Denver, Colorado

Denver Bujinkan Dōjō

A private, non-commercial dōjō dedicated to the proper study and transmission of the classical Japanese military arts — koryū budō taijutsu — practiced in their formal applications, in a non-competitive environment.

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The dōjō & the tradition

The Denver Bujinkan Dōjō studies the classical Japanese military arts and sciences as a living transmission — not as sport. Training is formal, non-competitive, and grounded in the kata and principles handed down through the tradition. The dōjō-chō is Rich Pace.

The Bujinkan is an international organization, based in Chiba-ken, Japan, devoted to the dissemination of several koryū under the headmastership of Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi. Nine koryū schools are taught within the organization, alongside other teachings pertaining to the classical Japanese military arts and ways.

Gyokko-ryū Kosshijutsu
Kotō-ryū Koppōjutsu
Togakure-ryū Ninpō Taijutsu
Shinden Fudō-ryū Dakentaijutsu
Kukishinden-ryū Happō Bikenjutsu
Takagi Yōshin-ryū Jūtaijutsu
Gikan-ryū Koppōjutsu
Gyokushin-ryū Ninpō
Kumogakure-ryū Ninpō
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Training

Schedule
Tuesday & Thursday · 8:00–9:30 pm Students are encouraged to seek additional training across the Denver metro area and Colorado — multiple perspectives deepen understanding of the material.
Location
The Rock Martial Arts 10143 W. Chatfield Ave. #6, Littleton, Colorado 80127 — unless otherwise announced. We train as guests here; proper decorum and respect for the facility, its personnel, and any scheduled activity are required.
Dues
$20 per classday $40 per monthmonth A single class is $20; two or more classes within a calendar month are $40. No reduced rate for partial months. Paid in class — cash, Venmo, or PayPal.
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Events

Weekly training covers the Ten Chi Jin Ryaku no Maki and ryūha-specific material. Special events offer focused instruction on particular topics, and joint sessions with other Colorado Bujinkan dōjō gather instructors to review fundamental budō taijutsu.

No special events are currently scheduled. Dates are announced here and confirmed by email — reach out for the current calendar.

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Joining the dōjō

This is a private dōjō with selective membership. Instruction represents years of effort — including repeated training trips to Japan — and every new student is a real commitment on the part of the instructors. Acceptance rests on passion and dedication to training, and on a good fit with the dōjō and the traditions it carries.

By referral

An introduction from an established Bujinkan member who can vouch for your character is the most direct path.

By application

No connection in the art? Apply directly. The process is deliberate — and, by design, tedious.

  1. Written applicationYour background and any martial arts experience.
  2. Interview & observationIf approved, an interview and the chance to observe a class.
  3. Probationary trainingA trial period of indeterminate length, under continuous observation.
  4. CompletionResulting in either dismissal or the award of first rank.

We look for an open mind, a pleasant attitude, sincere interest, and common respect and courtesy. Prior knowledge of Japanese etiquette is not required to begin.

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Contact

Rich Pace · Dōjō-chō

rich@denverbujinkan.com