JOIN GASHUKU 4
Starting April 3rd, through May 8th, join a small group of students committed to learning the complete training methods of the Togakure Ryu Ninja-Biken, including focus on advancing your knowledge on the uniqeness of this weapon and how it was used.Time and space for this training is very limited.
ENROLLMENT CLOSES AT FIRST 20 MEMBERS
OR SUNDAY, APRIL 2nd AT 11:59PM
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Togakure Ryū Ninja-Biken
戸隠流忍者秘剣
Enjoy this review from the Bikenjutsu, PART 1.
Topics in PART 1, include:
- Raiko no Ken (雷光の剣)
- Ichi no Kamae 一之構: adapting to changes
- Seigan no Kamae 青眼[正眼] 之構: With the intention of capturing and manipulating the opponent's mind.
- Chudan no Kamae 中段之構: The feeling of drifting in space
- Various applications drawn from kata, to explore each kamae in order to progress toward kata and vital development of kimochi 気持
Enjoy this review from the Bikenjutsu, PART 2.
Topics in PART 2, include:
- Gedan no Kamae 下段之構: The intention of stabbing an opponent's foot.
- Tosui no Kamae 棟水之構: Munen Muso (thinking of nothing at all) and also the feeling of being on top of thin ice.
- Hasso (and Daijodan) no Kamae 八相·大上段之構: Filling oneself with a feeling which matches that of a flash of lightning.
- Kasumi no Kamae 霞之構: Kyojitsu, seeing but pretending not to see.
- Totoku-Hyoshi 刀匿礮姿: Adapting to an unseen enemy
Enjoy this bonus video where I discuss:
- Tools you will need for Gashuku 4. Keep it simple, there really isn't a whole lot to the Ninja-To.
- My thoughts on the Ninja-To based on many conversations with Manaka Sensei about it's truth and place in our Kobudo.
- A unique sword from my collection, crafetd for a particular use. Is it a Shinobi-ken? You judge.
ENROLLMENT OPENS MARCH 30, 9:00PM (EST)
TOGAKURE RYU NINJA-BIKEN
THE SHODEN GATA
APRIL 3 - MAY 12
Over the course of one month, you will receive daily exercises and drills, highly focusses on the specific kihon, kata and keiko-no-ho of the Togakure Ryu Bikenjutsu, the unique sword of this tradition. This training will include:
- An online resource of all techniques covered, sequentially and timely.
- Downloadable workbook with techniques and details.
- Weekly emails, detailing the daily routines and expectations for training.
- Daily check-in briefs, focussed on keeping your training on track.
- Private online community, with 24/7 access to questions and video answers.
- Final private, one on one review of learning with Adam Mitchell (optional).
Upon completion of this Gashuku, you will be fully equipped with the knowledge and skill to train and perfect the techniques presented. The goal of the Gashuku is complete comprehension of technique, not mastery of skill nor comprehension of deeper principles; that part is up to you.
GASHUKU 4 BONUSES
BONUS 1: JISSEN KEN WORKSHOP
A private workshop only available for the members of Gashuku 4, on the concepts and techniques for using Ninja-To in true fencing, versus kata. Training details will include impact training, conditioning, proper receiving for advanced training of kata and keiko no ho.
BONUS 2: NINJA-BIKEN JISHU GEIKO
Inside your Gashuku dashboard, you will receive a complete curriculum on solo training drills, strength, fitness and agility training to support your skill level with the Ninja-To. There are over 20 professionally edited video lessons, taking you progressively from exercise to exercise.
BONUS 3: THE COMPLETE SUITON . BIKEN
This module will include all of the sword curriculum of the Togakure Ryu Suitonjutsu kata involving the use of the sword. This will be a live workshop, from a natural lake with professional footage and downloadable curriculum for you to take to the edge of the water for your own training.
SEMINAR ATTENDEES ONLY
GASHUKU SAVING OF $50
This is meant for serious practitioners who are willing to step into this level of training without thought. We are sharing the cost with you, and offering a $50 savings. On Januray 27th, the price for the Gashuku will return to $250 or until all spots are filled.
