Ladies Self defence at the Koi Dojo
A great start to the September workshops……………. Great to see people having fun discussing a very serious subject. A nice balance of common…
Category: Shinobi-Kai Basingstoke
This weeks classes
This week classes at Koi Dojo Basingstoke & Portsmouth Dojo, studying the Tenshijin Ryaku no Maki. The Tenchijin Ryaku no Maki is at…
Zen Judo comes to the Koi Dojo.
Zen Judo comes to the Koi Dojo. Classes starting September 2017. Zen Judo, the beginning. The Zen Judo Family was founded in 1974 by…
Koi Dojo Basingstoke, new classes for September
Koi Dojo Basingstoke, new classes for September. This September (2017) sees the start of our next classes for new students. New students welcome…
Just found in the archives.
[foogallery id=”724″] Just found in the archives. A couple of years ago The Shinobi Kai was approached by Program Producer Jonathan Elliot to…
Shodan Testing
Interesting 1-2-1 class last night. Preparing students for their Shodan test is always special, and always throws up new challenges. No two students…
Togakure Ryu, The Nine Schools.
Togakure Ryu Ninpo; “hidden door” Ninjutsu “concealing arts”, “stealth arts” or “patient arts” The second oldest of the nine traditions, this Ryu forms…
Hatsumi Soke UK Taikai 1987
Photos taken at Sensei Masaaki Hatsumi, Soke of the Bujinkan on his first UK Taikai in 1987. Do you see anyone you know,…
Sanbon Ichi-3 things at once
Really interesting class at Hombu Dojo today, Sanbon Ichi, three things at once, followed by studying the time and distance relationship between Katana…
Koi Dojo Build in Pictures
It all started with an empty tin box, slowly but surely, with the help of our dedicated students and 4 weeks of blood…
Future Workshop-Caligraphy
Is anyone interested in a workshop on (Japanese) calligraphy? Let me know if this is a subject that’s of interest and we’ll organise…
Hombu Matsuri-August 2017
Can all students attending the summer Matsuri bring a Hanbo and Bokken. Please make sure all weapons are suitably covered up. Thanks. Please…
Kuzushi-Breaking the Structure………..
Interesting to see how understanding Kuzushi (breaking the structure) helps students apply their techniques much better. Excellent results everyone.
Last night at Koi Dojo
Tonight’s class at the Koi Dojo, Koto Ryu Koppojutsu, often translated as bone breaking techniques. The true translation means attacking the weak points. …
Excellent turn out last night
Excellent turn out for last night’s class, Bokken seems like a popular subject………. Studying Kata and Muto Dori, form and un-armed defence against…