http://ninpobudo.forumco.com/Ninpo-Budo Forumhttp://ninpobudo.forumco.com/rss.gifhttp://www.birminghamninpo.org.ukhttp://ninpobudo.forumco.com/rss.gif8637Jo Mhttp://ninpobudo.forumco.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=16410Wed, 11 Feb 2009 16:09:59 +0100Has facebook really taken over the use of this website??!!!


"I myself have never been able to find out precisely what feminism is: I only know that people call me a feminist whenever I express sentiments that differentiate me from a doormat or a prostitute."]]>stephenkhttp://ninpobudo.forumco.com/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=142&REPLY_ID=44810Sun, 10 Aug 2008 12:03:37 +0100stephenkhttp://ninpobudo.forumco.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=16010Sun, 10 Aug 2008 11:46:36 +0100
15/16 November 2008

In this workshop, the focus will once again be the Bujinkan Dojo's theme, Togakure Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu, to further explore the concept of Tsunagari, "connection," and its relation to the art's core principles. Using examples of the Tonso Gata, Happo Bikenjutsu, Togakure Ryu ukemi as attack, and the application of weapons, James hopes to refine not just the technical aspects of Taijutsu, but expand the very perspective by which it is understood. Please bring a hanbo, shinai, rope, knife, bo, training shuko, and shuriken.

Tomoko Horikawa will again lead morning and afternoon sessions of Makko Ho, a Japanese stretching art, focusing on Hara Kokyuho, abdominal breathing, and Hodo Taiso, supplemental massage techniques that use Taijutsu to improve the circulation and well being of another. Makko Ho has only four poses (similar to the Ryutai Undo of Junan Taiso) and concentrates on core strength of the Kosshi, lower back, and Tanden, lower abdomen, through breathing and bowing movements. Tomoko is one of only three licensed instructors in the United States.


James' training philosophy replaces static, repetitive imitation of techniques with a direct connection to the ebb and flow of martial principles that are in constant flux. This focus results in efficient and contextual understanding of the art's intent, fostering the continuous creative adaptability necessary for students to claim ownership of their training to 'be good today' instead of always training 'to become good.'



James has participated in martial arts for more 28 years, studying Eastern and Western styles. A graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, with a major in philosophy, he moved to Japan in 1995 to study under Dr. Hatsumi and his Shihan. In 1998, James passed the Godan, fifth-degree black belt test, shortly before leaving Japan, becoming one of a select group to receive a Shidoshi, teacher's, license from the Bujinkan Dojo. James currently lives in Chicago, Illinois, USA, where he teaches through his Shingitai-Ichi Dojo.


Time: 11:00 - 17:00 (both days; please arrive early to register)
Venue: London Buddhist Arts Centre, Eastbourne House Bullards Place, London, E2 0PT

Fee: £55 for the weekend (£30 for one day) - Please notify Shidoshi Stephen Kovalcik at bujinkan.london@gmail.com of your intention to attend.



Additional training opportunities:

On Thursday, 13th Nov, James will lead training at Shidoshi Kovalcik's dojo, from 19:00 - 21:00. The fee is £5. Everyone is welcome to this session, particularly those who have never met James before.

On Friday, 14th Nov, at the London Buddhist Arts Centre, Tomoko will lead a class solely focused on Makko Ho. Everyone is welcome (bring your partner!). This session will be from 19:00 - 21:00. The fee is £10, but only £5 if you are attending the seminar over the weekend as well.

If you would like to attend any of these sessions, or have any questions, please feel free to drop Stephen an email at bujinkan.london@gmail.com .



James' websites:
http://www.sgtidojo.com/
http://sgtidojo.blogspot.com/]]>splinterhttp://ninpobudo.forumco.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14310Mon, 26 May 2008 11:05:21 +0100
You can solve the problem of a confrontation quickly with the use of force.
At the same time mind you, such success however is at the expense of an-others welfare and rights.
As a result, even if you have solved one problem, you may have planted the seed of another greater one.

So does this just mean one should think before one reacts?
Maybe some times we do not have the time to think before we react?
Does it mean we should make time before we react, or yet again is it deeper still?
Come on let me know what you think.
Stay well Karle.

ksthomas
Find Serenity these holidays ... or Firefly!]]>splinterhttp://ninpobudo.forumco.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14110Mon, 26 May 2008 10:30:03 +0100So here goes: One should judge ones success by what they had to do, and what they had to
give up in order to get it.


Okay lets see what your interpretation is of this, or your feelings?

ksthomas
Find Serenity these holidays ... or Firefly!]]>Coopshttp://ninpobudo.forumco.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13910Wed, 26 Dec 2007 08:36:46 +0100

Coops]]>Coopshttp://ninpobudo.forumco.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13810Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:29:34 +0100
Dear All

If you receive a phone call on your mobile from any person, saying that he
or she is a company engineer, or telling that they're checking your mobile
line, and you have to press #90 or #09 or any other number, end this call
immediately without pressing any numbers.

There is a fraud company using a device that once you press #90 or #09
they can access your "SIM" card and make calls at your expense.

Coops


]]>Coopshttp://ninpobudo.forumco.com/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=136&REPLY_ID=44410Sun, 23 Sep 2007 11:21:37 +0100thekeeperhttp://ninpobudo.forumco.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13710Sat, 18 Aug 2007 11:02:04 +0100
To be honest I’ve always been a little confused when I’ve been told that there are only 8 techniques in ninjutsu and that everything else is just a henka. We all know techniques that look nothing like the kihon happo. Marc Moore explained this in a way that makes sense to me and I’ve never hear before. He explained that each of the kihon happo aren’t just techniques with various henka but are ideas within the art. The Japanese have a saying “if you know one thing then you know a hundred things”. Which means that if you truly know one technique its principles can be applied to any circumstance. It’s also important to look at both half’s of the Kihon Happo. If it teaches us how to defend against something then it teaches us how to do it.

Ichmonji No Kamae like the stance Ichmonji is all about long distance. It encompasses every technique where your opponent starts a step and a half away from you or longer. This included weapon techniques or just unarmed. It’s about receiving or delivering an attack over a long distance.

Hicho No Kamae is all about kicks. Either attacking with them or defending against them. In this way every technique involving a kick is Hicho No Kamae.

Jumonji No Kamae is all about the short range. Those attacks that you don’t really have the time to react to. In close attacks and strikes.

Omote Gyaku Dori is the side attack. You move around the side of your attacker. Taking balance and defeating them from the side. You’re like the commando unit working around the outside using stealth to reach your objective.

Ura Gyaku Dori is the straight forward attack. Going straight through your opponent in a very devastating way, you’re the tank rolling straight through all opposition.

Omote Gyaku Tsuki is multiple attacks. You’re defending yourself from multiple attackers or from multiple points of attack. Or using multiple points of attack against your enemy.

Musha Dori is locks. It teaches you how to lock up your opponent, keeping their balance and preventing them from moving. It’s not just about the single lock but is about all locks.

Ganseki Nage as I’m sure you know is a throw. It’s the big devastating technique used to totally destroy whatever is left of your opponent. This encompasses all throws from the big ones taking the person over their own head to the ones where your nice and just let them fall.

I know that I haven’t explained this very well. I’ve never been any good at putting the ideas in my head. Let me know what you guy’s think or if you think this is all a load of rubbish. Hope your having a good summer.

If you must, strike your blow only as a matter of necessity, not from a wish of mastery.]]>Coopshttp://ninpobudo.forumco.com/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=134&REPLY_ID=44210Sun, 12 Aug 2007 15:48:10 +0100