Shoto, Kodachi, Wakizashi

Jürgen Bieber

Jürgen Bieber began his journey into the martial arts at the age of 14, dedicating himself to Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu from the age of 15. In 1990, he attended his first TAI-KAI seminar with Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi in Munich - an experience that inspired him to participate in at least one TAI-KAI in Europe every year thereafter. Between 1990 and 1991, he completed advanced training as an object and personal protection specialist, gaining further expertise through many years of professional work in the security field. His development was enriched by private lessons and seminars with renowned teachers worldwide.

In 1995, he founded his first dojo to pass on his knowledge, and in 1997 he traveled to Japan for the first time to train intensively under Hatsumi Soke. From then on, he made yearly pilgrimages to Japan, deepening his study. During his very first visit, he successfully passed the Godan Test (5th Dan), personally administered by Hatsumi Soke, who would later become his mentor.

Bieber published his first book, Ninja-to: The Sword of the Ninja, in 2008. From 2009 onward, he expanded his studies to include other traditional Japanese sword arts. In 2012, he received the Menkyo Shoden in Enshin Itto Ryu Batto Jutsu, becoming one of only two teachers in Germany authorized to transmit the Enbukan tradition. Further recognitions followed: in 2013, he was awarded the Menkyo Chuden in Batto and the Bujinkan Dragon Gold Medal. In 2014, Hatsumi Soke presented him with the Shin Gi Tai Bufu Ikkan Sho.

In 2016, Machita Soke named him Shihan of Enbukan and awarded him the Menkyo Mokuroku Omote, while Hatsumi Soke honored him with the title of Yushushihan (Exemplary Master Teacher). In 2018, Bieber received the title of Daishihan (Senior Instructor) from Hatsumi Soke and the Menkyo Mokuroku Ura from Machita Soke. Two years later, he was awarded the Menkyo Omote and the Shoden Menkyo in Aizu-den Mugai Ryu Kodachi Jutsu.

Alongside his teaching activities, Bieber published Jo Jutsu: The Art of the Japanese Staff in 2020. In 2022, Machita Soke promoted him to Menkyo Ura (8th Dan).

Today, Jürgen Bieber holds the titles of Bujinkan Daishihan and Enbukan Joishihan, continuing his lifelong dedication to the preservation and transmission of the classical martial traditions of Japan.