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Chigiriki seminar held in the Hombu Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia

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The past weekend in the Hombu Dojo in the Organization „Taiyou e no Michi“ we organized a seminar about Chigiriki. For those that might not know, this exotic Japanese weapon is consisted of a staff or a metal bar that has a chain with a weight attached to it.
In addition, the instructor Dovezenski organized the last seminar for Chigiriki in the distant 2006, so this was refreshing for the members of Bujinkan Macedonia. We trained the postures of the body on this seminar, as well as nine techniques that were used to battle an armed opponent with a sword.

At the end of the seminar, kohai Vladimir Antovski wrote a text on the Forum of Bujinkan Macedonia, where he shared his impressions of the weekend:

„On Friday, at 16:00 o’clock at last we organized and asked Sensei to teach the seminar. I know that he invested so much and we left him so little time to prepare.
Eve seminar in the Hombu Dojo is a story unto itself, and those who’ve been know exactly why. Chigiriki is a specific and an exotic weapon. The training with it is fun, but dangerous at the same time. It is a weapon meant for an armed opponent with a sword. Sensei, as always, is really well acquainted with the weapons, and started explaining the history of Chigiriki, how it was used, and why it was so effective against a sword. He also explained which schools teach it and where it comes from. The training sessions were game-like. You play with the opponent on several levels. You play on psychological level, with the distance between yourself and the opponent, and with his life.
I would like to mention the Nedelkovski brothers, who showed a great interest this month in what we learn. Although they are both beginners, they are very active regarding the seminars in the Hombu. In my opinion everyone from their group should take their example and be more active. I don’t know if our members are aware of what they’re missing when they don’t participate in the seminars in the Hombu. It is one big treasure of knowledge that Sensei possesses and shares it without holding back with anyone who comes there. It is a pity not to be used. That’s something that remains your whole life, and to the opposite, the nights out in the city or going to picnics or barbecues won’t enrich your spirit. Besides, the seminars in Hombu you get closer to those who train with you, you become better friends and you enjoy the beautiful nature and surroundings that is amazing in any time of the year. Think well what you really want to train and what you want to learn.“  

Ninja Kids conquered the Hombu Dojo

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Instead of a classic report about the visit of the Hombu Dojo by the Ninja Kids of Bujinkan Macedonia, we will publish the text of kohai Sanja Simonova, that she wrote on our Forum:

„Trust me that the feelings of that day will never fade or be forgotten. I can believe the kids when they told me that that was the best day in their childhood, because it was my best day in my adulthood.“

Everybody was at the meeting place right on time. They probably had no sleep last night. For the whole length of the road, we felt incredibly positive energy and children’s enthusiasm – they couldn’t wait to get there faster.
When we arrived, after a short break, Taki took them on a stroll through the yard and recounted the history of Taiyo u e no Michi. I was susrprised by the energy, knowledge and attention he paid to the kids. I think that he know each centimeter of the dojo, knowing exactly when and what to show, by which he had the full attention of the kids.
While we were inside, he told them about the weapons, pictures and everything else you can see inside, all of it magical – I had the feeling that I was watching a documentary for children.
You can’t teach without being taught at the same time. I slowly begin to understand hwo to work with so many kids on that age and it’s a particularly important process for us.
There was some real fun going on in the dining area. Sipping from the stew, chewing beans, taking photos. One kids asking for a refill, another saying „This is the best tomato I’ve had in my life!“ … The free time, we used for walks around the village, getting to know the great outdoors and the animal life.
I overheard them talking – ‘Are we leaving for Skopje today?’, and another kid replying ‘Yes’, to which the first one replies ‘Nah, I’m sleeping here.’
It was a beautiful sunny day, filled with love and joy, a day in which a huge dream came true for a lot of kids, and I am incredibly glad for being a part of it. I am grateful to Sensei and Taki, because I was able to take a spin at the ‘merry-go-round’ in that wonderful world thanks to them.
Let them grow happy and let the Ninja Kids section grow with them – we are here to support them in full on the Path. If you find the Path, you can’t stray from it. 

Ninja Kids to visit Homdu Dojo

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The instructors of Bujinkan Macedonia from the section „Ninja Kids“, in collaboration with the head instructor of the Organization dedicated to the study of classical Japanese martial arts „Taiyou e no Michi“, are organizing a one day excursion with included training sessions at the Hombu Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia, located in the valley under the mountain Lipac (62 km from Skopje).

Date: 03 October (Saturday)

Program:

– 08:00 departure from Skopje
– 09:00 arrival
– 10:00 – 12:00 training in the Hombu Dojo
– 12:00 – 12:30 lunch
– 13:00 – 14:00 visiting a countryside household with a farm
– 14:00 – 15:00 sword training (with a rubber sword)
– 15:00 – 16:00 a walk alongside a river
– 17:00 return

The children need to carry their training equipment, a spare t-shirt, water (for the road), snacks or a banana as a snack, and the lunch is taken care by the people responsible for the work of the Hombu Dojo. During the excursion, the children will be accompanied at all times by two instructors (Taki Gakovski and Sanja Simonova).

For additional information you can contact the instructor Taki Gakovski (tel: 071 358 226).

Ninja Kids conquered the Hombu Dojo

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Instead of a classic report about the visit of the Hombu Dojo by the Ninja Kids of Bujinkan Macedonia, we will publish the text of kohai Sanja Simonova, that she wrote on our Forum:

„Trust me that the feelings of that day will never fade or be forgotten. I can believe the kids when they told me that that was the best day in their childhood, because it was my best day in my adulthood.“

Everybody was at the meeting place right on time. They probably had no sleep last night. For the whole length of the road, we felt incredibly positive energy and children’s enthusiasm – they couldn’t wait to get there faster.
When we arrived, after a short break, Taki took them on a stroll through the yard and recounted the history of Taiyo u e no Michi. I was susrprised by the energy, knowledge and attention he paid to the kids. I think that he know each centimeter of the dojo, knowing exactly when and what to show, by which he had the full attention of the kids.
While we were inside, he told them about the weapons, pictures and everything else you can see inside, all of it magical – I had the feeling that I was watching a documentary for children.
You can’t teach without being taught at the same time. I slowly begin to understand hwo to work with so many kids on that age and it’s a particularly important process for us.
There was some real fun going on in the dining area. Sipping from the stew, chewing beans, taking photos. One kids asking for a refill, another saying „This is the best tomato I’ve had in my life!“ … The free time, we used for walks around the village, getting to know the great outdoors and the animal life.
I overheard them talking – ‘Are we leaving for Skopje today?’, and another kid replying ‘Yes’, to which the first one replies ‘Nah, I’m sleeping here.’
It was a beautiful sunny day, filled with love and joy, a day in which a huge dream came true for a lot of kids, and I am incredibly glad for being a part of it. I am grateful to Sensei and Taki, because I was able to take a spin at the ‘merry-go-round’ in that wonderful world thanks to them.
Let them grow happy and let the Ninja Kids section grow with them – we are here to support them in full on the Path. If you find the Path, you can’t stray from it. 

Ninja Kids to visit Homdu Dojo

Author koryuPosted on Categories Home

The instructors of Bujinkan Macedonia from the section „Ninja Kids“, in collaboration with the head instructor of the Organization dedicated to the study of classical Japanese martial arts „Taiyou e no Michi“, are organizing a one day excursion with included training sessions at the Hombu Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia, located in the valley under the mountain Lipac (62 km from Skopje).

Date: 03 October (Saturday)

Program:

– 08:00 departure from Skopje
– 09:00 arrival
– 10:00 – 12:00 training in the Hombu Dojo
– 12:00 – 12:30 lunch
– 13:00 – 14:00 visiting a countryside household with a farm
– 14:00 – 15:00 sword training (with a rubber sword)
– 15:00 – 16:00 a walk alongside a river
– 17:00 return

The children need to carry their training equipment, a spare t-shirt, water (for the road), snacks or a banana as a snack, and the lunch is taken care by the people responsible for the work of the Hombu Dojo. During the excursion, the children will be accompanied at all times by two instructors (Taki Gakovski and Sanja Simonova).

For additional information you can contact the instructor Taki Gakovski (tel: 071 358 226).

New group for the youngest – Ninja Kids II

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Bujinkan Macedonia in October is opening another group by request of the parents, called „Ninja Kids II“, that will work on Mondays and Wednesdays from 18:00 to 19:00 o’clock for the children that are not able to attend the classes in Tuesdays and Thursdays due to other activities (English courses, ballet, music school).


By doing this we hope to make it possible to all interested children to study the arts of the Japanese samurai and ninja warriors.

For additional information you can freely contact the instructor that will be in charge of the new group – sempai Todor Angelovski (071 510 593). 

New group for the youngest - Ninja Kids II

Author koryuPosted on Categories Home

Bujinkan Macedonia in October is opening another group by request of the parents, called „Ninja Kids II“, that will work on Mondays and Wednesdays from 18:00 to 19:00 o’clock for the children that are not able to attend the classes in Tuesdays and Thursdays due to other activities (English courses, ballet, music school).


By doing this we hope to make it possible to all interested children to study the arts of the Japanese samurai and ninja warriors.

For additional information you can freely contact the instructor that will be in charge of the new group – sempai Todor Angelovski (071 510 593). 

Ninja Kids of Bujinkan Macedonia – guests on the national Macedonian Television

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Yesterday the kids section of Bujinkan Macedonia, the Ninja Kids, nobly presented our dojo on the show „Golem Odmor“ that is emitted daily on MTV1.
Led by the instructors responsible for their training, sempai Todor Angelovski and kohai Taki Gakovski, our youngest members demonstrated the techniques from Sanshin no Kata and the basic grips from Kihon Happo.
Besides the praises from the employees of the national television, during the day we got many mails that expressed support for the kids’ dedication and diligence, as well as compliments for the excellent demonstration of the arts we study at Bujinkan Macedonia.
We believe that the children will continue working as hard, and will readily defend the „colors“ of our dojo.

Ninja Kids of Bujinkan Macedonia - guests on the national Macedonian Television

Author koryuPosted on Categories Home

Yesterday the kids section of Bujinkan Macedonia, the Ninja Kids, nobly presented our dojo on the show „Golem Odmor“ that is emitted daily on MTV1.
Led by the instructors responsible for their training, sempai Todor Angelovski and kohai Taki Gakovski, our youngest members demonstrated the techniques from Sanshin no Kata and the basic grips from Kihon Happo.
Besides the praises from the employees of the national television, during the day we got many mails that expressed support for the kids’ dedication and diligence, as well as compliments for the excellent demonstration of the arts we study at Bujinkan Macedonia.
We believe that the children will continue working as hard, and will readily defend the „colors“ of our dojo.

The classical Japanese martial arts in Macedonia have been promoted to an academic level

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On 14th of September 2015, at the Faculty Counsel at the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, the members of the board unanimously approved the project proposal of Igor Dovezenski to open a „Laboratory for Eastern Cultures“ within the Institute, and for the first time in Macedonia, classical Japanese martial arts are taken to the academic level. With that, the students from the department IEA for the subjects „Ethnology of Asia“ and „Ethnology of Japan“ are going to have mandatory classes where through exercises, they will study the theory, as well as the techniques of the arts that are taught in the Organization „Taiyou e no Michi“.
The instructor Igor Dovezenski would like to use this opportunity to express his tremendous gratitude to the Head of the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology, Dr. Ljupcho Risteski, and to his colleagues as well for the enormous support throughout the realization of the idea.
At the same time we inform all high school students in the Republic of Macedonia who are interested in the Eastern Cultures, and all fans of the culture and the tradition of the „Land of The Rising Sun“, that with the enrollment and studying at the Institute of Ethnology and Anthropology would have the opportunity to acquire knowledge from the physical, social and spiritual culture of Japan.