_  |
The journey is happening will you answer the call and be one of the few that will be offered this opportunity?
Master Richard Van Donk will be taking only a few students to Noda city Japan in July 2009 to personally meet and actually train in
Ninjutsu with Soke Masaaki Hatsumi in a small dojo setting! Everyday
you'll go to train at the dojos of several other Shihan teachers,
sight see ancient temples, visit museums and explore the world
of Japanese living.
 There is nothing like being at the source of the art that you train in. It will forever change your training and depth of the art. Most students that go once continue to go back every chance that they can get. It is important that you first go with a Bujinkan instructor. And why not go with a master teacher that has been there about 50 times? You will witness and experience people, places and things that you could never really do by yourself in many, many trips.
Sign up now... Call 707-987-9323
Shihan Richard Van Donk has dedicated his life to helping others better their lives as well as studying budo and spiritual awakening. He wants to spend time personally training
with you and covering points of the days teachings with you and the group. As well as sharing martial art and enlightened warrior teachings with you everyday as you journey to exciting places in Japan.
You will have the opportunity to spend personal time with him daily asking your hearts and martial arts questions. Since private sessions with him run at least $1,500 a day a few students have said... "Wow! I will sign up for the Japan trip - explore Japan, train with Soke Hatsumi, get private budo training and ask him some questions at a bargain investment. While this is not as in-depth as private sessions this is a very smart investment idea. Many have done it and then booked the private later after getting to know Shihan Richard Van Donk.
 This is mostly a Bujinkan training trip and we also do some sightseeing to get a great feel of the Japanese culture both ancient and modern. Where we go changes on what the group wants to experience. We always do one main excursion during our visit on a non-training day. Some favorite spots are the Tokyo area, sword museums, Meiji Park and gardens, Kamakura - dai buddha / old temples, outside of the Imperial Palace, Noda obstacle course, Togakure Mountain, Nikko temple shrines and Nartia temple area / Samurai houses.
 Any serious
Japanese martial arts practitioner should go to the roots and
core of the lineage that they practice. It creates a bond and
feeling that cannot be gotten any other way. Just being there
changes the way you perceive the art.
And then there is training in the Bujinkan
Hombu Dojo (which is called the Bujinden -Palace of the Divine
Warrior) with the Grandmaster himself. Wow! You will never forget
this experience.
Sign up now... Call 707-987-9323
 Shihan
at the Hombu door  Shihan
Linda at the Hombu |
 Gold
Pavilion  Tokyo
Budokan |
In fact it has been a once in a lifetime trip for many who have
gone on this trip with Shihan Van Donk... others are so impacted
they keep going back at least once a year. It is highly recommenced
that you have some training in Ninjutsu BEFORE this trip. Most
all training's will be filled with black belts and most likely
taught at a high black belt level. It is also highly recommended
that you go to Japan the first time with a senior instructor
who can show the country, teach you some proper etiquette, introduce
you to senior teachers, take you to the dojo training's, where
to eat, and etc. before you go on your own.
 This Ninjutsu Japan Study Tour to the Source
of Ninjutsu is led and sponsored personally by Shihan Van Donk
(Bujinkan, a 15th dan direct student of Ninjutsu Grandmaster
Hatsumi. ) who has been to Japan over 50 times. Richard will
also be teaching a personal enlightenment method to those who
desire to learn during this fabulous journey to Japan the land
of the rising sun.
Come visit Japan's very rich ancient
culture and train at the source of the art at a time when masters
from around the world will share their talents.
VERY Limited in size for a very personal experience. We have 3 committed (2 Godan candidates) on this journey. There is room for 2 more people. Is that you?
Sign up now... Call 707-987-9323 now.
You will watch the Godan test in the hombu dojo!
Japan Trip
July 2009 Package Investment:
Approximately
$3950*
includes your round trip airfare from San
Francisco, CA to Narita, Japan, airport taxes, airport shuttle services, hotel room fees and taxes (double occupancy), train travel throughout Japan and bus travel expenses,
shrine and temple fees, personal teachings with Shihan Van Donk, all group scheduled dojo training's with
Soke Hatsumi or other Shihan teachings, one group celebration dinner and a very rewarding experience that you will always treasure.
Please note that meals, shopping and carrying your own bags are your own responsibility.
Have backpack & gi will travel and train. Are you in?
Shihan
Van Donk leaves from San Francisco, CA USA (you can meet him
here or at the Narita Airport in Japan.)
Interested? Call 707-987-9323 now.
* This is the current Investment on 5/7/09. (exact price depends on the current yen exchange, current airfare and timing of booking) It is non-refundable.
* Single supplements (private single room +$350) and land only about $3200 (you get your own airfare) are available. Call to get the latest exact price.
*Special
Pilgrimages to Iga Ueno birth place of the Ninja, Togakure Mountain,
and Kyoto Mikkyo Temple Stays are sometimes available by prior request.
 |
