This text about don’t forget about solo training summarizes a chapter from Masaaki Hatsumi’s “Hiden Togakure Ryū Ninpō.” It emphasizes the importance of solo training… Read More »Solo Training, don’t forget it – A Vital Part of Martial Arts Mastery
In the realm of stealth and strategy the Ninja once harnessed 海蛍 Umi Hotaru, sea-fireflies (Vargula hilgendorfii) a remarkable natural phenomenon as a nighttime guide.… Read More »海蛍 Umi Hotaru: The Ninja’s Nighttime Guide
Introduction In December 1998, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Daikomyosai, a martial arts event held in Japan. Daikomyosai, also known as Taikai, is… Read More »Daikomyosai – December 1998: A Glimpse into the Bujinkan World
I was translating another Hiden Magazine article for Bujinkan.online and came up on the following segment about Hatsumi Sōkes experience about his 1964 TV appearance… Read More »忍術千一夜 NINJUTSU SENICHIYA (The Art of Ninja in 1001 Nights)
The Japanese concept of 万変不驚 Banpenfugyō, often associated with martial arts, encapsulates the essence of adaptability and cognitive flexibility. In the heat of a physical confrontation, it beckons martial artists to relinquish preconceived techniques and allow an intuitive, divine power to guide their actions. This essay delves into the philosophy of Banpenfugyō within the context of Bujinkan Budō Taijutsu, exploring how it trains practitioners to seamlessly adapt and respond to ever-changing situations.
