About our Self Defense Martial arts for youth and adults

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Discover the Power of Movement and Strategy with Ninpo Taijutsu

In our program, you will learn how to harness your body weight and gravity to enhance every technique, focusing on efficiency, control, and safety. Through a combination of physical technique and strategic thinking, you will understand how to protect yourself both physically and legally, while cultivating respect and discipline for your newfound abilities.

Ninpo Taijutsu, known as The Way of the Enduring Spirit Warrior, is a reality-based battlefield martial art. The 33rd Grandmaster of Togakure Ryu described it as “the art of winning: achieving what you need while making the world a better place.” Our training adapts the time-honored principles of this ancient art into a modern Rhode Island context, while maintaining a world-class standard of practice.

The Togakure Ryu tradition, with over 900 years of history, is rooted in the knowledge and techniques developed by the legendary mystic warriors of Japan—the Ninja, or Shinobi. The system draws from nine schools: five are battlefield Samurai Jujutsu schools, three are shadow schools, and one was created by a former war general, a woman, who designed techniques for a smaller or weaker individual to overcome a larger, stronger opponent. These techniques are particularly beneficial for women, the elderly, or those recovering from injury, but they are effective for all.

With this rich heritage, you will gain practical skills, mental clarity, and confidence in a system that has stood the test of time, adapted for the realities of today.

Andrew Laurie has been a dedicated High School Social Studies teacher for over 15 years and brings that same commitment to his martial arts practice. His athletic journey began early—he played football from the age of 7 through Junior College, and at 12, he started training in Okinawan Shorin Ryu Karate, continuing until the age of 17. Throughout his young adult years, Andrew explored various disciplines, training with practitioners of Boxing, Wrestling, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Kickboxing, Aikido, Judo, Muay Thai, Jeet Kune Do, and MMA self-defense.

While working in security, a colleague at South County Hospital introduced him to a “Ninja Class” his son was attending in northern Rhode Island. This sparked a passion for Ninpo Taijutsu, which became Andrew’s primary focus in early 2000. He trained rigorously, five days a week, and within two and a half years, he began teaching introductory, beginner, and cardio Taijutsu classes. His dedication led him to attend national martial arts conferences and train with some of North America’s greatest martial artists.

In the fall of 2003, Andrew began training under his current teacher, with whom he continues to study as often as possible. Following his teacher’s suggestion in 2014, he started a training group in the form of high school anti-bullying clubs. In 2016, Andrew earned his black belt, but he remains, above all, a perpetual student of the martial arts.