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On the three-day event participated several students of Katori Shinto ryu Macedonia, as well as one student of shidosha Erik Louw from the Netherlands.

Teacher Louw  during the seminar passed down techniques for simultaneous drawing and cutting with a Japanese sword (iaijutsu/battojutsu), including combat with a katana (kenjutsu). He didn’t leave out the techniques with a long staff (bojutsu), as well as naginata kata.

As always, the teacher Louw unselfishly and carefully transferred his knowledge in his distinctive manner – through humor and laughter.

The free time during the breaks was used to visit the Osogovski Monastery and Kriva Palanka, as well as the Kuklica site, and the ancient city Kratovo.

Until our next encounter…

Furthermore, this is the third visit of our country by the teacher Louw, who is one of the rare carriers of the title Menkyo for Katori Shinto ryu.

At the seminar we will be training sword-drawing techniques from a sitting (iaijutsu) and standing (battojutsu) position, as well as techniques for staff combat (bojutsu) and halberd (naginatajutsu).

All interested can contact us on our e-mail: daito_macedonia@yahoo.com

This past weekend the first of a series of intensive seminars on “Shinobi Taiso’ has been held, under the leadership of the leader of the Organization „Taiyou e no Michi“– Igor Dovezenski. Three students of Bujikan Macedonia decided to study this system in which are incorporated many traditional Japanese methods created with the goal to help with the myriad of physical dysfunctions caused by a misbalance in the muscular system of man, and also different disruptions of the flow of energy in the body.

Right after the end of the first part of the course, the participants shared their impressions on the internet Forum.

“I have been part of Bujinkan Macedonia for a long time and have attended a lot of trainings, seminars, at home, as well as foreign ones. I have been a participant in summer camps, I have experienced and been through all kinds of challenges in the dojo. I have learned so many things and have met so many people and can I really ask myself after all that: `Ok then, is it worth it? Is it lost time, can I have done something smarter?` This weekend with Sanja and Dame attended another seminar where we were met again with the incredible knowledge of Sensei. The topic of this seminar was how to improve the quality of life, how to prevent injuries, but also how to return balance to the locomotor system. Sensei has delved into this in maximal detail, precise and even on a academic level. Introduction to the system that moves our body, its natural positions and what causes injures, furthermore why man in the modern age has a misbalance in his muscle structure, what our modern way of  life is like and what are the consequences of the technological advantages which we use every day.  We got a answer to all these questions, all though It is my opinion that two days is too little to go over all of that and everyday constant research and further knowledge is needed. One of the most important things I learned during the course is that man must have perfect knowledge of his body and to take care of it the best he can.  I think that we are alienating ourselves and that we are completely in a state of self conflict. We are all fooling ourselves that we are busy with important things, and actually that which is really important we’re casting aside, we forget it, we ignore the signals for help that the body sends and in the end we become sick. I hope that I will be able to pass all of the lesions provided for Shinobi Taiso and that I will be able to help the people around me.” – Vladimir Antonovski

“We dedicated both days to a very detailed theoretical and practical studying of the movements of the body. Firstly Sensei explained to us what it means and how it comes to debalancing of the muscles and how the modern way of life (mis)impacts the disturbances of the locomotor system of man. We had the opportunity to familiarize ourselves with the functions of the skeleton, to determine all the way that a certain part of the body moves and to pick appropriate exercises which will serve to strengthen or stretch the muscles ( depending on the needs ). In the practical part we practices a lot of the techniques along with the appropriate variants, by also keeping track of rhythm, breathing, balancing the left and right side, duration, but also we learned how a complete class should look like.  

We studied the disorders which are most common on people, the ways to diagnose them, and according to that how to treat them.  

We split the exercises in accordance with the type of problem we are dealing with and how to treat it, and them in accordance of the conditions we are under. For example while we are at work, how we can while sitting on a chair go through a series of exercises, and also exercises with a ball at home, exercises on a wall and so on. The seminar war very interactive and we immediately got an answer form Sensei to all our questions. At the end each of us got a task to hold а class.”-  Sanja Simonova

“I am still unsure if I pointed Vlatce, Sanja and Dame to further delve into Shinobi Taiso, or, alternatively, the system for helping physical dysfunctions, and their prevention- chose them. Anyway, I am happy that my longtime students, after they start mastering the basics of kobudo, are starting to slowly “specialize” in separate skills. I hope that the three of them will walk the Path to the end.” – Igor Dovezenski

 

 

In the past, the elements from which this system is consisted of were transmitted along with the martial arts. This ancient natural medicine originates from the ancient philosophies and studies of Amatsu Tatara, and thanks to the teacher Toshitsugu Takamatsu it is being transmitted in Bujinkan.

Where does this system get its name?

Shinobi is a term meant for a highly trained person from Feudal Japan who was specialized for various unconventional means of combat.

Taiso is a generic term for conditioning the body consisted of the words: Tai (body) and So (strengthening).

With the term body conditioning we mean: an increase of your health and work ability, an increase of the overall training and stamina to overcome various obstacles.

Shinobi Taiso is a system created by the leader of Bujinkan Macedonia, Igor Dovezenski, with the sole purpose to increase his own fitness needed for the everyday classical Japanese martial art training sessions. The system is consisted of various stretching exercises, as well as exercises to strengthen and increase the muscle stamina.

The system itself is a summation of traditional ways to stretch and strengthen the body used in the classical martial schools. In different ryu-ha these are also known as: Junan Taiso, Junan Undo, Ryu Tai Undo and Aiki Taiso.

  

Dovezenski’s experience gathered during his 28 years of training koryu bujutsu, the latest science research from the area of conditioning the body, as well as the study of the human anatomy and biomechanics (a field in science that studies the mechanical aspects and processes in the living organisms) lead to the creation of Shinobi Taiso®.

For more information and applying, feel free to contact us via our mail: daito_macedonia@yahoo.com

The leader of the Organization dedicated to the study of traditional Japanese martial arts „Taiyou e no Michi“, instructor Igor Dovezenski, participated at the International seminar for Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto ryu Bujutsu organized by shidosha Luiza Raini from Italy. The event that lasted 4 days, took place in Milan under the leadership of the shihan Nobutoshi Otake.

During the seminar, Sensei Otake taught all kata from Omote no Tachi, and he explained to the tiniest detail the combat forms of Bo (a staff long 180 cm.), as well as the forms of Naginata. The advanced students had the opportunity to study the techniques from the higher level Gogyo no Tachi too.

Over 60 kodudoki from 14 countries around the world travelled specifically for this International event, where the social and physical aspect of the participants at the event was at the highest level. 

During the last training, shihan Otake transmitted the first kata with a Naginata to Dovezenski, and he explained really well the ways to use this middle aged Japanese weapon.

Until the next international event, the new material needs to be studied completely in order to continue the hard Path of this oldest Japanese martial tradition.

ninjutsu techniques that are trained in Bujinkan Macedonia.

While we provide a better footage from the appearance, you can watch this edition on the YouTube channel of TV21 —-> Here

Under the leadership of his teacher, shidoshi Igor Dovezenski, Opachikj started his Path on 27.02.2007. So far he had been to six summer camps, 13 international seminars organized by Bujinkan Macedonia, 47 outdoor seminars where the instructor Dovezenski held a lecture, as well as to two international seminars abroad which were taught by the shihan for Katori Shinto ryu Bujutsu – Nobutoshi Otake Sensei. Apart from this, he was studying the classical Japanese martial arts by taking part in 23 intensive seminars in the Hombu Dojo of Bujikan Macedonia, as well as in 24 one-day seminars organized by his teacher. Opachikj is responsible for teaching the new recruits in the dojo by managing the beginner group (shoshinsha), and at the same time he is the only member of „Taiyou e no Michi“ who at the same time practices all koryu traditions that are being taught in our organization (Bujinkan Takamatsu-den, Daito ryu Aikibudo and Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto ryu Bujutsu).

We congratulate Marko wholeheartedly for his current success and we wish him even greater progress in developing his personality and character as a warrior.

During the previous day, at the event, the weather conditions were constantly changing, so in the same day we experienced the March sun, the dark clouds that were lingering above the mystical mountain Lipac, the brief icy rain, and the strong wind that kept lowering our body temperature. As always, that wasn’t enough to shake our self-esteem and desire for an intense and hard training with the Yari (spear).

– „A wonderful weekend! Definitely! I like that we were similar in numbers – beginner and advanced students. „Slepo Kolo“ is a wonderful place. You can see Elenac from there and the mystical mountain Lipac. It’s a ‘million dollar view’. And while we’re at the event, I would like to quote shidoshi ho Marko, what he said a couple of years ago: ‘Such a force that could keep me from participating the seminar for a spear does not exist’. The weather was constantly changing, and as our warrior’s perspective should always be positive, it was great to learn how to fight in windy, rainy, sunny conditions etc. I participated this event for three years now. And every following time my love and interest for this weapon grows. I would like to congratulate the youngest students from the ‘Ninja Kids’ section. Kosara not even for a moment showed a hint of boredom or complained about the cold. A child with a warrior spirit. Davorche and David were good too. They both managed well. Sensei gave me the task to watch over them, so they were fed, changed, dry etc. I was strict with them at times and I would like their forgiveness for that. I did that out of care for their well-being and safety. We have a great youth. Kudos to Sashe from the beginner group. He went to the winter training, then to ‘Haragei’, and now to this seminar. Just keep attending the training sessions and seminars. Kudos to Tamara and Mila, as well as the one and only – Damjan. He is an example where hard work trumps talent. I think that he was going to start crying when Sensei gifted his hand-made shuriken. The appraisals of the teacher hold great value in our dojo. Just keep going forward. А great thanks to Sensei and his family for everything. I’m constantly looking for a way to show my gratitude, because words cannot express that. And the sleeping in Hombu is unbeievable. When I woke up on the Sunday, I felt a burden on my soul from the previous day. My body wouldn’t function, everything was put to a stop. But when I got out of my sleeping bag I was reborn. I was full of life, with positive energy and I felt great. That’s why the sleeping in Hombu is so wonderful and so magical“. – Taki Gakovski

– „When it comes to sharing impressions from a seminar, it’s hard for me. It is hard because when you’re there, in the Hombu Dojo, and you steal from the village’s beauties, everything’s different – better. I never feel the same as when I am there. That’s because the feeling is unique and indescribable. This weekend is going to be remembered by three incredible things. Firstly, by the shuriken seminar. It is amazing when you touch that metal in various forms capable of killing. When you listen to that ‘music’ that it makes when it spears the air… that’s amazing. Although my hand gave up during the throws, I was still enjoying watching my fellow warriors skillfully digging the shuriken in the targets. We couldn’t wait for the nidan testing, which came right after, for our one and only shidoshi ho Marko, who did a fine job. I must confess, even though I was trying to keep myself in order, after the first applause my tears came rolling down as the river Zhivusha. My heart was full. I might know him for a short while, but believe me, it’s a pleasure and an honor to know such a man, who leaves his heart and soul in the dojo every Tuesday and Thursday. Once more I congratulate and I wish him a chain of successes in his future and an even greater walk along the Path to the Sun (Taiyou e no Michi). The night featured an interesting documentary, and right after that shidoshi ho Zoki honored us with his humorous jokes – as a good night. I claim that sleeping there on the tatami is the best sleep I’ve ever had, but this time it was even better. The morning we were all ready with the spears in our hands rushing to „Slepo Kolo“. Although we felt all four seasons of the year, we kept the same warrior spirit while practicing the techniques non-stop. The spear is an interesting weapon that can be used to manipulate your opponent, and we were manipulating the time as well. And the best of all moments is the shared meal with the ‘Bujinkan Macedonia’ family. Even if you were eating a plain bread paired with salt, you would have had the best time because the atmosphere makes everything seem magical.

To get to the point, I would like to thank Sensei, who made this spiritual beauty and his knowledge available to us. Also, shidoshi ho Marko and shidoshi ho Zoki that always help us. I really feel happy being a part of this family. Love to everybody“. – Tamara Gjorgievska

Divided in two group of eight people, the members of Bujinkan Macedonia had the opportunity on Saturday to improve their throwing shuriken skills. The two targets that were set up in the yard of the Hombu Dojo were completely holed up by the powerful throws of our warriors.

Beside the veterans from the advanced group, this time many members from the „beginner“ group took part, as well as four kids from the „Ninja Kids“ section.

The seminar started at 10:00 o’clock with the basic throwing technique „Gyaku Nage“, and soon afterwards followed another six techniques that the participants had the chance to try during the whole day.

During this event we used senban and iga (shaken) shuriken, as well as juji shuriken from the school Yagyu Shinkage ryu.

Due to the injury of the right arm and the torn shoulder ligaments, the instructor Igor Dovezenski was teaching by throwing the blades with his left arm, and the senior members of the dojo could demonstrate the shown technique with its full force.

Naturally, the great interest gives us the right to keep organizing this seminar at least once during the year.

„The Shinden Fudo ryu Dakentaijutsu school uses the following weapons: Yari (spear), Ono (war axe), O Tsuchi (a big hammer), and Naginata. The legend says that one night a demon (Tengu) came to the dream of the founder of the art and taught him how to fight with a Yari. These techniques are considered even today as the school’s biggest secret.“

On this seminar all interested students of the dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia / Taiyou e no Michi can participate, regardless of their experience or title.

Required equipment for training: bokuto and yari (hakama for yudanshi)

Theme: The Strenght of the Yari

Date: 27.03.2016 (Sunday)

Location: Slepo Kolo

Program:

08.00 o’clock – departure from Skopje

09.00 o’clock – arrival

10.00 – 16.00 o’clock – theory and practice

17.00 o’clock – return

The previous day (Saturday), a shuriken jutsu training will be held at the Hombu Dojo of Taiyou e no Michi for all interested.

At 16.00 o’clock there is going to be a nidan testing for shidoshi ho Marko Opachikj.

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