The lore of the Ninja continues to capture the imagination of the public. December 5th is International Day of the Ninja and you can get a few laughs if you click here. After you’re done enjoying the humor celebrate the day by joining us for some real ninjutsu training at Shinobi Martial Arts.
Archive for ◊ November, 2008 ◊
• Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Bujinkan Savage Dojo presents
Samurai Kenjutsu Seminar
You’re invited to the third of this four part seminar series covering The Bujinkan sword method from the Kukishinden ~ Ryu. Part three is open to anyone.
Topics being covered in part three are:
Continuation of Sword Etiquette, Kamae(sword postures),
Drawing & cutting fundamental forms, and intention/ energy drills
The techniques or forms of Kukishinden Ryu Happo Biken Kempo.
When: Sunday, November the 30th 2008 from 10:00am ~ 2:00pm
Where: The Winchendon Martial Arts Center ~ Bujinkan Savage Dojo
#23 Central Street (Central Plaza) Winchendon Massachusetts.
Cost: The cost is $50.00 (make checks payable to The Winchendon Martial Arts Center) a $25.00 non refundable deposit is needed to receive additional information each participant will receive a bound workbook study guide.
Space is limited so please act now -NO walk-ins will be allowed.
See you on the 30th.
Ken Savage (Bujinkan Shidoshi)
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• Tuesday, November 11th, 2008
Our friends at the YWCA in Manchester NH are starting two new support groups for women who have experienced sexual or domestic violence. If you or anyone you know needs help you can download information here for Sexual Violence and here for Domestic Violence. You can also find more information about the YWCA Support services here.
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• Monday, November 03rd, 2008
Theresa Murphy with An-Shu Rumiko Hayes
Five members of Shinobi Martial Arts were in Dayton Ohio for the 28th Annual SKH Ninja Festival. We had a great time seeing friends from around the world all coming together for three days of amazing training. One of the themes for the weekend was “quality of movement” which in our art means good taijutsu (body principles).
I had the opportunity to punch in for An-Shu Rumiko Hayes, it was incredible. Mrs. Hayes is less than half my size and effortlessly tossed me around like a rag doll. Despite my size, strength and training there was nothing I could do. The faces of people watching were all wide eyed and amazed.
What they couldn’t understand was despite how painful her demonstration looked she never hurt me. I never felt pain. Her positioning, timing and alignment were so precise she was able to control me without using force.
There have been a number of inspirational events over the last twenty years, like meeting An-Shu Stephen Hayes for the first time, traveling to Japan to train with Dr. Hatsumi and passing the sword test to receive my Shidoshi license, that have motivated me to keep going, to keep learning. Being able to train with Mrs. Hayes and see that level of skill has to be added to my list.
To know that skill level exists and is available to us through the generosity of An-Shus Stephen and Rumiko Hayes is motivation to keep going. We jokingly came up with our Taijutsu Training Rules after Festival this year:
Rule One – There is always more to learn!
Rule Two – When you think you have it, see rule one.
See you in class!
And plan to join us next year at the 29th Annual Ninja Festival where we will be celebrating An-Shu Stephen Hayes‘ 60th Birthday.
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