Every year Hatsumi-sensei chooses a theme to be studied over the next 12 months.

This theme is usually a particular school or weapon which is given special attention during the year in addition to normal training.

With nine different schools of martial arts to study, having a theme like this helps ensure a common thread in the training around the world.

The yearly theme is a good opportunity to look at one aspect of the Bujinkan in detail and is often the topic of weekend seminars held throughout the year.

Some Recent Themes

• 2010 Rokkon Shoujou (禄魂笑浄)  + Tachi (main weapon for 2010).
• Updated 4th January 2010: This is currently the concept for this year. Soke has yet to explain in detail the concept for this year, so things may change during the year.  Many thanks to Michael Pearce for this latest info.
• 2009 No Theme / Focus on "Sainou Tamashii Utsuwa"  - Ability/Talent, Soul/Spirit, Capacity/Container. Study Rope+Sword
• 2008 Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu
• 2007 Kukishin Ryu
• 2006 Shinden Fudu Ryu Dakentaijutsu
• 2005 Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu (Bo and Tachi)
• 2004 Daishou JuitaiJutsu (Roppou-Kuji no Biken)
• 2003 Juppo Sessho
• 2002 Takagi Yoshin-ryu
• 2001 Gyokko-ryu
• 2000 Koppo-jutsu
• 1999 Kukishinden-ryu
• 1998 Shinden Fudo-ryu
• 1997 Jo-jutsu
• 1995 Naginata / Daisho
• 1994 Yari / Kodachi
• 1993 Bo-jutsu
• 1996 Ken-jutsu
• Previous themes included Kusari-Fundo, Hanbo and Jutte