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Author koryuPosted on July 1, 2012Categories Home

On Friday, in the dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia in Skopje testing for student (kyu) degrees was held.

From mukyu (without a kyu) to 10th kyu transited the students Damjan D., Nina G., Kristijan J. and Darko P.

For 8th kyu passed Elena A. and Mihail D., while for 6th kyu the students Monika Sh. and Stefani G.

The 4th kyu was passed by Tina D., Katerina D., Filip A. and Todor A., and the 2nd kyu by Darko B., Blagica S. and Anton P., who gained the title „sempai“ (older students).

At the end of the testing all the students were not only pointed out their mistakes during the demonstration of the techniques, but the whole progress during the last six months. So, from now on adequate progress is expected of them which corresponds with the advice and the points given.
The next kyu testing is going to be in December. 

Author koryuPosted on June 11, 2012Categories Home

The heat wave that caught our country and the temperature above 34 degrees celsius in the shadows did not hesitated the warriors of Taiyou e no michi to give their best during the two-day seminar for Ono ha Itto ryu Kenjustu (Takeda den).

On this seminar, which every year is being attended in honor of sensei Certa, participation took 13 members of our dojo. During the two days, it was trained for six hours, and the remaining time was used for hanging out and conversations related to the traditional martial arts.

On Saturday, despite the repetition of the material, more time was devoted to the technique do uchi, while on Sunday we concentrated on the technique yokomen uchi.
For the Saturday`s dinner, as every year, beans with dry ribs were cooked in a kettle, on traditional Macedonian way. We were sleeping in bags under the stars of Lipac, more precise on the top of the hill Elenac. The awaking during the sunrise was incredible, and the gold reflection of the sun gave the river in the valley magical charm.

Having this seminar, helped instructor Dovezenski and his students to write another page of the history of the dojo.
To the end of the summer one outdoor seminar remains. 

Author koryuPosted on May 28, 2012Categories Home

Shidoshi ho Marjan Proshev and shidoshi ho Marko Opachikj, this Sunday held a seminar for the section of Bujinkan Macedonia in Gradsko. This is the last of the series of seminars that the younger instructors taught in this community, and the reason is the upcoming kyu-testing which will take place at the end of June.

This is the first testing in the section in Gradsko, and also the first testing that Proshev and Opachikj will lead. After the event, the leader of Bujinkan Macedonia, shidoshi Igor Dovezenski, officially is going to appoint the younger instructors responsible for the work of Bujinkan Macedonia – Gradsko (shibu dojo).

For the time being, shidoshi ho Proshev and shidoshi ho Opachikj are content with the work of this section and they expect the progress to continue, and that can only be achieved with hard and merciless training.

P.S. On this photo is one of the younger members of Bujinkan Macedonia – Gradsko Shibu Dojo, candidate for the test of 10th kyu.

Author koryuPosted on May 16, 2012Categories Home

The school of classical Japanese martial arts Taiyou e no Michi, beside the schools of Bujinkan, also nurtures other koryu arts, among them Ono ha Itto ryu Kenjutsu (Takeda den). We are members of the organization Daito Ryu Aikibudo Daito Kai, led by sensei Antonino Cherta, the only nonjapanese shihan for Daito ryu Aikijujutsu. Therefore, in his honor, every year we keep this traditional seminar named: „Kenjutsu under the stars of Lipac“.

The school Ono ha Itto ryu was mandatory for the members of the powerful samurai clan Takeda. The legendary warrior Sokaku Takeda, also known as the last samurai, had gotten a menkyo kaiden (license for acquired knowledge) for this kenjutsu ryu ha.

This is what we eagerly awaited for months. Two-day outdoor training, on the top of the legendary mountain Lipac. During the day, three trainings will be held, and the evening will be reserved for hanging out around the fire, followed by tasty beans and several beers.

Date: 09/10 June, 2012 (departure from Skopje at 07.00)

Location: under the stars of the mountain Lipac

Equipment: tent (those that have), sleeping bag, keiko gi, kyahani or tall socks (against the ticks), bokuto (you can take a spare one), food and water.

For additional information you can reach us by phone.

The seminar is open for everyone, beside the style or the art.

If you need equipment, freely contact us.

This event will be held no matter of the weather conditions.

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.