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Author koryuPosted on May 15, 2011Categories Home

In the location known as Orlova Chuka, upon one of the lower hills of Lipac, today we had the Yumi Ya seminar, i.e. ninja bow and arrows. About ten students attended this event, all members of Bujinkan Macedonia, who under the hot sun refined this art for the entire length of the day.

As usual, at the beginning of this seminar, instructor Igor Dovezenski held a lecture about the historical development of the bow and arrows, followed by practical examples on how to build this weapon in the shortest amount of time.

Afterwards, the training began by shooting while using certain body postures, followed by drills to improve the usage of this weapon.

At the end of this event, we practiced techniques of shooting in length, by which the students had the chance to see how with a simple creation such as the bow and arrows (created in less than 15 minutes), one can shoot lengths of over 100 meters.

Author koryuPosted on April 27, 2011Categories Home

The art of handling bow and arrows was mandatory to learn by each of the Japanese bushi (warriors) and was one of the most important until the emergence of firearms (tetupo). The usage of bow and arrows remained popular until the 17th century, but in this period, more towards the goal of spiritual improvement of the samurai. On the other hand, the shinobi warriors kept this weapon in practical use, because of it`s simple manufacturing process and the it`s ability to be used silently.

On 15.05.2011 (Sunday), the School for classical martial arts Bujinkan Macedonia is organizing a seminar, titled: Yumi Ya Jutsu (the art of bow and arrows).

On the seminar, various ways of manufacture will be studied, as well as body postures when shooting it. Additionally, the students will have the opportunity to learn the strategy ti use in different situations.

The seminar is open to every member of Bujinkan Macedonia.
 
Date: 15.05.2011 (Sunday)

Location: Orlova Chuka

Program:
08.00 – departure from Skopje
09.00 – arrival
10.00 – 17.30 – theory and practice
18.30 – return

This seminar will take place regardless of the weather conditions.

Author koryuPosted on April 10, 2011Categories Home

This seminar was one of those that one never forgets. Great training, beautiful blue sky, yellow sun and discipline that can only be found in a traditional dojo. 

The seminar took place in the Kornishor location, on the eastern slope of mountain Lipac. We got there moving with a steady and stable rhythm. After the short introduction with the subject and training plan, instructor Igor Dovezenski started teaching.

During the entire day we studied and practiced
a total of 21 kata. At the beginning, we practiced three kata from the first level, known as Ten no Kata: Gekkan, Setsuyaku and Musan. After each kata, instructor Dovezenski showed two henka (variations) for each of the kata shown. From the second level, Chi no Kata, we practiced Riken, Shinken and Raiken, which were later studied in detail through a few of their variations. The third level, Shizen Shigoku no Kata, was practiced through the kata: Tai Nagashi, Kobushi Nagashi and Fubatsu.

During the short brakes, the students had the possibility to learn more about the ways of finding food in the outdoors, zen meditation  as well as the differences between the customs and traditions in the Japanese and Macedonian cultures. There wasn`t a shortage on the lectures about the renown places on the Lipac mountain either, which can be found almost everywhere on the mountain –  and considering that instructor Dovezenski is an ethnologist, the students attending this seminar enjoyed listening to him

Even though the seminar was supposed to end around 17.00, it was extended to almost three hours more, and we arrived in Skopje at 21.00 hours. That was because we decided to visit the beautiful Beljakovski monastery towards the end of the event. Descending from the mountain, those that participated in the seminar expressed their regret – they didn`t want to return and walked the path down the mountain with sadness. Their only comment on this seminar was that there is no better training than the one done outdoors, especially when it`s on the mountain with mystical beauty – Lipac.

Author koryuPosted on April 4, 2011Categories Home

The school Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu is known for its natural motions. One of the rules  of this ryu-ha is to build a dojo in the outdoors and to practice there in harmony with our surroundings and nature.

On the 10th of April (2011), instructor Igor Dovezenski will teach a seminar titled: “Shinden Fudo ryu – the next step“.

At this event, we intend to practice a couple of kata, first in their original form from the dnsho, and afterwards through henka that will raise the level of these kata by adding different elements to them.

All students from the Bujinkan Macedonia / Taiyou e no michi can take part in this seminar.

Required equipment: gi, obi and tabi (for those that have them).

Date: 10.04.2011 (Sunday)

Location: Kornishor

Program:
08.00 hours – departure from Skopje
09.00 hours – arrival
10.00 -16.00 hours –
theory and practice
17.00 return

For further information, feel free to contact us through our e-mail.

Author koryuPosted on April 3, 2011Categories Home

Ten members of the gentler sex, almost all of them members of Bujinkan Macedonia, successfully mastered the combat techniques during today`s “Female self-defense workshop“.

As already known, this event takes place every two years, and it is intended especially for girls (women) from our school, with the goal of better introducing them to the principle and way of the legendary Japanese she-warriors, known as kunoichi.

The theme of this year`s workshop was “Hidden weapons in the female purse“. Towards that goal, instructor Igor Dovezenski chose the items which are present in every woman`s purse and with each of them demonstrated three techniques. Afterwards, the girls practiced the movements among themselves, and each of them had the chance of trying it by being attacked by sempai Marjan Proshev.

Four hours passed incredibly fast, which for
 the girls was a sign that the workshop passed in a fun atmosphere. At the end, certificates were given to those that took part, in order to give those attending a token by which they will remember this wonderful event.

As for our ladies and their readiness, we can say that their advancement in the Japanese classical martial arts is more visible and obvious with each passing year, and their capacity and talent are at a high level indeed.