A few days ago, I mentioned that I was listening to the audiobook, Heart of the Ronin. I said that it was “fun.” The next day, the book got better! There is a great scene where the main character fights an oni! It was really well written (and read) and enjoyable. Please give it a [...]
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20 Jul 09
8 Jul 09
During one of our recent sword classes we discussed why proper grip is so important. But I know, that not everyone can visualize the reasoning for it or the consequences of improper grip. Here’s a neat video to illustrate the point: Here are some books that I recommend for understanding swordplay: [amtap book:isbn=4770021984] [amtap book:isbn=1583941975] [...]
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Tagged Budo, bujinkan, katana, kendo, kenjutsu, koi uchi kiri, sword, tachi, tai atari, te no uchi
Tagged Budo, bujinkan, katana, kendo, kenjutsu, koi uchi kiri, sword, tachi, tai atari, te no uchi
25 May 09
The Book of Five Rings (Gorin No Sho) is a text on Japanese sword skills (kenjutsu) and, to some degree, the martial arts in general. Believed to be written by Miyamoto Musashi circa 1645, it is a classic book on warrior strategy (heiho). There are at least a dozen different translations of this work… many [...]
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Tagged book, bujinkan, dojo, five, gorin no sho, heiho, kendo, kenjutsu, maurantonio, mifune, miyamoto, musashi, nihon, niten ichi ryu, rings, shinmyoken, swordplay, swordsmanship, toshiro, yagyu
Tagged book, bujinkan, dojo, five, gorin no sho, heiho, kendo, kenjutsu, maurantonio, mifune, miyamoto, musashi, nihon, niten ichi ryu, rings, shinmyoken, swordplay, swordsmanship, toshiro, yagyu
30 Mar 09
Bujinkan Four Winds Seminar (2008 – DVD) http://bnyd.com/dvd/ On December 14, 2008, the Bujinkan New York Dojo offered a wonderful event with four senior Bujinkan instructors: Joe Maurantionio, shihan (training since 1983) Glenn Catania, shidoshi (training since 1985) Don Houle, shidoshi (training since 1986) Fred Feddeck, shidoshi (training since 1993) Attended by Bujinkan students from [...]
12 Dec 08
If you know me, you know that I love to read. I read non-fiction and fiction. Here are three non-fiction books I recently recommended to my senior students. My criteria for recommendation was that they relate to the martial arts (not Bujinkan) and have cultural value. What does that mean? Read one and you’ll understand: [...]
17 Nov 08
Many months ago, George (one of our newer dojo members), started producing some leather shuriken (throwing stars) for use during practice. Initially, they were nice and flew well, but it was obvious that something was missing. When they hit a wall or another hard surface, they would begin to fray. The leather shuriken continued to fly well, but [...]
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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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