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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10 Nov 10
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Tagged bojutsu, hatsumi, jesse, kukishin, kukishinden, masaaki, moko, rokushakubo, ryu, Shinden, takagi, takamatsu, toshitsugu
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 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