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Let the golden voice of Craig Olsen drop some gold nuggets on you!

From Ninjutsu in the World by Paul Masse

Craig Olsen spent a many years in Japan training consistently and diligently with Hatsumi Sensei AND he took notes!  Today he is very generous to give us the benefit of his hard work and study as he drops some pure  jewels  from his training days on us! I am excited!

Also he will be releasing a book shortly that will have many more of these episodes in it. And I am beyond delighted to get to read of his experiences with Sensei.   This  is a short blurb about the book.    "This is not a book of techniques. It’s a collection of vital lessons transmitted through paintings, verbal mentorings and physical thrashings that I received from Hatsumi Sensei while training with him in Japan from 1997-2013. This book answers the question, “What was that like?”  Damn! Looking forward to this.

Be sure to check out Craig at his dojo in Charlotte, NC.  if you are in the states. 
https://www.facebook.com/Charlotte.Bujinkan.Dojo/

Now lets get to it!



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“Go home young man!”, 17 year old Willy perseveres in a wild Japan!

From Ninjutsu in the World by Paul Masse

Listen to this wild tale from the life of Willy Iglesia.  At 18 he flew to Japan to train with a man he had only seen in a magazine!  And he survived! He shares his tale and how this art changed his life.  If you are in Argentina, go and visit his new dojo.  And grab his new book if you are looking to read more about his journey and hear his thoughts on training and life. 

His book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0851MXGDC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9m-wEbG1FM9QF?fbclid=IwAR3tBcsHED5bs_5xXrxRHinJYEd9CTUHAAHWgyPkjtKskHoMwM2sowhD6OA

His dojo:
https://www.facebook.com/bujinkanwillydojo

His site:
http://www.afita.com.ar/?fbclid=IwAR1wSHPJe9gu2xgefNpcPpl95rk2Kf1X6N3zhhBdoiPerDs97XpTvjk4Nz4


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Kasumi An Chats Kobayashi Sensei

From Kasumi An Study Center – 霞庵スタディセンター by カスミアン

We welcome a great Buyu this week! You`ll definitely want to hear his stories! Register below!
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SPEAR FIGHTING The essentials with MATS HJELM

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SPEAR FIGHTING The essentials with MATS HJELM. These spear techniques of Kukishin-ryu is a follow up on the old Sojutsu Kaisetsu Kata with Mats Hjelm released 16 years ago. This video covers Gokui Kata, the second level of traditional spear fighting techniques of Kukishin-ryu.

When one speaks of Gokui (essence), people get this sense of something mysterious, something really deep being there. And novelists also describe it this way. Gokui means something which that person can do well, his forte – that becomes the Gokui-gata. Warriors don’t ponder so deeply. “I’m good at this” – that what they go on. Just like in cooking: if it’s good, that’s fine. Like the expression “to cook the opponent” – Gokui is similar to that.

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On this video Mats show all 9 Yari techniques from the Gokui Kata of the nearly 700 year old school Kukishin-ryū in the Bujinkan system. These are the nine techniques.

極意型 GOKUI KATA

  1. 一文字 ICHIMONJI
  2. 菊水 KIKUSUI
  3. 巻蔦 KANCHŌ
  4. 鬼刺 KISASU
  5. 飛龍 HIRYŪ
  6. 突伏 TSUKI-BUSE
  7. 蔭蝶 KAGE-CHŌ
  8. 三ツ玉 SATSUGYAKU
  9. 七枚葉 KYOBA

Each technique is demonstrated and explained from different camera angles. The instructions are in English.

SPEAR FIGHTING The essentials with MATS HJELM
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This video is from Kaigousuru 2020; this was the first Taikai after the last and the best Taikai in 2007. Recorded in Sundbyberg, Stockholm in September 26-27’th 2020. The seminar was organised by Bujinkan Kaigozan Dojo.

About the instructor

Mats Hjelm started training in Bujinkan for the first time around 1983. It wasn’t until 1986 when he had the opportunity to start training more seriously under a Shidōshi. He has taught at numerous seminars all around the world, gone to Japan 3-5 times every year. After he started training he never had a training break. He takes his budo training very seriously! If you want to sponsor a seminar or course, please don’t hesitate to contact him. For more information see his web site kesshi.com or come and train with him at Kaigozan Dojo.…

Chats from Kasumi An Chat1-US

From Kasumi An Study Center – 霞庵スタディセンター by カスミアン

Another chat reviewing some of the interesting topics of Kukan! Join us if you can!

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If a picture is worth a thousand words, wait till you meet Sheila Haddad!

From Ninjutsu in the World by Paul Masse

Today we get the opportunity to speak with Sheila a prolific photographer artist, long time Bujinkan practitioner, world traveler and humanitarian. Her journey of Nin has taken her around the world helping victims of violence in as far away countries as Africa. She has published several books of her photography including a book on the life of Hatsumi Sensei.  She has also been instrumental in bringing the Kunoichi tai kai to fruition and helping promote the art to women of the world! Wow! Lets get started!

Check out her links below and catch her when she visits near you!

Check out her page on the martial way
https://livingtheway.com/?fbclid=IwAR0Y8UejV8b6F_W7_kJH-6McWoFScWJCU8bys4F3eM8zrgFZcysTltBNNrg

Sheila`s photography page
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Martial art photography
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Chat From The Kasumi An

From Kasumi An Study Center – 霞庵スタディセンター by カスミアン

The European time zone is approaching! If you missed the Americas time zone, you can catch this one live or register and catch it on demand for 48 hours after the event. Click the link to register.
https://us02web.zoom.us/…/WN_inooHfQbQj6J0ThDafDrRQ…Please send any questions you have about the chat or questions you would like to ask Nagase Sensei to Stephan Naguschewski.
Stay safe, healthy and inspired!…

Chat From The Kasumi An

From Kasumi An Study Center – 霞庵スタディセンター by カスミアン

Great chat with Furuta Sensei today!
He is such a gentleman. And he will be with us again this Saturday for our European friends.
Don`t miss it! Please forward any questions you have or would like to ask to Stephan Naguschewski. Click the below to join. Look forward to another insightful chat with Furuta Sensei!https://us02web.zoom.us/…/WN_viSZ1MsuQuGPlZvWC_A4yA……