NINJUTSU Tai Kai RETREAT 3 days

ABD's Ninjutsu Retreat - 17th Annual Northern California Camp
March 18th, 19th, 20th, 2005
"Warrior Ways of the Sword"
For brand new beginners and advanced students.

We had an AWESOME CAMP!

Group sword battles in the woods

Training in Armour!

Shihan let everyone cut with his personal blade! Everyone attending received a sword specialist patch and

6 students received their Blackbelts!

Look for a possible Oct. Camp

and possibly an Eskrima Blade seminar later this summer - Let us know if you are interested.

No Experience necessary. We will take you from A-Z in both formal and non-formal use of the sword while developing the skills of a warrior both in battle and out of battle.

Sword Specialist Certification!
Upon satisfactorily completing this "Warrior Ways of the Sword" training you will be awarded a Special Sword Training Certification ( & sword patch) directly from Master Van Donk and the Bushindo Martial Arts University.

AT THIS TRAINING EVENT:

w Learn Sword from the Inside Out
w Sword Postures
w    Iai- Sword Drawing Skills
w    Noto - Returning the Blade
w    Battojutsu - Cutting on the Draw
w    Togakure Ryu Kenjutsu Wazas
w    Kukishinden Ryu Happo Hikenjutsu
w    Sword Making Basics Class (*maybe canceled looking for another instructor)
w    Sword Cleaning and Handling
w    Sword Cutting Practices
w    Warriorship and the Sword
w    Team Sword Battles in the Woods!

The “Warrior Ways of the Sword” training camp will focus on all aspects of the Japanese sword and living as a warrior in a training camp doing so. Shihan Richard Van Donk will be teaching most of this event with some help from senior blackbelts such as Joel Everett (10th dan), Jeff Davis (6th dan), Ray Kribel (3rd dan), Bob Neal (3rd dan), Rick Greener (3rd dan), and more. We will study the evolution and actual training skills of Happo Hiken Jutsu and kenjutsu of various schools of the Bujinkan in a step by step fashion. You will be introduced to 2 formal styles of Iaijutsu and Battojutsu schools so that you will learn first hand the many aspects of sword use and training. You are empty if you have only learned one system cause you must know what the other guy knows. Learn how to clean and take care of your sword. Learn how they are made, names of all the parts and how they work and much more. But most of all you will learn how to fight in real combat style. We will pad our swords for group battles in the woods. This camp will improve all your taijutsu and help perfect your distancing. If you want your taijutsu bad habits to show up put a weapon in your hands, especially a sword. While we train you will learn to be more focused, centered, on purpose and committed in proper action. These skills will transfer to your everyday life. The toughest battles are the ones between our own two ears, especially if we know that danger must be confronted. So warriorship skills of the sword will help you in every aspect of your physical, mental, spiritual and emotional being. This is an integral part of studying the warrior path. Be courageous. Join us for a great event.

Investment:

Attend our Ninjutsu 3 day and 2 night annual ABD/IBDA Seminar and certified rank testing event taught by Shihan Van Donk and receive a Sword Specialist Certification upon completion. The Early Ninja price is only $275 for the “Warrior Ways of the Sword” training if paid before Dec 15th, 2004, $300 if paid in full before Jan 15th and $325 if paid after Jan 15th, 2005..... Event will be held in the beautiful redwoods in Northern California just south of San Francisco, CA. Dorm group retreat lodging and 7 meals of great food are also available for only $125 more. That’s about only $395 for your lodging, 7 meals and all 3 days/nights of Sword Training!. Be there to join us and get in on the action!
Sign up at the Webstore or call 1-800-348-6822 or 707-987-9323. This "Warrior Ways of the Sword" Event will be held in the beautiful redwoods in Northern California just south of San Francisco, CA.

Update March 12th:

Sorry Sold Out!

This event will sell out as ALL of our events have been selling out for the last several years. Shihan Van Donk usually limits his seminars so more private attention can be given. Sign up while you still can.

(Photos of previous camps click here!)