Hatsumi-soke spoke of the connection between uke and tori. Thereafter he told a brief version of this story: “Translation: The Spider’s Thread by Akutagawa Ryûnosuke I. It so happens that one day the Lord Buddha is strolling alone on the shore of the lotus pond in Paradise. All the lotus blossoms blooming in the pond [...]
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30 Nov 09
2 Feb 09
The martial arts have been a part of my life for over 30 years and during that time, I have had opportunities to train with some amazing teachers and seminar instructors. These days, I not only take in the lesson but the feeling in which the lesson is imparted. I think that these three elements [...]
15 Sep 08
If you didn’t hear it yet, Peter Crocoll (shihan) will be visiting New York for a two day seminar on September 27 and 28, 2008. That Saturday and Sunday will be a wonderful event in which several area dojo will come together to share the mat and learn from one of the USA’s senior instructors. [...]
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Tagged arizona, bikenjutsu, bronxville, bujinkan, dojo, juppo sessho, kentai ichijo, ninja, ninjutsu, ninpo, shidoshi, shihan, togakure, warrior
15 Aug 08
There I am, trying to move with the flow, but the flow isn't moving. So, I go with that and work for the best. What the heck am I talking about? The dojo move. It seems that every week there is new and exciting information about the dojo “moving or not moving.” In the beginning, [...]
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5 Jun 08
Dear Buyu (warrior friends), OFFICIAL STUFF The Bujinkan New York Dojo has received official notice that our current lease is up, and because the building is being sold, we need to move locations by July 1, 2008. Only a few weeks from today. While this may be a bit sudden, I ask you not to [...]
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23 Mar 08
This morning we had class with Nagato Sensei… I had a nice time working with Sabinea (an Italian gent who is living in Japan). It was an odd moment for me when I heard Japanese, Spanish, Italian and English being spoken at the same time. There wasn't much room to move around so we kept [...]
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Ninpo Wisdom Book
This was the first small press Bujinkan book ever authorized by Hatsumi-soke. Translated by an amazing team of budoka lead by Joe Maurantonio, shidoshi. You can buy it by clicking on the book below:
Shadow Warrior
The Shadow Warrior highlights Darryl Caldwell's insight on the early years of ninja art and culture in America. Surviving the bruises, flashing blades, and dizzying mental shifts, he emerged as one of the first black belt teachers outside of Japan.
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