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We are the PENNSYLVANIA BUJINKAN DOJO....Welcome.
Our purpose is to give value for time and effort in the arena of
martial arts. This Martial art is Ninjutsu.
The Ninjutsu we study and teach is presented to us by Grand Master Masaaki Hatsumi. This art is
serious self defense and never a sport. It evolved over a period of one thousand years
from experiences on the battlefield. Only the survivors were able to teach what had kept
then alive. It was critical for every member of the group to be as skilled as possible
because the survival of each individual depended upon the skills of all. Their training
was a cooperative effort for mutual benefit. As it was centuries ago, our ART today is
able to adapt to each time and situation.
All Dojos will be closely supervised by at least one Shidoshi. A Shidoshi is defined as a person with a 5th degree
black belt or higher. It shall be the responsibility of all Shidoshi to insure that the
correct, beneficial philosophy is used within the dojo. It is also the Shidoshi's
responsibility to insure the quality of training-- the two can not be separated.
Our purpose is to create an environment of close
friendship and trust, a family, in which the techniques and philosophy of Ninjutsu can be taught with the highest degree of safety. The
importance of fostering this close family atmosphere cannot be over-emphasized.
Any and all attitudes that would hinder this atmosphere must be kept
out of the dojo or other training areas. Training must always be keyed to the level of
competence of the student. There should never be a feeling of intimidation. It is
therefore recommended that the speed used in the practice of a technique should always be
slower than expected. If an error is to be made, let it be made on the side of safety.
Since cooperation is essential to learning this art, a competitive attitude directed at
others within the dojo should be viewed with grave concern.
Our instructors have invested heavily their time,
effort, and money in order to attain understanding of this art. It is right and proper
that the student also invest in his/her learning and growth with time, effort, and a
reasonable financial commitment. In fact, the student must invest his or her time and
effort in order to learn.
If you feel you can listen, evaluate, and learn; if you are willing to
discipline yourself to work with others for mutual benefit, then welcome.
WELCOME TO THE
PENNSYLVANIA BUJINKAN DOJO.
Eric Garner, Merry Martin
Mike Leskin, Jim Foley
Dolly Martin, Gale Sterner
Ed Martin, Greg Stough
Mike Cooper, Bruce MacDaniel
Dave Houseweart
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