Upcoming Events and Seminars:
*Shihan Paul Masse*
Event: Paul Masse at the Bujinkan Madison Dojo (WI)
Date: Saturday, March 27th, 2010
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Crowne Plaza Madison
We will be hosting Shihan Paul Masse (15th Dan), of Japan, for a seminar here in Madison in March of 2010.
Since 1994, Paul Masse, a native of Miami Florida, has been living in Japan and training consistently two to three times a week directly with Grand Master Masaaki Hatsumi Sensei of the Bujinkan Martial Arts. No other foreigner has
trained this long and consistently with Grand Master Hatsumi Sensei. Although Paul has trained at the feet of the Grand Master for the last fifteen years; he remains curiously unknown; perhaps taking to heart the ninja concept of
“Sugata wo Kesu” or “vanishing, disappearing, or erasing your form”. To further his understanding of his teacher`s movement and philosophy, Paul has also undertaken the study of Japanese Calligraphy or Shodo, Japanese Ink Painting,
or Suiboku and Japanese Pottery. Recently he work was awarded honors at several exhibitions in the Tokyo area. You can learn more about Paul on his website below.
(Taken from Shihan Masse’s Website: http://web.mac.com/phmasse/martial_profile/Welcome.html )
The cost of the seminar is $80 per person in advance (March 15th) and $100 at the door. To sign-up for the seminar, please contact Mike at Michael@bujinkanmadison.com,
Please use this Paypal link to pay for the seminar in advance.
Date: Saturday, March 27th, 2010
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Crowne Plaza Madison
trained this long and consistently with Grand Master Hatsumi Sensei. Although Paul has trained at the feet of the Grand Master for the last fifteen years; he remains curiously unknown; perhaps taking to heart the ninja concept of
“Sugata wo Kesu” or “vanishing, disappearing, or erasing your form”. To further his understanding of his teacher`s movement and philosophy, Paul has also undertaken the study of Japanese Calligraphy or Shodo, Japanese Ink Painting,
or Suiboku and Japanese Pottery. Recently he work was awarded honors at several exhibitions in the Tokyo area. You can learn more about Paul on his website below.
(Taken from Shihan Masse’s Website: http://web.mac.com/phmasse/martial_profile/Welcome.html )
*Shihan Jeff Ochester Seminar*
Event: Jeff Ochester at the Bujinkan Madison Dojo (WI)
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2010
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Neighborhood House Community Center
Jeff will be teaching from his understanding of Budo Taijutsu concepts, including his thoughts on Koto Ryu & Gyokko Ryu kata.
Jeff has been training in the Bujinkan since 1991. He trains yearly in Japan and is a student of Dan Klug in Washington State. He also has studied extensively with Sean Askew (Shihan) & Kurt Rittenhouse (Shidoshi) in the past. Jeff is an instructor of the Dayton Bujinkan Dojo.
The cost of the seminar is $35 per person (cash only). To sign-up for the seminar, please contact Mike at Michael@bujinkanmadison.com
*Shihan Duncan Stewart*
Event: Duncan Stewart at the Bujinkan Madison Dojo (WI)
Date: Saturday and Sunday May 1 - 2, 2010
Time: Saturday 9am-4pm / Sunday 10am-3pm
Location: Crowne Plaza Madison
We will be hosting Shihan Duncan Stewart (15th Dan), of Japan, for a seminar here in Madison in May of 2010.
Shihan Duncan Stewart Bio:
Duncan Stewart has been training in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu since 1988 and is ranked Judan Kugyo. He has lived in Japan ( since 2004 ) and trains consistently with Hatsumi Soke, Nagato Shihan, Noguchi Shihan, Someya Shihan. He is often uke and asked to demonstrate at classes and also assists with dojo administration when needed. Duncan was Nagato Shihans sole uke at the Bujinkan Honbu for two years when studying direct from the Gyokko Ryu Densho and the Kukishinden Ryu. Upon request, he conducts seminars Worldwide for those wishing to gain more exposure to current training in Japan and also runs his own training at the Bujinden and in Kashiwa. Additionally Duncan co-coordinated the 2007 Australian Bujinkan Taikai and has participated in many Japanese Bujinkan Embu and received the Gold Medal and Certification for two Embu from Soke Hatsumi. Duncan has also studied Nihon Buyo (Traditional Japanese Dance) under the direction of Noguichi sensei.
You can learn more about Duncan and his travels on his website / blog:
The cost of the seminar is $150.00 per person in advance (April 15th) and $175.00 at the door. To sign-up for the seminar, please contact Mike at Michael@bujinkanmadison.com, Please use this Paypal link to pay for the seminar in advance.
2010 MIDWEST TAI KAI
The Bujinkan Madison Dojo's instructor Michael will once again be participating in the Midwest Tai Kai this year. It will be hosted this year by Shihan Michael Asuncion of the UM Bujinkan Dojo 幽玄道場 Yugen Dojo in Ann Arbor Michigan. We look forward to seeing you there!
Event: 2010 Midwest Tai Kai
Date: Friday - Sunday August 6-8, 2010
Time: TBD