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Author dovezenskiPosted on April 13, 2021April 13, 2021Categories Home

In the Japanese garden of the Hombu dojo of the Organization “Taiyou e no Michi”, this Saturday a seminar on the topic of fighting with a big samurai hammer – Otsuchi – was held.

In the event took part several of the older students (sempai) of Bujinkan Macedonia, which expanded upon their previously gathered knowledge about the school of Shinden Fudo ryu Dakentaijutsu.

The seminar for fighting with an Otsuchi will continue to take place, because besides continuing the traditions, it is good for the conditioning of the bodies of the Warriors from our Dojo.

Author dovezenskiPosted on April 3, 2021April 4, 2021Categories Home

The twelfth seminar for spear fighting, known under the name “Strength of the Yari” was held this week in the yard of the Hombu Dojo of the Organization “Taiyou e no Michi”.

As it is every year, the event was intriguing for ten members of Bujinkan Macedonia, who usually wait an entire year to learn some new secrets about fighting with the samurai spear.

After the end of the seminar, all the participants expressed their satisfaction of the event and once again announced their intentions of participating next year.

Author dovezenskiPosted on April 3, 2021April 4, 2021Categories Home

This last Saturday, at the Hombu Dojo of “Taiyou e no Michi” a seminar on the topic of Shuriken throwing was held. As always, this event attracted those that love this medieval Japanese projectile weapon, all of which took great pleasure in mastering the techniques taught by the instructor Dovezenski.

The free time was spent with board games and a mini football tournament between the seminar’s participants.
During the evening long hours were spent in deep conversation next to the Hombu fireplace.

Author dovezenskiPosted on February 16, 2021February 17, 2021Categories Home

After 11 months of training under the open sky, in forests, hills and in the Homby, all because of the Corona virus pandemic, yesterday we held the first training session in accordance with all the protocols recommended by the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Macedonia.

And that is not all! We began training in a wholly new and renovated space, which will allow us greater levels of comfort and a better quality of training.

At the same time we would like to notify the public that at the moment we are able of accepting only five new members, because of this, if you are interested in beginning a novel and magical journey into the world of the Japanese samurai and ninja – We are expecting you.

Author dovezenskiPosted on January 13, 2021January 16, 2021Categories Home

Non-stop rain paired with low temperatures didn’t create even the slightest need to postpone our traditional seminar for the study of winter survival techniques. After five years of gathering knowledge about survival in forest terrain, and then five years of perfecting our knowledge of survival methods in hilly areas, this year we began a new challenging chapter in our study of these techniques – survival in rocky valley terrain. With this goal in mind, we chose Smkneno, a place at the start of hills that are a part of the mountain of Lipac.

Soaking wet and freezing from the continuous rain, we successfully refreshed and realized the five primary rules for survival in winter conditions. Although for many it would be impossible, we with great ease and in a primitive manner managed to light a fire and warm ourselves around it.

Because of the (purposefully chosen) harsh terrain, this year we presented a way to build a simple and primitive hideout, called a lair.
We were overjoyed to conclude that the students were capable of adapting to any kind of terrain with growing ease. We also must commend the children of the instructor Igor Dovezenski which in a truly heroic manner, without any second thoughts weathered the low temperatures. They regularly visit nearly all seminars in nature, that are under the umbrella of Bujinkan Macedonia.

This was the first seminar for this year, and we would like to believe that everything will soon be back to normal and that we will quickly return to our work with even greater gusto.

Author dovezenskiPosted on October 28, 2020October 28, 2020Categories Home

In the Hombu dojo of the Organization “Taiyou e no Michi”, this past weekend a seminar was held on the topic of Ninja Hachimon which means the Eight gates of the Ninja.

During the event, the participants had the rare opportunity to study the secrets of fighting with one classical medieval Japanese weapon versus another classical weapon.

In the seminar also took part a member of Bujinkan Dojo Limburg from Germany, with that the event took on an international aspect. The participant from abroad was very satisfied by the knowledge gained and amazed at the quality and knowledge of his Macedonian comrades, and after the end of the seminar he announced his future participation in some of our next events.

Author dovezenskiPosted on October 6, 2020October 6, 2020Categories Home

In the Hombu Dojo of the Organization “Taiyou e no Michi”, this past weekend a seminar was held on the topic of “Knife and Pistol combat”.
In the event took part eleven members of Bujinkan Macedonia who during the span of two days practiced ways of subduing an assailant who is attacking in a myriad of different scenarios.

During the seminar, the teacher Igor Dovezenski stressed the crucial aspects of fighting, and special care was given to the psychological and philosophical readiness which is equally important in situations when we are attacked and our life is in danger.

After the event ended, the participants expressed their pleasure and thanked the teacher for his attention to detail while demonstrating the techniques.

Author dovezenskiPosted on September 3, 2020September 8, 2020Categories Home

In the period between the 4th to the 12th of August, in the Hombu Dojo of the Organization “Taiyu e no Michi”, for the twelfth time was held the legendary and far known event of Bujinkan Macedonia the – Summer Ninja Camp.

Because of the situation caused by the Corona virus and according to the measures set forth by the government of the Republic of Macedonia, this year we were forced to limit the number of participants to 15. But either way, despite the pandemic and economic situation, there was no drop in quality, or content during the camp.

We would like to thank all the participants for their support, and at the same time we would like to express our gratitude for all the wonderful words said and sent to our address.

See you next year!

Author dovezenskiPosted on July 17, 2020July 19, 2020Categories Home

Last Sunday, in the yard of the Hombu Dojo of the Organization “Taiyou e no Michi”, a seminar was held dedicated to the large samurai axe (Ono) of Shinden Fudo ryu Dakentaijutsu.

During the event, the participants had the opportunity to train the techniques of the Ono, which are incredibly interesting, especially because in order to work with this tool, you need to posses great strength and control over your muscles.

At the end of the seminar, the members of Bujinkan Macedonia asked for another seminar on this topic to be held in the fall.

Author dovezenskiPosted on July 11, 2020July 14, 2020Categories Home

The fourth iteration of the traditional seminar for survival, known by the name of 10.000 B.C. has ended. Just as a reminder, the goal of this event is for us to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and to discover how capable we truly are of surviving without the benefits of modern civilization.

Instead of a classical Report, we give to you part of the impressions of the participants published on our internet Forum.

“The seminar 10.000 B.C., which first time took place four years ago, slowly but surely transformed into one of the traditional events in Bujinkan Macedonia. Characteristic for this event is the choice of location which as a rule is mystical and full of otherworldly beauty. This time the choice fell on the location called Obrocito Dolce (Obrocito Gully), under the hill of Oltomanac.
Sensei told us how in the past, on that place, different kinds of rituals were held and that, according to the local legends, was a meeting place for fairies.

After arriving on location, as always we immediately got right to work. First we cleaned up the area, and afterwards we started preparing the tastiest food. This time we again managed to catch a snake, and Sensei taught us how to cook a simple meal called  Klin corba (Nail broth). He told us that during the Second World War his grandfather managed to feed and entire company with this simple recipe.
It is interesting to point out that ‘Obrocito Dolce’ is full of life, as much with plant life, as it is filled with animal species. Besides the different species of snake, under the oak leaves some small scorpions could also be found. During the seminar Sensei selflessly taught us about the Macedonian mythology. According to him, every Warrior should have a broad sphere of knowledge on many different topics, if he wants to complete his knowledge” – Sempai Taki Gakovski.

“Sensei has said several times that if our country was run by the principles of Bujinkan Macedonia, she would be an example to the world and would be the ‘Japan of the Balkans’.
The simplest way for you to check the veracity of these words is to come to one of our the seminars in nature.
Although I must admit, this event has become one of my favorites because of the mystical locations that we chose and the rich history of them, which even the people that live in its vicinity no longer know. I am sure that all of these seminars during which we learn techniques of survival, are the true challenges for the warriors of Bujinkan Macedonia. At the same time I am always completely sure in Sensei’s capabilities to organize and motivate us, even when we are faced with the hardest of challenges.

The location was truly magical, especially while we kept watching all those carts that once served to transport ore. Fallen into the gully, filed with rocks upon which grew green moss, it gave the whole place a sort of a movie atmosphere.  In the end I would like to add that the seminar left such a strong imprint on me, that the next day while I was working, before my eyes kept flashing images of Obrocito Dolce” – sempai Vladimir Antovski.