Ninja morning rituals are fascinating practices rooted in ancient Japanese traditions that combine physical discipline, spiritual focus, and esoteric techniques. These routines were designed to empower practitioners with clarity, strength, and divine protection, often invoking deities like 摩利支天 Marishiten, a guardian of light, prosperity, and invisibility.
May 31, 2026
May 31, 2026
14 min
TTTBP07 Takagi Oriemon, The four worlds and Empty the cup
Explore Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, Japanese martial arts history, and timeless ninja tactics, history & philosophy in this premiere.
01:35 Legacy of Takagi Oriemon: Budō Shiraishi Ei Manuscripts and Takagiyōshin-ryū07:27 The Four Worlds (June, 2009)10:06 Empty the Cup (June, 2009)14:13 END
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Apr 18, 2026
Apr 18, 2026
13 min
Explore Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, Japanese martial arts history, and timeless ninja tactics, history & philosophy in this premiere.
01:17 The Holland Taikai 1996: A Historic Bujinkan Seminar (November, 2024)07:47 Japan Trip #20 (January, 2009)10:44 Year of the Rope (May, 2009)13:53 END
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Apr 12, 2026
Apr 12, 2026
12 min
TTTBP05
Explore Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, Japanese martial arts history, and timeless ninja tactics, history & philosophy in this premiere.
01:17 Put Your Heart and Soul into Consistent Martial Training (November, 2024)05:59 A crow in pitch black night (October, 2008)08:10 Avoid beeing seen (October, 2008)09:44 Space and distance (October, 2008)12:29 END
Apr 5, 2026
Apr 5, 2026
18 min
TTTBP04
Explore Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, Japanese martial arts history, and timeless ninja tactics, history & philosophy in this premiere.
01:03 Passion as the Source of Training Motivation (November, 2024)04:27 Japan Trip #19 (September, 2008)13:44 Kuukankankaku Sense of space (September, 2008)18:07 END
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Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
16 min
TTTBP03
Explore Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, Japanese martial arts history, and timeless ninja tactics, history & philosophy in this premiere.
01:09 Solo Training, don’t forget it (November, 2024)05:49 The past Holger K seminar. (February, 2008)08:30 Seminar in Gefle with Serrano Shihan (March, 2008)10:09 Japan Trip #18 (May, 2008)16:17 END
Mar 26, 2026
Mar 26, 2026
23 min
Explore Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, Japanese martial arts history, and timeless ninja tactics, history & philosophy in this premiere.
- Shishūkai: Four Worlds of Mastery (M;ay 2024)- Bujinkan Kurokawa Seminar (Nov 2007)- The first trainings of 2008 (Jan 2008)
Mar 13, 2026
Mar 13, 2026
15 min
Explore Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, Japanese martial arts history, and timeless ninja tactics, history & philosophy in this premiere.- "Umi Hotaru: The Ninja’s Nighttime Guide" (Feb 8, 2024)- Flashback: First Honbu training 2006 (Jan 11, 2006)- Flashback: Long path to budo enlightenment (Feb 17, 2006)