Bujinkan Kongo Renge Dojo

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The teachings of the Kongo Renge Dojo will focus on the essence of the Bujinkan methods, including a variety of Taijutsu skills, while incorporating a study of the underlying development of virtuous action. The warrior traditions are of no value if one does not put these principles into practice in the everyday world of ones life.

“It is the intent of the Bujinkan Kongo Renge Dojo to ensure that the essence or truth of the Bujinkan teaching as disseminated by Hatsumi Soke will be transmitted onward to the next generation of students in an intact fashion as is possible, with regards to the necessity of personal interpretation”.

Bujinkan Dojo Information

The training structure of the Bujinkan, well over 900 years old, is based on the concept of teaching the martial arts as an essence or as a creative flow. The essence is transmitted, it is then up to the student to capture the feeling and make it his own.

The Bujinkan training structure is designed to encourage the student to explore all of the possible realms for achieving a healthy, powerful, and virtuous sense of well being while preparing one to handle the conflicts and confrontations that arise in the course of day-to-day living. Through repeated exposure to the challenges presented within the Bujinkan training structure one will gain first hand experience in identifying and strengthening those aspects of one's life that facilitate growth, confidence, peace of mind, and a sense of joy that accompanies living the warrior path.

Bujinkan Soke Masaaki Hatsumi

Grandmaster Hatsumi is the founder and international director of the Bujinkan Dojo centered at the Hombu Bujinden Dojo in Noda City, Chiba Perfecture, Japan. After training for 15 years with Toshitsugu Takamatsu Soke (the last true combat Ninja) Masaaki Hatsumi received from Takamatsu the title of Soke and became the inheritor of the 9 Kobudo Warrior traditions listed below.

*Gyokko Ryu Koshijutsu-28th Soke
*Koto Ryu Koppojutsu-18th Soke
*Takagiyoshin Ryu Jutaijutsu-17th Soke
*Kukishinden Ryu Happo Hikenjutsu-28th Soke
*Gikan Ryu Koppojutsu-15thSoke
*Shinden Fudo Ryu Dakentaijutsu-26th Soke
*Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu-34th Soke
*Kumogakure Ryu Ninpo-14th Soke
*Gyokushin Ryu Ninpo-21st Soke

Bujinkan Kongo Renge Dojo Information

Bujinkan Ninpo Budo Taijutsu training emphasizes a total self protection method without the rules and limitations of the more modern sport and recreational martial arts approach. The training structure of the Bujinkan has been designed to facilitate a blending of the nine ancient Kobudo Ryu transmitted to Soke Hatsumi, and then from Soke to his students. Within the Bujinkan structure you will find the following training methods:

* leaping, tumbling, and attack evading techniques
* striking, kicking, nerve attacks, and bone breaking skills
* grappling, throwing, and joint locking techniques
* weapons use, stick, blade, cord, and projectile tools
* body conditioning, meditation, relaxation methods, healing techniques, and survival skills

Kongo Renge Dojo Training Programs (for more info go to Dojo Programs page)

Bujinkan Ninpo Budo Taijutsu: A martial arts program based on nine ancient bujutsu and ninjutsu schools comprising the Bujinkan system as taught by Soke Masaaki Hatsumi.

Basic Self-Protection Skills: A martial arts course periodically given for those persons wishing to gain a basic understanding of self protection skills without the need for a lifetime study of Kobudo.

Junan Taiso/Japanese Yoga: An ancient form of Japanese meditative yoga usually practiced within martial arts schools but equally as well suited for a daily practice to develop health and longevity.

Meiso/Dai Ko Myo Kan (Mikkyo/Essene Studies): A study group program incorporating the ancient Mikkyo Buddist teachings of the far east and the original Essene teachings that gave rise to early Christianity.

Usui Reiki Ryoho (Japanese Healing Methods): A training program designed to transmit the teachings of Mikao Usui the founder of the Reiki methods of energetic healing.

Kaihogyo Shugendo (Mountain Warrior Empowerment): A periodic program given in mountainous regions to encourage one to face and bind to oneself the forces of nature and gain confidence in overcoming life challenges.

Dojo Teachers and Students

Dojo Cho: Jeffrey L. Whitman, Shidoshi Bujinkan Dojo

Schedule and Location

Schedule: The Dojo is holding classes Monday and Wednesday 6pm-9pm. Sunday classes are 3pm-6pm. DaiKoMyoKan study group is held Sunday 7pm-8:30pm. Monthly workshops are available, check BKR Dojo seminar page and/or messages section.

Location: The Kongo Renge Dojo is located in Pueblo Colorado.

Contact the Dojo and Related Sites

The Dojo can be reached at the following number, 423-762-6960. E-Mail is miroku09@hotmail.com or just use the address located within this site.

Related Sites: The following sites are of those teachers having had a great influence on the development of my understanding of the warrior ways. To truely come closer to understanding Hatsumi Sensei's budo, I believe that one must look closely at those he has shared his art with, each a part of the whole of the Bujinkan.

Honbu Dojo/Soke Masaaki Hatsumi: http://www.bujinkan.com/

Asia:

Europa/Mid East:

Bujinkan Israel/*Daron Navan/Moti Nativ: http://www.weizmann.ac.il/home/tsafriri/bujinkan/index.html

Sveneric Bogsater (Sweden)

Bujinkan Deutschland/Steffen Fröhlich (Germany):

Pedro Fleitas (Spain)

Peter King (United Kingdom)

Arnaud Cousergue (France)

Amerika:

Bujinkan Dojo/Charles Daniels:

Pennslyvania Bujinkan Dojo/Ed Martin: http://northampton1.com/Dojo/

Ninpo Intelligence Network/Dick Severance: http://www.n-i-n.com/

American Bujinkan Dojo/Richard Van Donk: http://www.ninjutsu.com/home.shtml

Living Values/Jack Hoban: http://www.livingvalues.com/

Bujinkan Atlanta Dojo/Bud Malmstrom: http://www.bujinkanatl.com/

Dojo No Kage/Michael J. Jones: http://www.autumnlord.com/

Taka Seigi Dojo/Phil Lagare: http://www.btsd.org/

Warrior School/Jeff Prather: http://www.warriorschool.com/

Quest Center/Stephen K. Hayes: http://www.skhquest.com/

Winjutsu: http://www.winjutsu.com/