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IN MEMORIAM SHIHAN KOICHI OGURI |
On 17th January 2012. at 21:35 pm (Japan time), after a long and heavy sickness, forever left us Koichi Oguri Shihan.
Koichi Oguri Shihan is one of Japanese Shi Tenno. He was Soke Hatsumi student and a friend more than 40 years, with whom he passed many good things.
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SHIHAN DEAN ROSTOHAR HELD ANOTHER SEMINAR IN UKRAINE |
After the invitation from Shidoshi Valerii Momot from Bujinkan Ukraine, Shihan Dean Rostohar - Shinryu held a two-day Ninpo Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu seminar. The seminar was held in Kiev, the capitol of Ukraine, from May 14th-15th, 2011.
Forty participants attended this seminar, coming from Russia, Belarus, Kazakstan, from the USA and all over the Ukraine.
Shihan Dean Rostohar was teaching Kihon Shinken Gata. Through the basic techniques and principles, he was teaching the real fight, demonstrating many various combat situations.
All the participants were really delighted with the seminar, both with the techniques shown and with the knowledge gained.
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HUMANITARIAN SEMINAR OF JAPANESE MARTIAL ARTS HELD |
A humanitarian seminar of Japanese martial arts was held in the gym of Primary School "S.S.Kranjčević" in Zagreb, Croatia, at April 9th, 2011. This seminar was organized with the purpose of raising funds to aid the areas of Japan devastated by earthquake and tsunami.
At the seminar, the teachers from three different Japanese martial arts - Shibu Cho Denis Marasović (Komei Jyuku Iaido, Yamaoroshi Dojo Zagreb); Shibu Cho-Sensei Ivan Zafranović,4th Dan Aikikai (Iwama Ryu Aikido Zagreb); Shibu Cho-Shihan Dean Rostohar Shinryu and Shihan Davor Gašparović, 15th Dan Kugyo Menkyo, Bujinkan Ninpo Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu (Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb) - were teaching and holding demonstrations.
The seminar was very successful. It was attended by 80 participants, coming from Bosnia & Herzegovina, Hungary and Croatia. Budokas from three different martial arts (Aikido, Iaido and Ninjutsu) have exchanged their experiences and spent time training together in an atmosphere of true spirit and great friendship. Because of great success of the seminar, with the feeling of true Budo that was present during the whole seminar, the organizers decided to make this seminar a traditional event, which will be annually held.
At this seminar, the sum of 15000 kn was collected to aid Japan. We warmly thank all those who participated and made this humanitarian seminar a special event with their presence, friendship and generous donations!
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SHIHAN ROSTOHAR HELD SEMINAR IN SWITZERLAND |
After the invitation from Shidoshi Emmanuel Dietschi (Bujinkan Dojo Lausanne - Switzerland), a Budo Ninpo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu seminar,
led by Shihan Dean Rostohar-Shinryu, 15th Dan Kugyo Menkyo, Shibu Cho Bujinkan Croatia, was held from April 2nd-3rd, 2011, in Ryu Seki kai Dojo, Lausanne, Switzerland.
Forty participants from eight countries - Austria, Algeria, Colombia, Croatia, France, Luxemburg, Switzerland and USA, have attended this seminar. Seminar topic was Taijutsu Kihon gata Shinken gata & Buki waza Shinken gata.
All the participants were delighted with the teaching & demonstrations shown by Shihan Rostohar, and they all have expressed the wish to attend another seminar soon. Shihan Rostohar has been offered to hold more seminars. |
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SHIHAN DEAN ROSTOHAR IN UKRAINE |
From March 3rd-7th 2011, Shihan Dean Rostohar - Shinryu made another visit to the capitol of Ukraine, Kiev.
After the invitation from the organizers, he held a Ninpo Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu training, teaching Kihon Happo Kotsu & Sabaki Gata.
Thirty participants attended the training All of them were delighted, both with the techniques shown by Shihan Rostohar and with the knowledge they gained.
Following the invitation from Shidoshi Velerij Momot, Shihan Dean Rostohar - Shinryu, 15th Dan KuDan Menkyo, will hold another Bujinkan Ninpo Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu seminar in Kiev, Ukraine, from May 14th - 15th, 2011. |
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12th NINPO KAI GRAZ SEMINAR HELD BY SHIHAN ROSTOHAR |
A traditional Bujinkan seminar named "Ninpo Seishin Kai Graz", led by Shihan Dean Rostohar-Shinryu, 15th Dan Kugyo Menkyo, Shibu Cho Bujinkan Croatia, was held in Graz, Austria, from November 27th-28th, 2010.
This seminar was organized by Bujinkan Ninpo Bujutsu Club Graz.
More than 30 participants, coming from Austria,Croatia and Slovenia, attended the seminar. The topics of this seminar were Teppo Jutsu, Tanto Jutsu and Koto Ryu Koppojutsu.
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SHIHAN GAŠPAROVIĆ HELD A SEMINAR IN WIEN |
A Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu seminar, named „Kihon Happo According to Principles of Nine Bujinkan Ryuha“, led by Shihan Davor Gašparović, 15th Dan, was held from December 13rd-14th, 2010, in Wien, Austria.
This seminar was organized by Bujinkan Fushikaden Dojo Wien & Dojo Cho Shihan Arnold Stiehl.
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BSD DEMO 15. MEMORIAL OF B. BOŠNJAK |
The 15th jubilee karate tournament named "15. Memorijal Branka Bošnjaka" was held on Saturday, 13 November 2010, in the new sports hall "Samobor", in Samobor, Croatia.
The main organizer was Kyokushin Karate club "Mladost" from Samobor, and the whole event was co-organized by the Association of Veterans from Croatian Special Police Unit 'Alfa' (Udruga veterana SJP "Alfa").
This year, the honor of participating at the opening ceremony and holding a demonstration was given to the Warrior Arts Club "Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb".
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SEMINAR AND OPENING BUJINKAN SEIJIN DOJO |
Following the invitation from Gabor Daranyi Shidoshi Ho, a one-day seminar led by Shihan Dean Rostohar-Shinryu, 15th Dan Kugyo Menkyo, Shibu Cho Bujinkan Croatia, was held in Budapest, Hungary, at October 10th, 2010.
An 'immediate' occasion for the organization of this one-day seminar was the opening of a new training place for Seijin Bujinkan Dojo.
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SEMINAR SEISHIN NINPO KAI 2010. RIJEKA HELD |
A traditional Bujinkan seminar named "Ninpo Seishin Kai Rijeka 2010", led by Shihan Dean Rostohar-Shinryu, 15th Dan Kugyo Menkyo, Shibu Cho Bujinkan Croatia, was held in Rijeka, Croatia, from September 25th-26th, 2010.
This seminar was organized by Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Rijeka & Shidoshi Ho Robert Hrastić.
More than 30 participants attended the seminar.
Shihan Rostohar was teaching and demonstrating the techniques, principles and tactics of fighting, with weapons from various Ninjutsu schools, through Shinken Gata (the real fight).
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BUJINKAN SEMINAR KUNOICHI TAI KAI |
A seminar named Bujinkan Kunoichi Taikai, organized by Sheila Haddad Shihan & Katrin Jansen (Bujinkan Arashi Dojo Göttingen), was held from September 17th- 19th, 2010, in Hannover (Germany). The seminar was specific, because it was the first Bujinkan seminar organized for women only.
Girls with their Sensei in BSD Zagreb |
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SHIHAN SVENERIC SEMINAR PAKRAC 2010 |
Another traditional Ninpo Seishin Kai seminar, led by our great friend and teacher Shihan Sveneric Bogsäter, was held in Pakrac, from July 3rd – 4th, 2010. Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Pakrac & Shidoshi Mario Tušek, in collaboration with City of Pakrac & Pakrac Tourist Board organized this seminar.
The seminar was held in Pakrac City Gym. It was attended by 70 participants, coming from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, The Netherlands, Serbia and Croatia (BSD Pakrac, BSD Vrbovec, BSD Rijeka and BSD Zagreb).
It was another great seminar and all the participants have learned a lot. The whole seminar passed in the very pleasant atmosphere, friends and buyus coming together.
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SHIHAN SVENERIC SEMINAR PRAG |
A Bujinkan seminar, led by Shihan Sveneric Bogsäter (The Netherlands) was held from June 25th-27th, 2009, in Prague (Czech Republic). The seminar was organized by Bujinkan Dojo Prague led by Pavel Slavik Shihan & Bujinkan Bohemia Dojo led by Filip Bartoš Shihan.
More than 50 Ninjutsu practitioners, coming from Czech Republic, Slovakia, Germany and Croatia, attended the seminar. Shihan Davor Gašparović and Sensei Hana Demoli came from Croatia to attend this seminar.
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SHIHAN DEAN ROSTOHAR SEMINAR HELD IN UKRAINE |
After the invitation from Shidoshi Velerij Momot & Bujinkan Dojo Ukraine, Shihan Dean Rostohar - Shinryu, 15th Dan KuDan Menkyo, held a Bujinkan Ninpo Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu seminar in Kiev, Ukraine, from June 26th - 27th, 2010.
Forty participants, coming from Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and all over Ukraine, attended the seminar.
...soon more... |
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NEW DAN MENKYO |
In Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Croatia a lot of attention is dedicated to the training of students. Trainings are difficult, strenuous and painful. Only those students who are really persistent and who have a sincere heart (Seishin) succeed to develop their full potential.
Matija Kurtanjek Shidoshi and Mario Jagić Shidoshi are such students. They are dedicated and persistent, honest and with the sense of honor, responsible and loyal. They try to be present at every training session and to attend all the seminars, in order to expand their knowledge and skills. Thus, they have both traveled to Japan for training and study. They have also attended the Tai Kai and many other Bujinkan seminars, led by Soke Hatsumi and by other highly regarded Shihans. |
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DAVOR GAŠPAROVIĆ JUDAN KUGYO MENKYO |
During the annual stay of Croatian BSD team in Japan, after the recommendations from Shihan Rostohar, Shihan Noguchi and Shihan Nagato, Soke Hatsumi awarded Shihan Davor Gašparović with 15th Dan Kugyo Menkyo. Thus Davor Gašparović became the second Croatian Shihan awarded with the highest Bujinkan ranking.
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JAPAN KANJO SEMINAR HELD |
Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb has organized a seminar named "JAPAN KANJO 2010". It is a traditional seminar, being held each year after the return of Croatian Shihans from their study visits to Japan.
The "JAPAN KANJO 2010" seminar was held from May 22nd -23rd, 2010, in Zagreb, Croatia, in BSD Croatia training place (gym). Two Kugyo Menkyo Shihans, Dean Rostohar and Davor Gašparović, were leading this seminar.
At this seminar, the principles and techniques that Croatian Shihans have learned and practiced in Japan were taught and demonstrated. Among the techniques shown and taught were the techniques of unarmed combat, the techniques of fighting with Tachi, with Hanbo and Tanto.
Forty participants, coming from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Hungary, attended the seminar. Although the seminar training was really strenuous and demanding, all the participants were delighted with the seminar.
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RETURN FROM JAPAN 2010 |
The members of Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb team returned from Japan.
For many years, Bujinkan Croatia Shihans and students visit Japan to study Ninjutsu Warrior Art, in order to learn as much as possible.
In 2010, three BSD Croatia students went to Japan with Croatian Shihans Dean Rostohar and Davor Gašparović: Sensei Nikola Palić, Sensei Hana Demoli and Sempai Miroslav Božić.
During the stay in Japan, all the members of BSD Croatia crew had a lot of trainings. All have learned a lot, but they also had a really good time.
Showing great satisfaction with the work of Croatian BSD crew and Shihan Rostohar, Soke Hatsumi and Japanese Shihans have expressed a lot of respect and appreciation for the whole BSD Croatia team.
BSD Team with Soke Hatsumi |
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SHIHANS OF BSD ZAGREB - JAPAN STUDY TRIP 2010 |
Just like during the previous years, at the beginning of May, the teachers and students from Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb, Croatia, will travel to Japan, to learn and study Warrior Art of Ninpo Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu. For many years, Shihans and students from Bujinkan Croatia visit Japan to study Ninjutsu Warrior art, in order to learn as much as possible, to be able to share their knowledge and transfer it further to the true students of Bujinkan in Croatia.
For Shihan Dean Rostohar, 2010 is the 16th year of visiting Japan for study, and for Shihan Gašparović, this will be the 8th year of making regular study visits to Japan.
In 2010, three BSD Croatia students will accompany Croatian Shihans on the trip to Japan: Sensei Nikola Palić (2nd visit to Japan), Sensei Hana Demoli (4th time in Japan) and Sempai Miroslav Božić (1st time in Japan).
As always, the members of BSD Croatia will dedicate a lot of effort to study, gaining new knowledge through the strenuous and demanding trainings, by attending up to 3 training sessions per day. Of, course, the BSD Croatia crew will also have a good time and enjoy studying Japanese traditions, history and culture.
While in Japan, BSD Croatia crew will learn from Hatsumi Soke and from other highly regarded Japanese Shihans (Nagato, Shiraishi, Noguchi, Someya and Nagase). Upon the return of BSD Croatia Shihans from Japan, a traditional seminar named "JAPAN KANJO" will be held, with the purpose of transferring the knowledge and the insights gained in Japan.
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SHIHAN ROSTOHAR SEMINAR WIEN HELD |
A Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu seminar, organized by Bujinkan Fushikaden Dojo Wien & Shihan Arnold Stiehl, led by Shihan Dean Rostohar - Shinryu, was held from April 17th-18th, 2010. The seminar was held in the Fushikaden Dojo training place in Wien (Vienna), Austria. This is also a traditional seminar, which had been annually held for five years.
During two days, thirty participants, coming from Austria, Croatia, Slovakia, USA and Turkey, attended this seminar. The seminar topic was Ken Jutsu (Tachi), Nito Jutsu, Taijutsu and Tanto Jutsu. Shihan Rostohar also dedicated a lot of attention to Kuden teaching.
All the participants were delighted with the seminar demonstrations and the new knowledge gained. Thus, the arrangements are already made for another three seminars that will be held next year in Austria and led by Shihans from Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Croatia.
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SHIHAN ROSTOHAR SEMINAR HELD IN BUDAPEST |
After the invitation from Bujinkan Seijin Dojo and Sensei Gabor Daranyi & Bujinkan Musharei Dojo and Sensei Bothazy Botond from Budapest, Shihan Dean Rostohar - Shinryu held a 2-days seminar, in Budapest, Hungary. The seminar was held from April 10th and 11th, 2010. Shihan Rostohar has been holding seminars in Hungary for last ten years, and this seminar was therefore also a kind of special anniversary of his teaching in Hungary.
During the two days, the seminar was attended by more than forty participants, coming from Croatia, Slovakia and from various Dojos all over Hungary.
The seminar topics were Nito Jutsu – fighting with Daisho, i.e. with two swords at the same time, and Kusarifundo Jutsu – fighting with the chain.
While Shihan Rostohar was in Japan, Soke Hatsumi has asked him to teach his Shinken Gata manner of fighting. The teachings of Shihan Rostohar are grounded in his real combat experience, which is highly regarded by Soke Hatsumi. Thus, the seminar participants showed great satisfaction with the seminar and the new knowledge gained. |
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JAWARA JUTSU SEMINAR HELD |
A seminar named 'Tactical Combat with Jawara', organized by Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb and Specwog, was held in Zagreb, Croatia, from March 20th -21st , 2010.
Chief Specwog Instructor, Shihan Dean Rostohar - Shinryu, Kugyo Menkyo, led this seminar, with the rest of the Specwog instructors.
More than 30 participants, coming from Croatia and Slovenia, attended the seminar.
At this seminar, the various tactics and techniques performed with Jawara, which are very helpful for efficient self-defense, were taught and demonstrated.
A longer seminar report is coming soon... |
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BUJINKAN SEISHIN DOJO CROATIA ON YOUTUBE |
For the first time, Bujinkan seishin Dojo Zagreb (Bujinkan Croatia) has posted some movie clips at YouTube (Together with Specwog clips).
These movie clips are available for viewing at:
Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb
In this way we wish to inform interest people about Bujinkan Ninjutsu/Ninpo Budo Taijutsu and work in Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Croatia. With time we will add more clips. |
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SHIHAN GAŠPAROVIĆ HELD A SEMINAR IN WIEN |
A Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu / Ninjutsu seminar, organized by Bujinkan Fushikaden Dojo Wien, was held at November 28th-29th, 2009, in Wien, Austria. The seminar topic was Taijutsu & Hojojutsu.
This seminar was led by Shihan Davor Gašparović, 10th Dan Fugyo Happo Hiken.
The number of seminar participants was limited. Thus, twenty participants, coming from different Austrian dojos, attended the seminar.
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SHINKEN GATA HANBO JUTSU SEMINAR HELD |
A "Hanbo Jutsu Shinken Gata" seminar, organized by Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb, was held in Zagreb, Croatia, from November 14th -15th , 2009. The seminar was led by the headmaster of Bujinkan Croatia, Shihan Dean Rostohar, Kugyo Menkyo.
Hanbo Jutsu is the skill of fighting with a short stick. At this seminar, the traditional techniques of fighting with Hanbo, from all the three Densho levels (Shoden, Chuden and Okuden), were taught and demonstrated.
All the techniques were performed in the Shinken Gata manner (i.e. through 'the real fight'). This means that the techniques were performed quickly, against an attacker armed with the knife or armed with the sword. Also, in order to show the participants how to overcome the attackers quickly and efficiently, various punches, leverages and different techniques of pressing the vital points were taught and demonstrated.
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11th NINPO KAI SEMINAR GRAZ HELD |
The 11th Ninpo Kai Graz Seminar, organized by Ninpo Bujutsu Dojo Graz, was held from 24th -25th October 2009, in Graz, Austria. The topic of the seminar was Shinken Gata.
This seminar was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar – Shinryu. Shihan Dean Rostohar has been teaching and holding seminars in Austria more than a decade. His long-term students Christian Schindler, Martin and Doris Lechner, lead Ninpo Bujutsu Dojo Graz.
A longer seminar report is coming soon… |
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NEW DVD - SHINKEN GATA NINPO TAIJUTSU TO HEIHO |
A new DVD, named "Shinken Gata –Ninpo Taijutsu to Heiho", produced by 'Shugyou.com', is now available!
This DVD was filmed at Shinken Gata seminar held by Shihan Dean Rostohar – Shinryu, from September 26th- 27th, 2009, in Stockholm, Sweden.
The topic of this seminar was Shinken Gata. In this manner, the empty hand fight and fighting with knife, stick and sword were taught and demonstrated. At this occasion, Shihan Rostohar also taught strategy (Bo Ryaku), the secret techniques of 'stealth' movement /infiltration (Shinobi Iri), use of the body through various techniques of rolls and falls (Taihenjutsu) and team work.
Moreover, at this seminar, Shihan Dean Rostohar taught and demonstrated the use of feelings and sharpening of the senses through the ‘real fight’.
This DVD "Shinken Gata –Ninpo Taijutsu to Heiho" is now available for ordering from 'Budoshop.se', as ‘Shinken Kata Vol. 7’.
Other Shinken kata DVD materials, filmed at seminars led by Shihan Dean Rostohar, are also available for ordering through 'Budoshop.se'!
Info:
URL: http://budoshop.se/
URL: https://www.budoshop.se/store/dean-shinkenkata07.html
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NEW DVD YARI NAGINATA KUNREN SHUGYO |
A new DVD named 'YARI NAGINATA KUNREN SHUGYO' is now available!
The materials presented at this DVD were filmed at the 'Yari Naginata Kunren Shugyo' seminar which was held from 23rd-24th September 2006, in Zagreb, Croatia, organized by Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb.
The seminar was led by Shibu Cho Dean Rostohar Shihan, 10th Dan Kugyo Happo Hiken.
The seminar topic was the use of traditional Japanese Ninja long weapons - Yari (spear) and Naginata (Japanese halberd). In Japanese, ‘Kunren Shugyo’ means 'study of the training'. The seminar training was thus dedicated to the study of the principles, techniques and various manners of fighting with the traditional long weapons mentioned above, which are used in Bujinkan Ninjutsu.
For more info concerning this DVD, please contact BSD Croatia via E-mail, or directly in the school - at the regular training session. |
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MOTI NATIV SEMINAR WELS |
A Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu seminar, called "Bujinkan Tai Kai", organized by Dojo Cho Bujinkan Wels Chris Kuhn Shidoshi, was held from October 3rd-4th, 2009, in Wels, Austria. The seminar was led by Shihan Moti Nativ, 15th Dan.
The topic of this "Bujinkan Tai Kai" seminar was warrior's awareness. The seminar was attended by nearly 20 participants, coming from Austria, Croatia and Switzerland. A team from Bujinkan Dojo Croatia was given an opportunity to help Shihan Moti Nativ in teaching and demonstrations – the members of Croatian BSD team were acting as his Uke during the largest part of the seminar training.
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BSD DEMO FOR JJ TOURNAMENT "CROATIA OPEN" |
The Association of Veterans of the Special Police Unit "Alfa" Zagreb and Ju-Jitsu Club "Alfa" have organized The International Memorial Ju-Jitsu tournament 'Croatia Open'.
The tournament was held on 19th September 2009, in the Sports Hall 'Dom Sportova' in Zagreb, under the slogan ‘The Eight Croatian Knights of SPU Alfa Zagreb'.
This manifestation was also the part of Croatian Police Day celebrations. At the same time, it was a way of paying respect to all the fallen members of the famous Special Police Unit "Alfa" Zagreb - an elite police unit participating in the Croatian Homeland War.
One of the important goals of the tournament "Eight Croatian Knights of SPU Alfa Zagreb" was promoting the prevention of drug addictions, by promoting the engagement in sports and martial arts as a healthy lifestyle opposing the addictions.
Since Dean Rostohar, the headmaster of the Warrior Arts Club ‘Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Croatia’, is a distinguished veteran of Croatian Homeland War who was also an active member of Special Police Unit "Alfa" Zagreb, a demo team from Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Croatia was also invited to show their warrior skills.
Members of the BSD Croatia gave an excellent presentation, expressing in this way their respect for the fallen members of SJP "Alfa" and Rostohar's fellow fighters.
By the courtesy of Igor Bogdanovic, a student of BSD Croatia, this demonstration is available for viewing on TV Transmeet.
URL:http://transmeet.tv/default.aspx?id=716 |
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NINPO TAIJUTSU SHINKEN GATA SEMINAR SWEDEN HELD |
A ‘Ninpo Taijutsu Shinken Gata’ seminar, organized by Bujinkan Kaigozan Dojo & Shihan Mats Hjelm, was held from September 26-27th, 2009, in Stockholm, Sweden.
The seminar was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar, Kugyo Happo Biken, from Bujinkan Croatia. This was the fourth time that Shihan Dean Rostohar has held a seminar in Sweden.
The seminar was attended by more than 20 participants, coming from Croatia, Finland, from The Netherlands and Sweden.
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NINPO SEISHIN KAI RIJEKA HELD |
A Bujinkan Ninpo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu seminar, organized by Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Rijeka & Shidoshi Ho Robert Hrastić, was held from September 19th-20th, 2009. The seminar was held in the city of Rijeka, in the beautiful Dojo of BSD Rijeka.
Shihan Dean Rostohar-Shinryu, Shibu Cho Bujinkan Croatia, lead the seminar. The topic of this seminar was the techniques of Ninpo Taijutsu with the principles of traditional weapons usage, performed through the Shinken Gata ('the real fight').
The seminar was attended by more than 20 participants from Croatia and Slovenia. Thanks to the organizers, and to the seminar participants, for all the efforts, hospitality and friendship. Thank you all!
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NINPO SEISHIN KAI 2009 PAKRAC HELD |
Organized by Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Pakrac & Shidoshi Mario Tušek, in the collaboration with the Pakrac Tourist Board, the traditional Ninpo Seishin Kai 2009 seminar was held in Pakrac, from July 27 – 28th , 2009.
The seminar was held in Pakrac City Gym. It was attended by 65 participants, coming from Hungary, Serbia and from Croatia (BSD Pakrac, BSD Vrbovec, BSD Rijeka and BSD Zagreb).
Ninpo Seishin Kai 2009 seminar was led by Shihan Sveneric Bogsäter, who is a long-term friend and teacher of Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Croatia.
Shihan Sveneric in action |
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SEISHIN JAPAN KANJO SEMINAR 2009 HELD |
Upon their return from Japan, Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb Shihans Dean Rostohar and Davor Gašparović held a traditional Bujinkan seminar named 'SEISHIN JAPAN KANJOO' (‘A True Heart Feeling of Japan’). This seminar was held with the purpose of transferring the knowledge and insights gained in Japan.
Shihan in Bujinkan Hombu
The seminar was held in Zagreb, from May 30th-31st, 2009. It was attended by more than 30 participants from Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
This "Seishin Japan Kanjo 2009" seminar was announced to be of the 'field camp type'. However, because of the certain reasons, the seminar was held at Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb training place, in the gym of "S. S. Kranjčević" Primary School. Nevertheless, the fact that the seminar was held in the gym and not in the natural surroundings did not make it less interesting.
All the participants were delighted with the seminar. This delight was also due to the fact that, at this "Seishin Japan Kanjo 2009" seminar, besides empty hand fight techniques and the techniques with weapons that were learned and practiced by Shihans and students from BSD Croatia in Japan, the techniques of fighting with weapons, the tactics, philosophy and psychology, together with the various skills of Ninja warriors were taught and demonstrated.
More photos & longer report coming soon… |
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SHIHAN SVENERIC SEMINAR PAKRAC 2009 |
The Ninpo Seishin Kai seminar, led by Shihan Sveneric Bogsäter, will be held from June 27th-28th, 2009, in Pakrac, Croatia.
The ‘Ninpo Seishin Kai Pakrac 2009’ will be the 9th seminar held and taught by Shihan Sveneric Bogsäter in Croatia since 1997. |
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RETURN FROM JAPAN TRIP 2009 |
Just like during the previous years, Shihans and students from Bujinkan Seishin Dojo (BSD) Croatia visited Japan in 2009, to study Bujinkan Ninpo Budo Taijutsu/ Ninjutsu warrior arts and further improve their knowledge.
Each year, Shihans and students from Bujinkan Croatia visit Japan to study Ninjutsu and to share their knowledge, to transfer it further to the true students of Bujinkan in Croatia.
In 2009, the following students from BSD Croatia went to Japan with Shihan Dean Rostohar and Shihan Davor Gašparović: Shidoshi Ivica Števanja, Shidoshi Ho Mario Jagić, Sempai Hana Demoli and Sensei Igor Jašarević
While in Japan, the whole crew from Bujinkan Croatia had a lot of strenuous trainings, but they also had a lot of fun, spending time in a good company.
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BSD CROATIA SHIHANS IN JAPAN AGAIN |
This year, just like during the previous 15 years, Shihan Dean Rostohar - ShinRyu, will visit Japan and further improve his knowledge of Ninjutsu Warrior arts by learning from Soke Masaaki Hatsumi, the Head of Bujinkan.
Shihan Davor Gašparović will also accompany him. For Shihan Gašparović, this will be the 7th year of making his regular study visits to Japan.
Both Shihans and the whole crew from Bujinkan Croatia will travel to Japan at beginning of May 2009 and they will spend two weeks there.
For many years, Shihans and students from Bujinkan Croatia visit Japan to study Ninjutsu Warrior art, to be able to share their knowledge and transfer it further to the true students of Bujinkan in Croatia. While in Japan, they will learn from Hatsumi Soke and other highly regarded Japanese Shihans (Nagato, Shiraishi, Noguchi, Someya and Nagase).
In 2009, more students from BSD Croatia will accompany Shihans on the trip to Japan: Shidoshi Ivica Števanja (2nd visit to Japan), Shidoshi Ho Mario Jagić (3rd time in Japan), Sempai Hana Demoli (3rd time in Japan) and Sensei Igor Jašarević (1st time in Japan).
As always, the training and learning in Japan will be strenuous and demanding, because the students from BSD Croatia prefer having more training sessions per day. They usually have 2 to 3 trainings every day, in order to learn as much as possible. Of, course the BSD Croatia crew will also have a good time and enjoy studying tradition, history and culture of Japan.
Upon the return of Croatian Shihans from Japan, a traditional Bujinkan seminar named 'SEISHIN JAPAN KANJOO 2009' will be held, with the purpose of transferring the knowledge and the insights gained in Japan. This will be a field-camp type seminar, held at the private terrain near Zagreb. |
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TAIJUTSU SHINKEN GATA SEMINAR HELD IN WIEN |
A Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu Shinken Gata seminar, organized by Bujinkan Fushikaden Dojo, was held from April 25th –26th, 2009, in Vienna, Austria.
After the invitation from Shidoshi Arnold Stiehl, this seminar was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar, Kugyo Menkyo from BSD Croatia. Shihan Rostohar has been teaching and leading the Bujinkan seminars in Austria for a number of years.
This Taijutsu Shinken Gata seminar was attended by nearly 30 participants, coming from Turkey, from the USA and from various Dojos in Austria.
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TAMESHI KIRI SHUGYO TRAINING HELD |
Dean Rostohar Shihan has organized the Tameshi Kiri Shugyo training for the students of BSD Zagreb.
The training was dedicated to learning and practice of Tameshi Kiri, i.e. the proper manner of cutting and feeling with Japanese sword (katana).
The cutting was practiced on the Japanese mats called 'tatami'. For centuries, the tatami mats were used for training and practicing the skill of Tameshi Kiri.
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BUJINKAN SEISHIN DOJO KUNOICHI |
All the members of Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb Warrior Art School (BSD) can say that they are proud of all the girls and women who are practicing the warrior skill of Ninpo Taijutsu / Ninjutsu in our Dojo. They are the heirs and successors of the tradition of female Ninja warriors once called Kunoichi.
Nowadays, we have twenty two female members of Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb Warrior Art School. All these girls equal their male colleagues in their efforts, their skills and hard work. They participate in hard and strenuous trainings and seminars. They also participate in the demonstrations, thus representing and promoting the warrior art of Ninjutsu.
Because of the increased number of attacks and the increased crime rate, more females come nowadays to Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb Warrior Art School to learn and practice this warrior skill in order to be able to defend themselves. Ninjutsu is particularly suitable for girls, because it gives them the knowledge and skill that enables them to cause great damage to the attacker, using the minimum of physical strength. Among the BSD Zagreb female students there are girls and women of different professions – there are high school and university students, teachers and instructors, nurses, computer programmers, lawyers, members of security agencies etc.
Today's Kunoichi are training, practicing and applying their skills in a manner different from their historical predecessors. Nowadays, they practice Ninjutsu to enrich their lives, devoting themselves to an ancient warrior art. They train and practice because of recreation, to achieve better physical condition and ‘stay in shape’. But, they also practice Ninpo Taijutsu / Ninjutsu because of personal and spiritual development, to gain self-confidence. But, there is one significant trait that these ‘modern’ Kunoichi share with Kunoichi from the past – they are all warriors!
During a number of years, a lot of girls became members of Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb Warrior Arts School. Nevertheless, only these who are most determined, steadfast, enthusiastic and sincere, those girls who develop their psychological and physical potentials and capabilities, stay in our school. The skills that these girls learn at trainings can be very helpful in their everyday lives. In Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb Warrior Art School we are proud of our girls, we are proud for their hard work, their knowledge and efforts!
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THE NINPO SHINKEN GATA SEMINAR HELD IN SLOVENIA |
A Bujinkan Ninpo Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu seminar, organized by Bujinkan Tengan Dojo Slovenia & Honbu Dojo Kočevje Slovenia & Shihan Andrej Jasenc, was held from March 7th –8th, 2009, in Kočevje, Slovenia.
Shihan Dean Rostohar, Kugyo Happo Hiken, led the seminar.
The seminar topic was Ninpo Taijutsu Shinken Gata and the techniques with traditional weapons.
Forty participants, coming from Austria, Croatia and Slovenia, attended the seminar.
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"JIYU KOKORO" SHINKEN GATA SEMINAR HELD |
The Bujinkan Ninpo Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu seminar called "Jiyu Kokoro" Shinken Gata was held in Zagreb, Croatia, from January 31st –February 1st, 2009. Shihan Dean Rostohar, 15th Dan Kugyo Menkyo, led the seminar. The seminar was attended by about fifty participants from Croatia and Hungary.
This seminar was pretty different from the seminars previously held in Croatia. Shihan Rostohar was teaching at the very high level and that made the seminar very hard and demanding. This manner of learning and training demanded great physical and mental endurance from all the participants.
At this "Jiyu Kokoro" seminar, Shihan Rostohar taught Taijutsu through the philosophy of "Ninpo Shinra Bansho", meaning Ninpo is not limited, in the same sense as the things in the Universe are not limited! The philosophy of "Ichikabachika" the philosophy of Shinken Gata, symbolizing the real fight as it really is in its basis and nature – characterized by brutality, 'dirty' and merciless, was also taught at this seminar.
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SHINKEN UKEMI GATA TAIHENJUTSU SEMINAR HELD |
The Bujinkan Ninpo Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu Seminar was held from December 6th-7th, 2008, in Zagreb, Croatia.
The seminar was organized by Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb and led by Shihan Davor Gašparović, Kagyo Happo Biken 13th Dan.
More than 40 participants, coming from Austria, Hungary and all over Croatia, attended the seminar.
Shihan Davor Gašparović is among the best teachers in Bujinkan Dojo, and he is also one of the teachers in Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb.
The topic of the seminar was Shinken Ukemi Gata Taihenjutsu & Nage Gaeshi Waza – the bodily form fighting tactics and techniques, with the counter techniques to throwing.
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BUJINKAN SEISHIN DOJO CROATIA 15. ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION |
On 29th November 2008, The Warrior Art School Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb will celebrate its 15th anniversary.
The celebration will be held at S.S. Kranjčević Primary School, Bogišićeva Street 13, from 19:00.
Although Ninjutsu has been trained in Croatia since 1986, when Dean Rostohar started the learning, the Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Croatia was founded in 1993. The Warrior Art School Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb was founded on request and under supervision of Soke Masaaki Hatsumi. Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb represents Bujinkan, in Croatia and in the rest of the world.
We invite all our foreign students and friends of Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Croatia to join us at the celebration of this 15th anniversary. Many distinguished guests, who have been helping and supporting helped our Dojo during these 15 years, are also invited and will be present at the celebration. There will be organized a special program and after snacks and drinks will be served; and a party afterwards.
We wish you a warm Welcome!
Organization Board
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TAI KAI SEMINAR HELD IN FINLAND |
The Bujinkan Ninpo Budo Taijutsu /Ninjutsu seminar, organized by Bujinkan Shinden Dojo Finland & Shihan Lauri Jokinen, led by Shihan Dean Rostohar, Kugyo Menkyo Bujinkan Croatia, was held in Finland.
The seminar was held from October 17th -19th, 2008, in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. About 70 participants, coming from Sweden and Finland, attended the seminar. The seminar participants were pleased with the seminar and with all the techniques shown and taught by Shihan Rostohar.
This was another great seminar, full of positive energy, spent in an atmosphere of good fellowship – all the participants having good time together while learning the warrior skill of Ninjutsu/Ninpo Budo Taijutsu.
This seminar was also Shihan Rostohar's second visit to Finland – he led a seminar in Finland in 2006. Because of his knowledge and skills are highly regarded, Shihan Dean Rostohar is also invited to come and teach in Finland next year, in October.
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YOSHIMI TAI KAI |
In Budapest, Hungary, the Bujinkan seminar called Yoshimi Tai Kai was held from October 3rd-5th, 2008. It was organized by Bujinkan Ginrei Dojo & Shidoshi David Jesse Holt.
The seminar lasted three days and it was attended by 50 participants, coming from whole Hungary, from Austria, Croatia, Estonia, Ukraine, Russia, Nigeria, Sudan, USA and Israel.
The seminar was led by three 15th Dan Kugyo Menkyo Shihans: Ed Martin (USA), Moti Nativ (Israel) and Dean Rostohar (Croatia).
All the participants were very pleased with the seminar, both with the seminar demonstrations and with the knowledge gained. There was also a lot of fun.
Nine students from Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Croatia attended the seminar.
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SEMINAR HELD IN SWEDEN |
The Shinken Gata Seminar was held in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, from September 27-28th, 2008.
The seminar was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar, from Bujinkan Croatia, at the invitation of Shihan Mats Hjelm from Kaigozan Dojo, Sweden.
It was attended by 40 participants, coming from Croatia, Finland, Netherlands and all over Sweden.
The seminar topic was Shinken Gata ('the real fight'), taught through the techniques of Taijutsu, combat with a knife and against the knife, the combat techniques with a baton and with a gun.
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THE BUJINKAN TAIKAI SEMINAR WELS HELD |
The Bujinkan TaiKai Seminar, organized by Bujinkan Dojo Wels Austria & Shidoshi Ho Chris Hädelmayr-Kühn, was held in Austria, in the city of Wels, from September 6th-7th, 2008.
The seminar was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar, Kugyo Menkyo, Bujinkan Shibu Cho for Croatia. It was attended by 35 participants, coming from Austria, Croatia and Switzerland. The seminar topic was Togakure Ryu Shinken Gata.
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TAMESHI KIRI TRAINING HELD |
At August 24th, 2008, the Tameshi Giri training (training for the test of cutting with katana) was held in Vrbovec. It was organized by Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Vrbovec & Shidoshi Ho Mario Jagić. The training was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar, 15th Dan Kugyo Menkyo.
The main topic of the training was the Tameshi Kiri techniques – the practicing for the test of cutting with the katana, through the real fight. The training was attended by twenty participants, coming from all the Bujinkan Dojos in Croatia.
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SHIHAN SVENERIC SEMINAR HELD |
The Ninpo Seishin Kai seminar was held in Pakrac from 28 –29.06.2008. It was organized by Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Pakrac, the City of Pakrac and Pakrac Tourist Board. The seminar was led by our great friend and teacher, Shihan Sveneric Bogsäter.
Nearly 80 participants attended the seminar, coming from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Macedonia, Serbia and Sweden, and all over Croatia.
The seminar was excellent and we have learned a lot. During the whole seminar, there was an atmosphere of good fellowship, friends and buyus having good time together.
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JAPAN KANJÔ 2008 SEMINAR HELD |
After their return from Japan, Shihans Dean Rostohar and Davor Gašparović have held the traditional Bujinkan Ninpo Budo Taijutsu /Ninjutsu seminar, called "JAPAN KANJÔ " (The Feeling of Japan).
The seminar was held in Zagreb, from 31.05.–01.06.2008, in Tuškanac Park. It was attended by more than fifty participants, coming from Austria, Hungary and all over Croatia.
Both Shihans taught the principles and the techniques they have learned in Japan, being taught by Soke Hatsumi and other Japanese Shihans. Through their teaching and demonstrations, Shihans Rostohar and Gašparović also made 'the feeling of fight' closer to the seminar participants.
The seminar training was pretty difficult because the weather was very hot, but the participants were very pleased with their learning.
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CROATIA SHIHAN'S AGAIN TO JAPAN |
 Bujinkan Croatia Shihan's Dean Rostohar and Davor Gašparović, will travel to Japan again like every year to learn and to gain knowledge and skills of Bujinkan Ninpo Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu. To Shihan Rostohar that will be almoust 15 years that He travel to Japan to learn from Hatsumi Soke and others japanese Shihans.
For many years Bujinkan Croatia Shihans go to Japan for aditional studies of this warrrior art, so they could share and better transfer their knowledge to tru students of Bujinkan Croatia. They will study from Hatsumi Soke and others japanese Shihans.
This year five more students from BSD Zagreb, are also going with Shihans, Shidoshi Ho Matija Kurtanjek, Hana Demoli, Nikola Palić, Zoran Meliš & Ivan Krajačić. As always the training and learning will be trenous, since BSD students always try to have more training per day (2 to 3), so they could learn as much as possible and also to have a good time.
Upon the return from Japan, traditional seminar JAPAN KANJOO will be held in Zagreb.
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TOGAKURE RYU SEMINAR HELD IN VIENNA |
 The Bujinkan Fushikaden Dojo Vienna has organized the traditional Togakure Ryu Ninpo seminar. The seminar was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar, Judan Kugyo Menkyo.
The seminar was held at 03/04.05.2008, in the Bujinkan Fushikaden Dojo training place in Vienna, Austria. The number of seminar participants was limited.
All the participants were very pleased with the seminar. They wished to meet again with us soon, in Austria. |
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SHINOBI CAMP SEMINAR HELD |
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The Shinobi Shinken Gata Taijutsu Camp Seminar was held from 12-13.04.2008, at the private terrain in Mičevac, near Zagreb. It was a field camp type seminar, organized by Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb, and led Shihan Dean Rostohar, Judan Kugyo Menkyo, Shibu Cho Bujinkan Croatia.
The seminar was attended by 35 participants, coming from different parts of Croatia. At the seminar, the participants have performed and practiced The Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu tactics and techniques, but the attention was also given to the techniques of the different schools of Bujinkan. The seminar training was announced to be held regardless of weather conditions, and the seminar participants have practiced the techniques shown, despite the heavy rain.
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TOGAKURE RYU SEMINAR HUNGARY HELD |
The Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu seminar was held in Budapest, Hungary, on March 01-02, 2008. It was organized by Bujinkan Zanshin Dojo and Shidoshi Ho Magyar Attila. It is a traditional Bujinkan Ninjutsu seminar, being held in Budapest for the last four years.
The seminar was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar, JuDan Kugyo, who has been teaching and leading Bujinkan seminars in Hungary for the last eight years. It was attended by 50 participants coming from different cities across the whole Hungary (Debrecen, Szeged, Budapest, Tatabanya), and also from Croatia, showing in this manner their respect for Shihan Rostohar and the value of his teaching.
At the seminar, Shihan Rostohar taught the Togakure Ryu Ninja fighting tactics, techniques and principles. All the participants were very pleased with the seminar.
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TOGAKURE RYU SHINKEN GATA SEMINAR HELD IN ZAGREB |
From January 19-20th, 2008, The Togakure Ryu Shinken Gata seminar was held in Zagreb, Croatia. The seminar was organized by the Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb and led by Shihan Dean Rostohar, JuDan Kugyo, Shibu Cho Bujinkan Croatia.
The seminar was attended by 60 participants from Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia.
The various techniques from different levels of Togakure Ryu were taught and demonstrated at the seminar.
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THE 10th NINPO KAI SEMINAR GRAZ HELD |
From January 05-06th, 2008, the 10th traditional Ninpo Kai Bujinkan Ninjutsu seminar was held in Graz, Austria. It was organized by the Bujinkan Dojo Ninpo Bujutsu Club Graz.
The seminar was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar, JuDan Kugyo.
The main topic of the seminar was Togakure Ryu, being also the Bujinkan topic of the year 2008.
The seminar was attended by more than twenty participants from Austria and Croatia.
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NINPO BUKI TAISHITE BUKI SEMINAR HELD |
Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb and Shibu Cho Shihan Dean Rostohar have successfully held the 'Ninpo Buki taishite Buki' seminar. 'Ninpo Buki taishite Buki', translated from Japanese, means ‘Ninpo weapons against weapons’.
The seminar was held from November 3-4, 2007, at Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb training place ('Silvije Strahimir Kranjčević' primary school, Zagreb, Croatia). It was attended by 60 participants from Austria, Croatia and Hungary.
The seminar was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar. Through the ‘real fight’ techniques (Shinken Gata), he taught the use of various Ninpo weapons in techniques of fighting against other weapons.
The quality of teaching was very high and the seminar was very demanding and difficult. The seminar offered the participants an opportunity for gaining new knowledge and experiences, thus enabling them to continue their learning, their self-development and their Ninjutsu training successfully, in accordance with the meaning of Kunren Shugyo. |
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NINPO KAI SEMINAR VIENNA HELD |
Ninpo Kai Seminar, announced to be held in Kufstein, October 6-7 2007, being organized by Bujinkan Dojo Kufstein & Shidoshi Markus Behmer, was cancelled due to organizational problems.
The Ninpo Kai seminar was held in Vienna instead. It was organized by Bujinkan Fushikaden Dojo & Shidoshi Arnold Stiehl.
Seminar was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar Judan Kugyo Happo Biken. The organizers decided that the number of seminar participants will be limited.
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SEMINAR IN SWEDEN HELD |
The members of Bujinkan Kaigozan Dojo and Shihan Mats Hjelm from Sweden have organized a seminar, which was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar, Shibu Cho Bujinkan Croatia. The seminar was held in Stockholm, from 29-30 September, 2007.
The main topic of the seminar were Shinken Gata empty hand, knife and gun figthing techniques (TTBS).
More than 50 participants from Netherlands, Finnland and Sweden were involved. They were delighted by the techniques shown and demonstrated at the seminar.
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TAI KAI HUNGARY |
In Hungary, from September 15-16, 2007, Bujinkan Ginrei Dojo and Shidoshi David J. Holt have organized the 'TaiKai Hungary 2' seminar.
The seminar was led by Shihan Pedro Fleitas from Spain. About 70 participants were involved, coming from 12 different countries.
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JAPAN KANJÔ SEMINAR HELD |
 Soon after their return from Japan, Dean Rostohar Shihan and Davor Gasparović Shihan have organized the traditional Bujinkan Ninpo Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu seminar, called "JAPAN KANJÔ" (The Feelings of Japan).
The seminar was held in Zagreb, June 16-17, 2007. It was attended by more than 60 participants, coming from Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia.
At the seminar, both Shihans taught the Kukishinden Ryu fighting techniques, principles and feelings they have learned and practiced during their recent Japan training experiences with Soke Hatsumi and other Shihans.
The important part of their teaching were techniques of fighting with Yoroi (Japanese Samurai armor) and techniques against attacker who wear Yoroi, which were shown and demonstrated at the seminar.
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RETURN FROM JAPAN |
Shihan Dean Rostohar, Shihan Davor Gašparović, Shidoshi Ho Mario Jagić and Seito Hana Demoli have returned to Croatia after their stay in Japan.
Their stay was tiring due to the everyday training sessions, but also (as always) very fun and cheerful. The Croatian team has learned a lot, trained a lot and generally had a good time. They were in Japan from May 17-29, 2007.
The Croatian crew had at least two to three practice sessions with Soke Hatsumi and different Shihans. Croatian students once again displayed their quality and level of knowledge in Bujinkan Ninpo. As every year, the students learned a lot so the stay was very productive.
Shihan Rostohar had a very interesting meeting with Soke Hatsumi, in which Soke showed Shihan Rostohar a great honour, respect and confidence. After this meeting, some things will change in Bujinkan Croatia, but as Soke said many things will change also in the world.
The Croatian students, again as every year, visited many sights and landmarks and had a good time.
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KUKISHINDEN RYU SEMINAR HELD IN VIENNA |
The Kukishinden Ryu Happobikenjutsu seminar was held in Wienna, Austria, from 05–06 May 2007.
The seminar was organized by Shidoshi Arnold Stiehl & Bujinkan Fushikaden Dojo Wienna and led by Shihan Dean Rostohar.
Nearly twenty participants, coming from Austria, Slovenia and Croatia, had the opportunity to learn Bujinkan Ninpo from this prominent teacher/instructor.
The feeling of Shinken gata was the main emphasis of the seminar. Shihan Rostohar was teaching and demonstrating techniques through the Shinken gata ('real fight') principle, using the knife and Japanese sword. The techniques were difficult to follow and even more difficult to perform.
Teaching of Shihan Rostohar provided the seminar participants with various fresh ideas for training, gave them some fruitful insights and opened new possibilities of their personal development.
At the end of the seminar, all the participants have agreed that the seminar was extraordinary and priceless experience. The teaching of Shihan Rostohar encouraged them to reflect on Ninjutsu practice, contemplating their own place in the world, including the people surrounding them, and life in general.
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CROATIAN SHIHAN'S AGAIN IN JAPAN |
In the period of 17-30 May 2007, the Bujinkan Dojo Croatia Shihans Dean Rostohar and Davor Gašparović will, just like every year, again visit Japan for improving their Warrior art Ninpo Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu.
For many years the Shihans go to Japan for studying, so that they could learn this Warrior art better and so that they could transfer it on to the true students of Bujinkan Croatia. In Japan they will learn from Soke Hatsumi, and other top Japanese Shihans.
This year, students from Bujinkan Croatia, Shidoshi Ho Mario Jagić from Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Vrbovec (second time in Japan) and Seito Hana Demoli, the first girl from the Dojo that visits Japan, are also coming with them.
We are sure that the training and learning will be strenuous due to several trainings a day (at least two or three), and that they will learn a lot, but also that they will, like any other time until now, have a good time.
Upon returning from Japan, there will be a traditional seminar in Zagreb named "Japan Kanjoo", on which the learned from Japan will be taught. |
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KUKISHINDEN RYU SEMINAR HELD IN BUDAPEST |
 A Bujinkan Ninpo Taijutsu seminar was organized by the Bujinkan Zanshin Dojo and Shidoshi Ho Attila Magyar on March 24-25, 2007 in Budapest, Hungary. The seminar was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar Judan Kugyo, assisted by Shihan Davor Gašparović, Judan Chigyo.
The topic of the seminar was the year's Bujinkan topic - Kukishinden Ryu.
More than forty participants from Croatia and Hungary joined the two-day seminar. It is the fourth consecutive year that this seminar is held in Budapest.
Shihan Rostohar paid great attention to teaching philosphy through combat techniques, turning to Kuden, while teaching the techniques of this traditional Japanese Warrior school.
The organizers have worked hard to make the seminar go well, while the participants worked hard to get as much knowledge and practice what was being shown, even though it was quite demanding.
There has been a lot of progress and effort from students who have been attending this seminar for years now.
We also thank Shidoshi Ho Attila and everyone who has helped in the seminar organization, for a well organized seminar and the work they put in. We always enjoy spending time with our Hungarian friends.
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KUKISHINDEN RYU SEMINAR HELD IN ZAGREB |
 A seminar with the topic KUKISHINDEN RYU HAPPO BIKEN JUTSU was organised and held at the Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb on February 10 and 11. The seminar was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar JuDan Kugyo, Shibu Cho Bujinkan Croatia.
The seminar was attended by approximately forty students from Hungary, Slovenia, Macedonia and Croatia.
Shihan Rostohar taught Dakentaijutsu techniques from all levels of Kukishinden Ryu according to the Densho.
Shihan Rostohar also taught the unarmed combat techniques through the principles and ways of combat with various weapons used in this school, including techniques and tactics of fighting with traditional weapons: Ken jutsu, Kodachi jutsu, Tanto jutsu, Bo jutsu, Hanbo jutsu, Jutte jutsu.
The seminar was quite difficult, both physically and mentally. Despite that, the participants were all pleased by what was taught and trained. |
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TAI SABAKI & SHINKEN GATA SEMINAR VIENNA |
 By invitation of Shidoshi Arnold Stiehl and the Bujinkan Fushikanden Dojo Vienna, Shihan Davor Gašparović held a seminar in Vienna on February 3 and 4, 2007, with the topic "Tai sabaki and Shinken gata (The importance of distance, timing and intention in training)".
At the training sessions the atmosphere was friendly and positive, with a very hard-working and cheerful approach, a characteristic of Bujinkan Fushikanden Dojo and its members. |
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X. NINPO KAI SEMINAR GRAZ HELD |
 This year's first Bujinkan seminar in Austria was held on January 13 and 14 in Graz. It was organized by the Bujinkan Dojo Ninpo Bujutsu Club from Graz, led by Doris Lechner Sensei, Martin Lechner Sensei and Christian Schindler Sensei.
Shihan Dean Rostohar had been supposed to lead the seminar, but was prevented from doing so by health reasons; instead the seminar was led, at Shihan Rostohar's suggestion, by Davor Gašparović Shihan. |
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INFORMATION AND SUMARUM |
On 22 December, 2006, a Christmas party was held in the BUJINKAN SEISHIN DOJO ZAGREB Warrior arts club. The Club's anniversary was also celebrated on this occasion.
Various diplomas and awards were handed out to the most deserving students, who stood out in the past year with their commitment, work, knowledge and effort. Twelve people were thus awarded diplomas for helping and contributing to the development of the Bujinkan Seishin Dojo with their actions, their work and effort.
Diplomas awarded for effort, patience, hard work and regular attendance at trainings and seminars were given to six most deserving students, who earned them with the effort they put in.
Diplomas awarded for five, ten or fifteen years of active training in the school were given to four students.
Eleven Bujinkan members, students of Shihan Dean Rostohar, were awarded new master levels and given Menkyo in the past year. It is especially important to mention Ivica Števanja Sakki test taken in Japan, which he passed and is now Shidoshi 5th Dan and Davor Gašparović Shihan was awarded by Hatsumi Soke 11th Dan JuDan Chigyo.
It is also important to say that Shihan Dean Rostohar was awarded 15th Dan (JuDan Kugyo) by Soke Hatsumi, this being the highest ranking in Bujinkan.
Last year, eight seminars were organized in Croatia, led by Croatian Shihans, and the Shihans taught at seven seminars abroad (5 in Austria, 1 in Hungary and 1 in Finland).
As every year, Croatian Shihans visited Japan, this time with five of their students.
Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Croatia didn't do many demonstrations in 2006 due to many other obligations, but Bujinkan was written about a lot in Croatia and quite present on TV, especially we like to mention presentation for Japanese TV.
The Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb, officially gathers over 130 students according to the lists. In 2006, 69 new students enrolled and 55 dropped out, because of hard training.
During the year, there were 392.438 visits to the Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb website, from all over the world.
We will try to achieve even better results in 2007 with our work and training and the passing of our knowledge to people who are sincere in their desire to learn this Warrior's art.
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HOJO JUTSU SEMINAR HELD |
 On November 11 and 12, 2006, a Hojo Jutsu Torinawa (the art of tying with a rope) seminar was held in Zagreb. The seminar was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar, Judan Kugyo.
Hojo Jutsu is a traditional feudal Japanese Warrior skill of tying an attacker or prisoner with a rope (Nawa) and is part of Bugei Juhappan (18 Warrior skills).
The seminar was attended by more than 40 participants from all over Croatia (from all the Bujinkan Seishin Dojo) and from Hungary.
In the seminar, Shihan Rostohar taught the use of ropes for binding an attacker, tying down various things in various situations and in the end, using the rope in combat with the attacker.
Hojo Jutsu is a hidden but interesting part of the cultural history of Warrior arts. It exemplifies the versatility of the Ninja and Samurai class and its core has survived even to modern-day Japanese police use.
All of the seminar participants were very happy with the seminar, with what was shown and learned because it was a rare opportunity to study Hojo Jutsu, a Warrior skill of the Ninja.
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NINPO KAI SEMINAR NIEDERNDORF |
 By invitation of Bujinkan Dojo Kufstein and Shidoshi Markus Behmer, Shihan Dean Rostohar has held another traditional semina in Austria.
This time the seminar was held in the small town of Niederndorf, 10 km from Kufstein, on October 28 and 29, 2006. The topic was the topic of the year, Shindenfudo ryu Dakentaijutsu to Jutaijutsu.
At the seminar, Shihan Rostohar taught techniques from the Shizen Shigoku no Kata, the last level of Shindenfudo ryu Dakentaijutsu. Shihan Rostohar also taught techniques with different weapons using the principles of the kata.
Around forty participants from Austria, Serbia, Germany and Croatia attended the seminar.
The participants were very pleased with Shihan Rostohar’s way of teaching and passing on his skill, so another traditional seminar was set for next year.
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SHIHAN ROSTOHAR HELD SEMINAR IN FINLAND |
A seminar of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu in Helsinki, Finland has been organized by Bujinkan Shinden Dojo Finland. The seminar has been organized by Shihan Lauri Jokinen, and it took place from 06. to 08. October 2006. in the sport center where Dojo is located.
By the invitation of the organizer, the seminar was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar JuDan Kugyo Happo Biken.
On friday night Shihan Rostohar has also held a training for the students of Bujinkan Dojo Finland, where he taught Shinken Gata technics through Kihon Happo and the use of fighting principles.
Shihan Rostohar has taught his way of Shinken gata through fighting technics on the seminar, and has fascinated all present with his way of fighting and teaching, numerous principles and technics, the way of moving in combat, the philosophy of Ninpo and his life philosophy which he taught a lot on this seminar too. Over 70 participants from whole Finland has attended the seminar in those three days.
The seminar participants were very satisfied with Shihan Rostohar's way of teachnig and skill.
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YARI / NAGINATA KUNREN SHUGYO SEMINAR HELD |
 In the organization of Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb, on the 23./24. September 2006., a Yari/Naginata Kunren Shugyo seminar was held. The seminar was held by Shibu Cho, the leader of Bujinkan in Croatia, Dean Rostohar Shihan, 10. Dan Kugyo Happo Biken. Over 30 participants from Hungary, Austria, and whole Croatia (Zagreb, Pakrac, Vrbovec, Rijeka, Osijek, Split, Čakovec, etc.) attended the seminar.
The theme of the seminar was traditional Japanese long Ninja weapons Yari (spear) and Naginata (Japanese helbard). Kunren Shugyo in Japanese terminology represents the studying of training. Therefore, the seminar participants have studied for two days, the ways, principles, technics and philosophy of combat with those traditional weapons we use in Bujinkan Ninjutsu.
The seminar participants were very satisfied with the shown and learned, but have also seen how important it is to understand the technics of Taijutsu, so that they could use long weapons. |
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NEW DVD BO JUTSU SHINKEN GATA |
 After some time, a new DVD "BO JUTSU SHINKEN GATA" seminar has been published.
Our teacher Masaaki Hatsumi Soke says that essence of Budo is Bo jutsu, combat with long stick.
Long stick is one of the first weapons of the human race. Art of using and fighting with long stick is one of basic arts tought in Bujinkan Ninjutsu.
Bo Jutsu Shinken Gata seminar, translating as „Long stick real fighting tehniques“, has been held in Zagreb 17/18.09.2005, by Dean Rostohar Shihan, 10. Dan Fugyo Happo Hiken. 30 participants from 5 different states attended the seminar.
During seminar special attention was given to fighting philosophy, psihology, tactics, strategies and principles through the fighting techniques using long stick. Explosive and devastating fighting techniques using stick versus stick combat, stick versus sword combat and using the stick against multiple attackers from different levels and schools of Bujinkan Ninjutsu have been tought on this seminar.
For all those people who want to comprehend real fighting techniques and tactical principles of combat with long stick this DVD is opportunity to get familiar with techniques of Bo Jutsu of Bujinkan Ryu.
You can order this DVD via email, or directly in the Dojo. |
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NEW MASTER LEVELS IN THE BUJINKAN SEISHIN DOJO ZAGREB |
Two more students of the Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb have successfully passed their tests for master level. This has increased the number of master instructors in the Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb to 14. Students Zoran Meliš and Nikola Palić, after six years of regular practice, hard work, effort and learning have been awarded 1st Dan (Sho Dan).
The teachers of the Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb are proud of their effort and work, while Zoran and Nikola have proved themselves to be good friends and instructors to the students.
Their master level means that they have successfully grasped the basics and that in front of them stands a lot more work and learning, so we hope they continue this way. Congratulations!
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SEMINAR KRK 2006 |
 The second traditional Ninpo Seishin Kai Rijeka seminar was held on the 3rd and 4th of July 2006. The seminar was organised by Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Rijeka with Robert Hrastić Sensei at its head.
The seminar was organised on the island of Krk, like last year, in the small town of Čižići in Dobrinj. Čižići is a very small town on the island of Krk, with a few bars, a restaurant and a shop. The campsite was on a football field, barely 30 meters from the beach.
The seminar was attended by around 50 students from all the Bujinkan Dojo in Croatia (Zagreb, Vrbovec, Pakrac, Rijeka), and with guests from Hungary.
The seminar was led by Shibu Cho (main teacher) of Bujinkan Croatia, Dean Rostohar Shihan, assisted by Davor Gašparović Shihan, both just back from Japan.
The topic of the seminar were the techniques, principles and feeling that the Shihans have learned and felt during their last stay in Japan. |
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RETURN FROM JAPAN |
Bujinkan Dojo Croatia's main teacher, Dean Rostohar Shihan, has returned from this year's stay in Japan where he studied the Bujinkan Ninpo Budo/Ninjutsu Warrior art.
This time with him were Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Croatia students Davor Gašparović Shihan, Mario Tušek Shidoshi, Ivica Števanja Shidoshi Ho, Petek Stjepan Sensei, Bernard Malković Sempai and Staš Dvornik Seito.
They have spent some time there and they have been training under the guidance of Masaaki Hatsumi Soke and some high ranking japanese Shihan's.
Soke Hatsumi with Croatian team
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TWO NEW DAN LEVELS |
Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb students constantly hone their skills through their studying, training and fighting, but they are also in this way tested.
Thus, for his many years of studying and practicing, for his effort, work, diligence and understanding of Bujinkan Ninpo Goran Malić is promoted to Ni Dan (2nd Dan) and Marko Cerovečki is promoted to Yon Dan (4th Dan).
Both have been practitioners of Bujinkan Ninpo for many years now, both are very regular students and put in a great effort to master and understand this warrior art as best as they can. This they have proved many times over.
Both have participated in many local and international seminars with various teachers in Bujinkan, and are also members of the Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb’s Demo Team, where they promote and demonstrate this art.
We are proud of them and wish them many further successes in their work and mastering the Bujinkan Ninpo Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu warrior art. Congratulations!
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BUJINKAN NINJUTSU SEMINAR HELD IN SPLIT |
 On May 6 and 7, 2006 the first Ninjutsu seminar led by Dean Rostohar Shihan was held in Split. Shihan Rostohar is a student of Hatsumi Soke and main teacher of Bujinkan for Croatia.
The seminar was attended by a little over 20 people from Split, Šibenik, Mostar, Rijeka and Zagreb, mostly practitioners of other martial arts and sports.
Considering this was the first Ninjutsu seminar in Split, Shihan Rostohar decided to teach principles and philosophy of combat used by Ninja warriors through Kihon Happo techniques, but through basic techniques in Shinken gata.
Everyone was delighted by the teaching and the demonstrations by Shihan Rostohar and this seminar opened up many new options for them, giving them new ideas and an insight to the Ninjutsu warrior art and Ninja ways of combat taught in Bujinkan.
We thank the organiser, Staš Dvornik and all the seminar participants for their participation and kindness.
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INFORMATIONS |
SHIHANS GOING TO JAPAN AGAIN
Shibu Cho Bujinkan Croatia Dean Rostohar and Shihan Davor Gašparović, as every year, are going to Japan again in May, to train with Bujinkan’s grandmaster, Masaaki Hatsumi Soke.
This time the group of travellers is bigger because it includes Bujinkan Croatia students Mario Tušek Shidoshi (Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Pakrac), Ivica Števanja Shidoshi Ho, Stjepan Petek Sensei, Staš Dvornik (Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb) and Bernard Malković Sempai (Bujinkan Seishin section Osijek).
Bujinkan Croatia’s students will spend two weeks in Japan, training up to three times per day with Soke Hatsumi and various Shihans. Also, they plan to visit many cultural and historical sites Japan has to offer.
SEISHINDEN MAGAZINE
 We would like to inform all Bujinkan Croatia students that a new (March/April) edition of Seishinden magazine has been printed. Also being prepared is the next issue (May/June), to be printed on the return from Japan.
Don’t forget that Seishinden is intended and made for all Bujinkan students who want to study different informative and educational texts which may help them better understand Ninjutsu and Ninpo. Any information on Seishinden is available from Sensei Marijana Števanja.
Also, many old Seishinden issues have been reprinted and are available, while several reprint issues of Shinobi (Seishinden’s predecessor) are being prepared.
JAPANESE TV ASAHI IN BUJINKAN CROATIA
 In February Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb was visited by a crew from the Japanese national TV network Asahi. They had found out about Bujinkan Ninpo in Croatia over the Internet and were interested in seeing the trainings first hand. A crew containig Ms. Ami Miyano, cameraman and Mr. Yasuyuki Nagatsuka, translator and guide, visited the Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb on February 15 to film part of our training. The teachings and training of Bujinkan Ninpo in Zagreb impressed and intrigued them so much that they decided to make a documentary on Shihan Dean Rostohar and the Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb.
They visited again on April 26, when Mr. Masaru Oki, bureau chief, and Ms. Ami Miyano, cameraman, came to the Dojo in order to film the documentary. The shooting took two days during which they filmed Bujinkan Seishin Dojo’s trainings and another day in the private house of Shihan Rostohar. A part of the filming was also done on May 13, when Bujinkan Seishin Dojo students displayed combat techniques and tactics in nature.
The crew was delighted and very impressed by the Ninjutsu art, Ninpo philosophy and Bujinkan students’ training. Several students were interviewed and Ms. Miyano filmed many combat techniques and tactics performed by Bujinkan teachers and students.
We hope the crew will properly present the Bujinkan Ninpo Budo taijutsu art to their Japanese viewers.
NINPO SEISHIN KAI ISLAND KRK
Participants of Ninpo Seishin kai 2005.
On June 3 and 4 (Saturday and Sunday), the traditional Ninpo Seishin Kai seminar organised by Dojo Cho Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Rijeka Robert Hrastić Sensei will be held. The seminar will be led by Shihan Dean Rostohar upon his return from Japan. Shihan Rostohar will teach Shindenfudo ryu Dakentaijutsu and Jutaijutsu techniques and principles which he will have trained and studied in Japan with Soke Hatsumi and various Shihans. He will also teach armed combat techniques with Ninja weapons.
The seminar will be held again in the small but beautiful place on the island of Krk (on the Adriatic coast) called Čižići. The seminar will be held in the open and accommodation will be in tents as last year, so you will need camping equipment. In the case of bad weather, trainings and accommodation will be organised in the Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Rijeka hall.
Please, if interested, register as soon as possible so we can organise everything as best we can. All further information is available from:
Robert Hrastić Sensei +385 (0)98 622 783
Oleg Drageljević +385 (0)91 529 0329
E-mail: info@bujinkan-rijeka.tk
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SHINDENFUDO RYU SEMINAR HELD IN VIENNA |
A seminar entitled «Shindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu to Jutaijutsu» was organised by Bujinkan Shinzan Dojo of Vienna, Austria, and held there on Aprili 8 and 9, 2006. It was organised by Shidoshi Arnold Stiehl and Shidoshi Jürgen Wutschek in the beautiful Matsumae Budo Center /www.budocenter.at.
The seminar was led by Shihan Dean Rostohar Fugyo Happo Biken.
On Friday night, Shihans Dean Rostohar and Davor Gašparović also held training for students of the Bujinkan Shinzan Dojo and taught Shinken Gata techniques through Kihon Happo.
Shihan Rostohar fascinated everyone at the seminar with his way of understanding and teaching, the numerous principles and techniques, his way of moving in combat, Ninpo philosophy and his own life philosophy, which he taught in this seminar. The seminar was attended by around 40 students from Hungary, Croatia and all over Austria.
The organisation, the seminar and the lessons learned were excellent and everyone expressed a desire to gather again in Vienna next year, on another wonderful seminar. |
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SHINDENFUDO RYU SEMINAR BUDAPEST |
 Last weekend, on March 25/26, a Shindenfudo Ryu seminar was organised by Bujinkan Zanshin Dojo of Budapest and Shidoshi Ho Magyar Attila, with the topic Shindenfudo Ryu Jutaijutsu and Iaijutsu (simultaneous unsheathing and cutting with the sword). The seminar was led by Bujinkan Shihan Dean Rostohar, Fugyo Happo Biken, assisted by Shihan Davor Gašparović. This seminar has become traditional, and its third installment this year was attended by over 50 students from all over Hungary and Croatia.
Shindenfudo Ryu is often said to combine all the elements of Ninjutsu and Samuraijutsu.
Shihan Rostohar also spoke of and taught principles and ways of application of fighting techinques, in addition to just teaching the techniques. He paid special attention to Kuden (oral transmission of knowledge, history and tradition) because techniques alone, without an understanding of the philosophy and psychology of combat, are neither applicable nor easily understandable.
The seminar was very well organised and all of the participants worked hard to better learn and grasp the shown techniques, resulting in a very busy atmosphere. Progress is visible with our Hungarian students.
We also thank them for their kindness and friendship which we always feel when we pay them a visit in Hungary.
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SHINDENFUDO RYU SEMINAR RIJEKA |
 A seminar with the topic Shinden Fudo Ryu and Iaijutsu, organised by Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Rijeka and its teacher Sensei Robert Hrastić, was held on the 18th and 19th March 2006. The seminar was led by Davor Gašparović Shihan.
The seminar included kata from Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu: Musan and Karai (Ten no kata), Henkyo and Haken/Akuken (Chi no kata) and Fubatsu and Ryote Gake (Shizen Shikoku no kata).
Shihan Gašparović taught the principles involved in the kata through Taijutsu, but also explained them through Iaijutsu. Great attention was paid by Shihan Gašparović to control of space, control over the attacker, correct distance and the manipulation of the sword. Also, he stressed the importance of a realistic approach to training to everyone present (around 10 – 15 participants).
The organisation of the seminar was excellent as always, showing the seriousness and the commitment to training and spreading this warrior art in Rijeka.
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KENJUTSU SEMINAR – WIENNA (AUSTRIA) |
 A Kenjutsu seminar, led by Shihan Davor Gašparović, was held in Wienna on the 18/19th February 2006. The seminar was organized by Shidoshi Arnold Stiehl, and some 20 participants from all over Austria have gathered there, and they could see and train various ways of using the sword (katana) in combat.
Shihan Gašparović has emphasized the importance of good sword manipulation in combat, of control and quick distance change, of blocking the attacks from all directions and all angles, all through various technics of using the sword. Basic positions with the sword, blocks and cuts, but also rolls have, among other things, been taught on the seminar.
There was a very positive atmosphere with a lot of energy on the seminar, which is a reflection of the training desire of all participants.
Considering that most of the Austrian Ninjutsu practitioners has not trained a lot with the sword, this was a good opportunity to have an insight to the possibility of using this simple, but a very complexed weapon to use.
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SHIHAN SEMINAR IN OSIJEK HELD |
 A traditional seminar in Osijek with the theme of this year-Shindenfudo ryu, has been organized by Bujinkan Seishin section Osijek and Bernard Malković Sempai. The seminar was led by main teacher of Bujinkan Ninjutsu/Ninpo Taijutsu in Croatia, Dean Rostohar Shihan with the assistance of Davor Gašparović Shihan.
A traditional seminar which has been held for the sixth year in a row, has been held on the 25/26th February 2006. in the training hall of the III. Gymnasium in Kamilo Firinger Street 14, in Osijek. Some 20 participants have attended the seminar.
Accomodations were arranged for all participants that were not from Osijek, in the Dormatory in Osijek. The host has, as always, made sure that the seminar is well organized and that all passes well.
We congratulate the members of the section Osijek on their effort and work, and we hope that they continue to train, learn, study and improve in the warrior art Bujinkan Ninpo Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu. |
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MARIO JAGIĆ SAN DAN |
 The student of Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Zagreb and Dojo Cho (Dojo leader) of Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Vrbovec, Mario Jagić Shidoshi Ho, has passed the test and earned his 3. Dan. Shihan Rostohar Dean has tested Mario Jagić for a longer period of time through various trainings and seminars, where he has given him his well earned rank.
Mario is coming reularly to trainings in Zagreb, but also to seminars all over Croatia and abroad. He has started his Bujinkan Ninpo trainings in 1994 with Shihan Rostohar, where he has regularly attended trainings during his studies in Zagreb. After recieving his master level, he has opened a section in Vrbovec which has grown into Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Vrbovec in 2002., where Mario is training and teaching, and promoting this warrior art.
For improvement and better understanding of Bujinkan Ninpo he has visited Japan in 2004., where he trained with Hatsumi Soke and others Shihan's.
After returning from Japan he has passed the test and recieved the rank 2. Dan from Shihan Rostohar.
Until now he has attended 54 seminars in Croatia and abroad, to improve his knowledge and perfected his skill. He has also held a few demonstrations where he presented the warrior art Ninjutsu to the public.
Congratulation! Keep going Mario!
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SEMINAR OF SHINDENFUDO RYU HELD |
 A seminar by the name Shindenfudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu to Jutaijutsu was held in Zagreb on the 28/29 January 2006. The seminar was held by Shihan Dean Rostohar, Shibu Cho Bujinkan Croatia.
Just as the theme says, the technics from various levels of Dakentaijutsu and Jutaijutsu of Shindenfudo Ryu school, which is the theme of the year in Bujinkan, were taught on the seminar.
Some 50 participants from Slovenia, all Dojo's in Croatia, and for the first time from Bulgaria have attended the seminar. This seminar was appropriate for the advanced students, but also for beginners. |
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DOJO IN RIJEKA |
 From the fall of 2003. a Bujinkan Seishin Dojo Rijeka has been active in Rijeka, and it gathers some 20 students which are led and taught by Robert Hrastic Sensei 1. DAN.
So far the students from Rijeka have trained in a rented space that was not adequate for training. Through the bidding of the City council Dojo from Rijeka has finally been given their own facilities for training. |
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NINPO KAI SEMINAR AUSTRIA 2006 |
 Rostohar Dean Shihan, the teacher of Bujinkan Dojo Croatia has just returned from Graz/Austria where he held another traditional Ninpo Kai seminar on the 7/8th January 2006.
The seminar has been organized by teachers of Ninpo Bujutsu Club Graz and students of Shihan Rostohar, Martin and Doris Lechner and Christian Schindler. The theme of the seminar was the theme that Soke Hatsumi, the Headmaster of Bujinkan has set for this year, Shinden Fudo Ryu and Iaijutsu.
Over 30 students from diferent cities of Austria, Hungary, Croatia and Slovenia have participated the seminar.
The seminar was very strenuous because it was held each day for 5 hours without stopping and only with short breaks, but all the seminar participants were satisfied with the shown and learned.
We were very glad to once again see old friends and to train with them on this wonderful traditional seminar. |
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THE THEME OF THE YEAR 2006. – SHINDEN FUDO RYU |
 Every year the headmaster of Bujinkan organisation and the carrier of Ninja tradition, our teacher Soke Hatsumi Masaaki determines which theme will be taught the next year. The school of Shinden Fudo Ryu (Ken jutsu and Taijutsu), according to the principles of Shizen (nature) has been determined for the theme of the year 2006. |
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