Of course, there is.
According to Otakuma and Hachima, this “Ninja Academy” is in Nara Prefecture. You learn the art of handling a katana, shuriken throwing, dart blowing, how to shoot old-fashioned firearms, Japanese archery, and more.
（使用可能武器・忍具の一例です＾＾）※禁・無断転載※ pic.twitter.com/QZDfOwASij
— 柳生忍術学院【大阪道場メインになります】 (@sawanin) December 26, 2014
Think of these as your learning tools, because that’s exactly what they are.
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The lessons are hands on.
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Nice one!
There is a one day course for 2,000 yen and a two day course for 4,000 yen. There is apparently no limit to the number of students able to take the course.
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Even kids can participate, it seems.
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Armour and ninja outfits are apparently available for use, free of charge.
（つづき）あまりお時間がないとのことで、急ぎ流しのお稽古になりましたが、南青さんの鮮やかなお手並みに、中の人は感動しきりでございました<(_ _)> pic.twitter.com/nMxlg05xmK
— 柳生忍術学院【大阪道場メインになります】 (@sawanin) March 19, 2015
【開校予定】来月は2/6→7と、2/20→21の開校が確実となっております。生徒さんの受け入れにまだ余裕がございますので、よろしければぜひお申し込みください^_^お待ちしております！ pic.twitter.com/fxZUQgRsQQ
— 柳生忍術学院【大阪道場メインになります】 (@sawanin) January 19, 2016
The Ninja Academy even awards certificates—aka, Licenses to Ninja!
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