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Ninpo Goshinjutsu Mu Te Jinen Ryu is a complete martial art training that was developed in 1977 by Soke Bo Munthe 10 Dan.  Mu Te Jinen Ryu is the study of Budo and how it applies to modern living.

The meaning of the words Ninpo Goshinjutsu Mu Te Jinen Ryu are the following:

• Ninpo – the deeper form of ninjutsu

• Mute – empty hand or Munthe

• Jinen – a natural mind

• Ryu – method, school

• Goshin – self defence

• Jutsu – technique, art

A question often asked is what differences there are between Goshinjutsu and Ju Jutsu. This question cannot be dismissed with a simple explanation. The primary difference, as the Goshinjutsu practitioner eventually will find out, is that Goshinjutsu is a natural minded self defence system, which basically is ninjutsu. It is of course influenced by Bo Munthe Soke's point of view, both ethically and in budo. He regards it as a form of martial art with its roots in the feudal ninjutsu practise, but adapted to modern society demands for self defence. The philosophy of The Five Elements, Godai, is also included as a very important part of Ninpo Goshinjutsu.

Our Symbol

The symbol consists of two crossed yawara. These yawara are a reminder of the of the style’s traditional foundation. The yawara were used by, among others, the temple guards in feudal Japan. Today they can be found in the hands of the statues guarding temples in, among other countries,  Japan. However, they are primarily a religious symbol.

The inner meaning of yawara can be found in tantric buddhism and in Mikkyo. The yawara and the bell are two common symbols in these religions. The yawara is for instnce mentioned in the Kongokai - mandala. There the yawara symbolizes wisdom, lightning and The Kingdom of Diamonds. The first calligraphy I recieved from Hatsumi sensei reads NINPO IKKAN, where ikkan represents ”like a diamond”, endless, full of nuances etc. It also explains the meaning of Ninpo, that it is something vast, never ending, the higher order of practice.