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Certificate for Bujinkan Macedonia from CEED EDU

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In the crowded gala hall of the hotel „Aleksandar Palace“ in Skopje, in front of more than five hundred guests, our dojo „Bujinkan Macedonia“ received a certificate for the shown support and its contribution to the development of the entrepreneurial program for the children and the young in the country.
This kind of acknowledgement by CEED EDU comes after the special one day seminar held in the Hombu Dojo of „Taiyou e no Michi“, where instructor Igor Dovezenski taught the participants about the ways to acquire patience, discipline, to define goals, for the success and failures, as well as the benefits of teamwork. 
On behalf of Bujinkan Macedonia, the award on stage was received by kohai Sanja Simonova, who again met with the children and young who participated the Hombu seminar and for their successful work also received certificates from CEED EDU.

 

„Bujinkan Macedonia“ on the cover of „Vecher“

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One of the oldest daily papers in our country – „Vecher“, in its weekly issue published a text dedicated to our dojo Bujinkan Macedonia, as well as to our Organization „Taiyou e no Michi“.

In the introduction, the journalist Elizabeta Arsoska is interviewing our outstanding member Sanja Simonova, and here we publish a small part of it:

– It is especially important to never allow ourselves to be the victims of our own carelessness and indifference and to be always ready to protect ourselves from unforeseen situations that could endanger our physical and psychological integrity. As women, we can do so much for ourselves and our surroundings, but unfortunately sometimes we are focused on superficial things. I’m very happy that our club traditionally, eight times in a row organizes the Workshop for Self-defense for Women, that was also held the last weekend. On this event firstly we learn how not to get ourselves in an uncomfortable situation, followed by what are the things that increase the risk of an attack, and lastly how to defend ourselves in case we are attacked. It is really important for as, as women, to have that feeling that regardless of the danger we might get into, we will not give up or surrender, and we will try to defend our life or the lives of our loved ones no matter the cost. This way you gain a priceless skill who cannot be learned in any other way, but through work and sweat, and it will benefit us greatly in our everyday lives, not only when we are subjected to danger, says Sanja.

„Workshop for Self-defense for Women® VIII“ held

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The eight Workshop for Self-defense for Women met the participants’ expectations, and that could easily be seen from their reactions after the event was officially finished.
The news in the media in our country lately frequented with stories of attacks on mothers with their children, and that attracted several members of the gentler sex who were accompanied by their children on this traditional seminar. All this made the atmosphere more pleasant, especially that the ladies were better motivated to learn the self-defense techniques.
During the first day, the instructor of Bujinkan Macedonia, Igor Dovezenski, taught techniques used to defend from various body grips (on the hair, collar, neck…), followed by situations when the victims is tackled to the ground.
The next day the „attacks“ got a new dimension, meaning the combat scenarios that the participants practiced contained situations where the victim is pinned to the wall from the front or from behind, and ways to escape from this position. All this was followed by many details and advice that Dovezenski constantly emphasized, hoping that it would remain engraved in the participants memory for a really long time.
The participants left the seminar with an experience richer and with wonderful memories from this eight in a row traditional Workshop for Self-defense for Women, hoping that the next year’s event would be even more visited.

Workshop for Self-defense for Women® VIII

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– Calm, but awake. 
– Relaxed, but ready.
– Supple, but sharp. 
– Humble, but confident.

These will be the directions of the eight consecutive Workshop for Self-defense for Women, which is traditionally held every year in October in organization by Bujinkan Macedonia.  

The Organization dedicated to the study of classical Japanese martial arts „Taiyou e no Michi“, in the year 2008 for the first time in Macedonia organized this kind of event and since then the Workshop became a synonym and a place where girls and women could learn techniques for self-defense in unwanted situations.

Although the event started being organized primarily for our members, as time went by an increasing number of members of the fairer sex took part, regardless of age or level of knowledge.
Required equipment: sweatpants and shirt (without of zippers and buttons). The training is held on mats (barefoot). For all participants there is free accommodation in the dojo. 
Date: 15/16 October, 2016 
Location: „Taiyou e no Michi“ – Hombu Dojo (62 km. from Skopje)
Additional information: 075 564 011 or by e-mail: daito_macedonia@yahoo.com
Please don’t be shy with your inquiries.

Workshop for Self-defense for Women® VIII

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– Calm, but awake. 
– Relaxed, but ready.
– Supple, but sharp. 
– Humble, but confident.

These will be the directions of the eight consecutive Workshop for Self-defense for Women, which is traditionally held every year in October in organization by Bujinkan Macedonia.  

The Organization dedicated to the study of classical Japanese martial arts „Taiyou e no Michi“, in the year 2008 for the first time in Macedonia organized this kind of event and since then the Workshop became a synonym and a place where girls and women could learn techniques for self-defense in unwanted situations.

Although the event started being organized primarily for our members, as time went by an increasing number of members of the fairer sex took part, regardless of age or level of knowledge.
Required equipment: sweatpants and shirt (without of zippers and buttons). The training is held on mats (barefoot). For all participants there is free accommodation in the dojo. 
Date: 15/16 October, 2016 
Location: „Taiyou e no Michi“ – Hombu Dojo (62 km. from Skopje)
Additional information: 075 564 011 or by e-mail: daito_macedonia@yahoo.com
Please don’t be shy with your inquiries.

Second course from „Shinobi Taiso“ Intensive courses held

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Under the leadership of the head of the Organization „Taiyou e no Michi“ – Igor Dovezenski, the past weekend the second course from the Intensive course series for „Shinobi Taiso“ was held. The three students of Bujinkan Macedonia who chose to study this system, this time got to know the exercises and the ways to strengthen the body, also known as Junan Undo.
After the end of the seminar, one of the participants shared her impressions on our internal Forum.
„We finished the second level of Shinobi Taiso. We went through much theory in the past two days, that Sensei explained systematically and in detail all things that interest us as martial arts practitioners, and as future lecturers on the subject.
I understand now that everything we do in the dojo during our regular training sessions makes sense from start to finish, and that Sensei maintains our weekly, monthly, and even yearly fitness balance using this system. We discussed the triangle „training-nutrition-rest“ numerous times, and how to design a training session in order to achieve the wanted results. We also learned how to balance our nutrition so we could see the results, and how much and how to rest, because the muscles are made during training, thanks to the choice of food and the rest time! 
For practice, we went through one isometric training to increase endurance, and afterwards a training session with a hydraulic machine, where we focused our attention to what result you can get by working specific muscles of the body, and how to program the sets and repetitions. In addition, we had a training session where we used our own weight only, and that way of training has a big advantage because you can have it anytime and anywhere.
We finished the seminar with an outdoor training where we practiced with props that offer a great increase for endurance and strength. Here we focused on the correct movement form for the exercises.
At the end I must again say that Hombu dojo is the right place to refresh the body and the spirit. Inside as a museum, outside as a fairy tale. And you couldn’t even imagine the smoothie we drank. You could feel every vitamin and mineral from those natural and organic fruits.“

Second course from „Shinobi Taiso“ Intensive courses held

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Under the leadership of the head of the Organization „Taiyou e no Michi“ – Igor Dovezenski, the past weekend the second course from the Intensive course series for „Shinobi Taiso“ was held. The three students of Bujinkan Macedonia who chose to study this system, this time got to know the exercises and the ways to strengthen the body, also known as Junan Undo.
After the end of the seminar, one of the participants shared her impressions on our internal Forum.
„We finished the second level of Shinobi Taiso. We went through much theory in the past two days, that Sensei explained systematically and in detail all things that interest us as martial arts practitioners, and as future lecturers on the subject.
I understand now that everything we do in the dojo during our regular training sessions makes sense from start to finish, and that Sensei maintains our weekly, monthly, and even yearly fitness balance using this system. We discussed the triangle „training-nutrition-rest“ numerous times, and how to design a training session in order to achieve the wanted results. We also learned how to balance our nutrition so we could see the results, and how much and how to rest, because the muscles are made during training, thanks to the choice of food and the rest time! 
For practice, we went through one isometric training to increase endurance, and afterwards a training session with a hydraulic machine, where we focused our attention to what result you can get by working specific muscles of the body, and how to program the sets and repetitions. In addition, we had a training session where we used our own weight only, and that way of training has a big advantage because you can have it anytime and anywhere.
We finished the seminar with an outdoor training where we practiced with props that offer a great increase for endurance and strength. Here we focused on the correct movement form for the exercises.
At the end I must again say that Hombu dojo is the right place to refresh the body and the spirit. Inside as a museum, outside as a fairy tale. And you couldn’t even imagine the smoothie we drank. You could feel every vitamin and mineral from those natural and organic fruits.“

The Fall Ninja Kids Seminar held

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The Ninja Kids successfully completed the fall „invasion“ of the Hombu Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia, taking with them wonderful memories which will forever be kept in their hearts.  
This past Sunday, the youngest members of our dojo had another chance to be part of the beautiful nature that surrounds the Hombu and to spend the day playing, training and socializing.  
The training was held under the watchful eye of sempai Todor Angelovski and kohai Taki Gakovski, and the topic was: The basic principles of the martial art of Gyokko ryu Koshijutsu and Daito ryu Aikijujutsu.

During the second part of the day, the chief instructor of Bujinkan Macedonia , Igor Dovezenski, held a Junan Taiso training, in which he tried to explain to the kids the importance and usefulness of a correct daily training, and specifically the benefits from the exercises for stretching the body for their correct development.
 
The Ninja Kids during the day enjoyed and sweetened themselves with the fresh fruits which grow in the area, but also with the lunch prepared from the freshly picked products from the wonderful garden of the dojo.  
Because the seminars for the Ninja Kids are held twice during the year, in spring and in fall, we are informing our youngest members that the next event of this type will be held in May, 2017.  

The Fall Ninja Kids Seminar held

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The Ninja Kids successfully completed the fall „invasion“ of the Hombu Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia, taking with them wonderful memories which will forever be kept in their hearts.  
This past Sunday, the youngest members of our dojo had another chance to be part of the beautiful nature that surrounds the Hombu and to spend the day playing, training and socializing.  
The training was held under the watchful eye of sempai Todor Angelovski and kohai Taki Gakovski, and the topic was: The basic principles of the martial art of Gyokko ryu Koshijutsu and Daito ryu Aikijujutsu.

During the second part of the day, the chief instructor of Bujinkan Macedonia , Igor Dovezenski, held a Junan Taiso training, in which he tried to explain to the kids the importance and usefulness of a correct daily training, and specifically the benefits from the exercises for stretching the body for their correct development.
 
The Ninja Kids during the day enjoyed and sweetened themselves with the fresh fruits which grow in the area, but also with the lunch prepared from the freshly picked products from the wonderful garden of the dojo.  
Because the seminars for the Ninja Kids are held twice during the year, in spring and in fall, we are informing our youngest members that the next event of this type will be held in May, 2017.  

Special One-Day Seminar for CEED EDU

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The Hombu Dojo of the Organization dedicated to the study of traditional Japanese martial arts „Taiyou e no Michi“, on Saturday held a special one-day seminar, where the instructor Igor Dovezenski taught the participants about the ways to acquire patience, discipline, to define one’s goals, about the success and failure, as well as the benefits of teamwork.
The event was organized by request of the coordinators from CEED Macedonia, that estimated that Dovezenski was just the person to teach the youngsters that are in their program how to gain new techniques that are going to help them to further develop their entrepreneurial skills.
In fact, CEED Education (CEED EDU) is a program that brings closer the entrepreneurial spirit to the young through transmitting, experiencing and practicing successful stories from the business world, while feeding their spiritual and creativity needs. The program was built upon the knowledge and experiences from the education experts, as well as the experiences of various entrepreneurs and managers.
Although far from the business world, Igor Dovezenski with the help of his students managed to transmit to the young participants part of the philosophy and psychology that was being used by the Japanese samurai and ninja warriors, and those exact skills are necessary for all young people who want to make progress in their carriers of the chosen profession. 
Apart from the lecture on the mentioned techniques and the history and tradition of the Japanese knights, Dovezenski spent a lot of time explaining the hierarchy that ruled in an organized society, such as the Japanese society. Afterwards, together with his students, he demonstrated techniques from the arts that are being practiced in „Taiyou e no Michi“, at the beginning from the ninja schools of the Bujinkan Dojo, and soon after from Daito ryu Aikijujutsu and Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto ryu Bujutsu.
The day was filled with a great energy and a wonderful atmosphere, and thanks to the amazing harmony between the hosts and the guests, the collaboration was agreed to be continued in the future.