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
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, [...]
Posted in Budo, Reviews
Tagged bikenjutsu, Budo, bujinkan, dojo, hatsumi, katana, kendo, kenjitsu, kenjutsu, kokoro, kukishin, kukishinden, maurantonio, ninja, ninjutsu, ninpo, samurai, tachi, warrior
Tagged bikenjutsu, Budo, bujinkan, dojo, hatsumi, katana, kendo, kenjitsu, kenjutsu, kokoro, kukishin, kukishinden, maurantonio, ninja, ninjutsu, ninpo, samurai, tachi, warrior
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
10 Nov 10
Each summer, our class takes time to work on bojutsu training. Mostly we use padded rokushaku bo (6 ft staff), but from time to time we use the real thing (usually oak). Each year, I see a new influx of bo that make me cringe. Bought online or at a nearby martial arts store, the [...]
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Tagged bojutsu, hatsumi, jesse, kukishin, kukishinden, masaaki, moko, rokushakubo, ryu, Shinden, takagi, takamatsu, toshitsugu
Tagged bojutsu, hatsumi, jesse, kukishin, kukishinden, masaaki, moko, rokushakubo, ryu, Shinden, takagi, takamatsu, toshitsugu
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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
- Shiro Kuma
- Man Who Never Missed