Recently, Soke has been speaking about the various types of the sword and the importance of understanding this not from a technical perspective, but as an anthropological lesson in the evolution of war. These are: Ken-Straight sword ...

I have been graciously invited on many occasions to Germany but have not been able to accept until this year. My good friend and ex-Japan resident Oliver Piskurek has invited me to visit him in Germany and has arranged a couple of ...

I will be starting the 2nd round of seminars in September.

 

The theme for this 2nd  round of seminars will continue to be:

“Chuuto Hanpa Taijutsu” or “Incomplete Taijutsu”

We will be focusing on how to use incomplete movements to control your opponents reactions with emphasis on:

*Incomplete Distancing

*Incomplete Timing

Incomplete Kihon Happo

We will also cover:

- One-handed Taijutsu

- Boxing, Wrestling, and street-style attacks

- Multiple Attacker Methodology

and much more…

Of course we will be covering many special drills and exercises you can use to rapidly improve your own personal practice of taijutsu.

September 4 and 5

Athlone Regional Sports Centre – Athlone, Ireland

http://www.athlonesportscentre.ie/

Contact: Joe Lillis with the Bujinkan Shimboku Dojo

http://www.bujinkanshimbokudojo.com/index.html

September 11 and 12

Victoria Community Centre- Crewe, UK

Contact: Matt Fisher with the Bujinkan Gouin Dojo

mattfish45@hotmail.com

September 18 and 19

Provence, France

Dojo Mirabeau
3 avenue de Grassi
Aix-en-Provence

Contact: James Bimes with the Bujinkan Provence Dojo

http://www.bujinkan-provence.com/

james-bimes@orange.fr

September 25 and 26

Lippstadt/Geseke, NRW

Contact:  Larz Boltzt with Bujinkan Balance Dojo

balancedojo@aol.com

 

 

February 27 and 28:

Chicago, Illinois

Brooks Martial Art Center

Contact: Tony Brooks

Tony Brooks, and everyone who came, as the first stop on this seminar tour, really helped kick it off right. I could see definite improvement from many of the people who have been coming to this event over the last few years, thus reconfirming my decision to travel and share Soke’s art to the best of my ability.

March 2, 3

Special Foundational Workshops – Night Classes

Manaus, Brazil

Contact: John Holladay

Its always cool when you get to see your friends after a long time, especially when, after training with you in the past, they have continued improving and taking positions of leadership themselves. John has a really great, close-knit group there in Manaus. He has done a good job of teaching the foundations of Budo. This can be especially challenging when you are teaching at a military facility as John does!

Thanks for the hospitality John, I am looking forward to the next time…

 

March 6 and 7:

TAIKAI Brasil 2010

Joao Pessoa, Brazil

Contact: Simao Freitas

Wow! What can I say?! This taikai was awesome. So many obviously dedicated people, traveling for thousands of kilometers to train for nearly a week! The venue was super cool, with the beach nearby and great weather the whole time.

Do to the great distance and cost of traveling to Japan, it is very difficult for many Bujinkan members to get to Japan, so when they got a taste of some of the feeling from Japan, they were thrilled. And for me, when I saw the look of surprise and then later understanding on their faces, that was truly the highlight of my time there!

I have no doubt those groups from all over Brazil will begin making huge strides in the direction they want to go. I am already thinking about next year!

March 10,  11

Special Foundational Workshops – Night Classes

W. Palm Beach, Florida

Contact: Paul Fisher

paul@paulfisher.com

 

March 13

Washington DC

Contact: Charles Collins

clcollins41@aol.com

(443) 956-0506

March 14

St Louis, Mo

Contact: Patrick Lee

tanikoen@hotmail.com

(314)266-4488

 

March 20

Vancouver, B.C.

March 21

Victoria, B.C.

Contact: Sherrie Silman

bujinkan@taoshpere.org

(250)480-1442

If you have any questions or have trouble contacting the event hosts, please feel free to contact

Rob at: mindwrench@gmail.com

I was sent the following article by my good friend Alex Meehan in Ireland last night and felt that it was very informational and would benefit a larger audience. Please take a few minutes to read the following article on the history and ...

The current Shugyo-Budo for Life header is courtesy of Sheila Haddad. Here is another great shot taken by Sheila of Nagato Shihan at the Daikomyosai last year. Great shots Sheila. Thank you ! For more photos, please see Sheila's website ...

The current Shugyo-Budo for Life header is courtesy of Sheila Haddad. Here is another great shot taken by Sheila of Nagato Shihan at the Daikomyosai last year. Great shots Sheila. Thank you ! For more photos, please see Sheila's website ...