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„The Strength of Yari“ seminar succesfully held

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As every year, the seminar „The Strength of Yari“ attracted a lot of attention and students of Bujinkan Macedonia to take participation on this traditional event.
The seminar took place at the already well known location „Slepo Kolo“. The energy that surrounds this place is unbelievable, and the view from the hill Elenac and the mountain Lipac gives additional strength for more dynamic training. 
The event started with lectures about the basic postures of the body, and was followed by practice of the basic strikes and jabs with spear. Next was the training for the kata, and at the end the participants were acquainted with the ways of using combat formations. 
At the end of the seminar, instructor Dovezenski announced that from the next year, those who participated on five seminars for spear (yari), are going to get a copy of his densho, as a reward for the effort and the dedication to the schools of Bujinkan.

The Strength of Yari V

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The fifth in a row traditional seminar for Sojutsu (spear combat) is set on 23rd of March, 2014. During this event,

the members of Bujinkan Macedonia are going to learn and master the secrets of combat with Yari (spear).

Every year, instructor Igor Dovezenski teaches new aspects of the art, new techniques, ways, and strategies for more efficient use of this weapon.

„The school Shinden Fudo ryu Dakentaijutsu has the following weapons: Yari (spear), Ono (war axe), O Tsuchi (big hammer), Tachi (sword), 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 Yari. These techniques are considered to be the greatest secret of the school even today.“

On this seminar all interested students of the dojo Bujinkan Macedonia / Taiyou e no Michi can participate.

Required equipment for training: bokuto and yari

Theme: The Strength of Yari

Date: 23.03.2013 (Sunday)

Location: Slepo Kolo

Program:

08.00 hours – departure from Skopje

09.00 hours – arrival

10.00 – 16.00 hours – theory and practice

17.00 hours – return

Applying and information via inbox, by phone or on the Forum.

Macedonia got new Shidoshi-ho

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In the Hombu Dojo of the Organization for teaching Japanese traditional martial arts „Taiyou e no Michi“, testing was held today for shodan (first dan). After the successful presentation of his knowledge, our long-term member Zoran Todorovski earned the master degree „shidoshi ho“ and with that became the fourth Macedonian carrier of this prestige title. The new yudansha, managed to get to it after seven years of non-stop and regular training in Bujinkan Macedonia and participation in lot of international and domestic seminars. The success is even greater if you know how strict is grading of degrees in the organization Taiyou e no Michi and rigorousness of the main instructor, shidoshi Igor Dovezenski.
Shidoshi ho Zoran Todorovski is one of the most respected members in the dojo and at the same time a leading motivation. He started training in Bujinkan Macedonia on his 37 years, when for the first time in his life met with martial arts in general. Todorovski showed and proved that age is not important as long as you have love for the art and will for success. We congratulate the new shidoshi ho from the heart and wish him many more successes in the future.
Ninpo Ikkan!

„Haragei“ seminar held

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In a fantastic atmosphere, the outdoor seminar „Haragei“ was organized today. Instructor Dovezenski taught his students how to become aware of the changes in the surroundings, through practicing twelve techniques chosen for this event.

Following below are some statements from the participants about the seminar.
Vladimir A: „I will need more time to „digest“ this seminar. It showed me how little I know about ninjutsu, as a martial method, as a way of thinking and acting, as a strategy, as an art that is strongly connected to nature. At the same time it revealed to me how much potential the man possesses for success and how easily it can be destroyed by ourselves.
The modern society where we live in might facilitate some things, but definitely dulls and destroys the primary functions of our bodies, our spirits and our minds. It takes a lot of effort to understand some things that are a lot more important than the things we currently think are.“
Marko O: „The techniques were on a very high level, but this day and this seminar showed me a new perspective and a way of thinking. I now know  that not everything is in jujutsu, in daken and that these techniques are inseparable part of ninjutsu. Sensei transferred this subject in a way as it should be, so we all can understand it. This is another great indicator that ‘I haven’t learned everything yet’ from him and that there is a lot more to learn. The exercises were excellent, some of them harder, some easier, some completely puzzling, but all of them were extremely fun. I really liked the lecture about the human behavior, his psychology, the ways of living and thinking of the individual. Unfortunately, this cannot be taught in the dojo, as for technical, so as for practical reasons. The atmosphere was great, everyone was positive with a desire for progress, with pure hearts and clear minds. Sensei thanks for this beautiful day and gratitude that you opened another door on our Path!!!“
Risto Ch: „The seminar was fantastic, one of the best that I’ve ever been so far. It wasn’t hard physically, but mentally… I still can’t arrange my impressions. Sensei taught us 12 techniques, 12 wonders from the „depths“ of ninjutsu. Every one of them was extremely interesting and challenging, and with a purpose to learn how we can use our minds, and not our minds use us.“

The seminar for beginners „Budo no Kiso“ held

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The instructor of Bujinkan Macedonia, Igor Dovezenski, with the help of his assistant Marko Opachikj, successfully organized the seminar for beginners Budo no Kiso. As the title says, during the seminar the participants had the opportunity to study the basic principles of the martial arts, through practicing of two kata from every school that is taught in the Organization „Taiyou e no Michi“.

The seminar began with a demonstration of two kata from the swordsmanship schools Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto ryu and Ono ha Itto ryu (Takeda-den), and after that continued with training of the kata Nukite Dori and Tachi Eri Dori from the tradition of Daito ryu Aikijujutsu. The training was followed by the katas Gekkan and Shinken from Shinden Fudo ryu Dakentaijutsu; Dan Shi and Keto (henka) from Takagi Yoshin ryu Jutaijutsu and Hidari ude Tonso no Kata and Migi Tonso no Kata (henka) from Togakure ryu Ninpo Taijutsu. 
All beginners and younger students tried to „absorb“ as much as they could from the rich experience of shidoshi Dovezenski, with purpose to understand the most important elements of the martial schools that they will have to study separately in the future. 

Shoshinsha and Kohai seminar „Budo no Kiso“

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The leader of the Organization for teaching traditional Japanese martial arts – Taiyou e no Michi, Igor Dovezenski, is organizing one-day seminar for the beginners and younger students. The goal of this event is getting to know the schools that are taught in our dojo through practicing the basics. 

On this seminar, the participants will have the opportunity to ask questions related to the traditional ryu-ha that shidoshi Dovezenski „brought“ to Macedonia and made them available to any interested in this country.
Date: 16th of February (Sunday), 2014
Time: 11.00 – 15.00 hours
Fee: 300 denars
To the kohai that teach the kids sections Ninja Kids this seminar is free. The gathered fee is going to be used for equipping the dojo. 

„Haragei“ outdoor seminar

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Hara (腹) is a Japanese word for stomach, while Gei (芸) means art. Although, in martial arts hidden behind this word is a complete principle of internal and external communication through getting to know one’s self and timely discovery of the changes that are happening around. The teachers of Zen, centuries ago taught that breathing with Hara (stomach) cleanses the mind of all thoughts and enables a deeper perspective in one’s self. That exact view of the internal and external changes, is believed to give the warrior an opportunity to sense the danger in time and take action. This type of training that cultivates the inner energy, the famous zen-monk Takuan Soho called it „the exercise of the immovable mind“.

Imagine this scenario – You and Your opponent are two meters apart with pointed katana towards each other’s heart. The tension increases and only one wrong breath or one blink with an eye separates life from death. To recognize the attack, to feel the moment when you need to react is of great importance. 
On the 23rd of February, shidoshi Igor Dovezenski is organizing an outdoor seminar, where techniques for haragei will be practiced. So far, these exercises were only available for the advanced students and were practiced during the famous Summer Ninja Camps organized by Bujinkan Macedonia. Now, instructor Dovezenski is going to teach these techniques to all of our members that wish to learn and better their martial skill.
Date: 23.02.2014 (Sunday)
Location: Elenachki Kladenac
Program:
08.00 hours – departure from Skopje
09.00 hours – arrival
09.00 – 16.00 hours – theory and practice
17.00 hours – return
This seminar is open only for the members of Taiyou e no Michi, but you can participate on it with a recommendation of an instructor that nurtures friendly relations with our dojo. Questions and applying by e-mail, phone, in the dojo or on the Forum.  

Sempai Keiko held

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This time instead a report for the seminar „Sempai Keiko“, we share part of the mail sent by shidoshi ho Marjan Proshev.

„I really liked and I fully support the idea for organizing sempai seminars. All that intensity of training and upgrading our technique, as well as the great atmosphere, was an excellent reminder of the days when our generation didn’t miss a training. When we started, we weren’t much different from the beginners that today practice in the dojo and do their best. As we moved forward, we found ourselves in the art more and each one of us got what we wanted. I am sorry that today some of the elder members, among them myself too, are not as active as we used to be. We spent so many years together and today we all walk on our Path. I know that we all try to follow the true Path, but unfortunately not all can stay on it. This seminar reminded me what it was like before. It proved that no matter what, with the people that you have spend so many years in training, seminars and camps, you have build mutual respect. After a while, when you meet with these people again, you can feel the respect that everyone had deserved. We’ve got the privilege to practice koryu, and we have to earn the respect ourselves. I think that is the lesson that the young members need to learn. So many of them are hopeful and almost at the same age, and everyone wants to be above the other. That can only bring problems and nothing more. I am glad to see so many young ready to do what we did.“

Sempai Keiko

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The instructor of Bujinkan Macedonia, Igor Dovezenski, on 2nd February is organizing a seminar for all elder students in the dojo, on subject: Shinden Fudo ryu Dakentaijutsu. That means that at this event only those that have the title sempai or a degree from 2nd kyu (and above) can participate.

During the event a preparation for the upcoming testing for sempai Zoran Todorovski for a master degree – shodan (1st dan) will be held.
This will be a great opportunity for all our older students to better their knowledge, and at the same time to try the techniques without fear for the safety of the beginners, or as we say, „to beat each other freely“.
Date: 02 February, 2014
Time: 11.00 – 15.00 hours
Fee: free