Let me start by saying that we all had a great time sharing and interacting with everyone that attended the Shidoshi Exchange on Saturday 6/6/2009. We worked on several different techniques and had a chance to explore new bodies to work with. The one thing that stood out the most was the buyu spirit that was held by all the shidoshi’s that was present. Egos were left outside as we trained inside.
We worked on several techniques that emphasized the use of DAT – distance, angling and timing and we also worked a bit with some weapons including the sword and knife. Each Shidoshi contributed 10 minutes of instruction on something that they are currently working on in their dojo. We even had a demonstration and explanation of the “rope feeling” that Soke has made this year’s theme. Using the rope to tie up your opponent or using only your taijutsu – the rope feeling was there.
I would like to thank Anthony Lucas for putting together this exchange opportunity and for allowing us to share with friends and continue to grow our Bujinkan community. I look forward to the next exchange and training with my new friends.
Bufu Ikkan
