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The art of handling bow and arrows was mandatory to learn by each of the Japanese bushi (warriors) and was one of the most important until the emergence of firearms (tetupo). The usage of bow and arrows remained popular until the 17th century, but in this period, more towards the goal of spiritual improvement of the samurai. On the other hand, the shinobi warriors kept this weapon in practical use, because of it`s simple manufacturing process and the it`s ability to be used silently.
On 15.05.2011 (Sunday), the School for classical martial arts Bujinkan Macedonia is organizing a seminar, titled: Yumi Ya Jutsu (the art of bow and arrows).
On the seminar, various ways of manufacture will be studied, as well as body postures when shooting it. Additionally, the students will have the opportunity to learn the strategy ti use in different situations.
The seminar is open to every member of Bujinkan Macedonia.
Date: 15.05.2011 (Sunday)
Location: Orlova Chuka
Program:
08.00 – departure from Skopje
09.00 – arrival
10.00 – 17.30 – theory and practice
18.30 – return
This seminar will take place regardless of the weather conditions.
This seminar was one of those that one never forgets. Great training, beautiful blue sky, yellow sun and discipline that can only be found in a traditional dojo. 
a total of 21 kata. At the beginning, we practiced three kata from the first level, known as Ten no Kata: Gekkan, Setsuyaku and Musan. After each kata, instructor Dovezenski showed two henka (variations) for each of the kata shown. From the second level, Chi no Kata, we practiced Riken, Shinken and Raiken, which were later studied in detail through a few of their variations. The third level, Shizen Shigoku no Kata, was practiced through the kata: Tai Nagashi, Kobushi Nagashi and Fubatsu.
Even though the seminar was supposed to end around 17.00, it was extended to almost three hours more, and we arrived in Skopje at 21.00 hours. That was because we decided to visit the beautiful Beljakovski monastery towards the end of the event. Descending from the mountain, those that participated in the seminar expressed their regret – they didn`t want to return and walked the path down the mountain with sadness. Their only comment on this seminar was that there is no better training than the one done outdoors, especially when it`s on the mountain with mystical beauty – Lipac.
Ten members of the gentler sex, almost all of them members of Bujinkan Macedonia, successfully mastered the combat techniques during today`s “Female self-defense workshop“.
the girls was a sign that the workshop passed in a fun atmosphere. At the end, certificates were given to those that took part, in order to give those attending a token by which they will remember this wonderful event.
In a great friendly atmosphere passed the seminar which took place yesterday in Gradsko, organized by our section in this community. Besides the host, this event was attended by beginner students from our section in Taftalidzhe, as well as the Hombu dojo in Skopje.
During exquisitely cold weather, followed by rain and strong winds, we held the fukiya seminar. The place chosen for this event, Loka, which during the entire time was surrounded by gray, wet clouds, proved to be ruthless to the warriors of Bujinkan Macedonia. For the entire length of the training, our clothes were constantly wet, and our wet feet and boots made our bodies tremble to keep their temperature at a normal level. 
On the 27th of March (2011), sempai Marjan Proshev and sempai Marko Opachikj, will teach a seminar for the Gradsko sections of Bujinkan Macedonia.
On an invitation by the Tatsujin dojo in Belgrade, the instructor of Bujinkan Macedonia, Igor Dovezenski, along with his student Marjan Proshev, took part in a seminar taught by the well known Bujinkan master, Pedro Fleitas from Spain.
we used to see all our friends who lead or train in the dojos around the Balkan Peninsula. As always, the moments with them were pleasant, and the conversations about the years passed in friendship and training simply brought back memories.
Japanese Shinobi warriors and was mandatory to learn as a part of the Togakure ryu Ninjutsu school.