Quotes and Proverbs that relate to the Japanese martial arts.
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3 Apr 12
30 Mar 11
Many people were shocked with the release of Unarmed Fighting Techniques in 2008. Upon review of the contents we see the listing of six Bujinkan traditions and their training structure. In many Bujinkan schools this book is referred to as “The densho” (tradition book). In the Bujinkan New York Dojo, I recommend senior students study [...]
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Tagged Budo, bujinkan, daken, gyokko, hatsumi, jujutsu, jutai, koppo, kosshi, koto, kukishin, maurantonio, ninja, ninpo, samurai, shinden fudo, takagi yoshin, takamatsu, togakure
Tagged Budo, bujinkan, daken, gyokko, hatsumi, jujutsu, jutai, koppo, kosshi, koto, kukishin, maurantonio, ninja, ninpo, samurai, shinden fudo, takagi yoshin, takamatsu, togakure
23 Mar 11
It was in 2005 that we saw Hatsumi-sensei‘s Japanese Sword Fighting at the bookstores. As far as I can recall, this is the first Bujinkan related work to focus on our sword style. The subtle format was visually impressive for those of us that have been reading Bujinkan books throughout the years. With this book, [...]
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Tagged bikenjutsu, Budo, bujinkan, dojo, hatsumi, katana, kendo, kenjitsu, kenjutsu, kokoro, kukishin, kukishinden, maurantonio, ninja, ninjutsu, ninpo, samurai, tachi, warrior
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16 Mar 11
In 2005 Hatsumi-sensei released his new book, Advanced Stick Fighting. Almost immediately, this book about the long staff was compared to his earlier book called Stick Fighting (publiched in the early-1970s) about short stick training. Both continue to be considered “must read” in the stick fighting community. “I think it is good to push yourself [...]
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Tagged advanced, bojutsu, bronx, bronxville, Budo, bujinkan, dojo, eastchester, fighting, hanbojutsu, hatsumi, jojutsu, katonah, kukishin, kukishinden, new york, ninja, ninjitsu, ninjutsu, NY, nyc, samurai, scarsdale, somers, stick, taijutsu, takamatsu, tarrytown, tuckahoe, westchester, yonkers
Tagged advanced, bojutsu, bronx, bronxville, Budo, bujinkan, dojo, eastchester, fighting, hanbojutsu, hatsumi, jojutsu, katonah, kukishin, kukishinden, new york, ninja, ninjitsu, ninjutsu, NY, nyc, samurai, scarsdale, somers, stick, taijutsu, takamatsu, tarrytown, tuckahoe, westchester, yonkers
9 Mar 11
With the private release of Ninpo: Wisdom for Life there seemed to be a renewed interest in Hatsumi-sensei‘s writings. Ben Cole, a Bujinkan member, had been writing down quotes from Hatsumi-sensei Japan classes visits for several years and sharing them. This eventually transformed into Understand? Good. Play!, a book of Bujinkan quotes from Masaaki Hatsumi. [...]
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Ninpo: Wisdom for Life
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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- Man Who Never Missed