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Author dovezenskiPosted on November 3, 2026November 13, 2026Categories Home

During this past weekend, Istanbul, Republic of Turkey, held the eleventh iteration of the international ninjutsu seminar – BuYuKai. This event, which has grown famous for its traditions of nurturing friendships, exchanges of knowledge and growing comradeship between the practitioners from Macedonia and Turkey. 

This seminar is led by Igor Dovezenski and Erjan Sharbat, both of whom have spent years building up this event, which is founded upon their shared love towards the traditional Japanese martial arts and an honest wish to transfer their knowledge to the next generation. 

During the seminar, the teacher Dovezenski decided to teach ground fighting techniques (Ne Wasa), while the instructor Sharbat decided to demonstrate stick fighting forms (JoJutsu), deciding to switch to freeform self defence (GoshinJutsu) during the second day.
Both teachers gave particular care to teaching the principles of proper movement, balance, distance, reactions and natural body movement during combat.  

As always, the goal was not to just go through a set number of techniques, but to understand the principles that they are based on. Because, at least in traditional Budo, the technique represents only the basic form, while the truth can be found in one’s ability to understand its nature and the situations in which it can best be applied. 

This is why these seminars have such great value. They allow us, as practitioners, to leave the comfort of our own dojos, face new challenges, test our knowledge and, most important of all, keep learning. There is no point at which a practitioner of Ninjutsu can say that he has learned all that he can learn. The Way is endless, and a true student of it remains one as long as he lives.

Beside the time given over to the practical training sessions, BuYuKai XI was another opportunity to expand upon the friendships that were built between the Macedonian and Turkish practitioners. Because, beyond the hours spent in honing our techniques upon the tatami mats, lies something far more valuable – mutual trust, respect and a genuine human connection. 

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our Turkish friends for their hospitality, dedication and the work that they put into the successful realization of another iteration of this seminar. 

See you in Macedonia in may for BuYuKai XII.

Author dovezenskiPosted on October 21, 2026October 22, 2026Categories Home

A day after the KyoketsuShoge seminar, we held another traditional seminar dedicated to studying the Kusarigama – a traditional japanese weapon that, in tandem with KyoketsuShoge, is an integral part of the rich heritage of the school of Togakure ryu Ninjutsu.

In the seminar took part thirteen trainees, most of which spent the previous day studying the secrets of the KyoketsuShoge, making this weekend an all-encompassing study of one of the most well known ancient ninjutsu schools. 

Under the leadership of the teacher Igor Dovezenski, the leader of Bujinkan Macedonia, the participants had the opportunity to delve into the secrets of the Kusarigama, studying the techniques and principles of its use. 

Training to use this weapon demands dedication, precision and a firm grasp of the principles of body movement, distance and control. Through the katas, the students further expanded their knowledge and endeavored to understand the principles that have been transferred through many generations of Japanese military heritage. 

Both days were filled with intensive work, the exchange of knowledge and friendships, which served to help the participants grasp the connections between these weapons and their principles and how they fit within the overarching traditions that they belong to. 

As so, we put another unforgettable weekend at the Homby Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia behind us – a weekend dedicated to Togakure ryu.

Author dovezenskiPosted on October 21, 2026October 22, 2026Categories Home

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.

Author dovezenskiPosted on September 21, 2026October 4, 2026Categories Home

One day after the Shuriken seminar, during this previous Sunday, the teacher Igor Dovezenski held the regularly scheduled seminar dedicated to the weapon called Chigiriki from the school of Togakure ryu. 

The students had the opportunity to train in and further improve the techniques from the ancient ninjutsu art of the Chigirki.

During the training sessions, the students work on the skills needed to wield this weapon, dedicating particular care to the proper body movements, distance control and the fluidity of their technique. The older members of the dojo showed their selflessness again by helping the younger students better understand and practice the techniques being thought.  

The fine weather and calm atmosphere at the Hombu Dojo served to make this seminar a wonderful experience for all involved, filled with lots of training, friendships and a sharing of experiences. 

Author dovezenskiPosted on September 21, 2026October 4, 2026Categories Home

This past Saturday, in the yard of the Hombu Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia, a seminar was held dedicated to the study of Togakure ryu Shurikenjutsu.

During the seminar there were around fifteen participants, all of which had the opportunity to learn and perfect the myriad techniques of throwing shuriken that are characteristic of this ancient ninjutsu school. 

The combination of the pleasant atmosphere and the dedication of the students, made the seminar go by in a flurry of repetitions, perfecting and overcoming the techniques of throwing metal blades and spikes as taught in the school of Togakure ryu.

And, as always, after the training was over there was the time dedicated to hanging around the Homby, with the traditional nighttime cinema closing off the day. 

Another beautiful seminar, filled with training, friends and new experiences. 

One Dojo – one family.

Ninpo Ikkan!!!

Author dovezenskiPosted on August 13, 2026August 17, 2026Categories Home

Another of our legendary Summer Ninja Camp’s has concluded, organised to perfection by the most dynamic Dojo in the world – Bujinkan Macedonia. 

Again, for the 18th day in a row, the teacher Igor Dovezenski gathered all the true lovers of the Japanese traditional martial arts, continuing the tradition of transferring his knowledge, experience and secrets of the ancient ninja schools. 

The camp managed to replicate its success in attracting a lot of participants, and besides the Macedonians, there was a guest from Turkey, with whom the event kept its international significance. 

The training sessions were tough, dynamic and field with challenge, while the atmosphere, as always, was magnificent. The nine days were spent in the spirit of intensive training, friendship and the creation of life-long memories. 

Although the 18th Summer Ninja Camp just ended, there are already people pining to know more about the next one. The opportunity to reserve your spot on the next one opens up at New Year’s Eve, and so get ready to take part in another ninja adventure. 

We thank you for your trust!

Author dovezenskiPosted on August 13, 2026August 17, 2026Categories Home

The Homby Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia had the pleasure of hosting the jubileary 10th in a row Kids Summer Ninja Camp, which is traditionally held every year between the 27th of July and the 2nd of August.

In the event, besides the kids from Macedonia, took part some young ninjas from Italy, France and China (Hong Kong), with which this jubileary camp held on to its international significance. 

This tenth iteration was special to us because it represents an entire decade filled with friendship, training, fun and new ninja experiences for our youngest members. During the seven days of the event, the kids had the opportunity to perfect their abilities, meet new people and create some new unforgettable memories. 

This year too people showed a lot of interest in our camp, which served to again confirm that our Kids Summer Ninja Camp has grown into a regular and well known event, not only at home but also abroad. 

We would like to extend our thanks to all of the participants and to their parents which gave us their full trust and support, and to our young ninjas we would like to extend our wish that they have many more successful adventures and do a lot more training so that they can be ready for the next, eleventh in row, Kids Summer Ninja Camp. 

Author dovezenskiPosted on July 6, 2026July 9, 2026Categories Home

This past Sunday, one day after the Naginata seminar, at the yard of the Hombu Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia there was a seminar for the study of Kenjutsu – a traditional Japanese sword fighting art.

Under the leadership of the teacher Igor Dovezenski, the participants had the opportunity to train in the techniques of quickly drawing a sword, and how to master the basic techniques of movement and combat with this weapon. As is the case, his experience gathered through the years and his teaching ability managed to ensure that every student present left the seminar filled with new knowledge and expanded abilities.

Besides the intensive training sessions, there is always time set aside for the socialising that is characteristic of these seminars. During the breaks, in the shade of the centennial walnuts in the yard of the Homby Dojo, the participants had the pleasure of sharing a coffee and converse about their takeaways from the training sessions surrounded by a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. 

Another successful seminar that further confirms that real the Budo lies not just in a good technique, but in the comradeship, respect and real friendships that are created every time we train together.

Author dovezenskiPosted on July 6, 2026July 8, 2026Categories Home

This past Saturday, in the yard of the Hombu Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia, we held our regular seminar for the study of the art of the Naginata – a traditional Japanese weapon that has been used for centuries as an integral part of the samurai martial traditions. 

During the seminar we worked through the bodily stances, basic principles of movement, distance management, and several kata’s together with their practical application. After several hours of training, the participants had the opportunity to further enhance their knowledge of the techniques and quirks of this weapon.

When all the training was done, the participants had the pleasure of visiting the beautiful zen garden that is part of the Hombu Dojo. The pleasant atmosphere was further enhanced by the people, conversions and board games that took place upon our new wooden platform, under the shade of our growing trees, where everybody seemed to be talking about and sharing experiences from the training sessions they just had.

This seminar confirmed to us what we already knew, that besides the vast amounts of knowledge and skills that are gathered by participating in them, these kinds of gatherings allow us to build upon the friendships and values that make up the soul of traditional Japanese Budo.

Author dovezenskiPosted on June 25, 2026June 26, 2026Categories Home

This evening we held our 62nd student grades testing session at the Dojo for traditional Japanese ninja and samurai martial arts – Bujinkan Macedonia. 

For 31 years we have been doing more than just continuing an art – we have been creating individuals. We educate across generations, we build strong characters and we support all those in need, we nurture friendships and create a place where people, regardless of their age, feel like they belong. 

Behind every successful test stand years of dedication, work, endurance and community. Behind every student stands a story of growth. 

Bujinkan Macedonia – more than a martial art. More than simple love.
Bujinkan Macedonia – my comfort, my story, my home.