Author: koryu

Author koryu

On the stage of „Krste Petkov Misirkov“ venue in Gradsko, the seminar themed „Introduction to the schools of Bujinkan“ took place. At this event, 25 people from the community took part, as well as students from Bujinkan Macedonia. 

Under the guidance of unstructor Igor Dovezenski, with the help of his senior students, the people attending this seminar had the chance to practice basic techniques from four of the schools of Bujinkan: Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu, Gyokko Ryu Koshijutsu, Koto Ryu Koppojutsu and Takagi Yoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu. As always, the training was hard and demanding, but in the end everyone was satisfied with what they learned. This
is especially true for the students of Bujinkan Macedonia, who feel great joy when repeating the basis of our arts, which proves that they are indeed mature as warriors – who understand the power of Kihon. 

After the training session was over, the members of Bujinkan Macedonia, together with the seminar organizer Panche Kocev, visited the far famed archaeological site Stobi, where the enjoyed the rich history of our beautiful country.

Author koryu

As a part of the “Week of the children” manifestation, the senior students of Bujinkan Macedonia, Marjan Proshev and Marko Opachikj, visited the kindergarten `Bambi` in Skopje, where they introduced to and entertained the youngest with the traditional martial arts.

Proshev and Opachikj first explained the children about the history of the ninja and the samurai, followed by a demonstration of a few kata from the Bujinkan Ryu-Ha.
This concluded in a short training session, where the children were taught to roll (kaiten) and fall (ukemi). All this was presented in a naive and childish way, comprehensible and fun for their age.

The training ended with answers to the many questions asked
by the children, about ninja and samurai.

With this, our dojo made it`s contribution towards making the “Week of the children” better, and we remain to stay open towards any kind of help needed about the children of this country which are it`s future, as well as any vulnerable categories of this society.

Author koryu

On an invitation of a group of citizens from the Gradsko community, the instructor of Bujinkan Macedonia Igor Dovezenski, will hold a seminar with the theme “Introduction to the schools of Bujinkan”.

The seminar will take place on the 9th of October in the “Krste Petkov Misirkov” venue starting at 11.00 and finishing at 17.00. This seminar has the support of the mayor of this community.

On this event, a few members of the security forces (police and army) of the Republic of Macedonia, who live or come from Gradsko will also take part.

Everyone interested are welcome to call us on 077 976 096 or contact us on out e-mail address: daito_macedonia@yahoo.com

Author koryu

Out
of twelve attending students on the Path of Shugenja, yesterday all of
them successfully finished the seminar. That alone speak a lot about how
the physical and mental readiness of our students grows with each
passing year. The results from the regular training sessions, which are
hard and tiresome, do their part.

The goal was the walk the entire flow of Zhivusha river, from the
place where it enters Kriva river, all the way to its source at Mokro
lake, on the Kozjak mountain.

The predicted fourty kilometers,
soon grew to fifty, considering that we climbed the western slope of the
mountain, through a place where no visible paths exists,  but also
because of the
 return
route, which continued the way because we didn`t cut through the hills
towards Lipac. This decision cost us a few additional hours.

After the short preparations, at 8.40, the group lead by Igor Dovezenski began it`s spiritual journey.

Following the flow of Zhivusha river, we passed through Strezovce,
followed by Oblavce village. From here we entered Suv Orah village from
where we reached our goal.

Along the way, health issues presented
themselves in one of the students, but with regular breathing and
strong will, we marched onwards to the lake.

Once
we reached the goal, instructor Dovezenski held a short lecture
(Seishin Tekki Kyoyo), followed by a descent to Karpinski monastery. The
students were amazed by the beauty of this Macedonian holy place, as
well as the surrounding landscapes – which we can freely say are one of
the most beautiful in the entire country.

After the short lunch (prepared from home and put inside the heavy
bags), the attendants began their journey back towards the starting
point. Arounf 22.00 hours, after almost 13 hours of uninterrupted
walking, we reached the starting point.

Taking part and
successfully finishing the Path of Shugenja means a lot. It is a way of
getting to know ourselves – our physical and mental weaknesses. This can
tell a person what parts of us we should work on more. The path of
shugenja builds our character and develops our abilities to the furthest
of limits.

This is more than a seminar. Ninpo Ikkan!

Author koryu

Every year, in the last week of september, the warriors os Bujinkan Macedonia undertake the traditional Path of Shugenja seminar.

This year, the students chose to walk from the bas of mount Lipac all the way to lake Mokro. Unlike the years before, when the length was unknown, this year we are aware of how long it the road – we are supposed to walk through 40 kilometers during the day. We will visit every church and monastery on the way, as well as every other sacred place, where through meditation and prayer we shall replenish our energy. As help, we will utilize only old topographic maps and a compass.

Shugendo is an ancient Japanese method, which explores
 the relation between man and nature. Literally translated, it means “The path of practice and testing”, i.e. an ascetic discipline which has the goal of self-improvement through isolating on mountains, meditating under waterfalls and cold rivers, breathing practices on hard to reach terrain, all the way to achieving impossible feats through testing the physical and mental toughness of a person.Those that practice this method, are known as Shugenja and the teaching is present event today in Japan.

The founder of this teaching is considered to be En no Gyoja, who lived near Kyoto in the 7th century AD. The other name, under which these people were known, is Yamabushi or mountain warriors. They walked the mountains on the Japanese islands, visiting and protecting the many temples in there. Some scholars believe that these people exactly, along with the exiled Chinese generals from the Tang dinasty are the founders of the Ninjutsu art.

Theme: The path of Shugenja / Spiritual journey

Date: 26th September, 2010 (Sunday)

Place: Lipac – lake Mokro

Schedule:
07.00 hours – Departure from Skopje
08.00 hours – Arrival and start of march
??.?? hours – Return to Skopje

Equipment: Take everything you have, the heavier – the better (and safer).

p.s. It is not unlikely to encounter wil animals, rain, bad weather and many other unpredictable things. Everyone comes at their own risk.

* Before you enlist: Take a look around the website for more information on earlier seminars of this kind.