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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30 Mar 11
Posted in Budo, Reviews
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
2 Mar 11
In the 1980s, I met Hatsumi-sensei for the first time and found out that he had several books written in Japanese. Being an avid reader, I asked one of the Japanese-shihan about them. In a short while I was working on a translation of the first chapter of one book. Eventually I began a project [...]
21 Sep 10
Pete Reynolds – Bujinkan NYC Seminar Dates: Tuesday & Wednesday, November 9 & 10, 2010 Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm (both nights) Location: Pearl Studios, NYC 500 Eighth Ave. (btw 35th/36th St.) New York, NY Cost: $30 for one night or $55 for both Info: The Pete Reynolds Bujinkan NYC Seminar is jointly sponsored by: Jeff [...]
8 Mar 10
Like many of my buyu, I am eagerly awaiting the latest release of Quest Video’s Bujinkan DVD line: Daikomyosai 2009. Having been there during the filming, I know from experience that it’s a must have for all Bujinkan shidoshi. Follow this link to watch a clip on YouTube.
14 Aug 09
A few weeks ago, on a hot Tuesday night we practiced a modified cartwheel with a single and double kick. What fun! Watch…
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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.
Henka- Shinbu Fusatsu
- Shugyo
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- Man Who Never Missed