Pavel Slavík, Shihan Bujinkan Dojo Prague

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I began my studies of Bujinkan Dojo martial arts (Ninjutsu and Bujutsu) under Lubos Pokorny, founder of Bujinkan Czech Dojo (and the first student of bujinkan in the Czech Republic) in the autumn of 1991 . Sadly only few remember „the beginnings“ of Bujinkan in Bohemia nowadays. Those were interesting times. I have instructed bujinkan martial arts from 1993. This role enabled me to look at the study of martial arts from a new perspective. One that has continuously reminded me through the years, that the martial art I study is a very complex one. I was given the first opportunity to see Hatsumi Sensei train during the German Taikai of 1994. From this „meeting“ on I have tried to attend the seminars around Europe regularly. In 1998 I ndertook my first study trip to Japan, along with other students from the Czech Republic. Since then have regularly visited the birthplace of this wonderful art. When in Japan, I mostly visit trainings of Hatsumi Sensei, Someya Sensei, Nagato Sensei and Ishizuka Sensei, but also Noguchi Sensei, Oguri Sensei, Senno Sensei and Shiraishi Sensei. I try to attend as many as possible when given the possibility. I believe I am very lucky that I can learn from such great teachers.

At the 2002 Daikomyo-sai I succesfully passed the 5th Dan test (also known as Sakki test) performed by Hatsumi Sensei. It was a very deep experience for me. I thus became a member of Shidoshi-kai, community of instructors/te­achers of the Bujinkan Dojo.

Since 2007 regular Bujinkan trainings have become a part of the CTU (Czech Technical University in Prague) PE lessons. To my pleasure, young Czech students have shown immense interest in the art, providing me with an opportunity to share what I have learned so far.

In January 2008 Bujinkan Dojo Prague was founded as another official bujinkan school to help to spread this martial art in the Czech republic. Here I try to spread the Bujinkan Bugei (Bujinkan tradition). As Bujinkan Dojo Prague, the school has also released a number of publications and training guides to help students orient themsevels in the structure of Bujinkan schools and to help them become familiar with their specific techniques and movement


Thank you:

I know, that I owe many people who helped and are still helping me with my studies – my family, fellow teachers and friends I study with. Thank you. I am looking looking forward to spending more time with you, not necessarily only in the field Budo and Ninpo studies.


Contacts:

Prague 6, Czech Republic
Mobil: +420 736 208 050
E-mail: pavels@bujinkanprague.com
Url: www.bujinkanprague.com or www.bujinkanpraha.cz