Dux Ryu Ninjutsu (or Dux Ryu) is as style and methodology developed by Hanshi Frank Dux geared toward the individual that allows them to progress faster building around the person’s strengths and weaknesses and uses practical real-world self-defense that best works for them. Thus, making its foundation Ninjutsu and your mind, body, and spirit the weapon, Dux Ryu allows the person to handle dynamic situations and environments. Be it fighting multiple attackers, fighting in the dark, in a crowd or a hallway, wet, icy, soft, hard, or slippery ground. Therefore, the student adapts well to the situation once properly trained.
After the student has become proficient in hand to hand, hand to weapon self-reliance, they are introduced to “Inpo”: the art of escape: climbing, herbology, emergency first aid, acupressure, water safety, outdoor survival skills and a host of other rewarding and enjoyable skills, all of which can be employed in self-defense so that one can go anywhere in the world and, under the most extreme conditions, survive.
The purpose of Dux Ryu lies not in victory or defeat but in the perfection of one’s character. It is not solely self-defense or physical conditioning, but Dux Ryu enhances one’s self-worth and develops character and maturity. This is instilled in all students, helping them find self- confidence and discipline, putting them on a pathway to higher achievement outside the dojo.