The ninth "Workshop for Female Self defense®" has finished

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The season of intensive seminars for 2017 in the Hombu Dojo of Bujinkan Macedonia ended better than expected. The girls who took part in the ninth in a row “Workshop for Female Self defense”, heroically held out for then hours of dynamic training which was implemented by instructor Igor Dovezenski.

In the Workshop took part nine members of the fairer sex from all ages. Some of them are members who regularly train in our dojo, some are former members, and some of them take part in an event of this nature for the first time. With the goal in mind to learn techniques of self defense which today are crucial to protect ourselves from ruffians who are all around us.

During the first day, the ladies had the opportunity to learn how to defend themselves from an assailant who is attacking by pulling on their clothes or parts of their body, as also techniques for defense from hits and trips. The next day, the program was enhanced with techniques for freeing oneself from different grapples and attempted rapes on the ground or when the victim is pressed to a wall.

Naturally, the free time was used for walks through the beautiful nature around the Homby, and all of that was accompanied with a lot of humor caused by the jokes told between the participants.

Although strenuous and tiring, the techniques learned during the Workshop, combined with the tips and experience gathered during the two days, will forever stay in the memories of all the girls and women who graced us with their presence during this traditional event.

Now begins the so called winter period in which the Homby Dojo will hibernate until the beginning of march, when it will again open the gates for the activities of the most dynamic club for traditional Japanese martial arts in Europe, and maybe even further.

Ninpo Ikkan.

The Ninja Kids of Bujinkan Macedonia occupied the Homby dojo for the fifth time

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Another successful occupation of the Homby dojo by the Ninja Kids of Bujinkan Macedonia.

The autumn invasion brought 20 kids thirsty for new knowledge and ready to delve into the secrets of the fearless ninja warriors.

Self-defense from an attack through the use of classical Japanese martial arts, but also a lecture about the history of Japan through pictures and tapes – this was only a small part of all that the kids learnt during the rainy, but pretty autumn day.

After this children’s seminar, they left with many new memories and learnt life lessons.

Till the next Homby adventure in spring – Ninpo Ikkan.

Successfully completed the march of the "Way of the Shugenja IX"

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All nine Warriors of Bujinkan Macedonia, which early this Sunday started on this legendary challenge, known under the name “The way of the Shugenja”, during the night reached their goal passing through the day 53 kilometers during eleven and half hours.
The first part of the march was along the river Zivusha, till the instructor shidoshi Igor Dovezenski changed by ordering a change of direction through the steep rocky hills which stretch between the villages of Strezovce and the western part of Beljakovce. After a meeting with a wild deer which stoked the curiosity for the terrain, the participants in the challenge entered the locality of the village of Rugince, from where they descended to the village of Suv Orah, after which the climb towards the mountain of Kozkaj began and the final destination – Mokro Ezero.
Before the finish line, a single short lunch break was made which was used to explore the Karpinski Manastir whose beauty captivated the hearts of the Warriors.
Meeting Mokro Ezero was also magical, especially when a heard of nearly 200 free roaming cows descended from the nearby forest to drink water. The return trip went in a opposite arch from the original route, meaning this time the group went in a half circle from west to east, during which they entered the village of Oblavce, from where through the western part of Strezovce they sheered away toward east and in a parallel line with the hill Orljak they entered Beljakovce. During the descent towards the north side of Orljak, in some members the first and only crisis appeared, which included pains in the back of the knee, but the same quickly disappeared as the goal drew nearer.
Five kilometers frоm the Homby, the instructor Dovezenski ordered that the traditional 20 push ups with full “combat gear” must be made, with the goal of demonstrating the strength of spirit of the Warriors of Bijunkan Macedonia.

After arriving in the Homby meaning the starting location, only in a few participants a slight elevation of body temperature was noticed which was followed by a slight fewer, which is a normal response from the body when it is put through extreme hardship.

Till the next odyssey!

An intensive seminar was held for the third level of Shinobi Taiso (Ki Undo)

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The seminar that was held this weekend under the guidance of shidoshi Igor Dovezenski, to many who are not highly knowledgeable of the Japanese martial traditions, would seem weird or unreal. But, the members of Bujinkan Macedonia know very well the connection that exists between man and Nature meaning the Universe, so with pleasure answered to this strange event.

During the seminar, Dovezenski held a series of lectures for the first three modules of the system Shinobi Taiso, during which the participants had the opportunity to learn a few techniques for breathing (kokju ho), afterwards five basic techniques of meditation (mokuso), as also advice for a correct and healthy way of eating (eijo).

Now there will be a longer pause of a five months, during which, the members which are in some way specializing for this system, will need to put in practice and overcome the techniques learned, and in the spring they will have the opportunity to learn the remaining three modules of Ki Undo.

Another intensive seminar for the first level of Shinobi Taiso (Junan Taiso) was held

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The new cycle of seminars dedicated to Shinobi Taiso started this past weekend, and two more members of Bujinkan Macedonia gave themselves to the task of mastering this system.

During the event, shidoshi Igor Dovezenski taught the participants how to recognize the symptoms caused by muscle imbalance in the body, and afterwards how to remove the same.

The lectures were detailed, during which anatomical atlases were used with the goal of better explaining the mechanisms of the human body, but also the consequences of a improper lifestyle meaning the profession in which take part daily.

Already in three weeks time another Shinobi Taiso seminar is scheduled during which the first three modules from the third level Ki Undo will be studied.

Enrollment in Bujinkan Macedonia

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For the twenty second year, the Organization for studying of samurai and ninja arts „Taiyou e no Michi“ opens the doors of its dojo for new candidates who wish to enter the world of traditional Japanese martial arts.


Our organization is the only institution in the Republic of Macedonia where in one place you can train in bujutsu and ninjutsu, in the same way that they have been studied in centuries past in the Land of the Rising Sun.

A part of „Taiyou e no Michi“ are the dojos for ninjutsu “Bujutsu Macedonia”, afterwards “Koryu Dojo” in which Daito ryu Aikijujutsu is thought, and also “Katori Macedonia” in which you can practice the oldest documented Japanese martial art – Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto ryu Bujutsu.

Although “Bujinkan Macedonia” is open for enrolment throughout the year, still the month of September is the best time to open a new page in Your life story.

We are informing you that the first class for beginners will take place on the 2nd of September, also we invite You during the month to visit us and to take part in one free meaning trial training, so you can feel the atmosphere that is present in our dojo.

As for thouse than are not familiar with our work, Bujinkan Macedonia was founded on the 02nd of July, 1995 and for now is the only club in our country recognized by the head of Bujinkan, soke Masaaki Hatsumi.

We are known as one of the most dynamic clubs in Europe with a diverse and active membership and with the most activities organized during the year. In the confines of the dojo there exist multiple sections for adults (ages from 13 to 113), but also kids (ages from 5 to 12).

More information you can get on this link: Organization

About the instructor of Bujinkan Macedonia: Igor Dovezenski

For times and location When and Where

Please if you have any questions, don’t think twice about contacting us on daito_macedonia@yahoo.com or on (+389)075 564 011

The "Summer Ninja Camp IX" was held

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For the ninth time shidoshi Igor Dovezenski successfully organized and held the biggest and best known yearly event known under the name “Summer Ninja Camp”. And again, as every year, it took place with the help of the members of Bujinkan Macedonia who with years selflessly give their support and trust to the leader of “Taiyou e no Michi”. Connection, loyalty, family spirit between the Warriors of the dojo full comes to light during the summer camp. This year during the event studied were the Japanese skills of Takagi Yoshin ryu Jutaijutsu and Togakure ryu Bikenjutsu. Besides them, as always other topics were studied, all with the goal of transferring as much knowledge as possible from the hoards of the teacher – to the students. Truly there are no words that can describe the atmosphere that permeates the summer ninja camp, as any attempt would be unsuccessful. What we can surely say is that the event slowly, but surely, is becoming LEGENDARY and that future generations will be able to speak with days how they watched the photographs from the camp itself. As every year, so this year, on the last day of the event shidoshi Igor Dovezenski presented the topic for the next year, and for 2018 it is: Daito ryu Aikijujutsu and Kukishinden Ryu Naginata. If till now you still haven’t felt the warrior spirit within yourselves meaning you have never taken part in one of our summer camps, in Your calendar mark the dates from 4-12 of August and be part of this glorious moment.

The first "Kids Ninja Camp" in Macedonia was held

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Organized by Bujinkan Macedonia, this year for the first time the “Ninja Kids Camp” was held, which caused as much of a positive reactions from the youngest members of our dojo, as from their parents. Although Bujinkan Macedonia has a enormous experience in organizing this kind of event, still no camps of this kind for our youngest warriors from the section “Ninja Kids” had been organized up to this point.

The camp was held from the 27 of July to 03 of August, in the Homby of “Taiyou e no Michi” and in it took part 16 kids form the ages of 5 to 12. They studied the basics of Japanese martial arts Koto ryu Koppojutsu and Kukishinden ryu Hanbojutsu, but of course, there were the unavoidable ninja night actions, as also lectures on different topics, all with the goal of the youngest gaining knowledge, skills and confidence needed for the life and future awaiting them. We need to mention that the trainings during the camp were led by shidoshi Igor Dovezenski, sempai Taki Gakovski and kohai Tamara Gorgievska.

Next year we expect an even bigger response, and we promise an event better organization of the event.

"Life in the Wild IV" was held

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This past weekend, six Warriors from Bujinkan Macedonia successfully mastered the techniques for group survival in desert conditions. On temperatures above 42 degrees, the participants of “Life in the Wild” managed to overcome the all the challenges who appeared during the two days.

Although Macedonia has no deserts in the classical meaning of the word, nonetheless the instructor Igor Dovezenski chose a rocky and stony terrain known for its meager vegetation, as also a tiny yearly rainfall. The volcanic hills between the villages of Konjuh and Shopsko Rudare, perfectly brought the atmosphere to that of a desert climate.

During the seminar, Dovezenski taught his student how to chose the best suited location to build a temporary shelter, afterward where to find food and water, but also how to prepare them so they are safe for consumption. Besides this, the members of Bujinkan Macedonia learned many other techniques, among which: providing first aid during an injury, the making of weapons for hunting, fishing and defense, etc.

The techniques for survival in nature, for the most part Dovezenski has learned from his grandfather, who was a participant in the second world war and was awarded with a plethora of commendations, among which is the liberation of the city of Skopje. During the war in its aftermath, he was a scout in a tank battalion and the techniques for nature survival helped him many times to survive the difficult situations that he found himself in during those hard years.

This next summer, meaning the scenario of “Life in the Wild” will take place on a mountain higher than 1000 meters.

Life in the Wild IV

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Slowly, but surely, this seminar too became a tradition that will go on from year to year.
We got to the fourth chapter of this story, that will take us this time to stranger and harsher living conditions.
During the first three events, the instructor Dovezenski taught his students how they can survive an extended period as a group as long as they take shelter in a mountain lower than 1000 meter, and also how to organize life by a river and in a forest.
“Life in the Wild IV”, will have the goal of teaching the members of Bujinkan Macedonia how to survive in desert conditions.

As was said during the first seminar, the warriors of the dojo every year will face different terrain meaning myriad geographical living conditions.

The seminar will be held under the presumed scenario of a natural catastrophe or other misfortune which demands a retreat to an inaccessible place and the organization of life during an extended time frame with a group of people. With the mastery of these new skills, the members of the dojo will be capable of taking care of their family and providing it with the basic necessities for life in the wilderness during an emergency.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn the techniques of surviving in nature, which in case of a natural catastrophe or another type of trouble will be more than necessary.

In the seminar may take part all the members of the dojo Bujinkan Macedonia / Taiyou e no Michi, regardless of their title or level of knowledge.

Necessary equipment: everything that can be useful during survival in nature and will fit in your backpack.

Day: 22/23 of July (2017)

Location: Konjuh

Program:

Saturday: 07.00 – leaving from Skopje

Sunday: 18.00 – return

Registration and information through inbox, telephone or the Forum.

p.s. An extended stay in nature brings certain dangers. All participants come at their own risk. Do all the necessary medical tests before registering to participate.