Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Study Group with Sensei Roy Goldberg Mar-31

Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Study Group with Sensei Roy Goldberg March 31, 2009           Daito Ryu – a 1200 year old art, which originated from the Minamoto Clan, is the parent of many Japanese martial arts, as stated by Stanley Pranin – the Chief Editor of Aikido Journal, a high ranking aikidoka and author of several texts.  He states “that categorically the major influence on the development...

March 19th, 2009 by admin 

Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Seminar with Sensei Roy Goldberg – Feb 15th

Daito Ryu Aikijujutsu Seminar with Sensei Roy Goldberg           Daito Ryu – a 1200 year old art, which originated from the Minamoto Clan, is the parent of many Japanese martial arts, as stated by Stanley Pranin – the Chief Editor of Aikido Journal, a high ranking aikidoka and author of several texts.  He states “that categorically the major influence on the development of Aikido is Daito...

February 10th, 2009 by admin 

Samurai Swordsmanship From Black Belt Magazine – Featuring Masayuki Shimabukuro

New Products From Black Belt Magazine SAMURAI SWORDSMANSHIP by Masayuki Shimabukuro Samurai Swordsmanship features Black Belt Hall of Fame member Masayuki Shimabukuro (Weapons Instructor of the Year, 2006) and his senior-most student, Carl E. Long, Demonstrating and explaining the history, construction, rituals and techniques associated with the samurai sword. This three-volume DVD collection covers...

February 5th, 2009 by admin 

JKI Focus for 2009: A Deeper Expression of Budo

JKI Focus for 2009: A Deeper Expression of Budo   As we draw to the close of one year and look forward to the beginning of the next, I would like to ask that in 2009, all Jikishin-Kai members focus on a deeper understanding of Budo. This focus has two components, namely a greater understanding of etiquette based on sincerity, and, particularly for yudansha, a more advanced practice of waza that reflects...

February 5th, 2009 by admin 

Long Sensei in New England – Event

Carl Long, Shihan will be returning to New England in February for a special koryu seminar sponsored by Shindokan Dojo. Long Sensei will be providing instruction in Muso Jikiden Eishin-ryu Iaijutsu, Ono-ha Itto-ryu Kenjutsu and Shindo Muso-ryu Jojutsu. Specific details, including the training venue and other information will be provided on the Shindokan Dojo website soon. ——————————————————– Dates:...

February 5th, 2009 by admin 
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DNBK appointments for Masayuki Shimabukuro & Carl Long – News

Carl E. Long & Masayuki Shimabukuro  On June 17th, 2008 Shimabukuro Hanshi and Long Shihan were officially appointed as Representaive and Coordinator for the International Iaido and Batto-Do divisions of the Dai Nippon Butoku Kai by Dr. Hiroyuki Hamada, Vice President of DNBK Hombu and Chairman of the DNBK ID. They will be serving the DNBK ID as the official representatives for all sword styles...

January 31st, 2009 by admin 
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