BattoJutsu training in Prague (Czech Republic) 

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The teacher of Bujinkan Macedonia, Igor Dovezenski, held a series of training sessions in Prague – the capital city of the Czech Republic. 

The topic that was studied during the training sessions were the techniques of simultaneous drawing and cutting with a Japanese sword (katana), known under the name of BattoJutsu.

Those that participated in these training sessions were both overjoyed and left it full of new knowledge, they furthermore expressed their wish to continue their cooperation with the renowned Macedonian teacher.

A seminar for the Ono (Large Samurai Axe)

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With a wonderful, positive atmosphere we drew to a close the seminar for handling and fighting with the Ono (large samurai war axe). 

The event was held this past Sunday at the Hombu dojo of the Organisation “Taiyou e no Michi”, and in it participated around ten members of Bujinkan Macedonia. 

During the seminar, the teacher Igor Dovezenski taught all the katas from the school of Shinden Fudo ryu Dakentaijutsu, which pertain to fighting with the Ono.

Otsuchi seminar at the Hombu

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A seminar dedicated to fighting with the big samurai hammer (Otsuchi) was held this Saturday in the yard of the Hombu Dojo of the Organisation “Taiyou e no Michi”. 

The participants had the opportunity to train in some of the combat forms (kata) of this weapon, but to also try out some new variants (henka). 

The weather was beautiful, and after the seminar was over the students helped with taking care of the Japanese zen garden and the so-called Ninja Village.

Igor Dovezenski tours Germany 

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On invitation from two German: Citizens associations of Germany, the teacher Igor Dovezenski held several motivational and professional talks on the topic of Kuji In ( 九字印 ), which pertains to the spiritual and mental aspects of a ninja’s training. 

At the same time, the instructor of Bujinkan Macedonia visited the dojo of one of Germany’s oldest teachers – Stephen Fröhlich, during which they, together with the dai-shihan Sasa Uvira, demonstrated their knowledge in front of the many members of the German Bujinkan community. 

During the visit there were several meetings with other instructors with which there was an agreement to deepen our mutual collaboration. 

BuYuKai VIII in Macedonia

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Macedonia was the host of the eight iteration of the international BuYuKai seminar, the event is biannual and is held in Macedonia and the Republic of Turkey.

As is tradition, the event was held at the Hombu Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia in the beautiful and picturesque village of Dovezence situated in the valley under the mystical mountain of Lipac.

In the event there were around 35 participants from Macedonia and Turkey, and the atmosphere that they created was fantastic. 

In addition to the two training sessions led by the teachers Igor Dovezenski and Erjan Sharbat, some of the free time was dedicated to visiting several notable cultural and historical sites. 

The next BuYuKai shall be held in Istanbul, and all the members of both Dojos are already longingly waiting to again be part of this beautiful event that brings our two countries closer together. 

A seminar for Bow and Arrow (Yumi Ya) and a Genin medal ceremony

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One day after HoJutsu, another traditional seminar was held, the Bow and Arrow (Yumi Ya) seminar, in which nearly 20 members of Bujinkan Macedonia took part.

The weather was perfect for this kind of event, making the experience all the greater. Several different types of Asian bows were used to shoot at the three provided targets.  

After the seminar ended, the teacher of Bujinkan Macedonia awarded two bronze Genin medals to two of his students who have been diligently training at the Dojo for a decade now. The accolades were given to Todor Angelovski and Konstantin Anastasievik. 

The next Ninjutsu seminar that will be held at the Hombu Dojo is the international BuYuKai that shall take place on the 10th and 11th of May, we have already started the necessary preparations. 

Yondan and Nidan Shiken at the Hombu

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Immediately after the HoJutsu seminar that was held this past Saturday at the Hombu of Bujinkan Macedonia, two members of the dojo were tested for advancement to a higher level by the dojo’s leader Igor Dovezenski.

We are talking about the longtime students Marko Opacic, who passed the test for the Yondan (4th Dan), and Taki Gakovski, who passed the test for the Nidan (2nd Dan). With this, Bujinkan Macedonia now has three members with the Nidan, and one with the Yondan, with which the quality of one of the best Dojo’s in the world just keeps rising. 

Opacic and Gakovski are one of the most loyal students of the teacher Dovezenski, and besides the master degrees in (Bujinkan) Ninjutsu they both are also holders of master degrees in the art of Daito ryu Aikijujtsu. 

We would like to congratulate them for their level advancements and we wish them many more years of training at Bujinkan Macedonia!

 

HoJutsu seminar 

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In the yard of the Homby Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia, in accordance with every safety principle applicable, this past Saturday a seminar was held dedicated to the art of shooting a samurai rifle, during which were taught the positions used by the Samurai of the school of Geki ryu Hojutsu when firing this kind of gun.

This seminar is crucial for the keeping and continuing the traditions connected with the art of shooting a Tanegashima (a musket type gun), which was really popular in the Land of the Rising sun during the 17th century. 

That is exactly why, the students of Bujinkan Macedonia regularly hold this event, during which the participants learn the shooting positions that were used by the warriors of Japan once upon a time. Besides the body positions, correct breathing also plays a significant role, but also the calm needed to correctly perform every technique. 

Bujinkan Macedonia has two new Nidan

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Right after the conclusion of the Saturday ShurikenJutsu seminar, the senpais Vladimir Antovski and Mihail Drakalski were tested for Nidan (2 dan) by their teacher Igor Dovezenski, during which they both successfully passed the test and acquired a higher rank. 

The Shinken (test) was split into a demonstration of techniques and katas from the school of Gjokko ryu Koshijutsu, followed by randori – simultaneous defense from two attackers. 

Both candidates showed impeccable knowledge and were awarded their Nidan degrees. 

We congratulate them!

“The Strength of the Yari XVI” was held 

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Not even the rainy weather could stop the Warriors from Bujinkan Macedonia from holding the traditional spear fighting seminar “The Strength of the Yari”.

This traditional event was held for the 16th time in the yard of the Hombu Dojo of the Organization “Taiyou e no Michi”, and in it took part over 20 members of Bujinkan Macedonia.

It was wonderful to see the dojo’s student, from all walks and ages , dutifully learn the secrets of fighting with a spear from the school of Shinden Fudo ryu DakenTaijutsu, and the teacher Igor Dovezenski selflessly shared much of his knowledge with them. 

The next seminar in Bujinkan Macedonia’s program shall be held on the 12/13 of April on the topic of: Hojutsu/YumiYa.