Upcoming Official IBDA Events List

August 11 & 12, 2012
Shinden Fudo Ryu Jutaijutsu by Shidoshi Brian Sumpter
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March 2012

The "Realistic Application" of Budo Taijutsu in Threat Situations

Bujinkan Seminar with Shidoshi John Owsiak (9th Dan)
June 8th - June 10th, 2012

We would like to invite everyone to our seminar on June 8th - June 10th, 2012. Everyone is welcome to train with us; there are no rank requirements and no experience is necessary. Even if you are a beginner, you can train with experienced instructors. We respect any and all affiliations and arts at this event.

It will be taking place in Huntington, WV at the Taigun Martial Arts Center located at 1455 4th Avenue.

There will be two days of training - 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday, June 9th and 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM on Sunday, June 10th. Registration will take place from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM on Saturday, June 9th during the training.

The dojo is centrally-located and near many local restaurants and attractions for those of you wishing to explore the area. Additionally, there will be an old-fashioned barbeque and party on Saturday, June 9th. Here there will also be a drawing for a hand-crafted wakizashi.

There are many hotels in the surrounding area starting at $79/day. Do a Google search for hotels in Huntington, West Virginia and you'll find a list of local hotels.

We (as students of all ranks) train in the Nine Warrior Traditions of Budo Taijutsu / Bujinkan Ninjutsu. These traditions are more than just aspects of a martial system - they are an art of survival. With threats of crimes being committed against us or our families and fellow community members, we must gain more knowledge about how our skills can be used in real-world scenarios. We must truly understand how to apply our Budo Taijutsu in times of danger, when a threat presents itself.

This seminar will take a realistic approach to the art when one is faced with a true threat. According to our Soke, Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, the basis of all our Taijutsu in the Bujinkan is the Kihon Happo. "Kihon Happo" literally translates to "Eight Basic Ways." There are some martial artists who have seen the Kihon Happo practiced that have suggested the techniques would be useless in a real fight. What we are going to demonstrate is how they are applied in real combative situations, or "Shinken Gata." In an actual combat situation, these techniques will not work like they do when we practice - this is why Soke Hatsumi stresses that each basic technique should lead to a minimum of eight more techniques. This prevents the student from relying on the basic forms in a threatening situation where anything can happen.

We are opening our doors to all people interested in joining us for this training experience that will reflect the Warrior Traditions of Budo Taijutsu / Bujinkan Ninjutsu. It will be led by Shidoshi John Owsiak (Kudan - 9th Dan). Shidoshi Owsiak teaches at the Columbus Georgia Bujinkan Dojo. He began his training in Ninjutsu under Shihan Jeff Davis in January 2000. Shidoshi Owsiak received his Shodan in the Hombu Dojo in 2004 and passed his Godan test in July 2008. He has been co-teaching at the Columbus Georgia Bujinkan Dojo with Shidoshi Carlito Flores since March 2009. Now, as the lead instructor, he continues his teaching of the art with IBDA Dojos. Shidoshi Owsiak has made numerous trips to Japan to study under Soke Hatsumi and continues to grow in his teachings.

A note to participants: this is an adult-only seminar - no children under the age of 18 are permitted to participate in the activities. Please contact us at taigun2012@gmail.com if you have any questions or concerns. You can also visit our website at www.taigundojo.com.

You may pay for a one-day ticket or for both days, but please remember to print off your receipt so that we can check it at the door.

Happy training and best wishes,

The Taigun Martial Arts Center