From Bujinkan Zeropoint Dojo by RobRenner
Shinnenjutsu – 心念術 “Controlling your opponents perceptions” Part 2: “Proprioception (Perception of Body Position)”. In Part 1 of this article on Shinnenjutsu, we talked about Visual Perception, and how controlling your opponent’s visual perception, in effect, controls his mind. Now…… Read MoreTag: Zeropoint
Shinnenjutsu – Part 1
From Bujinkan Zeropoint Dojo by RobRenner
Shinnenjutsu – 心念術 “Controlling your opponents perceptions” Also translated as intention technique, mind reading, mind control, and manipulation of another’s thoughts or perceptions, this concept lies at the heart of Budo Taijutsu. Disclaimer: Over the years Hatsumi Sensei has used…… Read More* Updated!* Please reread! “What are the basics (kihon)?”
From Bujinkan Zeropoint Dojo by RobRenner
What are the basics (kihon)? 基本 (Kihon; foundation, basis, standard) Many people talk about the importance of learning the basics (kihon) in our martial art. “Without a good foundation”, they say, “You can’t really achieve a high level of ability”.…… Read More
Sainou Kon Ki
From Bujinkan Zeropoint Dojo by RobRenner
The theme for this year is Saino Kon Ki – translated as “talent or ability”, “spirit or soul”, and “capacity”. One way of looking at this concept is seeing how they are all connected, each aspect building on the previous…… Read More