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I've just begun training in Bujinkan Ninjutsu and have covered the basic stances, Itchimonji, Doku, Jomunji, Eyen and the 5 basic Sanchen techniques.
MY question is, if I was ever in a situation whereas I needed to resort to using my Ninjutsu, would using those stances be a good idea? Or would you recommend I use Ninjutsu techniques in a normal Shizen style stance (Plain standing)?
I think one advantage you'd have in a fight is the element of surprize, is this not lost as soon as you give away to your opponent the fact that you're a martial artist by positioning yourself in a stance. This may cause them to resort to a more lethal approach, such as a gun, if they're afraid you might be a challenge to them.
Should stances be kept in the dojo and just be used for training to get balance and movement correct, or should they be used in the real world as well?
MY question is, if I was ever in a situation whereas I needed to resort to using my Ninjutsu, would using those stances be a good idea? Or would you recommend I use Ninjutsu techniques in a normal Shizen style stance (Plain standing)?
I think one advantage you'd have in a fight is the element of surprize, is this not lost as soon as you give away to your opponent the fact that you're a martial artist by positioning yourself in a stance. This may cause them to resort to a more lethal approach, such as a gun, if they're afraid you might be a challenge to them.
Should stances be kept in the dojo and just be used for training to get balance and movement correct, or should they be used in the real world as well?
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