BUSHINDO
UNIVERSITY
Bushindo
means:
"Way of the Enlightened
Warrior" or the
"Enlightened Warrior Path"
Bu-
Warrior - (Our definition) One who has
the courage to transcend fear, to be resolved in times of challenge,
demonstrate peace while being able to protect peace.
Shin- Depending how the
kanji is written this can be read as Heart, Mind, Truth,
or Highest Aspect of God. In our training we combine
all four attributes, using the word "Enlightenment" to describe
them. When writing Bushindo we use
the kanji character for 'heart' because the heart is the center
of all the teachings. We begin here and end here in the jeweled
heart.
Do- Way or Path
of the Bushin (Warrior with heart). Do also
means willful clarity of mindful purpose and directing of the
divine will.
 Master
Van Donk reveals his vision and story behind BushindoTM
The BushindoTM System was founded in order to integrate
my martial arts knowledge, my experiences of spiritual awakenings,
and brain-mind research, as well as to separate these teachings
from those of the Bujinkan Ninjutsu System as taught by Soke Hatsumi
in which I invested two decades of study. In the past few years
Soke Hatsumi has merged his arts into a kobudo (ancient warrior)
fighting system now called Budo Taijutsu. Although I have trained
extensively in these fighting arts, both with him and with many
other Grandmasters, my heart and the passion that drives my life
is the integration of the philosophical and spiritual sides of
the sacred temple arts. I am very interested in seeing how far
a group of individuals can evolve ourselves as human beings. The
studies of brain-mind research, yoga, kundalini research, sound
and light activation of consciousness, meditation practices, body
healing methods and alternative medicine are foremost in my personal
dedication now. Therefore, BushindoTM
as a University was born.
What
does BushindoTM do for you?
BushindoTM brings back the temple arts and
incorporates a complete system of integrating the human organism
to its fullest state of development. Based on ancient sacred teachings
that I have studied since I was a young boy, I have synthesized
skills of the best of the best from many systems of studies that
have transformed the lives of millions and millions of people.
I have taught several of these systems to others in the past and
achieved great results. By using my 25 years of research into
the science of how the brain/mind stores codes and processes information
to create and understand paradigms of study and forge modeling
processes I am able to help almost anyone duplicate their success
at a faster rate of learning by unifying these sacred arts. Even
in my martial art teachings I break the studies down into 5 categories
of training; Physical, Mental, Emotional, Spiritual, and Social.
To advance yourself as a martial artist or human being you must
enhance each of these levels to lead a positive and balanced life.
Martial Arts for me begins and ends in Respect.
Future
of BushindoTM
Over the next few years we will grow from a web presence offering
products, services, and home studies to a full online university
to a brain-mind research center to an indoor/outdoor year round
BushindoTM Martial Arts training facility
to a full live-in Sacred Arts Community of individuals who are
committed to making a difference in ourselves and the world around
us. Designs and plans are now being completed for funding purposes
which may make our dreams a reality sooner.
What
about Ninjutsu?
I am still totally actively involved in the Bujinkan system of
Soke Hatsumi and train with him at least twice a year and teach
this at our dojo regularly. All of our Ninjutsu rankings come
directly from the Hombu dojo in Japan, even kyu grades. On Dec
2, 04 (Hatsumi's Birthday) I received a Ju-Godan menkyo license
(equal to 15th dan) in his Budo Taijutsu system from Grandmaster
Hatsumi and my wife Linda received her Judan (10th dan) on that
day as well. Myself and other high level ABD instructors support
our Ninjutsu students worldwide with their Ninjutsu studies with
seminars, 3 day camps, Japan trips, and private lessons. I felt
it was important to distinguish the other teachings I am doing
from Ninjutsu and to offer a wider base of knowledge to students
who are interested in improving their lives from my wide base
of studies. We love Ninjutsu!
BushindoTM
as a Martial Arts and Self Empowerment System.
In addition to studying with Soke Hatsumi in the arts of
Ninjutsu I have been studying and teaching with several councils
of Grandmasters. We gather for a few days or more to share each
other's arts. We work on what really works and what doesn't. We
work on what is the same and what is different. Being exposed
to these wonderful masters taught me many things, made me think
and helped me to become a better martial artist of my own kind.
I took the best and threw out the rest. I simplified and made
everything flow better and easier. I made it all more accurate
and precise. I worked on all the angles, distancing and timings
of all these master systems until I discovered a master pattern
which I call the Golden Matrix. What I have worked out seems to
be the core of all movement systems. This will be revealed in
my forthcoming book and video series. BushindoTM is
a body-mind-spirit integrated system that will renew, revitalize,
and rejuvenate your life while giving you martial art skills second
to none. Our mission is to further empower all human beings in
their ability to protect and build their freedoms while increasing
their humanity.
All
the best, Master Richard J. Van Donk
OUR
VISION STATEMENT
We at Bushindo University and American Bujinkan Dojo are dedicated
to building a better Bujinkan through education and action. We
offer every student access to the information they need in order
to properly study Ninjutsu / Budo Taijutsu in every format possible,
whether that be physically one on one, in group sessions, camps,
books, video, web sites, home study courses or trips to Japan
to train with Soke Hatsumi. We provide a direct lineage to Soke
Hatsumi and the International Bujinkan Dojo in Japan for our students
and friends.
We
are here to provide an open door to a great adventure and a wealth
of information that changes peoples lives. We've done our best
to become the definitive Source for Ninjutsu training information
anywhere in the world. We are always open to your comments and
suggestions on how to serve you better. We are in the process
of securing an outdoor facility that would be open year round
for training and retreats. Let us know if you are interested in
attending or helping us build it. |
