Shinden Fudo Ryu Daken Taijutsu
During the Toh Era in ancient China, there lived a remarkable woman named En-no-Gyoja. also known as “Cho” referred to the ancient kingdom of Chine. En-no-Gyoja became renowned as an expert Continue Reading →
Category: Bujinkan Ninjutsu
Hontai Takagi Yoshin Ryu
The Hontai Yoshin Ryū-Takagi Ryū, a classical school of Japanese jujutsu, originated in the early Edo period, founded by Takagi Oriemon Shigetoshi (Umon) in the Oshu region (present-day Miyagi). Oriemon, Continue Reading →
The Legendary Katana
There is a legend about the formation of sword systems in Japan. According to the legend the origin of all swordsmanship in Japan came to be called Kashima no Tachi and Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →