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Several members of our dojo made a trip to Japan together this year. It was a fun trip with lots of great training opportunities and some time doing some tourism as well, such as visiting the grave sites of the 47 Ronin, the oldest functioning Buddhist Temple in Japan (Sensoji Temple in Asakusa), eating amazing Japanese food, and running from Godzilla, LOL. Our dojo, located in the treasure valley (in Boise very close to Meridian), is a Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu dojo, exploring training in Ninpo, Ninjutsu, Bujutsu, and Budo. For those interested in Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Jujutsu, Jiujitsu, Aikido, or martial arts in general, you may really enjoy our training in traditional Japanese Martial Arts. We also study Japanese sword Kenjutsu (Kendo, Iaijutsu, Iaido, Battojutsu, Biken, Hiken), staffs Bo (hanbo, jo, rokku shaku bo), spear yari (sojutsu), throwing weapons shuriken (Shaken and Bo Shuriken), Japanese halberd Naginata, chain and rope weapons Shoge, Kusari Fundo, and so much more.
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I often am asked what me favorite part of Japan is, and that would obviously be the training with Soke and Daishihan. I also really enjoy just being in Japan. It is this blend of ancient and modern. You can be walking in a major metropolis and suddenly come upon a building that is hundreds of years old. Or a giant buddha statue that towers over all the local building. Traveling to Japan is an important part of our martial art as it connects us with the source of our martial system and so I have made many trips to Japan over the years, only taking an unscheduled break in trips due to the COVID-19 pandemic (Japan closed off their country to any type of tourism and even most business travelers until mid 2023 when they finally lifted all restrictions. I was back in Japan for training June 2023, LOL).   The dojo has moved to a new location with a larger space and taller ceilings which is ideal for our weapons training! There is class tonight at the new dojo and we are all very excited for it. Our new location is listed below. There are no signs up yet, but we are there and training starts today!
1921 North Wildwood Street Boise, Idaho 83713 Our dojo, located in the treasure valley (in Boise very close to Meridian), is a Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu dojo, exploring training in Ninpo, Ninjutsu, Bujutsu, and Budo. For those interested in Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Jujutsu, Jiujitsu, Aikido, or martial arts in general, you may really enjoy our training in traditional Japanese Martial Arts. We also study Japanese sword Kenjutsu (Kendo, Iaijutsu, Iaido, Battojutsu, Biken, Hiken), staffs Bo (hanbo, jo, rokku shaku bo), spear yari (sojutsu), throwing weapons shuriken (Shaken and Bo Shuriken), Japanese halberd Naginata, chain and rope weapons Shoge, Kusari Fundo, and so much more. The dojo is moving to a new location with a larger space and taller ceilings which will be ideal for our weapons training! Very excited, looking forward to the upcoming classes. Our new location is listed below. There are no signs up yet, but we are there and training starts Monday!
1921 North Wildwood Street Boise, Idaho 83713 Our dojo, located in the treasure valley (in Boise very close to Meridian), is a Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu dojo, exploring training in Ninpo, Ninjutsu, Bujutsu, and Budo. For those interested in Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Jujutsu, Jiujitsu, Aikido, or martial arts in general, you may really enjoy our training in traditional Japanese Martial Arts. We also study Japanese sword Kenjutsu (Kendo, Iaijutsu, Iaido, Battojutsu, Biken, Hiken), staffs Bo (hanbo, jo, rokku shaku bo), spear yari (sojutsu), throwing weapons shuriken (Shaken and Bo Shuriken), Japanese halberd Naginata, chain and rope weapons Shoge, Kusari Fundo, and so much more. Probably one of the most unique parts of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu is our Godan (5th Dan) test. Here is a Youtube video from another Shidoshi talking about his thoughts on the Bujinkan's Godan test. Our dojo, located in the treasure valley on the border of Boise and Meridian, is a Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu dojo, exploring training in Ninpo, Ninjutsu, Bujutsu, and Budo. For those interested in Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Jujutsu, Jiujitsu, Aikido, or martial arts in general, you may really enjoy our training in traditional Japanese Martial Arts. Resiliency, it is at the heart of Ninpo, the spirit of the ninja. The Japanese character for Nin 忍(as in ninja, ninpo, ninjutsu) is made up of two idiograms, blade s 刃 and heart 心. It visually depicts a blade held over a heart, indicating endurance or perseverance under duress. Thus, the essence of Ninpo, the spirit of the ninja, is the spirit of being resilient.
Our dojo, located in the treasure valley, is a Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu dojo, exploring training in Ninpo, Ninjutsu, Bujutsu, and Budo. For those interested in Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Jujutsu, Jiujitsu, Aikido, or martial arts in general, you may really enjoy our training in traditional Japanese Martial Arts. In the late 1990s and early 2000s there was a Bujinkan focused forum, administered by a Japan resident, it was called Kutaki no Mura. At one point, they created a podcast called Kutaki no Ha. Even though the website is no longer around, the podcast is being uploaded episode by episode to Youtube. For those who are interested, I will post them here to this blog. This series could also be of interest to other martial arts practitioners such as Karate, Judo, Jujutsu, Kendo, Kenjutsu, Jiujitsu, Aikido, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Wing Chun, and of course Ninjutsu. Podcast #23, Relax - News - Training Tips - Bujinkan Podcast  Noguchi Sensei turned 83 this month! I love training in his classes when in Japan for martial arts training. His Taijutsu is difficult to copy, he is so energetic, we often leave class feeling like we went through an aerobic session. And he has been doing multiple seminars annually around the world for several years. His well of energy is impressive!
In the late 1990s and early 2000s there was a Bujinkan focused forum, administered by a Japan resident, it was called Kutaki no Mura. At one point, they created a podcast called Kutaki no Ha. Even though the website is no longer around, the podcast is being uploaded episode by episode to Youtube. For those who are interested, I will post them here to this blog. This series could also be of interest to other martial arts practitioners such as Karate, Judo, Jujutsu, Kendo, Kenjutsu, Jiujitsu, Aikido, Taekwondo, Kung Fu, Wing Chun, and of course Ninjutsu. Podcast #22, Relax - News - Training Tips - Bujinkan Podcast Taikais are seminars, typically held outside of Japan, with Japanese Sihan, Daishihan, Soke. These are fantastic ways to get Japanese-level training without traveling all the way to Japan. Here are the next upcoming Taikai worth considering:
Noguchi Soke (Dublin) Sept 12-14, 2025 https://www.dublintaikai.com/ Nagato Soke (Argentina) Nov. 7, 8 & 9, 2025 https://www.taikaiargentina.com/ Nagato Soke (Paris) December 5 – 7, 2025 https://nagatoparis.com/en/accueil-english/ Furuta Soke (Houston, USA) February 6-8, 2026 https://www.facebook.com/events/1481463356152917 Noguchi Soke (USA) March 2026 Save the date, more info to come Nagato Soke (Austria) May 1, 2 & 3, 2026 https://www.facebook.com/events/391060727195374/ Noguchi Soke (Belgium) September 2026 Noguchi Soke (Argentina) October 2026 Nagato Soke (Tasmania) November 13 -15, 2026 Our dojo, located the treasure valley, is a Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu dojo, exploring training in Ninpo, Ninjutsu, Bujutsu, and Budo. For those interested in Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Jujutsu, Jiujitsu, Aikido, or martial arts in general, you may really enjoy our training in traditional Japanese Martial Arts. |
AuthorShane Sensei is a licensed Shidoshi in the Bujinkan and member of the Shidoshi-Kai. He has trained in the Bujinkan since 1998 and regularly travels to Japan for training. Archives
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