After three long years, I return for Bujinkan training in Japan. The world is different. Training in Japan is different.
Michael Glenn at the Bujinkan Honbu Dojo
I share my expectations and my actual experiences. I came here as a scouting trip. I wanted to see what changed and where the Bujinkan is going.
So far I’ve trained in three dojos. Nagase Sensei started my trip with quick, focused taijutsu.
Nagase Sensei with Michael Glenn November 2022
I visited my friend Sakai-san for training in Kasukabe.
Michael at 酒井一弘 Dojo Novemeber 2022
And Furuta Sensei invited me to his dojo.
Furuta Sensei and Michael Glenn November 2022
Luckily, I found more training than I anticipated. And I’m having a great time. I’m encouraged for the future. And this is only part one of my Bujinkan training in Japan report.
Complete TAKAGIYOSHIN-RYU JUTAIJUTSU with MATS HJELM was filmed at the Bujinkan Kaigozan Dojo during early to the late fall of 2022. The theme was Takagiyoshin-ryu Jutaijutsu.
There is no verbal instructions on this film. Each technique is demonstrated several times from all angles. For more information about this ryu-haclick here! Please notice there is several sub-pages to this page with more information.
Techniques is demonstrated from several angles. There is no verbal instructions, we highly suggest you get the Unarmed Fighting Techniques of the Samurai book (what I call the Densho Book by Hatsumi Soke). This book have all Taijutsu techniques from all the Bujinkan ryu-ha described, it is a must have for all studying the Bujinkan arts.
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All 85 Takagiyoshin-ryu techniques on 9 files in HD quality, total playing time is 93 minutes. 2.8 Gb (H.264, AAC, 1920x1080p)
高木揚心流柔体術
TAKAGIYŌSHIN-RYŪ JŪTAIJUTSU
All 85 techniques from the book “Unarmed Fighting Techniques of the Samurai” by Masaaki Hatsumi is demonstrated.
Each technique is showed from different angles. There is no exact way to do any technique in the Bujinkan Dojo, there is wrong ways of doing the technique and there is several ways of doing the techniques correctly. You need to be aware of how the opponent is reacting and adjust accordingly. Bujinkan Dojo Budo Taijutsu and all the Ryuha is far from dogmatic and rigid systems. This is why every single time the technique is demonstrated it is a little different.
This video was recorded from the beginning until the end of 2022 during our normal classes at Kaigozan Dojo.
There is nine levels and nine video files with a total playing time of 93 minutes,
Part 1 – OMOTE KATA (13 techniques) 13 min
First level is unarmed grappling techniques.
Part 2 – URA KATA (3 techniques) 4 min
Second level is unarmed techniques from the inner side.
Part 3 – ERIJIME KATA (8 techniques) 10 min
Third level is strangulation or choking techniques.
Part 4 – SABAKI KATA (10 techniques) 15 min
Fourth level is unarmed techniques focused on moving the feet.
Part 5 – TAI KATA (15 techniques) 15 min
Fifth level is unarmed techniques focused on using the body.
Part 6 – MUTODORI KATA (7 Techniques) 7 min
Sixth level is unarmed techniques against weapons.
Part 7 – DAISHOSABAKI KATA (14 techniques) 12 min
Seventh level is unarmed techniques where both opponents is wearing Daisho (short and long swords).
Part 8 – SHIRABE KATA (4 techniques) 6 min
Eigth level is unarmed techniques in harmony with the attacks.
Part 9 – MOGURI KATA (11 techniques) 11 min
Ninth and last level is where you do the techniques while concealing your intentions.
Check out the following links for more about Mats Hjelm and Kaigozan Dojo.
Kihon Happo is the very foundation of Bujinkan Dojo Budo Taijutsu. Here is the seventh technique called Musha Dori (Ude Jime Ashi Ori Kata) from page 47 in the YUDANSHA book.…
Kihon Happo is the very foundation of Bujinkan Dojo Budo Taijutsu. Here is the sixth technique called Ura Kote Gyaku Dori from page 46 in the YUDANSHA book.…
Kihon Happo is the very foundation of Bujinkan Dojo Budo Taijutsu. Here is the fifth technique called Omote Kote Gyaku Ken Sabaki from page 45 in the YUDANSHA book.…
for a long time (again) it was not new posts, not that I didn't work, but sens I change my regular job.
There is one weapon (Tsukushi Naginata) about which I think long time and finally it is made first one. As far i know this is first wooden and practice Tsukushi naginata on net and maybe in the world.
From my first steps in Budo world, my thinking was that every decent and serious Dojo should have the possibility to show the student and provide a serious insight into the weapons they teach as well as a deeper insight into the origin and variations of some weapons.
This type of Naginata was created on that trail. There is a small chance that someone could afford an original and real blade, so I tried to incorporate all the essential elements into this weapon so that the practitioner has as faithful a feeling of the weapon as possible.
More about this weapon you could fine on net but I will also will write more about technical aspects and characteristics of this particular weapon.
The Tsukushi Naginata from the picture is made of hornbeam wood from two pieces, similar to the original, the blade is one piece, the handle is another piece, but they are joined with a special joint and glued, with the addition of a special screw so that the weapon be strong when get in contact with opponent's weapon.
