Bujinkan Ukibane Dojo

Denver Dojo - Training Cancelled Monday 10/31

2011-10-30T14:49:00.002-06:00

Denver Dojo - No Training Monday 11 July

2011-07-07T20:37:00.001-06:00

The Dojo will be closed MOnday 11 July so that we can conduct a Women's Self Defense Class in Conifer

Denver Dojo - No Training 4th of July - Have a safe holiday

2011-07-03T13:16:00.000-06:00

Shijan Legare Seminar

2011-07-03T13:14:00.001-06:00

Bujinkan Taka-Seigi Dojo
Presents a Bujinkan Seminar focusing on Kihon Happo and Advanced Training

Featuring SHIHAN PHILLIP LEGARE

Join Phil Shihan as we explore this year’s new theme in Japan (Kihon Happo), study the Kihon of the Bujinkan’s main weapons, work on advanced training concepts. You will also have an opportunity to spend time with Shihan Legare to review your own training progress, ask questions about training and get personal feedback. Phillip Legare started Bujinkan training in Aomori, Japan in 1977. He travels to Japan on a regular basis and was recently a resident student at Hombu for 4 years. Students should bring all their training equipment (no live blades) for this unique training opportunity. Friday night's training will be at the Empire Park location. Saturday training will be outside at Washington Park. On Sunday there will be an advanced training session geared towards Black Belts. Other ranks are welcome to attend. A golf outing will be held on Sunday. Contact Tony Griffin for details.

Where: Empire Park – 7th Floor (turn to the right)
1355 Bld C South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80222
Contact: Tony Griffin at ronin_tony@msn.com or 303.408.1412
Date: July 8&9, 2011
Time: Friday evening: 7-8:30pm
Saturday: 10-4pm
Saturday evening: 7-9pm (Optional BBQ)
Sunday: 10:00 – Noon Black Belt (Sandan and above) Training
Cost: $35 for Friday, $80 for Saturday, $100 for Fri & Sat
$135 for Fri, Sat, Sun ($15 discount if you pay for the entire weekend in advance.)

To pre-register for this seminar, please mail a check payable to:

Tony Griffin 16814 E. Weaver Ln. Centennial, CO 80016 303.408.1412
Or you may use PayPal to make your payment to account: ronin_tony@msn.com
NOTE: When sending in payment, please stipulate what training you are paying for and if you intend to go to dinner on Saturday evening.
HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION:
For those flying in, recommend you book your ticket into Denver International Airport. The hotels listed below are near the training site and are about a 35 minute drive from the airport. Courtyard Denver Cherry Creek (right next to training venue)
· 1475 South Colorado Blvd · Denver, CO 80222
303.757.8797 Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Denver Cherry Creek 1680 South Colorado Blvd 303.691.2223

2011-05-28T10:37:00.000-06:00

Denver Dojo - Training Cancelled Monday 5/30. Have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend

Shihan Legare Seminar 3/18,19,20

2011-03-13T17:25:00.000-06:00

Bujinkan Taka-Seigi Dojo

Presents a Bujinkan Seminar focusing on

Kihon Happo and Advanced Training

Featuring SHIHAN PHILLIP LEGARE

Join Phil Shihan as we explore the new year theme in Japan (Kihon Happo), study the Kihon of the Bujinkan’s main weapons, work on advanced training concepts. You will also have an opportunity to spend time with Shihan Legare to review your own training progress, ask questions about training and get personal feedback. Phillip Legare started Bujinkan training in Aomori, Japan in 1977. He travels to Japan on a regular basis and was recently a resident student at Hombu for 4 years. Students should bring all their training equipment (no live blades) for this unique training opportunity.

On Sunday there will be a special training session for Black Belts and Senior Kyu members (with permission from your instructor).

Where:	Empire Park – 7th Floor (turn to the right) 1355 Bld C South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80222 Contact: Dean Solvason at Bujinkan_C olorado@comcast.net720.308.8875
Date:	March 18-20, 2011
Time:	Friday evening: 7-8:30pm Saturday: 10-4pm Saturday evening: 7-9pm (Optional dinner) Sunday: 10:00 – Noon Black Belt Training
Cost:	$35 for Friday, $80 for Saturday, $100 for Fri & Sat $135 for Fri, Sat, Sun

To pre-register for this seminar, please mail a check payable to:

Dean Solvason

11335 Mesa Verde Way

Parker, CO 80138

720.308.8875

Or you may use PayPal to make your payment to account: Bujinkan_Colorado@comcast.net

NOTE: When sending in payment, please stipulate what training you are paying for and if you intend to go to dinner on Saturday evening.

HOTEL AND TRAVEL INFORMATION:

For those flying in, recommend you book your ticket into Denver International Airport. The hotels listed below are near the training site and are about a 35 minute drive from the airport.

Courtyard Denver Cherry Creek (right next to training venue)

· 1475 South Colorado Blvd

· Denver, CO 80222

303.757.8797

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott Denver Cherry Creek

1680 South Colorado Blvd

303.691.2223

La Quinta Inn

1975 South Colorado Blvd

Denver, CO

303.758.8886

For more information about the seminar please see Phillip Legare’s Facebook page (events section) or the Bujinkan_Taka_Seigi_Dojo Yahoo user group or contact:Bujinkan_Colorado@comcast.net.

Denver Training Cancelled Thursday 3/17

2011-03-13T17:22:00.000-06:00

Valentine's Day training cancelled

2011-02-14T07:30:00.003-07:00

Hi all,

Training is cancelled for today (2/14) to allow people time for a last minute dash to the flower shop and other romantic type activity.

Denver Dojo

2010-12-03T14:54:00.000-07:00

Sat 12/4 Training Canceled

Denver Dojo

2010-11-27T12:06:00.002-07:00

Updated End Of Year Schedule
Here is the schedule for the end of the year. If you have any questions, please contact me at 720.308.8875

12/4 Saturday 10:30 - Noon Meet at the Willow Park Tennis Courts in Parker
12/11 Saturday 10:30 - Noon Meet at the Willow Park Tennis Courts in Parker
12/16 Thursday - Last day of training for 2010
12/17 Daikomyosai Party

1/6 Thursday -First day of training for 2011

Denver Dojo End Of Year Schedule

2010-11-20T16:16:00.002-07:00

Here is the schedule for the end of the year. If you have any questions, please contact me at 720.308.8875

11/25 Thursday - No Training due to Thanksgiving
12/16 Thursday - Last day of training for 2010
12/17 Daikomyosai Party

1/6 Thursday -First day of training for 2011

11/13 Shibu Saturday Training Cancelled

2010-11-11T17:24:00.001-07:00

Denver Shibu Weekend Training Schedule

2010-11-06T08:11:00.002-06:00

November 2010
If you need directions, call me at 720.308.8875
11/13 10:30 - Noon Meet at the Park
11/20 10:30 - Noon Meet at the Park
11/27 10:30 - Noon Meet at the Park

December 2010
12/11 10:30 - Noon Meet at the Park

Denver Shibu Weekend Training Schedule

2010-08-13T13:51:00.003-06:00

8/14 10:30 - Noon, Parker, CO
8/21 10:30 - Noon, Parker, CO
8/28 No Training

9/4 No Training
9/11 10:30 -Noon, Parker, CO
9/18 10:30 - Noon, Parker, CO
9/25 10:30 - Noon, Parker, CO

Women's Self Defense Session 1 - Saturday July 24th 2010

2010-07-11T11:50:00.002-06:00

Women's Self Defense Class Session 1
Saturday July 24th 2010
8:00am-noon
Cost: $45 / person

Kinetics Youth Center
18403 Longs Way Unit #107
Parker, CO 80134

For registration information contact:
Dean Solvason
720.308.8875
Bujinkan_Colorado@comcast.net

July 2010 Denver Shibu Weekend Schedule

2010-06-27T20:25:00.003-06:00

July 3rd - Training in Parker 10:30-noon
July 10th - Shihan Roley Seminar (no training in Parker)
July 16th & 17th - Shihan Legare Seminar (no training in Parker)
July 24th Women's Self Defense Class 8:00-noon (no training in Parker)
July 31st - Training in Parker 10:30-noon

Shibu Training 5 July 2010 Cancelled

2010-06-27T20:24:00.001-06:00

Denver Shibu Saturday Training Cancelled 6/12/10

2010-06-12T07:46:00.001-06:00

Shihan Phil Legare Seminar July 16th & 17th - Denver, Colorado

2010-05-31T14:56:00.001-06:00

Tachi, Budo Taijutsu and Advanced Training

Featuring SHIHAN PHILLIP LEGARE

Join Phil Shihan as he shows a glimpse of the new year theme in Japan (Tachi) and concept of the year (Rokkon Shougou), reviews the Tenchijin Raku no Maki (basics) and covers advanced applications in ShikenTaijutsu and more. Phillip Legare has trained in the Bujinkan for almost 30 years, travels to Japan on a regular basis and was a resident student there for 4 years. Students should bring all of their training equipment (no live blades) for this unique training opportunity.

Where:	Empire Park – 7^th Floor (turn to the right) 1355 Bld C South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80222 Contact: Dean Solvason at Bujinkan_Colorado@comcast.net 720.308.8875
Date:	July 16-17, 2010
Time:	Friday evening: 7-8:30pm (Tachi) Friday evening: 9-11pm (Optional reception at a local bar) Saturday: 10-5pm (Basics, Advanced Training) Saturday evening: 7-9pm (Optional dinner)
Cost:	$30 for Friday, $100 for Saturday

Use PayPal to make your payment to account: Bujinkan_Colorado@comcast.net

Denver Shibu Training Cancelled Sat 5/29 and Monday 5/31 Due to Memorial Day Weekend

2010-05-28T22:23:00.004-06:00

** Remember Those That Have Served And Given The Ultimate Sacrifice **

Denver Shibu Saturday Training

2010-05-20T12:26:00.002-06:00

May & June 2010

5/22 10:30 - noon
5/29 10:30 - noon
6/12 10:30 - noon
6/19 10:30 - noon
6/26 10:30 - noon

Location:
Willow Point Community Park in Parker

Parker Rd South
Left on Main
Right on Willow Park Dr
Left on Omaha Dr
The Park is on the left before you get to Pioneer Elementary
Meet at the picnic tables

Call if you need additional information 720.308.8875

Guest Instructor Saturday 1/16

2010-01-12T16:31:00.001-07:00

All,

This Saturday we be joined by Bujinkan 10th Dan Robert Chavez who will instruct us in "real world" combat scenarios and techniques to include self defense against everyday modern weapons, fighting with weapons, and weapon retention, as well as maintaining control of an attacker. We will also cover ground fighting survival techniques. Should be excellent training! Class begins at 1030 AM and runs until noon. There will be no extra charge for this class, so I expect to see all who can attend there for training. Please call me if you have any questions.

Trevor Young
720.381.8923

Aurora Shibu - Training Starts Up Again Monday 18 January 2010 - see you there!

2010-01-06T18:50:00.000-07:00

Training for January - 2010

2010-01-05T14:18:00.001-07:00

Everyone should be back in town from the holidays so we will resume classes Tuesday 1/5. Hope to see you all in training.

Class Cancelled - Thursday 12/17

2009-12-17T13:10:00.002-07:00

No class tonight - sorry for the late notice. Instructor is sick, and down for the count.

Training Saturday Dec. 12

2009-12-12T05:35:00.002-07:00

There will be training at the dojo today for anyone who would like to come. Newly promoted Judan Robert Chavez, recently returned from training in Japan will be joining us today to show what he picked up from his visit to the hombu this year. Recommend anyone that can, come to training.

Holiday Class Schedule

2009-11-24T08:10:00.002-07:00

Sensei Paris will be teaching Tuesday the 24th - likely his last class of the year.

Trevor will be out of the country, so no kids class 11/24 or 12/1. No adult's class until 12/5, for anyone who wants to train that Saturday. I will be available to train for anyone who wants to. Other than that, we will resume class on 12/8.

Shibu 2009 Year End Schedule

2009-11-23T07:38:00.002-07:00

The last training day of 2009 for the Shibu will be 17 December. Get rested, let your bodies heal & spend time with your families. Have a great Xmas break.

We will start training next year on 18 January 2010.

October Saturday Training

2009-10-05T20:55:00.001-06:00

October 17th - Training

There will only be Saturday training in October on the 17th.

No Training at Denver Shibu Labor Day 7 September

2009-09-06T09:25:00.001-06:00

Training this Saturday at Longmont Dojo

2009-08-21T10:28:00.002-06:00

Everyone seems to be back from vacations, so we will start Sat. classes again. There will be training this Saturday (8/21/2009) at the Longmont Dojo.

Anger and Confrontations

2009-07-28T12:31:00.003-06:00

Evidence supporting the idea that entering a conflict situation in anger is more likely to get your ass whooped than to help you resolve the conflict (duh, right?)

http://www.verbaljudo.com/kata/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=101&Itemid=75

No class Thursday... Seminar Fri. and Sat.

2009-07-21T20:45:00.003-06:00

All,

We are canceling the Th. class because of the Fri. and Sat. seminar this weekend.

Seminar Details:

Shihan Phil Legare, 15th Dan

The Bujinkan Ukibane Dojo is proud to host Shihan Phillip Legare. Shihan Legare recently visited Japan, and will be sharing his insight of the 2009 Bujinkan Theme while focusing on rope, sword, knife from Shinken Taijutsu, Koto Ryu waza and the basics.

Shihan Phillip Legare is the senior instructor and founder of the Bujinkan Taka-Seigi Dojo, headquartered in Westminster, Maryland. Legare Shihan started his martial arts training in 1969 under SiLum Kung Fu Sifu Jerry Gibson. He started training in the Bujinkan in 1982 and has been a personal student of Soke Hatsumi since the summer of 1987. He is currently a Judan-Go (15th degree black belt) and licensed master instructor of Budo Taijutsu, in the Bujinkan Dojo, under Soke Masaaki Hatsumi. Soke Hatsumi also awarded Mr. Legare a Judan Menkyo Kaiden (master's license) in Shinken Taijutsu (modern warfare).

Date:

July 24th (6PM-8:30PM)

July 25th (12:30PM - 4:30PM)

Location:

Longmont Dojo

Cost:

$30 (Friday), $80 (Saturday), $100 (Both Sessions)

Cash only at the door

Longmont Dojo - Th. Class Canceled

2009-07-16T14:54:00.001-06:00

Sorry about the late notice, but training is canceled tonight (7/16/2009).

July Saturday Schedule

2009-07-09T21:01:00.003-06:00

July 4th - No Training
July 11th - No Training
July 18th - Training
July 23rd and 24th - Shihan Phil Legare Seminar (Click for details)

June Saturday Schedule

2009-05-31T13:04:00.003-06:00

June 6th - No Training
June 13th - Training (Meet at Lefthand Brewery afterwards)
June 20th - Training
June 27th - No Training

Aurora Shibu - No Training Memorial Day 25 May 2009

2009-05-20T19:04:00.000-06:00

Aurora Shibu - Sensei Paris is Teaching May 7th

2009-05-02T07:08:00.001-06:00

Cost is $10.00

May Saturday Schedule

2009-04-29T21:02:00.002-06:00

May 2nd - Training at Dojo
May 9th - No Training
May 16th - No Training (Shihan Moti Nativ Seminar @ Denver Bujinkan Dojo)
May 23rd - Training at Dojo
May 30th - No Training

April Saturday Schedule

2009-04-17T16:19:00.001-06:00

April 4th - No Training
April 11th - No Training
April 18th - Training at Dojo
April 25th - Training at Dojo

Saturday training outside

2009-03-20T10:56:00.003-06:00

The training this Saturday (3/21) will be outside at Thompson Park.

No Class Thursday 3/19

2009-03-19T12:55:00.002-06:00

Class will be canceled in Longmont, Thursday 3/19 as Sensei Paris will be teaching at the Denver Shibu. Please feel free to join them starting at 6PM. Directions are available on the website. Thanks!

March Saturday Schedule

2009-03-13T10:20:00.001-06:00

March 7th - Training
March 14th - No Training
March 21st - Training
March 28th - No Training

Sorry for the late post!

February Saturday Schedule

2009-02-06T20:30:00.007-07:00

Feb. 7th - No Training
Feb. 14th - No Training
Feb. 21st and 22nd - Shihan Moti Nativ Seminar (Denver) - Click for details
Feb. 28th - Training

January Saturday Schedule

2009-01-06T09:09:00.004-07:00

Jan. 10th - No Training
Jan. 17th - Training
Jan. 24rd - No Training
Jan. 31th - Training

Longmont Dojo Year End Schedule

2008-12-04T15:46:00.004-07:00

Adults:

We will only be training one Saturday during the month of December (Daikomyosai Dec. 13th...see post below for details). There will be NO Th. night training sessions in December.

The last day of training will be December 16th and will resume Jan. 6th.

Youth Classes:

The last day of training will be December 16th and will resume Jan. 6th.

Have a great holiday break, and I hope to see everyone at Daikomyosai.

Denver Shibu Year End Schedule

2008-11-23T16:09:00.003-07:00

The last day of training at the Denver Shibu for 2008 will be 12/11/08.

Training will resume 1/19/08

Have a great Christmas Break.

No Training at Denver Shibu 11/27/08 - Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-23T12:17:00.001-07:00

Daikomysai Training - December 13th

2008-11-21T14:51:00.002-07:00

All,

We will be celebrating Daikomyosai on Saturday Dec. 13. We will have training from 10 - 1pm and then have a pot luck party in Longmont. The cost of the training will be $20.

All are welcome for the training and celebration. If planning on attending the celebration afterwards, please contact us for details.

Bufu Ikkan

Longmont Dojo - Thanksgiving Break

2008-11-20T14:14:00.003-07:00

No Training at the Longmont Dojo from 11/27 - 11/30 for Thanksgiving break. See everyone in December.

Ninpo Taijutsu Seminar with Shihan Michael Pearce

2008-10-31T08:44:00.002-06:00

Shihan Michael Pearce

Dates:
November 14th: 7PM - 9PM ($30)
November 15th: 12:30PM - 5PM ($70)
The fee is $90 if attending both sessions.

The Ukibane Dojo is proud to host long time Japanese-resident Shihan Michael Pearce.

Michael moved to Japan in 1992 to study Budo Taijutsu directly under Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi, and has lived and trained in Japan for the last 15 years. He has trained in both Noguchi Sensei's Dojo and the Bujinkan Hombu dojo. He earned the rank of Judan in Budo Taijutsu in 2003.

The theme of this seminar is Bujinkan Dojo Ninpo Taijutsu and the concept of Kieru no kankaku (the feeling of disappearing) as well as how to use distancing, timing and angling to create effective martial arts techniques.

Michael moved to Japan in 1991 to study with Soke, and has been living and training the last 18 years in Japan, and as a result has acquired a unique insight into the Bujinkan.

Location: Longmont, CO (Longmont Dojo)

Payment Methods: Please cash the day of training.

November Saturday Schedule

2008-10-31T08:37:00.003-06:00

November 1st: Training (Outside at Thompson Park)
November 8th: No Training (Women's Self-Defense seminar)
November 14th & 15th: Ninpo Taijutsu Seminar with Shihan Michael Pearce
November 22nd: No Training
November 29th: Training

No Class Thursday Oct. 30th

2008-10-29T14:17:00.002-06:00

No Training Saturday

2008-10-17T16:12:00.001-06:00

See updated October schedule.

October Training Schedule

2008-10-03T10:38:00.004-06:00

10/4 - Training (Outside at Thompson Park)
10/11 - No Training
10/18 - No Training *
10/25 - Training

* This has been updated. We had to cancel the 18th.

Seminar with Shihan Moti Nativ

2008-09-06T09:33:00.004-06:00

Budo Taijutsu combined with exercises in the Feldedkrais method

Dates: 9/10 (Denver), 9/11 (Longmont)
Times: 6-9PM

The Denver Bujinkan Dojo and the Bujinkan Ukibane Dojo will be hosting Shihan Moti Nativ this coming week for a seminar. Please see the flier for details.

September Saturday Schedule

2008-09-04T09:35:00.005-06:00

9/6 - Training
9/13 - Training (Outside at Thompson Park)
9/20 - No Training
9/27 - No Training
9/27 - Women's Self Defense Class (12PM - 4PM)

New source for leather tabi

2008-09-03T07:51:00.005-06:00

Haven't tried these yet, they look nice and have some excellent reviews (front page of the site):

Leather Tabi Site

Shibu Training Cancelled - Monday 1 Sept 2008

2008-08-28T11:08:00.000-06:00

Closed for labor day.

No Training Saturday

2008-08-27T16:39:00.001-06:00

The Saturday schedule has been updated, and there will be no training Saturday August 30th because of the Labor Day Weekend.

Thanks

Doug Wilson Seminar at the Thompson Park

2008-08-08T21:39:00.003-06:00

The Saturday training with Shihan Doug Wilson will take place at Thompson Park in Longmont.

The Park is located on the corner of 4th and Pratt and is about 1 mile away from the Dojo.

Click here for a map to the park. Feel free to call (303-960-9944) if you have any questions.

Thanks

August Saturday Schedule

2008-07-31T15:17:00.004-06:00

August 2nd - Training
August 7th - No Training
August 8th - Shihan Doug Wilson's Seminar
August 9th - Shihan Doug Wilson's Seminar
August 16th - No Training
August 23rd -Training
August 30th - No Training (This has been updated)

July Saturday Schedule

2008-07-11T11:29:00.002-06:00

7/12 - No Training
7/19 - Training
7/26 - No Training

Training July 5th

2008-07-03T07:38:00.002-06:00

Sensei Paris will be teaching in Longmont this saturday!

T-shirts are in!

2008-06-11T16:00:00.001-06:00

If you ordered a T-shirt, please bring cash to training. Trevor has a box of shirts in his car and would like to get them handed out.

Training in Longmont this saturday

2008-06-06T09:38:00.004-06:00

Trevor and Dave will be training in Longmont on Saturday, June 7.

No Training on Saturday (5/24/2008)

2008-05-22T11:09:00.001-06:00

A few of us will be at Graduations so we are canceling training.

Thanks

No Training at Shibu on Monday 26 May 2008

2008-05-21T20:15:00.000-06:00

May Saturday Schedule

2008-05-02T15:26:00.003-06:00

May 3rd - Training - Instructor: Paris
May 10th - Training
May 17th - Training - Instructor: Paris
May 24th - No Training

Women's Empowered Defender Classes in Aurora

2008-04-19T18:03:00.002-06:00

The following Women's Empowered Defender Self Defense Classes will be offered in Aurora.

17 May 2008 - Session 1
26 July 2008 - Session 1
13 September 2008 - Session 2
15 November 2008 - Session 3

Additional classes can be held upon request for 6 or more students.

For additional information contact:
Dean Solvason 720.308.8875

April Saturday Schedule

2008-04-03T11:22:00.004-06:00

April 5th - Training - Instructor: Paris
April 12th - Training
April 19th - Training
April 26th - Training - Instructor: Paris

We will have training every Saturday in April. Paris Sensei, however, will only be teaching on the 5th and 26th.

March Saturday Schedule

2008-02-27T09:53:00.002-07:00

March 1st - No Training
March 8th - Instructor: Paris
March 15th - No Training
March 22nd - Instructor: Paris
March 29th - Instructor: Paris

No Training on 2/21

2008-02-19T14:11:00.001-07:00

There will be no training on Th. night due to the Fri. night training for the seminar.

No Training At Shibu On Valentines Day

2008-02-11T21:17:00.000-07:00

Trevor will teach Basic's Class on Valentine's Day

2008-02-08T08:52:00.001-07:00

Sorry for the swerve, Trevor is going to be able to teach class Thursday night!

February Saturday Schedule

2008-01-25T09:13:00.000-07:00

Feb. 2nd - Instructor: Nathan Paris
Feb. 9th - No Training
Feb. 16th - Instructor: Nathan Paris
Feb. 22nd and 23rd - Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu Seminar with Shihan Michael Pearce *

* Weapons for Seminar (if you have them):

Bring name/business cards for learning how to throw Shuriken. They are one of the best ways to practice throwing because they are very hard to throw due to the flimsiness.
Shuko, sword, and rubber or safety Shuriken

See website for payment details: http://www.ukibanedojo.com/upcomingEvents/index.aspx

Basics class cancelled 1/24/08

2008-01-24T18:15:00.001-07:00

Class tonight is cancelled.

Schedule update

2008-01-14T14:34:00.000-07:00

The Tuesday and Thursday adult classes will be starting at 6:30PM instead of 6:45PM.

T,Th: 6:30Pm - 8:00PM

January Saturday Schedule

2008-01-04T19:50:00.001-07:00

Jan. 5th - Longmont Dojo - Instructor: Nathan Paris
Jan. 12th - Longmont Dojo - Instructor: Nathan Paris
Jan. 19th - Longmont Dojo - Kyu Requirements Seminar (10:30-3:30) - Instructor: Nathan Paris
Jan. 26th - No Training

Togakure-Ryu Ninjutsu Seminar

2008-01-03T16:12:00.000-07:00

Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu
Shihan Michael Pearce - 11th Dan

Shihan Pearce will be covering this years theme Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu. Shihan Pearce has lived and trained in Japan for over 15 years, and can provide a unique perspective on the art as well as material being taught in Japan from Soke.

Dates:
Feb. 22nd: 7PM - 9PM ($20)
Feb. 23rd: 12:30PM - 5PM ($60)

The fee is $70 if attending both sessions.

Location: Longmont, CO (Longmont Dojo)

See Dojo website for payments: http://www.ukibanedojo.com/upcomingEvents/index.aspx

Longmont Dojo - End of Year Schedule Updates

2007-11-22T09:11:00.000-07:00

Thursday 11/22/2007 - No Training
Saturday 11/24/2007 - No Training
Saturday 12/1/2007 - Dojo - Instructor: Nathan Paris
Saturday 12/8/2007 - Dojo - Daikomyosai Training *
Saturday 12/15/2007 - Last day of training for 2007

We will start training again on Saturday 1/5/2008.

* Daikomyosai Training: We will be training from 10:30AM - 1:30PM. The training will be followed by a party. Details to follow on the party, but family and friends are welcome.

Contact us if you have any questions.

Denver Shibu - End of Year Schedule Updates

2007-11-18T16:36:00.000-07:00

The year end and new year Denver Shibu schedule is shown below.

Thursday 11/22/07 - Closed for Thanksgiving
Thursday 12/13/07 - Last Class of 2007
Monday 1/14/08 - First Class of 2008

Contact us if have any questions.

Longmont Dojo - New Location and Times

2007-11-14T10:07:00.000-07:00

Starting Saturday Nov. 17th training will be located at Anytime Fitness.

Anytime Fitness
701 Delaware Avenue
Behind the Armadillo Restaurant
Longmont, CO 80501

Our training times will also slightly change:

Adults:

Tuesday and Thursday: 6:45 - 8:15PM
Saturday: 10:30-12PM (No Change)

Children:
Tuesday: (Ages 7-8): 4-4:40
Tuesday: (Ages 9-12): 4:45-5:25

Women's Self Defense Class - Session 1 November 10th 2007 Conifer, CO

2007-10-27T14:13:00.001-06:00

There will be a Women's Empowered Defender Session 1 class on November 10th 2007 in Conifer, CO from 9:00am - 1:30pm.

For information or registration, please contact Dean Solvason 720.308.8875

Oct./Nov. Training Schedule Updates

2007-10-25T16:31:00.000-06:00

October Updates:

Thursday 10/25 - Canceled
Saturday 10/27 - No Training

November:

Thursday 11/1 - Training at Denver Dojo (No Training in Longmont) - Instructor: Nathan Paris
Saturday 11/3 - No Training
Saturday 11/10 - Dojo - Instructor: Nathan Paris
Saturday 11/17 - Dojo - Instructor: Nathan Paris
Thursday 11/22 - No Training (Thanksgiving)
Saturday 11/24 - No Training

FYI We will only be training 2 Saturdays of the month for the rest of the year.

October Saturday Training

2007-10-09T10:27:00.000-06:00

October 6 - Dojo - Instructor: Trevor Young
October 13 - Dojo - No Training
October 20 - Dojo - Instructor: Nathan Paris
October 27 - Dojo - No Training

South Denver Shibu Training 9/13/07 Cancelled

2007-09-12T12:35:00.000-06:00

The South Denver Shibu Training for Thursday 9/13/07 has been cancelled. Members of the Shibu will be going up to Longmont to train with Paris Sensei.

Women's Self Defense Class - Session 3 "Improvised Weapons"

2007-09-09T08:51:00.001-06:00

We will be holding a Women's Empowered Defender Self Defense Class - Session 3 - in Aurora, Colorado on October 20th from noon - 4:00PM. The cost is $45.00. If you are interested or know of others that are, please have them contact me for information and registration. Please register as soon as you can so that we can get a headcount. Payment at the door is fine.
Dean Solvason
720.308.8875

September Saturday Schedule

2007-08-30T08:33:00.000-06:00

September 1 - No Training
September 8 - Thompson Park - Instructor: Nathan Paris
September 15 - Dojo - Instructor: Trevor Young
September 22 - Dojo - Instructor: Nathan Paris
September 29 - Dojo - Instructor: Trevor Young

FYI: Nathan Paris will be training in Japan from Sept. 27th - Oct. 8th

Play, Spirit and Character

2007-08-26T13:54:00.000-06:00

All,

I was listening to "Speaking of Faith" on NPR today while working in the house. It is often interesting, but today's show had some GREAT stuff in it about Play, and how we develop from it.

One of the most fascinating things: Dr. Stuart Brown studied a number of murderers and found that NONE - ZERO of them engaged in rough and tumble play as young boys. None of them were allowed to make bows and arrows, act out aggressive play, tackle each other, etc.

Also huge (to me): animals do not hold competitions. They challenge each other constantly, pitting their skills against another individuals, but spontaneously reverse roles and chaser becomes chasee, etc. Competitions are mutually and naturally handicapped. They do not force the competition to a zero sum (I win, you lose) except in the case of dominance enforcement, and that is not play any more, that is social rule.

Dr. Brown is a big advocate of unsterilizing playgrounds, allowing more rough and tumble play as a way to promote social health,

I think you will find a lot of good stuff here:
http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/play/index.shtml

you can download the MP3 podcast there and there are links to some other neat stuff.

cheers,

Kevin

Women's Self Defense Class - Session I

2007-08-03T13:45:00.000-06:00

We will be holding a Women's Empowered Defender Self Defense Class - Session I - in Aurora, Colorado on September 8th from noon - 4:00PM. The cost is $45.00. If you are interested or know of others that are, please have them contact me for information and registration.

Dean
720.308.8875

August Saturday Schedule

2007-08-03T08:55:00.000-06:00

August 4th - Dojo - Instructor: Trevor Young
August 11th - Thompson Park - Instructor: Nathan Paris
August 18th - Suitonnojutsu Seminar - Instructor: Shihan Michael Pearce
August 25th - Dojo - Instructor: Nathan Paris

Suitonnojutsu (Water Techniques) Seminar

2007-07-21T12:30:00.000-06:00

Suitonnojutsu
Shihan Michael Pearce
11th Dan

Date: August 18th 10am - 4pm

One of the few times to ever be taught outside of Japan Suitonnojutsu. Don't miss this rare chance to learn some of the ancient water techniques.

The first half we will be doing taijutsu then after the lunch break we will be going to the pool. You will need your training weapons for the first half of the day. We will focus on taijutsu with some bo and sword as well. After lunch, we will move to the pool, so you will need your swim suits. No training clothing to be worn in the pool please. We will then focus on swimming, treading water, breathing tube work, and taijutsu.

You will need to make and bring a breathing tube (no snorkels) so that you can learn to breath as the ancient ninja did.

Cost: $80 (PayPal or Cash Only) (Pay Here)

Location:
First Half: Dojo in Longmont
Second Half: We will provide directions to the pool before the lunch break.

dojo polo shirt order

2007-07-15T16:30:00.000-06:00

I am gathering orders to do a dojo collared shirt order. The shirts are made of a quick-drying type of material and would be a cool shirt to train outdoors in. Also, anybody that is currently teaching, helping, or planning to help with the Empowered Defender women's self defense class needs to have one. These will be the uniforms we’ll use. Cost will probably be around $30. Please let me know how many shirts you would like to order and your size. I would recommend getting at least two.

My email address is reromine@comcast.net

Here is a link to the site so you can take a look.
http://www.statononline.com/cgi-bin/livew/site.w?location=http://www.statononline.com/cgi-bin/livew/olc/cobrand-product.w&product=m1002&frames=no&target=main&sponsor=000009

Thanks,

Rich

July Saturday Training Schedule

2007-06-30T12:26:00.000-06:00

July 7th - No Training
July 14th - Thompson Park - Casual Dress (Instructor: Paris)
July 21st - Dojo (Instructor: Young)
July 28th - Shuriken Seminar (See Post Below)

Map to Thompson Park: map

Shuriken forging seminar update

2007-06-22T14:42:00.000-06:00

All,

thanks for the many responses - I think this will be a lot of fun.

If you have not paid yet, please bring money to class in Longmont or you can pay me via PayPal.
I need to have money by July 8th so that I can place the order for steel on monday July 9.

The fee is $15 cash - give it to me, Josh, Trevor or Sensei (in that order) if you bring it to Longmont.
If you use paypal, the fee is $16 because Paypal takes a cut.
To pay via paypal, send the funds to kcourter (at) bluedogforge (dot) com

Update on required supplies:

SAFETY GLASSES - you must wear safety glasses at all times in the workshop while forging, grinding, etc. You can purchase cheap ($5-$12) plastic safety glasses at home depot, lowes, etc.
I will have earplugs available for anyone who wants them.
Dress: natural fibers (cotton, wool, etc). Closed toe shoes. Be sensible: you are playing with fire here. Do you want a piece of orange-hot steel falling on a nylon running shoe? Boots might be a good idea. Heavy jeans might be a good idea. Understand your own personal level of comfort with first, second and third degree burns and prepare accordingly!
Bring a water bottle.
Bring a signed waiver and registration form to the seminar. Download the form here.

Paris Sensei Teaching at Denver Shibu Thursday 28th June 2007

2007-06-16T09:34:00.000-06:00

Paris Sensei will be teaching at the Denver Shibu on Thursday 28th June 2007. There is a $10.00 fee.

Shinken Taijutsu Seminar - October 13-14

2007-06-10T09:36:00.000-06:00

Shihan(s): Phillip Legare and Michael Pearce a weekend of training and fun at the Phoenix Airport Marriott, Phoenix Arizona

Date: Saturday and Sunday, Oct 13 - 14

Sat and Sun, 10 am - Noon: - Shinken Taijutsu Level 1 / Phase 1 & 2 - $100.00 (includes certificate)

Sat and Sun, 1pm - 5pm: Bujinkan Kukishinden Ryu / Kuki Taisho - $125.00 for both days or $75.00 for 1 day

All training for both days - $185.00 ( Includes a DVD of training and seminar tee shirt )

Shinkengata (real combat methods) was originally developed by Takamatsu Soke and then refined by Hatsumi Soke. In 1997, Shihan Legare was given Menkyo Kaiden in Shinkengata, in order to further develop it into Shinken Taijutsu, for it to be a relevant art in the 21st century. Shinken Taijutsu was formed from the Shinken of Shinkengata, the Taijutsu from Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu, and the modern application of many combat methods.

For general information regarding training or registration, please contact:

Eric Stearns at 520-419-4052 estearms777999@msn.com or
Tony Jordan at 928-242-7411 anthonyjordan91@gmail.com

Shihan Andrew Young Seminar Cancelled

2007-06-07T19:21:00.000-06:00

Some unforeseen events have occurred that have caused us to have to cancel the seminar this weekend with Shihan Andrew Young. Hopefully we will be able to reschedule later in the year. My apologies to everyone.

Those of you that paid via paypal, I will send the refunds tonight or tomorrow.

We will still have training from 10AM-12PM on Saturday at Thompson Park. The training will be free and everyone is invited. We will be training in normal street clothes (no Gis).

Saturday Training Schedule: May thru June

2007-05-23T07:13:00.000-06:00

Saturday May 26th: No Training - Enjoy the holiday weekend
June 2nd: Thompson Park - Street Clothes (I.e no gi)
June 9th & 10th: Andrew Young Seminar
June 16th: No Training (Training in NM with Andrew Young)
June 23nd: Thompson Park - Street Clothes
June 30th : Thompson Park - Street Clothes

Map to Thompson Park: map