Lionheart-Ryu Shinobi no Jutsu

The Lionheart Path

To move with precision. To act with principle. To live with purpose.

What Is Lionheart-Ryu Shinobi no Jutsu?

Lionheart-Ryu is the foundation of BCMAA — a disciplined path rooted in ancient warrior tradition and forged for modern life. Created by Hanshi Michael Crump, it offers a complete journey of self-mastery through movement, mindset, and meaning. Every technique, kata, and concept is a step toward refining the whole person: body, mind, and warrior spirit.

Forged Year by Year

Year 1 – The Foundation: Students begin with structure — balance, body awareness, and essential movement. Training emphasizes stances, posture, Tenchi Forms, and fundamental self-defense. The goal: confidence through discipline and control.

Year 2 – The Refinement: Training deepens with intermediate kata (Shintai and Kosho Forms), weapon handling (Bo, Sai, Nunchaku), advanced footwork, and grappling fluency. Strategy, redirection, and joint control under resistance begin to take form.

Years 3–5 – The Evolution: The art becomes a forge. Students explore long-form kata (Senki and Shūren Groups), submissions, throws, and flow drills. Leadership, adaptability, and martial clarity emerge as defining traits — turning movement into meaning.

More Than Technique

Lionheart-Ryu is not a blend of styles — it's a unified discipline where each movement serves a higher aim: awareness, clarity, compassion, and courage. From your first stance to your final kata, you're not just learning to fight — you're learning to live with strength, grace, and purpose.

What You’ll Learn

Integrated Skillsets

Striking, grappling, locking, and throwing — taught as a connected whole, not as isolated techniques.

5-Year Learning Path

Each stage builds upon the last — from movement literacy to kata fluency to black belt leadership.

Real-World Application

Every lesson connects to life — whether in self-defense, teaching, wellness, or performance under pressure.

Train with Purpose. Move with Honor.

Lionheart-Ryu Shinobi no Jutsu is not just a way to move — it's a way to grow. If you're seeking more than techniques, if you're ready to train deeply and rise with integrity, this path is yours to walk.