[...] of the concepts of falsehood and actuality.” The Bujinkan grandmaster, Masaaki Hatsumi, writes, A strategy for winning that relies on the presentation of truth and falsehood in ways that permit [...]
Ninjutsu
Bujinkan Ninjutsu is a huge part of who I am. It has supported me through an incredibly hard time in my life and shown me strength I never thought I had.
I will continue to learn incredible amounts about myself and others through Ninjutsu for the rest of my days.
I participate and help run a local dojo here in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Due to Internet hits on this blog looking for a local dojo in the springs I’ve decided to make this a permanent fixture of my blog.
I’d like to thank my dear friend and Sensei for introducing me to my kunoichi self and being brave enough to uncover that fire.
For always teaching me those important lessons in life and combat,even when I didn’t want to learn them. I’d also like to thank those
before him that carried this beautiful tradition into modern days.
Arigatou Gozaimashita.
For those of you looking for more information on classes go to the class website here or you are welcome to leave comments on this section and I’ll happily help you and answer any questions you might have.
“In the world of combat survival, the superior fighter makes use of all advantages at hand, including the influences of the mind. As a means of increasing the difficulty for an enemy, ninja of old developed the strategy of kyojitsu tenkan ho, or the interchange of the concepts of falsehood and actuality.
A strategy for winning that relies on the presentation of truth and falsehood in ways that permit the antagonist to be deceived, kyojitsu tenkan forms the basic approach for all ninjutsu activities and thinking. Because the ninja is dealing freely with the concepts of truth and falsehood, fluidly bending one into the other, he must be well grounded in his own concept of reality. To prevent becoming lost, misguided, or swallowed up by his own deception or awareness altering, the ninja must maintain seishin, or purity of heart. In this sense, the word pure means “complete” or ” total.” The ninja carries the truth in his heart,
though he may appear in many psychological guises to others. His intentions remain resolute, though others may have no idea what those commitments entail. Because he is totally honest with himself at all levels of introspection, he can venture into the realm of falsehood and untruth without defiling himself or his spirit. He can willingly plunge into the cold darkness, knowing full well that he has the power to create his own light from the brightness he carries in his heart.”
~Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi
34th Grandmaster Togakure ryu
A section from the Kashiwa Bujinka Ninjutsu Dojo Website:
The Kashiwa Bujinkan Ninjutsu Dojo is dedicated to the preservation and practice of martial knowledge passed on to us by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi of Noda
Japan: 34th Grandmaster of Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu and Founder of the Bujinkan Dojo.
The school aims to keep the martial skill and knowledge alive by pursuing every aspect of true Ninja training. “Ninjutsu” can be defined as the art of winning or the art of enduring. This is in no way a competition sport with rules for judges and tournaments.Ninjutsu is among the few combat martial arts left in the world.
This art stresses practicality in real life conflict resolution. Training is done in a serious yet benevolent environment where every student is expected to strive for their maximum potential.
The Kashiwa Bujinkan Dojo in Colorado Springs seeks to maintain realistic fighting methods that are applicable in today’s society while honoring the traditional philosophies of Japan’s historical shadow warriors. From the wisdom of the shinobi we are able to manifest personal power, spiritual growth,
and the freedom to exercise control over the quality of our lives.
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By: The Edge of Grace » Emulating Evil on June 23, 2008
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