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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.

Author dovezenskiPosted on June 22, 2026June 26, 2026Categories Home

This past weekend, at the Homby dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia in Dovezence a seminar was held dedicated to the study and understanding of the techniques and principles of Toami. 

During the course of the event, several key elements such as movement, distance management, timing and smooth technique chaining were studied. The participants had the opportunity to explore the techniques of net throwing, the forms of the art and to work on improving their sense of balance and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. 

During the breaks we used our free time to bask in the beauty of the Japanese zen garden, where besides the coffee and the pleasant conversation that goes with it, we were able to share some of our experiences and thoughts about the training sessions in a relaxing atmosphere. 

We would like to thank all of the participants for their contributions and their invested energy.

Author dovezenskiPosted on June 10, 2026June 15, 2026Categories Home

The teacher of Bujinkan Macedonia held a special masterclass on the topics of  kenjutsu, shinobi taiso, meditation, ninja psychology and philosophy, for the members of the Keleutos organisation at the italian city of Verona. 

During the classes, Dovezenski paid special attention to several important principles, such as Fudoshin (“the immovable hearth”) and Mushin (“the empty mind”). 

All the participants expressed that they greatly enjoyed the event and extended an invitation to the teacher Dovezenski so he can visit them again after the summer period, during which he can share with them more of his rich fond of wisdom and knowledge.

Author dovezenskiPosted on June 2, 2026June 7, 2026Categories Home

This past weekend, in Macedonia, was held the jubilee tenth in a row BuYuKai seminar, this traditional event has managed to attract a growing number of traditional Japanese martial arts lovers.  

Although it was announced that the seminar shall be jointly led by the longstanding friends and collaborators Igor Dovezenski and Erjan Sharbat from Turkey, due to some unforeseen complications Erjan was sadly not able to make the trip to Macedonia. 

The honour and duty therefore fell completely on the shoulders of the teacher Igor Dovezenski, who chose the schools of Shinden Fudo ryu Dakentaijutsu and Iaijutsu as the main topic of this BuYuKai. During the several multihour training sessions the principles, katas and practical applications of this ancient school were studied and applied, giving particular attention to the ways in which the human body tends to move. Furthermore, time was dedicated to teaching the correct ways to manage distance and learning the specifics that make Shinden Fudo ryu so unique amongst all of the classical Japanese traditions.  

We were overjoyed by the fact that this year’s BuYuKai managed to set a new attendance record. Forty people participated in the event, which is the greatest number of participants that this seminar has ever had. The high level of interest on display by the people attending showed that the idea of BuYuKai as a place to make friends, exchange knowledge and seek mutual improvement is spreading and growing. 

As is tradition, besides the training, time was given over to getting to know about the cultural and historical richness of Macedonia. The participants got to revisit Kratovo, one of the oldest and most picturesque cities in our country, where they had the chance to see its well known towers, bridges and classical architecture. 

Some good memories were also made during our walk through the village of Dovezence, during which the participants had the opportunity to witness some of the historical and cultural highpoints of this region. Surrounded by this welcoming atmosphere filled with friends, conversations and experiences, the participants had the opportunity to get a good feel for the many traditions and well known hospitality which are cornerstones of Macedonian culture. 

This tenth BuYuKai showed that the real values of this martial art are not to be found exclusively in the training room. Friendship, mutual respect, the wish to learn and the shared memories are the true treasures that every participant takes with them upon leaving this seminar. 

See you at the next BuYuKai – in Istanbul.

One Dojo – One Love. Ninpo Ikkan!

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

Accompanied by wonderful spring rain, yesterday, in the yard of the Hombu Dojo of the organization “Taiyou e no Michi”, the members of Bujinkan Macedonia held their regular yearly Ono – great samurai war axe – seminar. 

In the event took part several members of the dojo, and they enjoyed the techniques of this art, which is part of the school of Shinden Fudo ryu Dakentaijutsu. 

Next week we shall hold the tenth in a row international ninjutsu seminar “BuYuKai” , for which we already have gathered 43 participants, which is actually three more than our planned maximum.

Author dovezenskiPosted on May 3, 2026May 6, 2026Categories Home

After just a day since his return from his trip to France, where he held a series of classes at two Aikido clubs in Malzeville and Blainville, the teacher Igor Dovezenski held a HoJutsu seminar in the Japanese garden at the Hombu for his Macedonian students. 

During the event, shooting techniques from eight different body positions were studied, and the students that were there managed to quickly master them and show remarkable results in their execution. 

The next seminar, in the regular program of Bujinkan Macedonia, is the seminar for Otsuchi and Ono.

Author dovezenskiPosted on May 3, 2026May 6, 2026Categories Home

In the period between the 26th of April to the 2nd of May, the teacher Igor Dovezenski held a series of seminars in the region of Lorient (Grand Est) in France.

The classes were dedicated to the schools of Bujinkan ninjutsu, Daito-ryu aikijujutsu and the schools of kenjutsu from Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu.

The seminars were held at the aikido clubs in Malzeville (a suburb of Nancy), and in Blainville, which is situated thirty kilometers south of Nancy. Both dojos are part of the French aikido federation and through it the Aikikai foundation of Japan. 

The event’s participants were so amazed by their instructor Dovezenski that they sent him off with ovations and applause, and they have already invited him to come and share his knowledge with them again next year. 

The Macedonian teacher accepted the invitation fullheartedly, first and foremost because of the  honor being shown to him, but also because of the continuous joy that was shown by those being taught all through the sessions. 

With mutual respect and enthusiasm, the hosts and Dovezenski parted ways with the words: “See you next year.”

Author dovezenskiPosted on April 28, 2026May 1, 2026Categories Home

Immediately after the end of the seminar for Bow and Arrow, this past Saturday there was a test for a Sandan (3th Dan), during which sempai Taki Gakovski successfully overcame the hard test needed to earn this degree

During the testing, the candidate has to demonstrate up to three katas from the school of Koto ryu Koppojutsu, and he then needs to compete in a randori (a no holds barred fight) with three different attackers, where one of them has a knife. 

Before the test itself, kohai Marko Petrusevski was awarded the bronze medal “Genin” which is awarded on a person’s ten year anniversary at Bujinkan Macedonia. We would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to both of them!