Québec Bujinkan Tachi Dori And Kusari Fundo

Québec Bujinkan Tachi Dori And Kusari Fundo

We began with the 無刀捕 Mutōdori of 太刀捕 Tachi Dori. I taught two methods that I learned from Hatsumi Sensei in Japan. These are done by feel rather than looking for the sword. I explained some small details about 不動明王の目 Fudōmyōō no me like 天地眼 tenchigan. I added the 鎖分銅 kusarifundō to trap the Tachi. The true skill of Bujinkan students is often revealed with their handling of flexible weapons. I finished by sharing some critical details on how to do 中振 nakafuri with the kusarifundō. It becomes infinite like happō.

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Bujinkan Mutō Dori 一文字 Ichimonji

Bujinkan Mutō Dori 一文字 Ichimonji

We warmed up with 半棒術 hanbōjutsu kihon. First we did 片手振り katate furi against a strike. And then we used 八文字振りhachimonji furi to transition into gyaku waza. I began class with 一文字 ichimonji. Hatsumi Sensei has also called this kata 沈投 chintō, This makes sense because sinking as you enter is one of the main...

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Bujinkan Kata 拳者捕 Kenja Dori

Bujinkan Kata 拳者捕 Kenja Dori

We warmed up with 鎖分銅 kusarifundō striking drills. Whether striking with 片手振り katate furi, or 八文字振りhachimonji furi, control of distance is crucial. We want to be able to strike precise targets while using the distance advantage this weapon provides. Also, at the end of the arc the centripetal force is at its highest. I experienced...

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Bujinkan Kata 唯逆 Yuigyaku

Bujinkan Kata 唯逆 Yuigyaku

We warmed up with 順流れ jun nagare and 逆流れ gyaku nagare. First we did these as muto dori evasion against a sword cut. Then we used sword against sword as our opponent counters our cut, we evade with a nagare. The progression of ukemi should go from two handed rolling, to one handed, and then...

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Bujinkan Kata 天地 Tenchi

Bujinkan Kata 天地 Tenchi

We warmed up with muto dori kihon. The very basic can become advanced when you apply 紙一重 kami hito-e. This is like evading by the width of a sheet of paper. I added the kata 向捕 mukō dori to explore this idea. I began class with the kata 天地 tenchi. Heaven and Earth. But which...

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VIDEO: Bujinkan Kata 指拍 Shihaku

VIDEO: Bujinkan Kata 指拍 Shihaku

We warmed up with a technique that David demonstrated from his memory of a recent Nagato Sensei class. Anyone who has trained with Nagato in recent years has probably experienced it. He sometimes refers to it as a “pain” technique. It is a really terrible twist on hon gyaku. I gave some input about Nagato...

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Bujinkan Kata 拒技 Kyogi

Bujinkan Kata 拒技 Kyogi

We warmed up with the 六尺棒術 Rokushakubō Jutsu kata 両小手 ryō kote. This kata begins with deception coming from your 中段之構 chūdan no kamae, and transitioning into a moment of 撆倒之構 heitō no kamae. This creates a control over the kukan that you must not relinquish. Then you deliver the strikes like taiko 撥 bachi...

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Japan Bujinkan Training Spring 2018

Japan Bujinkan Training Spring 2018

My Bujinkan Japan training report from my Spring 2018 trip. When I arrived in Tokyo it was unseasonably cold. Rain turned to snow. But soon the days warmed and the Sakura went into full bloom. The Hanami parties were in full bloom as well!

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