A Student’s perspective
1) Difference between Taijutsu and Goshin Jutsu. Sensei Eduard invited the class to actively think about the class they had signed up for by asking them to express what they Continue Reading →
Category: Bujinkan Ninjutsu
About Japanese Martial Arts Attire
What do many English speaking martial artists call their uniform? Chances are if they train in a style of martial arts that originates from Japan they’ll often call it a Continue Reading →
Ninpo and Ninjutsu
NINPO & NINJUTSU Ninjutsu 忍術 is a collective term for various strategies developed by very sophisticated individuals during various stages of Japan early history. Ninpo 忍法often referred to as the Continue Reading →
The Natural Flow
Shu Ha Ri 守破離 Is a concept that describes the natural stages of growth. Shu (守) “to abide, to follow” – Refers to the early stages of development and requires Continue Reading →
Seeing Through the Mist
On One auspicious evening the master invited one of his brightest students to join him for his regular walk with his dog. The Masters pet dog loved his evening walk. Continue Reading →
The Spirit of Yamato in the world of modern Budo
Japanese paper (washi 和紙) is one of the several symbols of Japanese culture and spirit. It is made using fibers from the bark of the gampi tree, the mitsumata shrub Continue Reading →
The qualities of Budo
Hardness, Softness, Strength, Weakness, could all be thought of as moods. If we try to fit the mood, there is a danger that we will fail to do henka (change). Continue Reading →
The Purpose of Budo
In Ninpo there is an important teaching in a form of a poem called Ninniku Seishin. This poem sets the tone for the state of mind and character required to Continue Reading →
BIKENJUTSU – 秘剣術
The art of the sword saints (剣聖) This year Sensei asked us to spend some time and polish our sword skills so its only appropriate that I would write on Continue Reading →
Understanding the Bujinkan Way
What is the Bujinkan? What does it stands for? These are some of the questions asked by many answered by few. Although I know as much as I don’t know Continue Reading →