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The first book in Macedonia for classical Japanese martial arts has been published

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On the premises of the winery „Kartal“ in Skopje, yesterday a promotion for the first book in Macedonia dedicated to the classical Japanese martial arts was organized. This event was attended by almost all recent and many of the retired members of Bujinkan Macedonia, or the Organization for teaching traditional Japanese martial schools – Taiyou e no Michi.

The author of the book „Conversation with the students“ is shidoshi Igor Dovezenski, that so far has signed on several books and documentaries in the field of ethnology, but this is a first project that takes the old Japanese martial schools.
The promoter of the „Conversation with the students“ was Aleksandar Vuchkovski, a long-term member of Bujinkan Macedonia and a childhood friend of Dovezenski, that recalled of the beginnings of Taiyou e no Michi, but also gave a brief explanation of the contents of the book. 
During this event the atmosphere was fantastic, and the wine-tasting room, too small to fit all the interested. Several of the students of shidoshi Dovezenski asked him to continue writing books on similar subject in the future.
„This is the first book dedicated to the classical Japanese martial arts in Macedonia. The National University Library St. Clement of Ohrid so far had categorization only for BUDO (modern Japanese martial arts), but now specifically for us a new sub-categorization has been made for BUJUTSU. With this, another page in the Macedonian history was written and the path was opened for other authors. More than twenty years ago, I brought the classical martial arts in Macedonia, but now I am overjoyed when I see that many of my students are ready to continue the tradition and to transfer it to the next generations“, pointed out Dovezenski on the promotion. 
On the occasion of the publishing of the book, many friends of our dojo from the countries around the world congratulated the author, and several of them asked for an English translation of the book as well.

The first book in Macedonia for classical Japanese martial arts has been published

Author koryuPosted on Categories Home

On the premises of the winery „Kartal“ in Skopje, yesterday a promotion for the first book in Macedonia dedicated to the classical Japanese martial arts was organized. This event was attended by almost all recent and many of the retired members of Bujinkan Macedonia, or the Organization for teaching traditional Japanese martial schools – Taiyou e no Michi.

The author of the book „Conversation with the students“ is shidoshi Igor Dovezenski, that so far has signed on several books and documentaries in the field of ethnology, but this is a first project that takes the old Japanese martial schools.
The promoter of the „Conversation with the students“ was Aleksandar Vuchkovski, a long-term member of Bujinkan Macedonia and a childhood friend of Dovezenski, that recalled of the beginnings of Taiyou e no Michi, but also gave a brief explanation of the contents of the book. 
During this event the atmosphere was fantastic, and the wine-tasting room, too small to fit all the interested. Several of the students of shidoshi Dovezenski asked him to continue writing books on similar subject in the future.
„This is the first book dedicated to the classical Japanese martial arts in Macedonia. The National University Library St. Clement of Ohrid so far had categorization only for BUDO (modern Japanese martial arts), but now specifically for us a new sub-categorization has been made for BUJUTSU. With this, another page in the Macedonian history was written and the path was opened for other authors. More than twenty years ago, I brought the classical martial arts in Macedonia, but now I am overjoyed when I see that many of my students are ready to continue the tradition and to transfer it to the next generations“, pointed out Dovezenski on the promotion. 
On the occasion of the publishing of the book, many friends of our dojo from the countries around the world congratulated the author, and several of them asked for an English translation of the book as well.

Seminar „Shinken gata Tora no Maki“ held

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The intensive seminar „Shinken gata Tora no Maki“ confirmed the physical and combat readiness that the member of BujinkanMacedonia posses.

During this weekend, the participants studied 12 kata from the fourth level known as „yondan“. Besides the numerous bruises and swellings on the arms and legs, which are always an extension of the school Kukishinden ryu and the system Tora no Maki, the students weren’t holding themselves back to avoid the pain. On the contrary, to the last kata, they energetically attacked and defended using the techniques from this ryu-ha.
At the end, we agreed that in a couple of months to organize another Tora no maki seminar, this time dedicated on the level „godan“. 

Seminar „Shinken gata Tora no Maki“ held

Author koryuPosted on Categories Home

The intensive seminar „Shinken gata Tora no Maki“ confirmed the physical and combat readiness that the member of BujinkanMacedonia posses.

During this weekend, the participants studied 12 kata from the fourth level known as „yondan“. Besides the numerous bruises and swellings on the arms and legs, which are always an extension of the school Kukishinden ryu and the system Tora no Maki, the students weren’t holding themselves back to avoid the pain. On the contrary, to the last kata, they energetically attacked and defended using the techniques from this ryu-ha.
At the end, we agreed that in a couple of months to organize another Tora no maki seminar, this time dedicated on the level „godan“. 

Shinken Gata Tora no Maki (yondan) – intensive seminar in Hombu

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„Shinken gata Tora no Maki has many similarities with Kukishinden Ryu. That martial form was created in the late Edo period by Ichiyanagi Kazuma. He was a student of Kano Joshihiro, who was a master of the school Kukishin ryu. For the foundaton of Shinken gata Tora no Maki, techniques from Kukishin ryu (Daken)Taijutsu were taken, as well as the knowledge that Ichiyanagi had of the school Shinden Fudo ryu Taijutsu, that he was also studying at a certain period in his life. The martial system is consisted of kihon and five levels called shodan, nidan, sandan, yondan and godan.“

On 10th and 11th of May, shidoshi Igor Dovezenski is organizing the fourth intensive seminar for this martial system. During the event kata from the fourth level – yondan will be practiced.

On this seminar all students of the Bujinkan Macedonia dojo can participate, as well as of the Organization for teaching traditional Japanese martial arts – Taiyou e no Michi.

Subject: Shinken gata Tora no Maki (yondan)

Date: 10th/11th May, 2014

Location: Hombu Dojo – Taiyou e no Michi

Equipment: keiko gi and obi (mudansha) / keiko gi and hakama (yudansha)

Applying and information of the Forum, in the dojo or by e-mail.

Shinken Gata Tora no Maki (yondan) - intensive seminar in Hombu

Author koryuPosted on Categories Home

„Shinken gata Tora no Maki has many similarities with Kukishinden Ryu. That martial form was created in the late Edo period by Ichiyanagi Kazuma. He was a student of Kano Joshihiro, who was a master of the school Kukishin ryu. For the foundaton of Shinken gata Tora no Maki, techniques from Kukishin ryu (Daken)Taijutsu were taken, as well as the knowledge that Ichiyanagi had of the school Shinden Fudo ryu Taijutsu, that he was also studying at a certain period in his life. The martial system is consisted of kihon and five levels called shodan, nidan, sandan, yondan and godan.“

On 10th and 11th of May, shidoshi Igor Dovezenski is organizing the fourth intensive seminar for this martial system. During the event kata from the fourth level – yondan will be practiced.

On this seminar all students of the Bujinkan Macedonia dojo can participate, as well as of the Organization for teaching traditional Japanese martial arts – Taiyou e no Michi.

Subject: Shinken gata Tora no Maki (yondan)

Date: 10th/11th May, 2014

Location: Hombu Dojo – Taiyou e no Michi

Equipment: keiko gi and obi (mudansha) / keiko gi and hakama (yudansha)

Applying and information of the Forum, in the dojo or by e-mail.

„The Strength of Yari“ seminar succesfully held

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As every year, the seminar „The Strength of Yari“ attracted a lot of attention and students of Bujinkan Macedonia to take participation on this traditional event.
The seminar took place at the already well known location „Slepo Kolo“. The energy that surrounds this place is unbelievable, and the view from the hill Elenac and the mountain Lipac gives additional strength for more dynamic training. 
The event started with lectures about the basic postures of the body, and was followed by practice of the basic strikes and jabs with spear. Next was the training for the kata, and at the end the participants were acquainted with the ways of using combat formations. 
At the end of the seminar, instructor Dovezenski announced that from the next year, those who participated on five seminars for spear (yari), are going to get a copy of his densho, as a reward for the effort and the dedication to the schools of Bujinkan.

„The Strength of Yari“ seminar succesfully held

Author koryuPosted on Categories Home

As every year, the seminar „The Strength of Yari“ attracted a lot of attention and students of Bujinkan Macedonia to take participation on this traditional event.
The seminar took place at the already well known location „Slepo Kolo“. The energy that surrounds this place is unbelievable, and the view from the hill Elenac and the mountain Lipac gives additional strength for more dynamic training. 
The event started with lectures about the basic postures of the body, and was followed by practice of the basic strikes and jabs with spear. Next was the training for the kata, and at the end the participants were acquainted with the ways of using combat formations. 
At the end of the seminar, instructor Dovezenski announced that from the next year, those who participated on five seminars for spear (yari), are going to get a copy of his densho, as a reward for the effort and the dedication to the schools of Bujinkan.