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SEMINARS FOR 2008/2009
SAAR-GERMANY

13th SEPTEMBER

1 DAY SEMINAR(KNIFE)

NORMAN SMITHERS

Info; MARC JAHAN

email; mjahan@ninpo-saar.de
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ROB RENNER
This article was sent to me by Pete Reynolds in Japan.
Training Hierarchy
Put your focus where it needs to be when training.
By Rob Renner


It is a common occurrence in the Bujinkan to have practitioners of all ...
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KOURYUU DOJO WALSALL SHIBU-GREG CHAPMAN-NIDAN
If you are interested in training at the Bujinkan Kouryuu Walsall Shibu please contact Greg at: keikaister@gmail.com

Training venue and times;

Alumwell Community college
Primley Avenue
Walsall

S...
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KOURYUU DOJO HARLOW CLUB ANNOUNCEMENTS
Quote "Nagato Sensei quote "...."Grade doesn't mean shit! You know if you train enough and other people can see if you move well enough, irrespective of grade. Budo is an individual's journey where your own training is 100% your own responsibility..." Un... More
THE HOMBU DOJO JAPAN, PLEASE READ!.
This is taken from the Kutaki site, it`s very important that students understand what`s expected of them BEFORE they go to Japan to train.
Written by DOUG WILSON and JOJI OHASHI.

Re: Cultural Kihon as part of training
Doug ...
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CONGRATULATIONS TO BRIAN DUCKERS 15th DAN
MANY CONGRATULATIONS TO BRIAN DUCKERS FOR GETTING HIS 15TH DAN RECENTLY IN JAPAN, WELL DESERVED, NICE ONE BRIAN.

BRIAN IS A VERY CLOSE FRIEND AND WE OFTEN DO JOINT SEMINARS TOGETHER (SEE SEMINARS), I HAVE KNOWN HIM AND HIS FAMILY FOR MANY Y...
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DUNCAN STEWART LIVING AND TRAINING IN JAPAN.
Recently Soke commented at the beginning of class the importance to recognize the process of learning Budo. He stated that he is teaching an "Illusion" and that people who come to Japan and train at only his classes will not understand. There are many peo... More
KIHON HAPPO by HARADA SENSEI
Masanari Harada Sensei has just given a superb insight into the Kihon Happo.
When we learn Kihon Happo, different instructors teach different flavours,
so how do you know if you doing it correctly? Harada Sensei said:

"Techni...
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PENNY FOR YOUR THOUGHTS, an Article by Hugo Gunn of Ireland, an excellent insight to training pre and post Japan.
A penny for your thoughts
I was lucky enough to go to Japan this year with a great bunch of lads from Tommy Lawlor and Alan Butler`s dojo's together with Marcus. I really wasn't sure what to expect but it was a great experience. At first I was try...
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HATSUMI SENSEI QUOTES
These are random quotes that i`ve chosen to put here that i think are more than relevent to training.

ìThere are 3 kinds of budoka...

Öones that try to look strong, ones that try to perfect their technique and ones that try t...
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HUMOUR.
It doesn`t have to Ninjer stuff!!!!!

Borrowed from Alex Meehan's site
In case you hadn't yet seen this: Washington Post's Mensa Invitational once again asked readers to take any word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracti...
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PHIL LEGARE FOR THOSE ASPIRING TO TAKE THE GODAN TEST
DONíT BE IN A HURRY
(to take the Godan test)
An article by Phillip Legare

At the end of Sunday training at the Bujinkan Hombu Dojo recently, several people lined up to take the Godan test. If you havenít been to Japan, you...
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ALI MARTINEZ(DUBLIN)HIS THOUGHTS ON PASSING HIS GODAN TEST IN JAPAN
My Godan Test

Let me say first, that Iíve read about various peopleís godan test over the years and indeed have seen many live and some on video including Alex Meehan`s, well I am happy to say that none of what I heard or saw had absolutely...
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THE BACKBONE OF BUDO-JAMES MORGANELLI
ìThe Backbone of Budoî
Shidoshi James Morganelli
Bujinkan Shingitai-Ichi Dojo
Chicago, Illinois


KoppÙjutsu and Kosshijutsu are basically understood as, ìbone breaking and nerve attacksî - a translation we can th...
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TAIJUTSU TRUTHS-JAMES MORGANELLI
ìTaijutsu Truthsî

James Morganelli
Shidoshi
Bujinkan Shingitai-Ichi Dojo

For years now, I have compiled what I call, ìTaijutsu Truthsî - snippets of insight into the science and art of Budo Taijutsu.
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DISRESPECTFUL BEHAVIOUR IN THE HOMBU DOJO, A MESSAGE FROM JOJI OHASHI.
From George Ohashi:
Tuesday, July 11th.
Soon after I started making announcements at the end of the Ayase class today, a lot of people ignored me, stood up, walked around and started chatting with others. Such behavior is considered very r...
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KIHON HAPPO BY SOKE
KIHON HAPPO
I have trained myself and instructed others in Kihon Happo (basic eight rules) and felt that those who have had previous training in Karate, Judo, Aikido, Kung Fu, and other fighting techniques tend to stay with those forms and have tro...
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INTERVIEW WITH SOKE IN 2003 by JOSH SAGER
Quote:
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Ninja Grandmaster Says Goodbye to the West
Interview by Josh Sager
(Translation by Ben Jones)

On the weekend of August 8th, ...
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TEACHING AND SHU-HA-RI - By Yukiyoshi Takamura
In the dojo we often refer to the Shu, Ha, Ri process as stages of learning. This article by Yukiyoshi Takamura describes in detail each of the three concepts and how they apply to Budo training. Although not Bujinkan in origin, this is an excellent ess... More
CONGRATULATIONS TO MRS & MRS WHARLEY
Yes thats right! My daughter has decided to join at last! JESSIE was born 3rd May @16.24 weighing 7lb 7oz.
Zak aged 3 has taken to her like a house on fire however he doesn't know how to change a nappy yet and to get up every 3 hrs to feed her. Tr...
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KOURYUU DOJO LEEDS SHIBU-PETER SABOURN-NIDAN
Training venues and times;

Contact; info@bujinkan-leeds.co.uk

LEEDS;
Sundays
11:00-13:00
Leeds YMCA
Otley road
West yorkshire
Leeds
LS16 6HQ

Norman's training da...
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KOURYUU DOJO BIRMINGHAM SHIBU-KARLE THOMAS-YONDAN
Saturday 1 PM to 3 PM
Sunday 1 PM to 3 PM
plus
Tuesday 7.30 PM to 9.30 PM.

Norman's next training session will be on August 30th, in fact two of his senior students, Darren and Paul, will be taking it. ...
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KOURYUU DOJO HAVERING SHIBU-PAUL OLDLAND-YONDAN
The instructor of the class, Paul Oldland, holds a 4th degree black belt (Yon Dan) and has been training since 1991 in Bujinkan Taijutsu. He aims to build a solid friendly club committed to teaching the arts of Hatsumi Sensei in an authentic and realistic... More
KOURYUU DOJO MALTA-ALFREDO GALEA-HACHI DAN
Bujinkan Ninpo Taijutsu Malta owes its existence and success to the efforts and perseverence of Alfredo Galea. He is currently qualified and registered with the worldwide Bujinkan organization as a Master Teacher (Shidoshi). With his 8th Dan in Ninjutsu, ... More
ROB RENNER
Shinnenjutsu, by Rob Renner
Controlling your opponents perceptions

Also translated as intention technique, mind reading, mind control, and manipulation of another's thoughts or perceptions, this concept lies at the heart of Budo Taij...
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KOURYUU DOJO NOTTINGHAM AND DERBY SHIBU-JIM HOUGH-SANDAN
Email: nottsderbyshibu@tiscali.co.uk

Telephone: 07980 714660

Norman's training dates are;

Tuesday 12th August
Tuesday 14 October


All venues are within 10 minutes reach of ...
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KOURYUU DOJO SOUTH LEEDS SHIBU-JOE THOMPSON-SHODAN
Welcome.
The South Leeds Shibu is run by Joe Thompson - Shodan, who has been training in the martial arts for over 10 years and discovered Bujinkan at the age of 13. Since then Joe has travelled to Japan and Europe training with anyone and everyone...
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KOURYUU DOJO SOUTHEND SHIBU-DAVE BARRINGTON-SHODAN
Welcome to Dave Barrington who's Dojo has recently joined us, Dave is the owner of Barrington Swords.

Contact number;

07519 179692

Or email David

info@ninja-dojo.co.uk

Thursday 8p...
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SATURDAY TRAINING SESSIONS
**Summer Holidays are here and the Hall is booked for other functions. Therefore the next planned session is for 20 September**

Cheers

Darren

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I've set up a Sat...
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KIHON AGAIN IN JAPAN...DUNCAN STEWART
Hello,

Firstly, thank you to Duncan for setting this up to help the Bujinkan community in Australia and abroad.

Nagato Shihan has recently ( at the request of Soke ) re-introduced the Kihon Happo at the beginning of class. More
KIHON AGAIN IN JAPAN...ROGER ANDERSSON
You may have already heard but just in case you haven't ...
Noguchi sensei has started a new class.
It is focused 100% on Kihon, since in the last ten years the standard of Taijutsu has dropped to a quite low level according to more than one...
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