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Author dovezenskiPosted on July 24, 2017November 8, 2017Categories Home

This past weekend, six Warriors from Bujinkan Macedonia successfully mastered the techniques for group survival in desert conditions. On temperatures above 42 degrees, the participants of “Life in the Wild” managed to overcome the all the challenges who appeared during the two days.

Although Macedonia has no deserts in the classical meaning of the word, nonetheless the instructor Igor Dovezenski chose a rocky and stony terrain known for its meager vegetation, as also a tiny yearly rainfall. The volcanic hills between the villages of Konjuh and Shopsko Rudare, perfectly brought the atmosphere to that of a desert climate.

During the seminar, Dovezenski taught his student how to chose the best suited location to build a temporary shelter, afterward where to find food and water, but also how to prepare them so they are safe for consumption. Besides this, the members of Bujinkan Macedonia learned many other techniques, among which: providing first aid during an injury, the making of weapons for hunting, fishing and defense, etc.

The techniques for survival in nature, for the most part Dovezenski has learned from his grandfather, who was a participant in the second world war and was awarded with a plethora of commendations, among which is the liberation of the city of Skopje. During the war in its aftermath, he was a scout in a tank battalion and the techniques for nature survival helped him many times to survive the difficult situations that he found himself in during those hard years.

This next summer, meaning the scenario of “Life in the Wild” will take place on a mountain higher than 1000 meters.

Author dovezenskiPosted on July 21, 2017July 25, 2017Categories Home

Slowly, but surely, this seminar too became a tradition that will go on from year to year.
We got to the fourth chapter of this story, that will take us this time to stranger and harsher living conditions.
During the first three events, the instructor Dovezenski taught his students how they can survive an extended period as a group as long as they take shelter in a mountain lower than 1000 meter, and also how to organize life by a river and in a forest.
“Life in the Wild IV”, will have the goal of teaching the members of Bujinkan Macedonia how to survive in desert conditions.

As was said during the first seminar, the warriors of the dojo every year will face different terrain meaning myriad geographical living conditions.

The seminar will be held under the presumed scenario of a natural catastrophe or other misfortune which demands a retreat to an inaccessible place and the organization of life during an extended time frame with a group of people. With the mastery of these new skills, the members of the dojo will be capable of taking care of their family and providing it with the basic necessities for life in the wilderness during an emergency.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn the techniques of surviving in nature, which in case of a natural catastrophe or another type of trouble will be more than necessary.

In the seminar may take part all the members of the dojo Bujinkan Macedonia / Taiyou e no Michi, regardless of their title or level of knowledge.

Necessary equipment: everything that can be useful during survival in nature and will fit in your backpack.

Day: 22/23 of July (2017)

Location: Konjuh

Program:

Saturday: 07.00 – leaving from Skopje

Sunday: 18.00 – return

Registration and information through inbox, telephone or the Forum.

p.s. An extended stay in nature brings certain dangers. All participants come at their own risk. Do all the necessary medical tests before registering to participate.

Author dovezenskiPosted on June 27, 2017June 28, 2017Categories Home

Even before the official founding of the first Macedonian ninjutsu dojo -Bujinkan Macedonia, the instructor Igor Dovezenski paid special attention on the studying of the specialized shinobi techniques, among which is Sui Ren.

That practice to teach all unusual skills known under the name of Ninja Juhakei, shidoshi Dovezenski continues to this day, and so from time to time his students have the opportunity to learn and to delve a bit deeper in the marrow of this unusual method of fighting known under the name ninjutsu.
During the Sunday seminar, the participants had the opportunity to learn techniques for quiet water entering, and also ways of silent swimming up and down stream. Afterwards techniques of long distance swimming with a log, camouflage and water running, and also silent movement and following of the enemy who is moving on the banks of the river.
Water training, except during the nature seminars, sometimes is taught on some of the summer camps organized in the Hombu Dojo of Taiyou e no Michi.

According to the work plan, the next year it is planned for the techniques learned to be tried out through different martial scenarios, during which the participants will be split into two groups.

Author dovezenskiPosted on June 22, 2017June 23, 2017Categories Home

Fifteen Warriors of Bujinkan Macedonia and one participating guest took part in a two day seminar held on Tatikev Kamen in the village of Kokino.
Right in one of the oldest observatories on the world, our members with a kenjutsy training welcomed the longest day in the year known amongst the people also as Soncestoj.

We show to you some of the impressions of sempai Mihail Drakalski regarding the seminar:

“We all got up exactly at 04 hours and refreshed by the clean air we started the first training and in that way we welcomed the sunrise. In a short while in appeared in that specific spot meaning through the sight between the two rocks through which astronomers in the past calculated the coming of the seasons.
A few minutes before some journalist appeared, but also some other curious comers who photographed and taped the official welcoming of summer. During the training I enjoyed watching the kids of Bujinkan Macedonia growing and I was overjoyed that they are growing in martial family like ours is.
I would also add that Kenjutsu is a wonderful school which I noticed appeals to everyone. I would like for this seminar to grow into a traditional one.”

Author dovezenskiPosted on June 14, 2017June 20, 2017Categories Home

The warriors of Bujinkan Macedonia, with a kenjutsu seminar on Tatikev Kamen in the vilage of Kokino, will welcome the longest day in the year known among the people as Soncestoy.

The equinox meaning the time when the day is the longest, and the night the shortest, in ancient times was known as the time of transition between spring and summer. On one of the oldest observatories in the world, the members of our dojo, with swords in their hands through training one of the oldest martial arts known in the world – Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto ryu Bujutsu, will welcome the sunrise at 04.24 hours.

The name of our organization Taiyou e no Michi, our Mon, the symbol of the country from which the arts we practice stem from, as also the strength of the Sun in the mythology and the consciousness of the Macedonians – is reason enough to come together and welcome the longest day in the year.

The seminar is open to all members of our dojo, for all lovers of nature and Japanese martial arts, as is to all supporters and friends.

The seminar tax is a symbolic 500 denars, while for those that took part in one of our two past seminars ( 10.000 B.C. and Kenjutsu under the Stars of Lipac ), the event is free.

Schedule:
20 June * 17.00 starting from Skopje * 19.30 – 21.30 kenjutsu training * 22.00 friendship around the camp fire * 00.00 rest
21 June * 04.00 – 06.00 kenjutsu training * 06.00 – 09.00 rest * 01.00 – 13.00 kenjutsu training * 15.00 return to Skopje

For all those that register till Sunday noon, we will provide boken ( wooden sword ) to train with, and a tent.
You should bring a sleeping bag and food.
We expect Your questions through our e-mail: daito_macedonia(at)yahoo.com

Author dovezenskiPosted on May 23, 2017May 25, 2017Categories Home

The seminar that was held this weekend on the locality of Cocev Kamen near the village of Konjuh, left a strong impression on all of the Warriors of Bujinkan Macedonia who took part in it. Right after the event they shared their impressions on our internet forum.
This is just a small part of their impressions:

“I can write 10.000 pages after this seminar. From the moment Sensei revealed it, i knew that in would be something incredible, but it definitely surpassed my expectations.
I would write pages and pages about what Sensei teaches us on these seminars about life and about survival in nature, about sharing the responsibility, gathering wood, cooking food, lighting a fire and keeping it going. Again Sensei surprised me with his enormous knowledge and the humility with which he passes it to us.
The place that was chosen for this seminar was one big rock, which in itself contains the life left from generations before us. That energy that it possesses is felt from the moment that you see it when it looks like a small pebble that grows ever so larger as you near it. The closer you come to the rocks, it becomes this monument that radiates awe and you start to understand how small you are in comparison to it and the weight of millennia that in caries and those that came before. And we had the honor of spending a whole day of our lives on this rocks and i can attest that this was the only experience of its type in my life.

I am utterly tankful to Sensei for opening our eyes and trying to show us from what we have been distanced.
On the second day we left for another place, a place even more amazing than Cocev Kamen. A fortress from the fifth century placed on a hill, with rooms and balconies placed in a terraced arrangement. Wherever you steeped history thousand of years old, and we are so blind and with minds so blurred that we cannot see it…”- Vladimir Antonovski.

“Is life the art of survival or so much more?
The seminar 10.000 b.c. wants to show us exactly that. We tried to learn how life was 12000 years age when people live in an hollow rock covered in black moss, and still looking magnificent. A castle with many rooms, places for pillars and beams, which help us too imagine what once was and to create a image in the minds eye what the rooms looked in the rock that was our home for thees two days.
Among other things on this seminar we learned how to live in nature – how to make delicious meals, to light a fire, to find wood, to study the geography, climate, winds, people, the flora and fauna, who are of key importance for survival. Sensei patiently explained everything, he was here to help and explain for all of us, he worked with us without without a sliver of energy kept back, or knowledge not shared. He had a extensive answer to every question, selflessly sharing every thought, positions and knowledge.
The weather was wonderful. Positive energy was felt at all times. At the top of the rock Sensei showed us where the points are that our ancestors used to see when it its the longest, and when the shortest day, and also when the day and night are equally long. We learned the techniques if climbing up and down a rock with and without a rope.

In the afternoon right before sunset we enjoyed  ourselves on rocks form which we accumulated the energy that they had gathered from the sun it was amazing…
The first view was that of the northern star, the second towards the dark sky and the myriad stars. That is a million dollar view! The only sound in the night came from the birds.
The second day after the amazing breakfast, we conquered the second fortress from the V century B.C. There was a noticeable difference in its size and the look of the rooms – it was quite modern, and from it you can see the city that was partially dug up by the archaeologists. 
In the end we also visited the holy place Cetiri Krsta that is located in the village of Beljakovce, where Sensei finished teaching us about life, about values from an anthropological, archaeological and historical aspect. And yes, we truly do study life. That is the thing that we miss today, because we are stuck in monitors, fogs, uncleanliness and traffic, in a fast and troubled life. 
And something important to me. I learned what separates the Warrior from the ordinary man.”- Ivana Todorovska 

“Damn, what a seminar! To describe the whole event, i will need 2-3 days to gather all the images in my head ( and there are thousands ). I still feel that amazing magic, that is so strong. I feel some form of stupor, which is amazing for me, calm spirit, filed with energy, and all of it mixed with nostalgia. I feel a bit sad, but at the same time there is hope that one day i will return to that almost heavenly place.
We left Skopje early in the morning at 7 a clock towards one of the most mystical places of our beautiful country of Macedonia. Toward the village of Konjuh, in the are of Kratovo. The whole region is filled with remenants of our ancestors that left traces there all the way from 10.000 b.c. to this day. In the area of the village there are a lot of remnants  of fortifications, megalithic rocks and ancient cities. The whole region captivates with it’s mysteriousness, not leaving you unmoved for even a second, the excitement grows from moment to moment. The spirit is felt, the energy, the incredible charge of positive energy.  
We didn’t know the full agenda for the event, but there was no need for it. All was planed to the tiniest detail in the mind of Sensei, who very precisely with an incredible sense of timing revealed detail after detail. 

Our adventure began on one of the most amazing observatories in the world – Cocev Kamen. It is a megalithic rock, created during volcanic activity, in fact the whole Kratovo region is a leftover from volcanic activity. Right we made camp, Sensei gave us a tour through the entire rock, inside-out. As Sensei was passing his information to us, we were able to get to know the terrain down do the tiniest detail. After we went through the terrain, we settled down and Sensei gave a plan of action. We divided ourselves in to two teams. The first one was tasked with getting fire material, while the second began preparing food.  Everything was functioning perfectly, like there was some magic between us, a great respect was felt between all present. There was no feeling of subordination, although we were divided into a hierarchy. Each and every one blended into the environment perfectly, our senses were sharpened, our minds open, we were ready to feel event for moment the life that flowed through there before us.
Sometime after diner, we organized the sleeping spaces. Sensei carefully chose the most strategic place where we could spend the night. Sleep began at 23 hours, after Sensei divided us into guard teams that changed every two hours till 7 o’clock. We slept by the fire, that was kept going through the entire night. From under the sleeping bags the warmth from the rock was felt seeping into us. We had no padding, it was amazing how well we slept. At 7 we all woke up rested as never before. Sensei imitatively organized us, we did some junan taiso, we got moving and continued on with other activities.

Somewhere around 11, after we cleaned up all traces of our stay on the rock, we headed for the next mystic place. At some two kilometers from Cocev Kamen, above Kriva reka, there is a early christian basilica from the 5th century. Right above the basilica there was a high hill strewn with ceramic remains. On the top of the hill there were the remains of fortifications, perfectly sewn from the rocks. At the bottom of the hill, near Kriva reka, there were the remains of an ancient city, which was connected with pathways to the fortification. As we moved through the locality Sensei in great detail taught us about the events that took place there. Somewhere near the end, of the roundabout, a heavy rain set in. We were wet, and the rocks became slippery, suddenly the terrain became treacherous. Sensei immediately adapted to the conditions and decided to take cover in a place near the end of the locality. When we got there, Sensei immediately asked us if we knew where we were. We all started analyzing and suddenly disbelief griped us. We were in a nobleman’s tomb. It was perfectly build, similar to some of those tomb’s from the early christian era, but sadly the grave was already empty, long since opened, and all the valuables stolen.
During those two days we felt like our bodies were separate from our soul, our minds open like never before, with the question always in our heads: What will Sensei gift us with next?
In the end sited opposite the Teacher. At first glance exhausted, but that was only the body, for the soul was removed from it, and our focus could not have been higher.
We delved deep into the topic of: life. Sensei spoke, and we listened, and each sentence was curt, deep, incredibly though out with the deepest level of consciousness. Simply at that moment we were not part of this earth, we were removed, we floated above time and space.
Ahhhh! Till the next adventure……” – Sase Gacev

 

Author dovezenskiPosted on May 16, 2017May 17, 2017Categories Home

Can you imagine life up on a huge megalithic rock, devoid of any modern technology?
Do you wish to feel even for a moment how our ancestors lived 12.000 years ago?
Imagine sleeping under the open sky with thousands of star above You.
The wind blowing through Your hair. The clean air flowing deep into Your lungs. And to feel freedom. Surrounded only by you’re compatriots.

We will go back in history through participation in this unusual event. We will get to know ourselves better. We will understand who we actually are and how capable we are of surviving without the benefits of modern civilization. We will be subjected to the sun, rain, wind, hail, lighting meaning Nature will be the one making the decisions about our lives. Our job will be to accept her laws and bow to them, but in a way that will allow us to survive in the conditions that She offers us.

Life on a rock means tackling all the challenges that nature bring with it.

With this event, instructor Igor Dovezenski wants to show to his students the beauty of the simple life. To make them feel the usefulness of togetherness in nature. To turn towards themselves and their inner feelings. To feel the blessings of fasting, of meditation. The student will learn how to make simple tools that will ease their lives.

On the seminar bring the least amount of things you can bring.
Don’t bring tents, extra food, clothes, sprays, hygiene products.
Bring a sleeping bag, water, a knife, ropes, half a kilogram of flour, a handful of salt and some cooking oil.

We will purge our body and soul, and through the fast we will come closer to our true selves.

In the seminar can take part all of the members of the dojo Bujinkan Macedonia/Taiyou e no Michi, regardless of their title or skill.

Day: 20/21 May (2017)

Leaving from Skopje in Saturday 07.00 hours.
Coming back Sunday 18.00 hours.

Registration and information through inbox, phone or the Forum.

p.s. Any extended stay in nature bring risks. All participants come at their own risk. Make all the necessary medical examinations before registering to participate.

 

Author dovezenskiPosted on May 8, 2017May 8, 2017Categories Home

And the fourth invasion of the Hombu Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia by the Ninja Kids ended successfully.
In fact, the are so suspenseful in entering every pore of our club, that it in nearly impossible to get them out of there.

Exactly 24 kids participated in the spring offensive that forced us to promise that this event will keep happening biyearly (fall-spring).

During the seminar, the future Warriors of Bujinkan Macedonia practiced techniques of throwing the opponent (Nage Wasa), with which the proved that they are rightly considered “the future of our dojo and our country”.

Naturally, the wonderful friendships were not left out, all kinds of different “ninja games”, the kids proved capable of handling the powerful lunch, which they managed to beat in just under 20 minutes, leaving behind them only devastation in the form of empty plates.

So long till the “Kids Ninja Camp”, which will take place this upcoming summer.

Author dovezenskiPosted on May 3, 2017May 3, 2017Categories Home

Its been fifteen years since the instructor Igor Dovezenski held a seminar on the topic of YumiYa Jutsu for the first time, and the interest for this ancient weapon is still growing and attracting new interested members from Bujinkan Macedonia.
Of course, regular participants are veterans who have decided to in some way ‘specialize’ in the primitive “ninja bow and arrow”.

The goal and wish of shidoshi Igor Dovezenski is to enable his student to be able to in just half an hour to make a primitive bow and arrows which will help them to survive meaning to manage if they ever find themselves in a hostile environment.

For this purpose, he carefully teaches them how to find the proper piece of wood, which will enable them to make solid weapons which will enhance their chances of survival if their lives are ever in danger.

The seminar which was held this Sunday started with a short lecture on the history of the bow and arrow, after which, after it was demonstrated how, the members of the dojo had the task of making a bow themselves with which they would latter practice.

After the preparations were done, the target was placed, upon which the participants had the opportunity to practice shooting from four different body positions, under the pretense of different scenarios.

As the training continued, the warriors of Bujinkan Macedonia had increasingly better results, and evident was the advancement of those who were regular participants in this traditional event.

Satisfied by the things taught, in the end it was agreed upon that the seminar was to continued to be held in the same time as every year meaning the last weekend of April.

 

 

Author dovezenskiPosted on April 12, 2017April 14, 2017Categories Home

The members of Bujinkan Macedonia who took part in this Sundays seminar for Chigiriki, again gained and advantage and learnt to use another for them new, but ancient Japanese self defense tool. The yard of the Hombu Dojo of the Organization „Taiyou e no Michi“ was the place where the teacher Dovezenski selflessly taught his students the knowledge gained through years spent in practicing classical Japanese samurai and ninja arts.

The participants had the opportunity to train in all the basic forms of this unusual weapon which is made out a stick, chain and weight, but during training an wooden substitute is used connected with a rope which is weighted with a tennis ball, of course, to avoid any possible injury.

It appears that a few of the members of the dojo are already firmly set in their intentions to also master this skill, and many of the beginners also show interest, which promises that in the future too seminars on this topic will be held.