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Author koryuPosted on June 28, 2011Categories Home

On the 10th of July, the instructor of Bujinkan Macedonia, shidoshi Igor Dovezenski, will teach the seventh outdoor seminar for this year.

The theme of this seminar will be Sui Ren – battle training while in water, which was mandatory for all shinobi warriors. This event will take place at the river which is located at the base of mountain Lipac. All advanced students of Taiyou e no Michi, Bujinkan Macedonia dojo have the right to attend this seminar.

Date: 10.07.2011 (Sunday)

Location: Dolno Proodishte

Program:
09.00 hours – departure from Skopje
10.00 hours – arrival
10.30 -17.30 hours – theory and practice
18.30 return

In case the weather conditions prove to be exceptionally bad for a prolonged training while in water, the theme of this seminar will be changed to: Feeding in the outdoors (The food is all around us).

Author koryuPosted on June 21, 2011Categories Home

During the period from the 12th to the 21st of June, the instructor of Bujinkan Macedonia, Igor Dovezenski, was in a working visit of Germany, where he took part in the biggest seminar in that country, called Buyu Kai. At the event, he passed the godan test (5th dan), better known as Sakki (deadly intent). By that, Igor Dovezenski became the first Macedonian citizen to pass this test and gained the title of Shidoshi (one of the higher titles in Bujinkan).

For those not acquainted with this test, it is taken with the
candidate sitting in seiza (sitting posture), while one of the chief instructors (who should have a special permission from Soke Masaaki Hatsumi) attacks them with a wooden sword from behind their back. If the candidate feels the attack in a timely fashion and rolls forward along with escaping from the strike, he becomes a Shidoshi. In order to achieve that, one needs years and years of hard practice.

To make it even harder, Dovezenski took this test in front of 20 Shihans from all around the world, who witnessed the event. He did that on demand from master Steffen Froelich, one of the first German ninjutsu masters, who has gotten his special permission to perform the test on Dovezenski from Soke Masaaki Hatsumi.

Before the seminar, who lasted four days (16th-19th of June), the leader of Bujinkan Macedonia held a dozen training sessions with his friend Ivan Ivanov, also a former student of Dovezenski and a current student of Shihan Froelich. Also, he held a training session in the dojo of Shihan Froelich along with his old friend Steffen Shultz, who can be freely called one of the best ninjutsu practitioners in Germany.

During the ten-day stay in the country, Dovezenski had the
opportunity to learn and practice with many other shihans, among which: Holger Kunzmann, Sheila Haddad, Giuseppe Costa, Andre Frost etc. Also, one of the more interesting training sessions was the one with Tyon Kit Sien, a master of Wudang Kung Fu (Wu Shu), who selflessly transferred a part of his knowledge in this art.

Especially emotional was the meeting between instructor Dovezenski and the Shihan Ed Martin (Papa san) during one of the training sessions in the dojo of Shihan Froelich,
as well as their meetings during the next few todays of the seminar in Katlenburg.

There is a lot more to write and tell about this great event, but instead of a long text, at the end we would like to extend our most sincere gratitude to the organizer of Buyu Kai 2011, Steffen Froelich, for the great organization and his honest and most valuable support towards Bujinkan Macedonia.

Author koryuPosted on June 6, 2011Categories Home

To some dojos, 23 participants on an international seminar means a great success, but for the school for classical martial arts Taiyou e no Michi that is a normal number for a regular local outdoor seminar.
Regular and local it may be, but not at all ordinary. In fact,  on each of our seminars one can easily see the will and wish of our students for constant advancement and deeper immersion in the world of the classical Japanese martial arts.

A two-day seminar, entitled `Kenjutsu under the start of Lipac`, once more showed our great dedication.

On Saturday, with giant camping bags upon our backs,
 we first climbed at the top of mountain Lipac, where we did our first training session. Afterwards, we descended towards the st. George monastery, where we continued our training sessions.
At the end of the training, instructor Igor Dovezenski answered the many questions asked by the students, regarding the Ono ha Itto Ryu school.

We `spiced` the night with a nice bean stew, around a big table, and sleeping under the stars reminded us of how much we miss living in the cities and alienating ourselves from nature.

On Sunday, we began with a morning training session at 06:00, followed by cleaning and tidying the monastery and it`s surroundings.

We had breakfast afterwards, followed by a second training session. While we trained, there was some tea getting prepared in two old kettles, freshly collected which refreshed us and gave us strength during the short break.

After the second training session, the students had a break at the monastery, and that was actually the only lengthy break for this whole seminar.
When that break was over, we had our last training session, which showed the battle readiness of our students. Namely, the last exercise was about defending oneself from constant quick attacks with a sword, that were without warning and from all sides by a couple of opponent – putting the one defending themselves under constant pressure and stress.

At the end of this seminar, after we tidied-up the yard of the beautiful monastery, we departed towards the starting point. We arrived in Skopje around 22.00, tired but happy because of the great seminar during this weekend.

Author koryuPosted on May 17, 2011Categories Home

Last year we had a deal to make this seminar a tradition and so we keep our promise. The seminar that was long awaited by everyone. A two day outdoor training, at the top of the legendary Lipac mountain.

After the great experience last year, we decided to have this seminar every year in June and study the classical Japanese swordfighting school: Ono ha Itto ryu (Takeda den).

During the day, there will be three training sessions and the night is reserved for having fun, make some barbeque and a couple of beers.

As you already know, the School for classical Japanese martial arts Taiyou e no Michi, besides the Bujinkan schools, also trains other arts such as Ono ha Itto ryu Kenjutsu. We are members of the Daito Ryu Aikibudo Daito Kai, led by sensei Antonino Certa, the only non-Japanese shihan for Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu. This sword school was mandatory to learn by the mighty samurai clan Takeda. The legendary warrior Sokaku Takeda, known as the last samurai, was a menkyo kaiden (licensee of full transmission) for this exact kenjutsu ryu-ha. 

Date: 04/05 June, 2011  (departure from Skopje at  07.00)

Location: under the stars of mountain Lipac

Equipment: tent, sleeping bag, keiko gi, bokuto, food and water.

For additional information, contact us on our phone.

The seminar is open to all, regardless of style and art.

If you lack equipment, feel free to contact us.

This event will take place regardless of weather conditions.

Author koryuPosted on May 15, 2011Categories Home

In the location known as Orlova Chuka, upon one of the lower hills of Lipac, today we had the Yumi Ya seminar, i.e. ninja bow and arrows. About ten students attended this event, all members of Bujinkan Macedonia, who under the hot sun refined this art for the entire length of the day.

As usual, at the beginning of this seminar, instructor Igor Dovezenski held a lecture about the historical development of the bow and arrows, followed by practical examples on how to build this weapon in the shortest amount of time.

Afterwards, the training began by shooting while using certain body postures, followed by drills to improve the usage of this weapon.

At the end of this event, we practiced techniques of shooting in length, by which the students had the chance to see how with a simple creation such as the bow and arrows (created in less than 15 minutes), one can shoot lengths of over 100 meters.

Author koryuPosted on April 27, 2011Categories Home

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.

Author koryuPosted on April 10, 2011Categories Home

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. 

The seminar took place in the Kornishor location, on the eastern slope of mountain Lipac. We got there moving with a steady and stable rhythm. After the short introduction with the subject and training plan, instructor Igor Dovezenski started teaching.

During the entire day we studied and practiced
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.

During the short brakes, the students had the possibility to learn more about the ways of finding food in the outdoors, zen meditation  as well as the differences between the customs and traditions in the Japanese and Macedonian cultures. There wasn`t a shortage on the lectures about the renown places on the Lipac mountain either, which can be found almost everywhere on the mountain –  and considering that instructor Dovezenski is an ethnologist, the students attending this seminar enjoyed listening to him

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.

Author koryuPosted on April 4, 2011Categories Home

The school Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu is known for its natural motions. One of the rules  of this ryu-ha is to build a dojo in the outdoors and to practice there in harmony with our surroundings and nature.

On the 10th of April (2011), instructor Igor Dovezenski will teach a seminar titled: “Shinden Fudo ryu – the next step“.

At this event, we intend to practice a couple of kata, first in their original form from the dnsho, and afterwards through henka that will raise the level of these kata by adding different elements to them.

All students from the Bujinkan Macedonia / Taiyou e no michi can take part in this seminar.

Required equipment: gi, obi and tabi (for those that have them).

Date: 10.04.2011 (Sunday)

Location: Kornishor

Program:
08.00 hours – departure from Skopje
09.00 hours – arrival
10.00 -16.00 hours –
theory and practice
17.00 return

For further information, feel free to contact us through our e-mail.

Author koryuPosted on April 3, 2011Categories Home

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“.

As already known, this event takes place every two years, and it is intended especially for girls (women) from our school, with the goal of better introducing them to the principle and way of the legendary Japanese she-warriors, known as kunoichi.

The theme of this year`s workshop was “Hidden weapons in the female purse“. Towards that goal, instructor Igor Dovezenski chose the items which are present in every woman`s purse and with each of them demonstrated three techniques. Afterwards, the girls practiced the movements among themselves, and each of them had the chance of trying it by being attacked by sempai Marjan Proshev.

Four hours passed incredibly fast, which for
 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.

As for our ladies and their readiness, we can say that their advancement in the Japanese classical martial arts is more visible and obvious with each passing year, and their capacity and talent are at a high level indeed.

Author koryuPosted on March 28, 2011Categories Home

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.

The younger instructors of Bujinkan Macedonia, Marjan Proshev and Marko Opachikj, during the entire day taught the basics of the Koto Ryu, Gyokko Ryu, Shinden Fudo Ryu and Takagi Yoshin Ryu schools, while the twenty attending students tirelessly learned these four classical Japanese martial traditions.

During the training, as well as during the brakes, sempai Proshev and sempai Opachikj, explained the differences and similarities between these schools, as well as telling their positive experience as members of Bujinkan Macedonia.

At the end, we would like to congratulate the organizer of this seminar on a job well done – Panche Kocev who is on a good way to enter deeper into the marvelous world of classical Japanese martial arts (Koryu Bujutsu).