I concur with Eric on this. As with anything in our art and org., there are certain reiho that are involved; such would be the case in the event...
As a Genbukan practitioner, I'd say the time it takes to reach shodan is dependent on various factors (e.g. classes trained, physical & mental...
Personally, I believe that if one is going to train in a Japanese martial art, that individual should rightly and correctly observe the proper...
Hmm, looks like I may possibly have to start saving up for this one!
Domo arigato gozaimasu, Kyoshi, thanks for the heads-up. I'll definitely be on the lookout for any info. Just curious about the Shinden Fudo Ryu...
To my knowledge, there are currently no 2013 Genbukan Taikai scheduled. Rest assured, if and when our sensei hears of any Taikai or regional...
Don't worry, I suck at remembering names too. It usually takes me a few times interacting with some folks to cement their names into my memory. I...
I don't know a Juan, but I do know a Jose at that dojo. That would be the person you're referring to, right? :D
Sato Kinbei was one of Tanemura Sensei's teachers.
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Oh good Lord, why, why did you have to mention that horrendous episode??? The mental images, must get them out! :bang:
Jamie, Remember that you are speaking about Genbukan standards, not those of any other organization. If the Bujinkan had a set curriculum,...
I believe that is Chadwick Minge of the Yamato Dojo.
Some Shinken Bujutsu training clips here: http://www.takayamadojo.com/wp/videos/
Recently, Adam Mitchell did a video on Training Gogyo no Kata, which I thought gave a great explanation of the patterns, and how they are to be...
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