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Bujinkan dojos.

  • 16-03-2015 3:48pm
    #1
    dubdamo
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    A quick question for the bujinkan lads on here. Is there a different emphasise in different dojos or is the training very similar between them? Do some dojos have a more combat based approach and do a lot of randori than other. Can anybody recommend a good dojo in the north Dublin, Dublin City centre,Meath/ East Kildare area. Can you join one and train in a few ( work long shifts ). PM me if you don't want to publicly recommend one place over the other.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    pearsquasher
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    Hi
    Background:

    Right now I teach in Kerry(6 years) and attend monthly classes in Dublin(learning for 25)

    I've attended many bujinkan dojo and can maybe answer some of your questions

    Is there a different emphasise in different dojos or is the training very similar between them?

    A. Partners:
    All levels (beginner/black-belt/teacher/master) train together to some degree swapping partners so you train with all levels. This is my preferred method but a lot of clubs will divide the class into like-grades training too. Pros and cons for each method. It varies across clubs

    B Fitness:
    Most clubs do a light workout of 10-20 mins - cardio/condtioning/movement. The amount varies but i think its low compared to other martial arts. You will find teachers who do more though so those club would be better for fitness. BUT bujinkan isn't about fitness and its expected that you take care of that yourself (soccer, crossfit, running etc)

    C: Techniques
    Generally all clubs will train similar techniques drawn from the Bujinkan curriculum, But there are a LOT(approx 1000 weapons and unarmed) so if you went to dojo (a) for year you may not see the same technique as in dojo (b) the next year HOWEVER.. you WILL learn the same principles, as these dozen or so ideas ARE practiced in every club via those techniques (quality will vary, naturally)
    Do some dojos have a more combat based approach and do a lot of randori than other.

    I would say yes. It really comes down to the teachers personality and mindset. Interestingly, the "combat" inexperienced teacher will do more "combat" stuff, than the teacher who has REAL experience. The teacher with actual combat experience (police/army guys) tend to teach slower and more technical than wanna-be fighter types who add their own "self-defense" or sparring drills. Its kind of paradoxical or counter intuitive but its my experience across bujinkan dojo.
    Can anybody recommend a good dojo in the north Dublin, Dublin City centre,Meath/ East Kildare area. Can you join one and train in a few ( work long shifts ).

    I would recommend my own teachers club:
    www.happobiken.com and they can recommend others to training in around.(There's a branch in Ashbourne and City Centre.. and me in Kerry!). There's also other around but tbh I'm not sure how their training is these days as I'm out in the sticks :)


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