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Bujinkan Friends, Links & Resources

• Calgary Tenchijin Dojo - Best Bujinkan training in Calgary.
• Edmonton Bujinkan Dojo - Great training in Edmonton.
• Randy Ouellette - The Man. The Myth. The Legend! (Edmonton, AB)
• Grand Prairie Bujinkan - Training with Jim Shore. A great opportunity for folks in Grand Prairie, AB!
• Bujinkan Montreal - Great training happening here!
• Bujinkan Quebec - Best training in city of Quebec.
• Bujinkan Gurei Dojo - Shawn Gray (Japan).
• Bujinkan Dojo Argentina - Willy Iglesia (Argentina).
• Bujinkan Czech Dojo - Lubos Pokorny (Czech Republic).
• Bujinkan To Nan Dojo - Thomas Franzen (Sweden).
• Bujinkan Kouryuu Dojo - Norm Smithers (England).
• Bujinkan of the Upper Peninsula - Gabe Logan (Marquette, Michigan USA).
• Bujinkan Shingitai-ichi Dojo - James Morganelli (Chicago, Illinois USA).
• Fudoushin Bujinkan Dojo - Pete Reynolds' Dojo & Blog.
• Shin Bu Fu Satsu - Paul Masse's Bujinkan blog.
• Budo Doukoukai - Duncan Mitchell's Bujinkan blog.
• Henka - Doug Wilson's Bujinkan blog.
• Shugyo - Duncan Stewart's Bujinkan blog.
• Kutaki no Mura - Bujinkan Discussion Forum.
• Bujinkan San Fransisco FAQ - Good FAQ by Dale Seago.
• Winjutsu.com - Worldwide dojo directory & other resources.
• Tengu Weapons - DVDs, books and other goodies from Japan.
• Bujinkan Hombu & Ayase Training Info - Maintained by George Ohashi.
• Tenshiyama Apartments - Excellent accommodations in Japan.

Other Interesting Links & Resources

• Follow us on Facebook! - BUJINKAN Manitoba Facebook page.
• ASOBU GYM - Full Body Workout, Kettlebell Workout, Restorative Yoga in Winnipeg.
• Legacy Sports Medicine - Highly recommended!
• Seidokai Supplies - Canadian made wooden training equipment.
• Anatomy Trains - Website of Tom Myers
• Biotensegrity.com - Website of Dr. Steven Levin
• Monkey Bar Gym - Jon Hinds' gym in Madison, Wisconsin
• Exuberant Animal - Website of Frank Forencich
• Disease Proof - Website of Dr. Joel Fuhrman
• Interactive Human Anatomy - An informative online resource
• University of Michigan Medical School - Anatomy Learning Resources. Excellent!
• The Classical Budoka - Wayne Muromoto's blog. Grab some tea and enjoy!
• kenshi247.net - Another excellent Budo related blog.
• Rory Miller's website - Author of Meditations on Violence [see below]
• Judo Manitoba Club Listing - The best system for children interested in martial arts.
• Manitoba Kendo Club - Top notch instruction in an exciting sword based sport.

Recommended Reading

The best written references to Bujinkan martial arts are those authored by Hatsumi-sensei. Especially the most recent books, published by Kodansha. The titles listed below are also recommended to those interested in our practice and required reading for members of Bujinkan Manitoba.

• Dynamic Alignment Through Imagery
Author: Eric Franklin
Many people come to our practice with very little sense of themselves. This book provides an excellent framework for promoting self-awareness - kinesthetic and proprioceptive - using a variety of simple imaging techniques and movement exercises.


• Body and Mature Behavior
• Awareness Through Movement
Author: Moshe Feldenkrais
For those wanting to engage in deeper awareness practice. The first book is a demanding read - only because of the depth of the content - but is a must read for martial artists, dancers, personal trainers, etc. The second book outlines a series of subtle movement lessons with the potential for great results. One note: be patient with yourself.


• Play As If Your Life Depends On It (Out of print!?)
• Exuberant Animal
Author: Frank Forencich
Rediscover yourself through playful exercise: "Primal, Practical and Playful"


• Eat to Live
Author: Dr. Joel Fuhrman
No gimmicks or pseudo-science here. A nutritional road map to optimal health and vitality.


• The China Study
Authors: Dr. T. Colin Campbell & Thomas M. Campbell
A comprehensive long term study of the relationship between diet and the risk of developing disease.


• Dueling with O-sensei: Grappling with the Myth of the Warrior Sage
• Old School: Essays on Japanese Martial Traditions
Author: Ellis Amdur
The first book is a must read for anyone studying martial arts, regardless of style. One reviewer sums it up nicley: "If there were an 'ordinary martial arts book,' this would be its evil twin." The second offers rare insight to a number of classical Japanese warrior traditions.


• Classical Bujutsu: The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan Vol. 1
• Classical Budo: The Martial Arts and Ways of Japan Vol. 2
Author: Donn Draeger
Timeless reference material. Essential reading for students of all Japanese martial arts.


• Koryu Bujutsu: Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan Vol. 1
• Sword and Spirit: Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan Vol. 2
• Keiko Shokon: Classical Warrior Traditions of Japan Vol. 3
Authors: Multiple [Edited by Diane Skoss]
Invaluable set of books for understanding the nature of ryu-ha [traditions] and their role in Japanese culture.


• Hired Swords: The Rise of Private Warrior Power in Early Japan
• Legacies of the Sword
• Samurai, Warfare and the State in Early Medieval Japan
Author: Karl Friday
Each book cuts through the mythology and romanticized image of the Japanese warrior and their way of life. Highly recommended to those interested in Japanese martial cutlure.


• The Book of Five Rings
Author: Miyamoto Musashi [Translated by William Scott Wilson]
The best translation, to date, of this classic work. Although specific to Hyoho Niten-Ichi Ryu there is plenty here for students of all Japanese martial traditions to ponder.


• The Gift of Fear
Author: Gavin De Becker
Awareness is the #1 tool you possess. This book will help you hone that tool. Trust your intuition, recognize real dangers, use 'fear' to empower. A great gift for those you love!


• Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies & Why
Author: Laurence Gonzales
The physiology and psychology of how humans deal with crisis is interspersed with true stories of disaster and survival. Highly recommended for outdoor enthusiasts and those in high-risk professions.


• Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training & Real World Violence
Author: Rory Miller
Required reading for everyone studying martial arts. If self-preservation is a factor in your motivations for training, you must read this book!


• On Killing: The Psychological Cost of Learning to Kill in War and Society
• On Combat: The Psychology and Physiology of Deadly Conflict in War and in Peace
Author: Lt. Col. Dave Grossman
The value of Lt. Col. Grossman's work cannot be overstated.


• Canadian Law & Self-defence
Author: Ted Truscott
An excellent resource for Canadian martial artists and anyone concerned with "the fine line between justifiable self-defence and criminal assault".