Japan Report Four 令和5年
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by Michael
1M ago
From Bujinkan Santa Monica by Michael I start off my Japan Report Four video going to Hatsumi Sensei’s house and the Bujinkan Honbu office. I do this on every trip because this is how I submit my rank paperwork for my students. In the video I talk about my “secret” route to his house. I also recall past times when I could just visit and have tea with Soke. During my walk to his house, I review some of my notes from old classes with Soke. During one class he said 自分の第六感兼ねあいうち Jibun no dairokkan kane aiuchi. This is when you make your intuition match reality. Or, more directly, your intuition ..read more
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海蛍 Umi Hotaru: The Ninja’s Nighttime Guide
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1M ago
From 武神館兜龍 Bujinkan Toryu by admin In the realm of stealth and strategy the Ninja once harnessed 海蛍 Umi Hotaru, sea-fireflies (Vargula hilgendorfii) a remarkable natural phenomenon as a nighttime guide. This essay delves into their ingenious use of these bioluminescent creatures for night operations. The Art of Light in Darkness The Ninja sought clear seas with sandy bottoms, ideal habitats for sea-fireflies. Using bait, they attracted and collected these luminous beings with precision. Ninjas kept them alive until needed, showcasing an exceptional understanding of nature and resourcefu ..read more
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Daikomyosai – December 1998: A Glimpse into the Bujinkan World
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by admin
2M ago
From 武神館兜龍 Bujinkan Toryu by admin Introduction Fighter Magazine 1999 #2 Fighter Magazine 1999 #2 Fighter Magazine 1999 #2 In December 1998, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Daikomyosai, a martial arts event held in Japan. Daikomyosai, also known as Taikai, is an annual gathering of martial artists from around the world. This event is unique, primarily because it is presided over by Soke Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, the head instructor of the Bujinkan organization. In this essay, I will provide insights into my experiences during Daikomyosai, the rigorous training sessions, and the dive ..read more
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Japan Report Three 令和5年
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by Michael
2M ago
From Bujinkan Santa Monica by Michael Last night Paul Masse invited me and my teacher Peter over to his house in Noda-shi. While we were in the backyard swapping stories, his wife Tomoe invited us inside to a warm dinner of ちゃんこ鍋 chankonabe. She and Paul are very friendly and generous. Paul asked Peter what he found at the antique weapons market. Peter said that he was looking for 矢の根 yanone, which are arrowheads. He also said he bought a tsuba with a giant centipede on it. Paul was curious about this so Peter told us the story behind it. He told us 俵藤太物語 Tawara Tōda monogatari, the legend o ..read more
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忍術千一夜 NINJUTSU SENICHIYA (The Art of Ninja in 1001 Nights)
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by admin
3M ago
From 武神館兜龍 Bujinkan Toryu by admin I was translating another Hiden Magazine article for Bujinkan.online and came up on the following segment about Hatsumi Sōkes experience about his 1964 TV appearance om 忍術千一夜 NINJUTSU SENICHIYA (The Art of Ninja in 1001 Nights). NINJUTSU SENICHIYA was a segment to the Toei Animation TV anime 少年忍者風のフジ丸 “Shōnen Ninja Kaze no Fujimaru” (Fujimaru of the Wind: The Childhood of a Ninja) aired from June 7, 1964, to August 31, 1965. Hatsumi Sōke showcased and explained various aspects of Ninjutsu and ninja tools, particularly from the Togakure-ryū school. The segment ..read more
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Japan Report Two 令和5年
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by Michael
3M ago
From Bujinkan Santa Monica by Michael Morning Song at 月野宮神社 Tsukinomiya Jinja, photo: Michael Glenn On this day of my Bujinkan Japan Training trip, I began with a visit to the the 月野宮神社 Tsukinomiya Jinja Flea Market. There, I found an impromptu concert from a local guy with a guitar. And I also found many antique swords, jutte, and miscellaneous weapons. I finish by sharing a lesson from Hatsumi Sensei about 弱いも支点 yowai mo shiten, using your weakness as a pivot point. If you want to support my work, sign up to Rojodojo, and you can watch the full video: Japan Report Two 令和5年 During m ..read more
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Japan Report One 令和5年
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by Michael
3M ago
From Bujinkan Santa Monica by Michael Every Bujinkan trip I make to Japan feels like a gift. And I always share that with you all in my Japan reports. This trip, I decided to video a lot. Like every day. So there will be quite a few of these. The only issue is that it takes me time to edit all of this video, so these Japan reports may spread out into next year. The first video is here: Japan Report One 令和5年 The first day of any Bujinkan trip to Japan starts with a marathon. 20 hours of travel by Plane train, and automobile. Also, a lot of walking with a heavy backpack up and down stairs ..read more
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The Sound of Bujinkan 変化 Henka
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by Michael
5M ago
From Bujinkan Santa Monica by Michael One Friday night back in the old Honbu Dojo, Hatsumi Sensei moved to a very high level of training right from the start. After he asked someone to demo, he immediately went into counter attacks using his fingertips. And he said to be playful. Hatsumi Sensei painted and hung a scroll in the corner of the dojo. He did this every year to express the yearly theme. This year it was 神韻武導 Shin'in Budō. You can read this as Budō of exceptional artistry. Or, when you look at the characters for Shin'in, it could be a Budō that expresses the sound of the heart, the ..read more
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Andragogue Or Pedagogue? (part 2)
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by kumablog
5M ago
From Shiro Kuma by kumablog Andragogy is a pedagogy adapted to adults. (1)  It primarily deals with education. This article is the follow-up of our previous article on the subject, published two weeks ago. (2) In this second part, we will cover the last three items of the andragogy system developed by Knowles. (3) Japan is a hierarchical cultural society, and andragogy is not the best system for their culture. Westerners can benefit from andragogy because we have Descartes’ logical approach to life. We need to understand to accept. The Japanese don’t; they must comply. Japan has been an ..read more
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Banpenfugyō: Cultivating Adaptability and Cognitive Flexibility
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by admin
6M ago
From 武神館兜龍 Bujinkan Toryu by admin Introduction The Japanese concept of 万変不驚  Banpenfugyō, often associated with martial arts, encapsulates the essence of adaptability and cognitive flexibility. In the heat of a physical confrontation, it beckons martial artists to relinquish preconceived techniques and allow an intuitive, divine power to guide their actions. This essay delves into the philosophy of Banpenfugyō within the context of Bujinkan Budō Taijutsu, exploring how it trains practitioners to seamlessly adapt and respond to ever-changing situations. Banpenfugyō: Unpredictability in Ac ..read more
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