Shoden

1. Some of Czech Buyu had the lucky opportunity to meet you at a Seminar

in Olomouc, yet others may only know you by name. So I would like to know – when and how did you first get to study martial arts and especially Bujinkan as such.

I started martial arts a bit later than most people. I was in graduate school studying […]

Recently, Soke has been speaking about the various types of the sword and the importance of understanding this not from a technical perspective, but as an anthropological lesson in the evolution of war.

These are: 

Ken – Straight sword

Tachi

Flintlock (gun)

Katana

It is interesting that Soke has included the gun in this list, but the thinking is not that this is a sword, […]

Posted in 1 on March 10, 2010 by Duncan Stewart

It has often been mentioned that Tanryoku 胆力 or “guts” is an essential element to understanding the world of budo and advancing as a martial artist.

Depending on the kanji, Tanryoku 弾力 can signify ” elasticity, resilience, and adaptability” as well.

Let us think about the relationship of the varying kanji and […]

Posted in 1 on March 16, 2010 by Duncan Stewart

Shuhari is a Japanese martial arts concept, and describes the stages of learning to mastery. It is sometimes applied to other disciplines, such as Go.

ShuHaRi roughly translates to Learn, Detach and Transcend.

Shu 守 (しゅ, “protect”, “obey”) — traditional wisdom — learning fundamentals, techniques, proverbs.

Ha 破 (は, “detach”, “digress”) — breaking with tradition — finding exceptions to […]

A brief introduction: Duncan Stewart (Shihan Bujinkan Dojo) has lived in in Japan for a while now. He studies Bujinkan martial arts directly under Hatsumi Sensei and the Japanese Shihan. His attitude towards the study of Bujinkan martial arts can serve as inspiration to many students around the world. Thanks to his high-level, he often acts as an Uke for Soke.

Shoden

Let's take […]

“A smile will purify the soul!” is just one of the many infinite possible interpretations of this year’s theme.

However, as many grasp at the mist of what might be the actual meaning of Rokonshojyo, the meaning is still yet to be heard from the master. The meaning lies in the training and the inspiration that can be gained from a […]

By Shihan Paul Masse

By Shihan Duncan Stewart

The original interview with Hatsumi Sensei. Writer Shihan Bernard Bordas. His text was translated by Michel Grandmont.

From webpages.

From webpages.

This interview was conducted on the 19th of May 2001, and was translated by Tim Bathurst

By Ed Martin

From webpages – http://www.bujinkanbritain.org/gallery2/

By Peter King, Shihan Bujinkan Dojo, 15th Dan