Around 1988, I first saw Steven Seagal in Above the Law and thought, “Cool.” His movies got better, before they got worse… I think his last good movie was Under Seige. Over the years, we have heard some negative things about his personality… however, he remains outspoken about Native American and Tibetan rights. But now, [...]
Browsing the archives for the hombu tag
27 Oct 09
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17 May 09
Yesterday, I was trying to be a funny by emailing a friend that I really wanted to be at hombu (Noda, Japan) this week, but the drive long drive would probably make me late… So how far a drive? I went to google maps, entered the data and there it was, a little over 9,500 [...]
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 [...]
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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
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- Man Who Never Missed