Hello and welcome to the Kunoichi Project Web Page. Here you will find information on what exactly the Project is all about and how you can participate.

This is an idea that got started a few years ago during one of Sheila Haddad’s visits with Hatsumi Sensei. Over the years, knowing that she is a creative photographer with a keen eye for composition, he has given her several assignments to work on. One of these assignments is to compile a collection of photos of women from around the world training in Budo, for a future book.

In the interest of henka (variation), the Kunoichi Project provides Sheila a chance to show women training in the 'other side' of the Sanju Rokudai ( the 36 ways of Samurai and Ninja training ) that doesn’t often get practiced in a regular weekly dojo setting. We are also providing you with an opportunity to share some ‘real’ time with Sheila (and a small group of other experienced female practitioners ).

Then at the end of it all, we wrap everything up with a big Sunday Budo Seminar (for the boys too).

Please take a moment to view our gallery, which features photographs taken during our most recent Kunoichi Project, held in August 2011, as well as from previous ones held before.

* If you are a female budo practitioner and interested in taking part in a future outdoor adventure week with Sheila and a small band of other kunoichi, read on:

When : The next one is set to take place during late spring or summer in 2013 - we've just finished a 5-day workshop in August 2011. This gives everyone a chance to attend other seminars, travel to Hombu Dojo, and save up for the next Kunoichi Project!

Where : Canada’s beautiful Sunshine Coast, BC - only 40 minutes by ferry from North Vancouver

How Much : Training fees will be determined by the details of the next Kunoichi Project.

Generally, there are three main packages available:
* 5 days of adventure training, includes the Sunday Seminar
* 3 days of adventure training, includes Sunday Seminar
* Sunday Seminar only


What do I do? - contact Mike from Nami Yama Dojo for more information on the Kunoichi Project 2013, or to visit for outdoor classes in this area of Canada’s rugged west coast..