Ran Dori is not "sparring". To me sparring is with pads, no resistance, pulling punches etc. For me Ran Dori is the application of combat short...
What cracks me up with MMA practitioners (and this is not to stereotype- but focusing on the message about training Bujinkan with an MMA approach)...
On the threads I have read in regards to "the next grandmaster/future of the bujinkan" I dont think anyone has EVER worded it such as your...
Well, Siphus, as I have posted on the topic of "ask your instructor" before- if the question seems well thought out and well researched then why...
This is the EXACT problem with what is becomming of the world, and the Bujinkan. MWDAndy wrote: "I'm not sure that this is the case. People...
What kouryuu said to you on the first reply is the correct answer- go to where YOU feel YOU can train the most efficiently. Simply because one...
Napoleon Dynamite anyone? Whenever I hear the term "Sensei" all I can think about is the scene with "Rex Kwon Do" from Napoleon Dynamite- Bow to...
Here is my take on Ninutsu vs Budo/Ninpo Taijutsu. For one- does it truly matter what you call it? I do not understand how Ninjutsu got such a...
I began my original training with Shotokan many moons ago (and a few other arts- a little of aikido, judo, tae kwon do and hapkido). About three...
Dale, Weekend camps are always a blast. When I did my initial training back in 1995 we had a thing called "Ninja Fest". It was hosted in...
I give all my students a "Student Training Portfolio" CD that I burn from them. I ask that they buy a 2" binder and sheet protectors. It...
I order all my tabi from www.buyubooks.com Just put Jikatabi in the search area. The shipping to the US is a bit expensive- bout $20+, but the...
Hi All, Joined MAP a few days ago and I love how there are the cross thoughts of the different styles of Ninjutsu out there. I personally...
Hi all, Relatively new to MAP, saw this post and thought I'd offer some thoughts. I've been to Japan several times and loved every minute of...
Genbukan/Bujinkan in AZ Hi all, First post here on MAP, I hope this isnt seen as plugging a school or in the wrong forum, but I saw this...
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