Rob Bascue Sensei is based in Salem, OR and in Portland, OR. He has been training in the martial arts for 30 years, the last 20 of these in the Bujinkan. He is a Bujinkan Shidoshi (licensed instructor), and currently holds the rank of Ju dan (10th degree) black belt. He also holds a 2nd degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do. In addition, Rob Sensei has trained in the arts of Escrima, Kali, Karate, Judo, Jujutsu, kickboxing, Kendo, and boxing.

Rob Sensei’s teaching career began in 1986. Since that time he has taught various divisions of local and federal law enforcement, military service members, special security operations teams, SORT team members from state and federal corrections departments, and over a thousand individual men, women, and children.

Rob Sensei’s vast experience in training special-operations teams has won him high acclaim among elite, military training groups. His unique ability to create and impart customized applications to his students has earned him an unrivaled teaching reputation in the field.

Rob Sensei travels regularly to Japan to train directly with Grandmaster Hatsumi Sensei (Soke), and with the Japanese Shihan (master instructors) of the Bujinkan.
The Owner/Instructor of Northwest Bujinkan
Video interviews with Sensei Rob Bascue
     
Why did you choose ninjutsu versus other martial arts?
Rob's thoughts about being increased to the rank of Ju dan.
In what ways has ninjutsu benefited your life the most?
How does ranking work within your dojo?
(Questions are below each video)
What was your inspiration for learning ninjutsu?
How does training in Japan differ from traning in the US?
   
What advice would you have for novices interested in ninjutsu?
What should new students consider regarding the Bujinkan?
What are some common misconceptions about ninjutsu?
What kinds of diversity do you have in your classes?
Is it required to be physically fit to learn ninjutsu?