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要 – Kaname

From Bujinkan Zeropoint Dojo by RobRenner

要 “Kaname” This year, 2012, Hatsumi Sensei, the grand master of the Bujinkan, has chosen as his theme the idea of Kaname (要). In English, this translates to the ‘crux‘, ‘essence’, ‘pivot’, or the “vital point”. A simple example of

2011 Seminars

From Bujinkan Zeropoint Dojo by RobRenner

Developing the “Counter Intuition” of Kihon Happo

As Hatsumi Sensei often says:
“You cannot truly understand a technique until you understand its counter!”
With this in mind, I will be showing the progression from co-operation to resistance,
looking at how uke and tori would “counter” each move,
then show how to use that counter to your benefit,
allowing you todevelop your own “intuition” of the proper movement needed for any given moment.


(This methodology can be used for any technique,
but we will be focusing on Kihon Happo in conjunction with Soke’s chosen theme for this year.)


I will introduce the shiho dori” (4 ways of taking) concept
for developing a full range of options to internalize the principles of kihon happo.

The seminar will focus on the bio-mechanics of budo taijutsu,
showing the developmental progression from beginner to advanced,
utilizing lots of fun scenarios and drills for all to remember!




March 12, 13

Atlanta, Georgia – Stone Mountain Bujinkan Dojo

Contact: Randy Sessions   [email protected] Phone :770 630- 7450

March 19, 20

Chicago, Illinois – Bujinkan Jigokoro Dojo

Contact: Tony Brooks


March 21, 22

West palm Beach, Florida

Contact: Paul Fisher


March 26, 27

Joao Pessoa, Brazil

Contact: Simao Freitas  [email protected]



April 1, 2, 3

Bogota, Colombia

Contact: Andres Bernal    [email protected]  Phone: 3174373261

http://www.ninjacolombia.com/indes.html


April 9

Washington DC – Jujutsu Dojo of Colombia

Contact: Charles Collins  [email protected] Phone: 443-956-0506