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Author koryuPosted on May 13, 2012Categories Home

The seminar devoted to the art of spear combat (sojutsu) proved that the regular training and dedication bring great results. The progress of the members who every year visit this seminar was obvious, and their technique of handling a spear is constantly getting better.

The event was held on the hill Orljak, on the location called Slepo Kolo, and several members of Bujinkan Macedonia attended. The seminar started with repeating the basic techniques of attack with yari (spear) which at first were practiced with imaginary opponent, and afterwards with a partner. The instructor Igor Dovezenski continuously was trying to explain to his students the advantages, as well as the disadvantages of the spear. Details were shown not only regarding the technique, but also for using the principles of long weapons such as the spear.

In the end, every student had the opportunity to show what they learned through a demonstration of the technique, concerning the direction of movement, with goal of improving their practice of the art.

We should mention that during the seminar, the whole day, the wind was blowing at us brutally, but that didn’t make us change our belief that the warrior should always be prepared for defense, no matter of the weather conditions.

Author koryuPosted on May 2, 2012Categories Home

Slowly, but steadily, the seminar on which the students of Bujinkan Macedonia tackle the secrets of combat with a spear (yari), became traditional.

Every year instructor Igor Dovezenski teaches the art of Sojutsu (spear combat), discovering new techniques, ways and strategies during the usage of this weapon. So, this year, greater interest will be devoted to the advantages and disadvantages of the yari, through practice of the traditional katas.

„The school Shinden Fudo ryu Dakentaijutsu uses the following weapons: Yari (spear), Ono (war axe), O Tsuchi (big hammer), Tachi (sword) and Naginata. The legend says that one night the demon (Tengu) came to a dream to 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 students of the dojo Bujinkan Macedonia / Taiyou e no Michi can participate.

Required equipment for training: bokuto and yari

Theme: The strength of Yari – advantages and disadvantages

Date: 13.05.2012 (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 April 24, 2012Categories Home

Five days of incredible time with Mario De Mol. Five days filled with trainings, friendship and laughter. Five days hiking mountains, streams, visiting churches, monasteries and national restaurants. Five days which will be forever remembered.

On this seminar over twenty students of our dojo took part, as well as the representative of Jinenkan Germany, Oliver Fuchs. Several techniques from Kenjutsu and Tantojustu were trained, in which we greatly enjoyed. Mario`s knowledge is immense, and his skill is incredible. He completely justified the trust of his teacher Fumio (Unsui) Manaka to carry the highest dan in the organization Jinenkan.

For the quality of the seminar there is nothing to be said, for it could only be felt by attending. Once again we have proven that being a part of other organizations is not an obstacle for collaboration, as long as the training is done on the right way: vigorously, sincerely and with devotion.

Once again gratitude to Mario De Mol for all that time spend together and the selfless help during the transmission of the knowledge from the area of martial arts.
OSU!!!

Author koryuPosted on April 11, 2012Categories Home

In the beginners` dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia, yesterday under the leadership of the younger instructors Marko Opachikj and Marjan Proshev, a degree testing was held. The tenth (jukkyu) degree was passed by the students Igor K. and Marko P.

This is the first kyu testing held by shidoshi ho Opachikj and shidoshi ho Proshev. Last year they achieved the master degrees, and with that the opportunity to be a part of the transmission of the tradition of the schools of the Bujinkan Dojo.

As of today, the students who successfully passed the test, will continue their trainings in the hombu dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia.
We congratulate all. 

Author koryuPosted on March 27, 2012Categories Home

On 21st/22nd of April, 2012, Bujinkan Macedonia organizes a seminar with Mario De Mol 6th dan Jinenkan (highest level so far).

The theme of the seminar is: Jinen ryu Tantojutsu.

This
is a great opportunity for everybody, regardless of your style or rang
to familiarize with the way of knife fighting based on the experience in
Koto Ryu and Gyokko Ryu by Sensei Fumio (Unsui) Manaka – one of the
first students of soke Masaaki Hatsumi.

All interested who want to take part in this seminar, please write us on: bujinkan_macedonia@yahoo.com
or contact us on Skype: daito_macedonia.

Feel free to ask anything that interests you.

For participants from abroad, we offer help with accomodations and transport in Macedonia (from the airport to the hotel).

Saturday

11.00-13.00 training
13.00-15.00 lunch
15.00-17.00 training

Sunday

11.00-13.00 training
13.00-15.00 lunch

15.00-17.00 training

Author koryuPosted on March 18, 2012Categories Home

Twenty of the members of Bujinkan Macedonia who today attended the Shinken gata Tora no Maki seminar, were literally dying in Dolnja Reka while they were trying to grasp as much knowledge as they can from this fighting system.

During the eight-hour training, shidoshi Dovezenski taught the students the basic techniques of this school. as well as the 12 katas from the first level named shodan. All that time, the students trained hard and without holding back they were trying their best to repeat the shown techniques by the instructor.

The seminar started with a brief lecture for Tora no Maki, afterwards continued with training in Kihon Gata. After the body postures (kamae) were learned, the training continued to ukemi, and after that – kihon suvari gata.
With the first kata from the shodan level it was already clear that the location meant for training will become a battlefield. That desire and energy stuck around until 17.00 o`clock, when the bodies and the minds of the participants started to renounce obedience, mostly because of weariness caused by the vigorous rhythm of training.

At the end, it is worth mentioning that the day was beautiful, with a blue sky and strong sun that made up for the lost energy. All that contributed to the great atmosphere during the seminar.

Author koryuPosted on February 27, 2012Categories Home

„Shinken gata Tora no Maki has plenty of similarities with Kikushinden Ryu. That form was created in the late Edo period by Ichiyanagi Kazuma.

He was a student of Kano Yoshihiro, who was a master of Kukishin Ryu school.

For the foundation of Shinken gata Tora no Maki the techniques of Kukishin ryu (Daken) Taijustu were taken, as well as the experience which Ichiyanagi had from Shinden Fudo ryu Taijutsu (a school he also studied during his life.)

The combat system is consisted of Kihon and five levels called Shodan, Nidan, Sandan, Yondan and Godan. The techniques of ukemi, unlike in the other arts, contain ways of intercepting the strike of the opponent.“

On 18th of March, Shidoshi Igor Dovezenski will teach a seminar on the subject: „Shinken gata Tora no Maki“.

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

Theme: Shinken gata Tora no Maki

Date: 18.03.2012 (Sunday)

Location: Dolnja Reka

Program:

08.00 hours – departure from Skopje

09.00 hours – arrival

09.00-16.00 hours – theory and practice

17.00 hours – return

Due to the specific nature of this seminar, if the weather conditions are inadequate for  outdoor training, this event will be held in our dojo.

Applications and additional information in our dojo or by e-mail.

Author koryuPosted on February 24, 2012Categories Home

Shidoshi Ho Marjan Proshev with the assistance of kohai Maja Ilievska, today in the elementary school “Ljuben Lape” in Skopje, gave a lecture to the first graders on the subject: „Classical Japanese schools in Bujinkan and their connection with the legendary ninjas and samurai”. The lecture was adapted to their age, and to be more fun, the members of Bujinkan Macedonia presented a part of the weapon’s arsenal that is used during the training in the dojo.

After the pupils got acquainted with the history of the classical martial arts and the causes for the appearance of the samurai and ninjas, Proshev and Ilievska held a training for the youngest in the sport hall of the school, where the basic exercises of junan taiso were shown, which are needed for their normal physical development. Afterwards, a short training in taijutsu and kenjutsu was held, upon which, the instructor Marjan Proshev pointed out to the first graders that they must never become bullies and they always have to oppose them, as well as to help the weaker when they feel threatened by the stronger ones.

The kids, who were obviously happy, wished the members of Bujinkan Macedonia to give them a visit again and to give them another lecture. Not being able to hide their excitement, the kids constantly hugged the instructors and sang them songs.

We, as members of Bujinkan, stay open for collaboration with all institutions who care about the health and the education of the youngest because we consider the kids to be the future and the strenght of our country.

Author koryuPosted on February 19, 2012Categories Home

More than 20 students from the School for Classical Japanese Martial arts Taiyou e no Michi, today studied the pressure points of the Gyokko Ryu School.

Even though at first this event was to take place in the outdoors, we revised that decision because of the nature of the theme practiced – it would be better to have it in the dojo, because of the melting, but still snow covered location that was first planned and the inadequately wet terrain surrounding the overflowing river near the said location.

The seminar was opened with an introduction to how to strike the pressure points of Gyokko Ryu by instructor Igor Dovezenski, as well as the principles that are to be respected during the application of them. Following the introduction, the attendants were introduced to the consequences of using such an attack.

Shidoshi Dovezenski during the entire seminar selflessly shared his knowledge of this traditional school through the kata of Koshi Sanpo / Moto Gata. After practicing the basis, several variations were tried as well, during which the instructor in the smallest detail explained the angles and ways of the attack, as well as the effects that it can cause over the different body parts of the opponent.  

At the end of this seminar, every student received a present – a schematic drawing of the kyusho, and their contentment with this seminar was shown through the plea for having another seminar on this theme as soon as possible.

Author koryuPosted on January 26, 2012Categories Home

Kyusho 急所 are vital points located throughout the human body which when attacked cause great pain.

In Gyokko ryu Koshijutsu, in order to attack these points the tips of the fingers are used – more accurately the thumbs, with fast and sudden strike or pressure.

On 19th of February, Shidoshi Igor Dovezenski is going to do a seminar with theme: “Gyokko ryu Kyusho“.

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

Theme: Gyokko ryu Kyusho

Date: 19.02.2012 (Sunday)

Place: Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia

Time: 11.00-15.00

All participants on this event are going to receive a schematic drawing with the vital points from this traditional Japanese martial school (ryu ha).
Apply for this seminar in our dojo or by e-mail.