Christian
Petroccello
Dai Shihan Christian Petroccello is a student of Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi. He has been training Bujinkan martial arts since 1986 and is a teacher of the Bujinkan Dôjô Budô Taijutsu, authorized directly by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi Sensei to teach the nine ancient Japanese martial arts that form the Bujinkan.
Over the past 30 years, his continuous travels to Japan have allowed him to receive continuous training with Master Masaaki Hatsumi, and various Japanese Bujinkan instructors (Noguchi Sensei, Nagase Sensei, Oguri Sensei, Seno Sensei, Nagato Sensei, Someya Sensei).
Christian has his teaching headquarters in the province of Buenos Aires, where he trains children and adults in the teachings of Bujinkan Dojo.
From 1997 to 2008 he edited the electronic magazine Ten Chi Wa Dô -Heaven and earth in harmony are equal- widely distributed in Argentina and abroad, which dealt with historical, cultural and philosophical aspects related to such practices.
He has elaborated several technical videos and written study programs that facilitate the growth of those who dedicate themselves to Bujinkan martial arts. “Ninjutsu, History and Tradition”, “Ninpô & Budô”, “Ninja no Yugen”, “Hibiki” and “The Zero Point of the Ninja”.
He has received multiple distinctions for his work, in America, Europe and Japan. Since 1998 he has given international seminars around the world, visiting Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, USA, Canada, Spain, Italy, Germany, Finland, Sweden and Australia.
In 2001, Master Masaaki Hatsumi gave him his martial artist name; “Tenryû” which means “Dragon of Heaven”. In 2006, the Sôke gave him the golden medal of honor of the Bujinkan. During the year 2011, also the great master Hatsumi awarded him the certificate of achievement of the “Bufu Ikkan Shin Gi Tai”. In 2013 he received from Soke Masaaki Hatsumi, the mention of Yushu Shihan, and in 2017 the title of Dai Shihan. Recently the current Soke of Koto Ryu Koppo Jutsu, Sensei Noguchi Yukio, gave Christian Petroccello the title of “Menkyo Kaiden” in that school.
Christian Petroccello follows the teachings of Sôke Masaaki Hatsumi with his own interpretation, trying to share as clearly and directly as possible the martial traditions of Bujinkan. He always has as emphasis in his practice and life the Bufu Ikkan, “The martial traditions in a straight path”. Also his consciousness is identified in the San Kai, which as explained by Soke Masaaki Hatsumi, the universe is expressed in three ways (san kai) of persevering (Shinobi);
Mi wo Shinobi 身 を 忍び
“It is to have a body trained and kept in good condition, to remain strong and physically resilient.”
Kokoro wo Shinobi 心 を 忍び
“Refers to keeping the conscious mind moderated and expanded with perseverance.”
Shiki wo Shinobi 識 を 忍び
“Realization is focused on an external and internal vision (omote and ura) which allow you to have a spiritual strength, which gives you the total knowledge coming from wisdom.”
