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.
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8 Mar 10
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…
19 Apr 09
16 Dec 08
This past Sunday, the Bujinkan New York Dojo was proud to host the 3rd annual Bujinkan Four Winds Seminar. Instruction was lead by Glenn Catania (shidoshi), Fred Feddeck (shidoshi), Don Houle (shidoshi) and joe Maurantonio (judan shidoshi). Attended by about 21 people from all over the Metro NY/NJ area, the event shared lessons that were [...]
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21 Oct 08
There is a wonderful saying that comes to us from the Gyokko Ryu Kosshijutsu tradition we study. Bushigokoro wo motte totoshi no nasu. In English we translate this as, “The warriors heart is precious and essential.”
17 Oct 08
In one of Hatsumi-soke’s new books, Unarmed Fighting Techniques of the Samurai, there is an picture on page 49. The picture is of a handwritten Japanese document. This is the approximate translation. [Thanks to Miyuko for her work.] Please note that all items in brackets are my [Joe Maurantonio] comments. [amtap amazon:asin=4770030592] Gyokko ryu kosshi [...]
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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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- Man Who Never Missed