Буџинкан Македонија

Author koryu

In a fantastic atmosphere, the outdoor seminar „Haragei“ was organized today. Instructor Dovezenski taught his students how to become aware of the changes in the surroundings, through practicing twelve techniques chosen for this event.

Marko O: „The techniques were on a very high level, but this day and this seminar showed me a new perspective and a way of thinking. I now know  that not everything is in jujutsu, in daken and that these techniques are inseparable part of ninjutsu. Sensei transferred this subject in a way as it should be, so we all can understand it. This is another great indicator that ‘I haven’t learned everything yet’ from him and that there is a lot more to learn. The exercises were excellent, some of them harder, some easier, some completely puzzling, but all of them were extremely fun. I really liked the lecture about the human behavior, his psychology, the ways of living and thinking of the individual. Unfortunately, this cannot be taught in the dojo, as for technical, so as for practical reasons. The atmosphere was great, everyone was positive with a desire for progress, with pure hearts and clear minds. Sensei thanks for this beautiful day and gratitude that you opened another door on our Path!!!“

Author koryu

The instructor of Bujinkan Macedonia, Igor Dovezenski, with the help of his assistant Marko Opachikj, successfully organized the seminar for beginners Budo no Kiso. As the title says, during the seminar the participants had the opportunity to study the basic principles of the martial arts, through practicing of two kata from every school that is taught in the Organization „Taiyou e no Michi“.

Author koryu

The leader of the Organization for teaching traditional Japanese martial arts – Taiyou e no Michi, Igor Dovezenski, is organizing one-day seminar for the beginners and younger students. The goal of this event is getting to know the schools that are taught in our dojo through practicing the basics. 

Author koryu

Hara (腹) is a Japanese word for stomach, while Gei (芸) means art. Although, in martial arts hidden behind this word is a complete principle of internal and external communication through getting to know one’s self and timely discovery of the changes that are happening around. The teachers of Zen, centuries ago taught that breathing with Hara (stomach) cleanses the mind of all thoughts and enables a deeper perspective in one’s self. That exact view of the internal and external changes, is believed to give the warrior an opportunity to sense the danger in time and take action. This type of training that cultivates the inner energy, the famous zen-monk Takuan Soho called it „the exercise of the immovable mind“.

Author koryu

This time instead a report for the seminar „Sempai Keiko“, we share part of the mail sent by shidoshi ho Marjan Proshev.

„I really liked and I fully support the idea for organizing sempai seminars. All that intensity of training and upgrading our technique, as well as the great atmosphere, was an excellent reminder of the days when our generation didn’t miss a training. When we started, we weren’t much different from the beginners that today practice in the dojo and do their best. As we moved forward, we found ourselves in the art more and each one of us got what we wanted. I am sorry that today some of the elder members, among them myself too, are not as active as we used to be. We spent so many years together and today we all walk on our Path. I know that we all try to follow the true Path, but unfortunately not all can stay on it. This seminar reminded me what it was like before. It proved that no matter what, with the people that you have spend so many years in training, seminars and camps, you have build mutual respect. After a while, when you meet with these people again, you can feel the respect that everyone had deserved. We’ve got the privilege to practice koryu, and we have to earn the respect ourselves. I think that is the lesson that the young members need to learn. So many of them are hopeful and almost at the same age, and everyone wants to be above the other. That can only bring problems and nothing more. I am glad to see so many young ready to do what we did.“

Author koryu

The instructor of Bujinkan Macedonia, Igor Dovezenski, on 2nd February is organizing a seminar for all elder students in the dojo, on subject: Shinden Fudo ryu Dakentaijutsu. That means that at this event only those that have the title sempai or a degree from 2nd kyu (and above) can participate.

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At the fourth in a row „Winter Ninja Training“, two of the students of shidoshi Igor Dovezenski were tested for the arts of survival in winter conditions. In addition, shidoshi ho Marko successfully passed the test and earned a certificate that confirms his knowledge in this area too.

Before the beginning of the seminar, all participants were divided in two teams, that were led by shidoshi ho Marko Opachikj and kohai Todor Angelovski. Afterwards, they were given directions and tasks that had to be fulfilled in six hours. At the end, shidoshi Dovezenski graded the leaders in 17 criteria for building a shelter, crafting a weapon and traps, as well as knowing the environment and the nature surrounding them. Ten questions followed, and the scores were summed up and showed the level of knowledge of the participants. 

Although kohai Todor Angelovski didn’t have enough points to pass the test, he showed excellent knowledge in the arts of winter survival, and regarding his age and youth, as well as his speed of learning the techniques, we are certain that on the next testing he is going to show great results.

After the end of the seminar, shidoshi ho Marko, on the internal Forum, published the following text.

„I think there is no certificate, diploma or a belt that are greater than the words of Sensei that he is pleased with his students. This is proof that the previous two partakes in the seminars weren’t in vain, that the sacrifice and the effort paid off and that certain students alertly followed his every lecture. Frankly, before the event I was frightened to let Sensei down, especially that I was the only one with „three winter survivals“ and that several students that started to learn the arts from me participated on this event. Therefore, I didn’t want to let them down either. Several days before the event I studied the notes that I had written and I think that paid off. We synchronized well with my assistants, the obedience and the effort was on a very high level and I even left them several very important tasks to work on, just to see how they’ll manage. I am too pleased of them. Afterwards Sensei graded us and pointed us the defects. Of course, there were a lot. After the grading, our ‘clan’ got the certificate. I don’t say it’s mine, because without my assistants I wouldn’t have earned it. Mihail is going even deeper into the art, Moni already looks like a leader, and for Jovan this was a great indicator where he needs to be heading next. I thank them. Congratulations to Toshe and his team too. He now knows where his mistakes are and I am sure the next time he will „kick ass“. He is intelligent, but he lacked experience.

I don’t know what to say about Sensei, I think he is really happy for what we all achieved. We don’t stop here. We have more to learn, many more things that Sensei pointed out that we did wrong, and that is a great motivator for the next year so we can be better. His teaching is thorough, with many examples, and at the same time fun, critical, easy to understand, has a point and most importantly – useful. It took four years for me to get over the basics of the winter survival. On the beginning you participate, follow and help. Afterwards you try to do something by yourself (shelter, to light a fire, to make a trap). That is the only Path and the only way. We will see each other the next year again. Congratulations to all that participated, and big thanks Sensei for the teaching today and for all past years. Osu!!!“  

Author koryu

The first outdoor seminar in this new year is organized by the warriors of Bujinkan Macedonia on 19th January with subject: „Means for survival in nature“. This fourth in a row event, also known as „Winter ninja training“, also represents a test for those who had been several times on the previous seminars. According to the agreement from the last, this year the participants are going to be split in teams led by one veteran and two assistants, that will have the task to build shelter and to prepare the terrain for spending the night and surviving the cold winter night. The assistants are those who participated only once on this seminar. In the end, shidoshi Igor Dovezenski will grade the work done by all the teams, and the leader on the winning team will get a certificate for a successful training for winter survival.

While the teams are working on the terrain, Dovezenski will manage the training for the beginners.

One week before the seminar, the leaders of the teams will get a brochure where all required techniques are contained, and they will have to learn it in order to respond easily on the questions of the instructor.

Required equipment for the leaders: knife, hemp rope long at least three meters, a piece of cotton and flint. If anyone encounters a problem acquiring the equipment, he can freely address the dojo for help. 

Warning: the temperatures will probably be below zero. The terrain is open and windy. Encounters with wild life in this period in the year is normal. At least seven hours nonstop exposed to extremely cold weather. Everyone comes on his owm responsibility.

Bring warm clothes.

Date: 19.01.2014 (Sunday)

Location: Mlaka

Program:

08:00 hours – departure from Skopje

09.00 hours – arrival

09.00 – 16.00 – theory and practice

17.00- return

This year the seminar is open only for the members of Taiyou e no Michi. Questions and applying by e-mail, phone, in the dojo or of the Forum.