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Author koryuPosted on June 19, 2013Categories Home

Shinobi warriors who studied the school Togakure ryu Ninjutsu were required to have trained 18 martial disciplines called Ninja Juhakkei (忍者十八系). One of those disciplines is Sui Ren (水練), training in water.

On 29/30 June, the instructor of Bujinkan Macedonia, Igor Dovezenski, is going to have two seminars which traditionally are organized by the School of martial arts Taiyou e no Michi.

The first day (Saturday) will be dedicated to the techniques for crafting and shooting with ninja bow and arrow (yumi ya jutsu), as for the second day (Sunday) the techniques for combat in water will be practiced (sui ren).

On this seminar only the members of the organization can participate, regardless of their rank and title.

In the past, shidoshi Dovezenski taught these two arts every summer, but two years ago he decided these events to be organized every second year. Those that will miss them now will have to wait whole two years.

The seminar in Saturday will begin at 10.30, and in Sunday at 10.00 o’clock. For all participants free sleepover in the Hombu Dojo of Taiyou e no Michi is provided. 

Author koryuPosted on June 3, 2013Categories Home

On the slopes of the legendary mountain Lipac, this weekend the seminar that we organize every year in honor of our teacher for Daito ryu Aikibudo, shihan Antonino Cherta, was held.

On this event 12 members of the School for martial arts Taiyou e no Michi participated, who restlessly practiced the techniques of the Japanese traditional martial school Ono ha Itto ryu (Takeda den) during the two days.

On Saturday, six hours, and on Sunday in total of five hours were trained. If you add the climbing on the mountain during the two days, then you can freely say that we maintain our combat readiness and condition successfully.

Unlike the previous years, when we slept under the open sky, this year we were situated in the quarters of the beautiful monastery „St. George“.
Apart from the hard training and the enjoyment in the beautiful and untouched nature of Lipac, inevitable were the beans in kettle which are always prepared for the Saturday’s dinner.

After the seminar finished, the host of the monastery offered every year to open the quarters to us for sleepover, and that offer we gladly accepted with a goal to attract the younger members who are not yet accustomed to sleep under the open sky to attend this event.

In the end, all of the participants immediately announced their attendance the next year, which only speaks for the quality training and the beauty of this simple martial school which allures with its simplicity and efficiency.    

Author koryuPosted on May 16, 2013Categories Home

As the title says, this year for the fourth time we are organizing the seminar dedicated to our Daito ryu Aikibudo teacher – shihan Antonino Cherta.

We, of the School of martial arts Taiyou e no Michi, are completely dedicated to the learning of several traditional Japanese bujutsu schools, amongst them Ono ha Itto ryu (Takeda den).
This powerful swordsman school was mandatory for all members of the famous samurai clan Takeda.
The legendary warrior Sokaku Takeda, known as one of the last Japanese samurai, earned menkyo kaiden (licence for gained knowledge) specifically for this kenjutsu ryu ha.
Our members are waiting for this event impationately for the whole year. During the two-day training in nature, on the top of the mistical mountain Lipac, the students of all degrees will get to know each other.
During the day, three trainings will be held, and the night will be reserved for hanging out near the fireplace, accompanied by tasty beans and several beers.

Date: 01/02 June, 2013 (departure from Skopje in 07.00)

Location: under the stars of the mountain Lipac.

Equipment: tent (who has one), sleeping bag, keiko gi, kyahani or high socks (protection of ticks), bokuto (you can bring a spare one), food and water.

For additional information contact us on our phone number.

The seminar is open for all, regardless of the style or the art.

If you need equipment, feel free to call us.

The event is going to be held regardless of the weather conditions. 

Author koryuPosted on April 25, 2013Categories Home

The
leader of Bujinkan Macedonia, shidoshi Igor Dovezenski, has visited
Netherlands for several days, where for the first time he had an
opportunity to train the oldest documented traditional Japanese martial
art – Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu.

During the visit,
Dovezenski has been accepted as a student by sensei Erik Louw, who is a
personal student and a representative of shihan Risuke Otake. Apart from
sensei Erik, the leader of the organization Taiyou e no Michi trained
with his oldest students, where he got acquainted with the basics of
this ancient martial arts school.

Until recently, Katori Shinto
ryu was almost completely closed for the public, this report will not
contain details for the trainings, but all interested can contact
instructor Dovezenski personally or by mail if they have any questions.

Information from Wikipedia about the school:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tenshin_Sh%C5%8Dden_Katori_Shint%C5%8D-ry%C5%AB

Author koryuPosted on March 31, 2013Categories Home

The seminar dedicated to the means of spear combat, „The strenght of Yari“, refreshed the memories from the previous years and moreover it fortified the knowledge of the ancient Japanese art Sojutsu.

The first location predicted for the seminar was replaced with the Hombu Dojo, because of the continuous rain throughout the day.

Instead of a report, we will transfer part of the experience of shidoshi ho Marko Opachikj – a student who participated in all of the seminars of spear combat held under the leadership of shidoshi Igor Dovezenski:

„So far four seminars for Yari have been organized, and the first and the last were dedicated to the basics. I was writing down notes (in a form of a densho) after every seminar, but I was missing the last piece of the puzzle which I`ve put together today.
Four years were required to understand the ways of spear combat. But the knowledge wouldn`t be complete without the kuden transferred by the teacher. As always, on the short breaks, Sensei gone into detail and explained the techniques, respectively the warfare with a spear in the „old times“. He especially pointed out that for us to be good with a spear, we should have perfect motor functions, which will enable a great taisabaki.
In koryu the things are earned with hard training. There is no „cutting corners“. Time is needed to learn, to understand and to perfect a weapon. Very few people are ready to accept that, but the most persistent ones will rise to the surface and survive. The others will wander around and try to get to a diploma overnight, and the wind will take them with it.“

Author koryuPosted on March 15, 2013Categories Home

The time has come for having this years traditional seminar for yari combat (So Jutsu). As you already know, during this event, the participants of Bujinkan Macedonia study the secrets of combat with a spear (yari).

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

This year, we are going to go back to the beginnings, or the basics, and that is a great opportunity for those who haven’t got to know the spear yet.

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

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

Required equipment for training: bokuto and yari

Theme: The strength of Yari – The Beginnings

Date: 31.03.2013 (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

Author koryuPosted on March 1, 2013Categories Home

By decree of my Daito ryu Aikibudo teacher,
Shihan Antonino Certa, I (Igor Dovezenski, Shidoin) am authorized to
represent the European Daito Kai organization in the region of
southeastern Europe (ie. the Balkan countries).

I call for
everyone interested who would like to take the responsibility of
spreading the Daito ryu Aikijujutsu and Ono ha Itto ryu Kenjutsu (Takeda
den) arts in their country, to contact me via my email: daito_macedonia@yahoo.com.

Prioritized are the leaders of clubs that are my personal friends and
have friendly relations with Bujinkan Macedonia. People who are
considered diploma hunters and would prefer overnight success without
hard training, I would ask not to contact me.

The European
Daito Kai has been founded by Antonino Certa at the request of his
teacher Kato Shigemitsu Soshi with the goal of spreading the Daito ryu
Aikijujutsu through the European countries in the same manner they were
taught ages back in the Aizu clan.

Sensei Certa is the only
non-Japanese in the world to earn the title of Shihan, directly from the
Daitokan dojo in the city of Abashiri. He was first accepted as a
student to the last Soke Tokimune Takeda and after his death, he started
training with Kato Shigemitsu Sensei.

This is a great
opportunity to become a part of the history of one of the oldest
Japanese martial arts, also known as the mother of Aikido. Be the one
that will be responsible for organizing the Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu school
in your country and a representative of the European Daito Kai.

Igor Dovezenski
shidoin, Daito ryu Aikibudo
shidoshi, Bujinkan Budo

Author koryuPosted on February 24, 2013Categories Home

Even though this seminar was initially announced as an outdoor one, it was held in the Hombu Dojo of the School for martial arts Taiyou e no Michi.

The reason for this was the rain during the day and the danger of having our katana used for training wet and damaged by rust.

During the seminar, the students had the opportunity of learning three ways of drawing the samurai sword (nuki uchi), as well as four ways of cleaning the sword during combat (chiburui).

Additionally, we trained ways of striking with the katana as well as nine combat scenarios (kata).

On this seminar, shidoshi Igor Dovezenski tried his best to transmit all of the secrets of quick and efficient sword drawing and using the same moving to strike. The students showed great amount of concentration, and their dedication added towards their full understanding of the techniques of this traditional Japanese martial art.

Author koryuPosted on February 18, 2013Categories Home

Shidoshi Igor Dovezenski, held a seminar about Nage Waza (throwing techniques) yesterday.
We pass the impressions of shidoshi ho Marko Opachikj, published right after the event on our private forum:

-„I thank Sensei for holding such a great seminar and selflessly sharing his knowledge. He succeeded in satisfying every taste and it was obvious that every student enjoyed during the four hours. The tempo didn`t deflate and the wish to practice more and more was great with everyone – from shoshinsha to sempai.  
The seminar ended without any injuries, and what`s most important the rolling techniques were learned in fine detail. There was everything that can be found in Nage Waza: sutemi, otoshi, kaiten and all of it wrapped-up in a couple of hours which passed real fast.
The beginners that had the opportunity of participating in this seminar saw how proper training is done and see where their own knowledge stands. I consider this was a great motivation for them to continue with their hard work.“

Author koryuPosted on February 9, 2013Categories Home

„They say that Shinden Fudo ryu Dakentaijutsu is one of the oldest schools for Iaijutsu. The drawing out of a sword is based upon the natural body movements with purpose to secure dynamic and surprising attack to the opponent.“

On 24th February (Sunday), shidoshi Igor Dovezenski is organizing a seminar on the subject: Iaijutsu – the art of drawing out of the Japanese sword.

The seminar is open for the members of the organization Taiyou e no Michi only, concerning the students of the Bujinkan Macedonia dojo.

Date: 24.02.2013 (Sunday)

Location: Dolnja Reka
(in case of moisture, the seminar will be held in the Hombu Dojo to protect the swords)

Equipment: bokuto (preferably with a saya)

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

Apply by e-mail, phone, in the dojo or on our Forum.