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WARRIOR NOTES
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Senban shuriken are derived from nail pullers and other carpentry tools of the period. These hira type shuriken or shaken were a relatively common style amongst the shinobi of the Togakushi mountains.
Jujiken shuriken are shaped like the Japanese number 10 (ju ) hence their name. These hira type shuriken or shaken were a relatively common style amongst the shinobi of the Koga region of Japan.
Bo Shuriken
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Organizational ties does not lead one to enlightenment,Political Martial Arts Does not help you save your life,The belt that you wear will not help you save your family and loved ones lives. You either can or you cannot,if you cannot, than you need to stop talking so much about others and things that does not matter and train.
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WARRIOR NOTES
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Page 5 Annual Event Schedule! Page 7 BUDO RYU DAIKOMYOSAI 2011! Page 19 NEW KOBUJUTSU DVD! VOL #4! Page 20 KAJUTSU by Anshu Christa Jacobson Page 21 HONOR by Anshu Christa Jacobson Page 22 SEE THE LIGHT by Anshu Christa Jacobson Page 27 PURPOSE OF THE MARTIAL ARTS! Page 29 CHOICE by Anshu Christa Jacobson Page 30 SEE & HEAR by Anshu Christa Jacobson Page 31 ILLUSION by Anshu Christa Jacobson Page 33 NEW SHINOBI MAGAZINE! ISSUE #18 Page 35 LINKS OF INTEREST!
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NINJA BOOKS!
GREAT BOOKS TO ADD TO YOUR SHINOBI LIBRARY!
True Path of the Ninja is the first authoritative translation in English of the Shoninki the famous 17th century ninja training manual. Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami worked closely with Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, author of the most comprehensive modern Japanese version of the Shoninki, thus making this English translation the closest to the original scrolls.
True Ninja Traditions is a collection of three of the most profound historical works on ninjutsu to have come out of Japan. They have been brought together here for the first time to an English speaking audience and contain some of the greatest ninja secrets to have ever been written down.
This edition of the Shoninki is the manual in it's original Japanese form, to be used as a conpendium with the English translation "True Path of the Ninja". The version of the ninja manual used here is the one currently located in the Tokyo National Diet Library and is considered to be a 1743 transcription of the the original 1681 manuscript.
This edition of the Ninpiden is the manual in its original Japanese form, to be used as a compendium with the English translation True Ninja Traditions. The version of the ninja manual used here is an early 18th century transcription.
The Budo Ryu (School of the Warrior Way) was started in 2004. The main reason for this were in the martial arts community there was very few schools that a new student could go to and not deal with constant politics of martial organizations. This to me is extremely sad to see that people from all over the world that want to learn the real Japanese fighting arts has to constrict themselves to rules and guidelines and not have a place to train that is focused on the true meaning of Budo. In the summer of 2011 The Budo Ryu held the 2nd Annual Daikomyosai. Daikomyosai is the celebration of illumination from inside to the outside. This is where the training goes in depth within the 7 traditions of the Budo Ryu Ninjutsu Dojo! Direct teachings of the history of the arts, classical kata as well as the present applications, deeper understandings of these 7 warrior traditions that make up the Budo Ryu - School of the Warrior Way! The Budo Ryu trains in all areas of traditional Japanese bujutsu (old Japanese fighting arts). This includes hand to hand combat, grappling, ground fighting, all traditional weapons of the ninja and samurai, modern weapon applications and tactics, self-defense, self-protection, survival skills as well as mental and emotional conditioning. This directly comes from the 7 warrior tradtions of the school.
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7 WARRIOR TRADITIONS OF THE SCHOOL * Koka Ryu Kempo * Tenjin Ry Jujutsu * Tomo Ryu Shinobijutsu * Mus Jikiden Eishin-ry * Koto Ryu Koppojutsu * Gyokko-Ry Kosshijutsu * Togakure-ry Ninpo Taijutsu Each of these ancient fighting arts has it own aspect to warfare. SOME of the Skills that a student will train in are: Seishinteki kyy (spiritual refinement) Taijutsu (unarmed combat), Kenjutsu (sword techniques), Bjutsu (stick and staff techniques), Sjutsu (spear techniques), Naginatajutsu (naginata techniques), Kusarigamajutsu (kusarigama techniques), Shurikenjutsu (throwing weapons techniques), Kayakujutsu (pyrotechnics), Hensjutsu (disguise and impersonation), Shinobi-iri (stealth and entering methods), Bajutsu (horsemanship), Sui-ren (water training), Bryaku (tactics), Chh (espionage), Intonjutsu (escaping and concealment), Tenmon (meteorology), Chi-mon (geography), Dakentaijutsu (striking body arts), Kosshijutsu (muscle tearing), Kyushojutsu (vital points), Jujutsu (grappling), Koppojutsu (bone breaking), Yonin, Inpo, Tonpo, Shinobi-iri, Ninjutsu (art of stealth). The Daikomyosai was the training in all 7 warrior traditions and showing the students how to flow in and out of them to each specific situation, not just in combat but in life as well. 11
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What you have seen are some of the photos that was taken from that Budo Ryu Daikomyposai 2011 Event. They say that pictures are worth a 1000 words. So instead of writing about the event, I thought it was better to just show you what we did at the event.
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MONOMI - Shinobi Hand Torch Photo above: Anshu with a "Monomi" or ninja scouting hand torch. When on a night mission within a residence or building, the Shinobi had a small hand torch that they used to be able to see within or to see into. This would help aid in "stealing in". It was small, easily concealable and just as easy to put out in case they felt they were seen. Split a cedar board to get a piece of 4 or 5 Sun (12 or 15 cm). Apply a little sulphur on the tip and hold it out. This is called Monomi Scouting Torch and used by the shinobi to look inside a window or a knothole.
HONOR
Standing next to Antique Armor / 17th Century "They say Japan was made by a sword. They say that the old gods dipped a blade into the ocean, and when the pulled it out, four perfect drops fell back into the sea, those drops became the islands of Japan." "I say; Japan was made from a handful of brace men and women. Warriors willing to give their lives for something that seems to have become a forgotten word,.....Honor." - The Last Samurai; Warner Bros. Pictures; 2003 ********************************************* Honor is honesty or integrity in one's beliefs and action; while accepting responsibility for ones own actions. Honor is the recognition of selflessness. To acknowledge this potential or limitation that we have within and gone beyond. Honor is standing up for what you believe in while understanding truth, courage, honesty, loyalty, duty, benevolence and morality as code and living your life by that code in your personal journey of life. Take Care, Be Safe and good Luck in your journey. (bow)
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TOMO RYU SHINOBI-JUTSU KOKA RYU KEMPO TENJIN RYU JUJUTSU EISHIN RYU IAIJUTSU KOTO RYU KOPPOJUTSU GYOKKO RYU KOSSHIJUTSU TOGAKURE RYU NINPO TAIJUTSU
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Each Level of training is sold individually one DVD at a time. RANK IS HONOR SO IS KNOWLEDGE. This is how martaial arts has been taught for centuries! You plant the seed, than you grow. Many "Martial Arts Programs" will just sell you the whole system up front and they also send your master level certificate with it! This is because they do not care about you, all they want is your $$$! If they cared about your development, than they would not call you a weapons master or ninja master without watching a single test! NOT US! Here you are not just a sells statistic! This program is to teach true Japanese Budo, honor, dignity, respect. Here you have to pass the first level, achieve the first goal, and have the honor of moving forward! This is Budo, teaching the student that they have to focus on a goal, focus on what is in front of you and Complete the Objective! Interested?...HERE IS HOW IT WORKS! You must complete the training in order starting with the 9th Kyu. The price of each level includes the Instructional DVD, Instruction Manual and ALL of your testing Fees! All you have to do is learn the material, tape yourself doing all the required tested skills and send in your test to the Hombu Dojo of the Budo Ryu. We do not sell this training program as a complete set. RANK is an HONOR and so is KNOWLEDGE. Just as you have to pass the test to recieve your rank, you have to pass the test to have the access to the information on the next level. The Budo Ryu Ninjutsu Dojo takes this art of secrecy VERY SERIOUS! EARN YOUR RANK, EARN THE INFORMATION GIVING!
We also offer Weapon Training Programs for those that only want to learn the art of Kobujutsu (old warrior arts of ancient weapons). YES WEAPONS ARE INCLUDED IN THE COMPLETE BLACK BELT PROGRAM, but there are many out there that already study a form of martial arts such as karate, kempo, kung fu, krav maga, etc, etc and just want to add some weapons training to their current training program! We do offer many differnet weapons to choose from, each one has it own aspects and method in war. I know that many programs will place 5-10 weapons on one DVD in under 90mins and say that is how to use the weapon, here we cannot do that, because we do not want to cheat the student from acheiving their goals in the martial arts! Each program is designed to go over the details of the weapons in depth, teaching all areas of kamae, striking, blocking, distancing, timing, footwork, strategy, philosophy; the list goes on! There are so mamy things that go into each weapon there is no way that we can get all of these weapons on one or two DVDs! START TODAY! LEARN THE REAL MEANING OF BUDO (Japanese Warrior Way) in this program! Learn the art of the samurai and traditional Japanese Swordsmanship! There are many other weapons programs to choose from such as the Shinobigatana / Ninjatou (ninja sword), Shuriken (throwing blades), Tantojutsu (knife fighting), Bo (stick and staff fighting), Manriki Gusari (weighted chain), Naginata (halberd fighting), Jutte (Edo police defensive weapon), Shuko (iga ninja hand claws), Tekko Kagi (koga ninja hand claws), Yari (spear), Kunai (digging tool), Hand Guns (modern firearms), Shinobi-zue (ninja staffs and cane), Kama (sickle), Kusarigama (chain and sickle), Kyoketsu Shoge (chained ring and hook), Yumi & Ya (Japanese Bow and Arrow) and more! No one offers a larger selection of traditional Japanese Kobujtusu Training!
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Life is Choice,... Every option, Every decision, that you make in life, is just like a doorway, You choose which ones you walk through or not, the choice is up to you. Every Doorway, every intersection has a story, and that story is a crucial part towards the journey that you take; not just as a martial artist, but as a person as well. You can choose to be anything that you want to be, you can choose to be negative, or positive, it is up to you. No one that has chosen to be negative, hateful or a victim has ever discovered the secret of the stars, sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit. You must not,...for any reason,... give up the effort to make yourself a better person, or help those that are around you. Creativity, focus, perseverance, dedication and determination will give you the inner strength needed to push through the heavy, and what seems non-moveable doorways of life. I hope that this insight today helps you all in your journey as well as your training in Budo. Take care, Be safe and Good luck in your journey of Budo. Anshu Christa Jacobson
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ILLUSION
Illusion of Separation; How many wars have been started from a need for one side to be right and to make the other wrong. Ancient cultures talk of our connection to each other, yet we treat each other with such little regard. They teach that when you go beneath the surface of man you find the true essence of who we are, intertwined at the deepest most fundamental way. This is the only way to bring true happiness, look inside and find the answers. The problem is people do not want to look on the inside, because the inside is where they keep all of their pain, and fear. So they turn to others for answers, they assume that the one that is talking is right, this in itself is an illusion. It is quite possible that the one that is not talking just teaching, is actually saying more than the one that is talking. The body has 7 Chakra. Chakra are said to be "force centers" or whorls of energy permeating, from a point on the physical body and are considered the focal points for the reception and transmission of energies. The "Light" chakra, located in the center of the forehead deals with insight, but is blocked by illusion. This chakra helps you gain knowledge, but it is blocked by things that "you think" is right. This is an illusion. You think that your opinion is correct, when in truth, it is not. It is something that you came up with, formulated some reason for thinking that it is real, when in fact, it is not, it is false thought that you bring into yourself. The greatest illusion in the martial arts, is the illusion of the five elements, and how they are separate. The things that you think are different, are actually one in the same. If you open your mind, and think, you will see that all of the elements are connected. Even metal is simply earth, just refined. Don't be dis-connected from the things that gives you the most joy in your life, spend more time with the ones that give you the most joy. This is another way of opening the chakra and enjoying your life. If you know that 'this' is going to place you in a bad mood, than don't do "this",.simply do and be around those that make you happy and a better person. Not for sure if anyone of you understood the lesson today, but if at least one person out there, understands, than at least I touched the life of one. Thanks for reading today's lesson. Be safe my friends. Anshu Christa Jacobson; Headmistress of the Budo Ryu 34
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Table of Contents
Page 13 Kamae & Elements by Sensei Paul Adams Page 19 Meaning of Kata? By Anshu Christa Jacobson Page 20 Ninja Hair Pulling by Sensei Dan Buckley Page 24 Nage-jutsu by Soke Rick Greene Page 28 Fan Art Ninja Chi by Chris Tabor Page 29 Reflections by Anshu Christa Jacobson Page 30 Hwrang & Samurai by Timothy Raymond Page 32 Chi no Dachi (Part 3) by Sensei Paul Adams Page 39 Fan Art Ninja Gathering Energy by Chris Tabor Page 43 Shinobi Ashi Sabaki by Anshu Christa Jacobson Page 51 Ninja Dress in Black by Philip Schoppmann Page 56 Surviving and Assassination by Anshu Christa Jacobson Page 64 Public WiFi by William Shempf Page 65 A Students Journey by Soke Rick Greene
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Links of Interest!
Anshu Christa Jacobson owns and operates other businesses. Even though the majority of her time is dedicated to the art of Ninpo and teaching these arts to her students, she is also a certified personal fitness trainer, sports nutritionist, as well as an artist and a model. She has many websites that offer a wide range of information and products! Look below at the links to all of the websites and businesses that Anshu owns and operates!
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www.NinjutsuSuperStore.com
www.ShinobiMagazine.com
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Links of Interest!
Anshu Christa Jacobson owns and operates other businesses. Even though the majority of her time is dedicated to the art of Ninpo and teaching these arts to her students, she is also a certified personal fitness trainer, sports nutritionist, as well as an artist and a model. She has many websites that offer a wide range of information and products! Look below at the links to all of the websites and businesses that Anshu owns and operates!
http://thedensho.blogspot.com/
www.TomoRyu.com
Links of Interest!
Anshu Christa Jacobson owns and operates other businesses. Even though the majority of her time is dedicated to the art of Ninpo and teaching these arts to her students, she is also a certified personal fitness trainer, sports nutritionist, as well as an artist and a model. She has many websites that offer a wide range of information and products! Look below at the links to all of the websites and businesses that Anshu owns and operates!
www.AnshuChristaJacobson.com
http://cjj2004.tripod.com/artisticexpressions/index.html
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