Month: October 2026

Author dovezenskiPosted on October 21, 2026October 22, 2026Categories Home

A day after the KyoketsuShoge seminar, we held another traditional seminar dedicated to studying the Kusarigama – a traditional japanese weapon that, in tandem with KyoketsuShoge, is an integral part of the rich heritage of the school of Togakure ryu Ninjutsu.

In the seminar took part thirteen trainees, most of which spent the previous day studying the secrets of the KyoketsuShoge, making this weekend an all-encompassing study of one of the most well known ancient ninjutsu schools. 

Under the leadership of the teacher Igor Dovezenski, the leader of Bujinkan Macedonia, the participants had the opportunity to delve into the secrets of the Kusarigama, studying the techniques and principles of its use. 

Training to use this weapon demands dedication, precision and a firm grasp of the principles of body movement, distance and control. Through the katas, the students further expanded their knowledge and endeavored to understand the principles that have been transferred through many generations of Japanese military heritage. 

Both days were filled with intensive work, the exchange of knowledge and friendships, which served to help the participants grasp the connections between these weapons and their principles and how they fit within the overarching traditions that they belong to. 

As so, we put another unforgettable weekend at the Homby Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia behind us – a weekend dedicated to Togakure ryu.

Author dovezenskiPosted on October 21, 2026October 22, 2026Categories Home

This past Saturday, in the yard of the Homby Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia, one of our traditional yearly seminars was held, this time concerning the KyoketsuShoge – a unique and unusual weapon from the school of Togakure ryu Ninjutsu. 

During the seminar, the participants had the opportunity to learn the techniques and principles of handling this weapon, which holds a special place amongst the traditions of the ancient art of Ninjutsu.

The event was made all the more memorable by the calm presence of Autumn that had fallen over the Homby. The yellowing leaves fell from the many trees, blanketing the world in a palette of colours, the sound of them crunching under the feet of the trainees served to complete the almost dreamlike atmosphere of this most unusual event. 

As night began to fall over the Homby Dojo, the teacher Igor Dovezenski held a lecture on the topic of Choryaku/Boryaku (Military strategy and tactics). Gathered around the fireplace, everybody was carefully listening to his teachings and had the rare opportunity to gain deeper insight into the principles and importance that this topic carries.

Another wonderful day at the Homby, filled with training, fresh knowledge and the beauty of Autumn amongst your friends. A day that confirms that old adage that the way of the traditional Budo is not traversed only through incessant training, but also though respect, brotherhood and the growth of one’s knowledge.