This past Saturday, in the yard of the Homby Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia, one of our traditional yearly seminars was held, this time concerning the KyoketsuShoge – a unique and unusual weapon from the school of Togakure ryu Ninjutsu.
During the seminar, the participants had the opportunity to learn the techniques and principles of handling this weapon, which holds a special place amongst the traditions of the ancient art of Ninjutsu.
The event was made all the more memorable by the calm presence of Autumn that had fallen over the Homby. The yellowing leaves fell from the many trees, blanketing the world in a palette of colours, the sound of them crunching under the feet of the trainees served to complete the almost dreamlike atmosphere of this most unusual event.
As night began to fall over the Homby Dojo, the teacher Igor Dovezenski held a lecture on the topic of Choryaku/Boryaku (Military strategy and tactics). Gathered around the fireplace, everybody was carefully listening to his teachings and had the rare opportunity to gain deeper insight into the principles and importance that this topic carries.
Another wonderful day at the Homby, filled with training, fresh knowledge and the beauty of Autumn amongst your friends. A day that confirms that old adage that the way of the traditional Budo is not traversed only through incessant training, but also though respect, brotherhood and the growth of one’s knowledge.