Author Archives: Tom Clements

New Training DVD

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Tom Clements

The Bujinkan Meehan Dojo has released a new training DVD – Tenchi Ryaku no Maki which covers techniques from the first two books of the Bujinkan training syllabus Ten Chi Jin Ryaku no Maki (The Book of Strategies of Heaven, … Continue reading →

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Bank Holiday Monday Class

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Tom Clements

There is a class tonight, Monday May 7th, the class will start at the slightly earlier time of 7.30 pm. This will allow us to buy Jamie a birthday pint afterwards. All welcome.

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Beginners’ Course

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Tom Clements

The beginners’ course starts tomorrow. There are still some places left so if you are interested please get in touch. Those of you who have already signed up will be receiving an a email later today with some details of … Continue reading →

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Stretching

Posted on February 26, 2012 by Tom Clements

A really interesting post by Jon Haas on the subject of stretching. It provoked a lot of discussion at training on Thursday. Interestingly although the Japanese shihan are really flexible none of us could ever remember a class in Japan … Continue reading →

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The Mere Mortals Workout

Posted on February 6, 2012 by Tom Clements

A short piece by Jon Haas on starting a sustainable fitness regime. Jon is an Underground Strength coach and the author of Warrior Fitness and The Warrior Fitness Guide to Striking Power. http://warriorfitness.org/2012/02/06/a-workout-for-mere-mortals/

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Bujinkan Promo Video

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Tom Clements

Really nice promo video from the Bujinkan Tendo Dojo in Berlin.

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Nice koryu embu video

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Tom Clements

Not Bujinkan stuff but a really nice video. Enjoy..  

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Beginners’ Course

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Tom Clements

The next beginners’ course starts on the 27th February. This course will serve as an introduction to Bujinkan Dōjō Budō Taijutsu and give anyone interested in training a flavour of what training in the Dōjō is like.  The classes are shorter than … Continue reading →

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Sad News

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Tom Clements

I was very sad to hear of the passing of Oguri Sensei yesterday. While I can’t claim to know him I did attend his training in the Hombu whenever I was in Japan and as well as being a very … Continue reading →

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Care of Wooden Weapons

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Tom Clements

For those of you who have recently purchased bokken, hanbo or bo some tips on how to take care of them. Newly purchased weapons should be sanded using coarse grade and then fine grade sandpaper. This removes any varnish or … Continue reading →

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