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Seminar: Jinichi Kawakami and Yasushi Kiyomoto
Present
Ninjutsu of the Koka Ryu and Iga Ryu
At Drew University, May 8, 9 & 10, 2009
What really was/is Ninjutsu? Who were the Ninja - really? Were Shinobi (Ninja) spies & assassins; “Mystic Warriorsâ€; “Special Operations†samurai; the common-man-hero-“Anti-Samuraiâ€; even the first Japanese regional democracies? Did they even ever wear those famous black suits (Shinobi Shozoku)? Even more –was Ninjutsu Bujutsu (Martial Arts) at all, in the strict sense?
Sensational aspects aside, Ninja and Ninjutsu are valid parts of the history and culture of Japan. The sensational elements of the modern popularity of the Ninja have become a world-wide, lasting phenomenon. There are Ninjutsu Teachers who are recognized, as is their lineage, by the government of Iga (Mie) and Koka (Shiga) cities in Japan, along with the Iga Ninja Museum. They are coming to visit the United States, at Drew University, in Madison New Jersey, on May 8th, 9th, and 10th.
Who they are may be surprising: Jinichi Kawakami and his student, Yasushi Kiyomoto, Chief Instructor (Shihan) of the Banke Shinobinoden Kensyujo. Kawakami Sensei is the 21st Soshike ( “Headmaster of the Ban Family lineageâ€) Of Koka Ban-to Shinobi No Den. He has been named an honorary curator for the Iga-Ryu Ninja Hakubutsukan – the Iga Ninja Museum. Perhaps more surprising; Koga Ninjutsu isn’t “dead†– Seiko Fujita wasn’t the only 20th Century Koga Shihan, nor was Wada-Ha Koga Ryu the only Koga system to survive; The Ban family lineage is one of the 53 Koka Ninja families.
We wish to invite you to come learn about Ban Family Koka area lineage; attend an academic panel discussion about the history and nature of Japanese Ninjutsu (March 8th), followed by 2 days of unique demonstrations and training.
Location: Drew University, Madison New Jersey, May 8th, 9th, and 10th.
Days and Times (exact times are subject to minor changes)
May 8th: Afternoon Lecture and Panel Discussion
May 9th: Demonstration and Practice – Morning: 9 AM to 12PM – Afternoon 1PM to 4PM
May 10th: Demonstration and Practice – Morning: 9 AM to 12PM – Afternoon 1PM to 4PM
Fees
(By April 18th); 1 Day: $150.00 US 2 Days: $280.00 US 3 Days: $400.00
For Registration, Fee Payment, Hotels & Travel Information etc, please contact:
Dayn DeRose c/o
Athletic Department, Simon Athletic Forum,
Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940
Phone: 973-906-3503 E-Mail: DDeRose@Drew.Edu
Everyone will be very welcome-and welcome to only participate as they see fit; the only lineage, historical "take" and techniques "on stage" will be those of Mr. Kawakami, Mr Kiyomoto and their helpers from the Iga Ninja Museum (Iga Ninja Hakubutsukan).
PS- for on-line flyer, registration form and waiver, please go to South Mountain Martial Arts: A premier school in Madison, NJ and click to the "Events" page. at For Directions, etc., Drew University
Present
Ninjutsu of the Koka Ryu and Iga Ryu
At Drew University, May 8, 9 & 10, 2009
What really was/is Ninjutsu? Who were the Ninja - really? Were Shinobi (Ninja) spies & assassins; “Mystic Warriorsâ€; “Special Operations†samurai; the common-man-hero-“Anti-Samuraiâ€; even the first Japanese regional democracies? Did they even ever wear those famous black suits (Shinobi Shozoku)? Even more –was Ninjutsu Bujutsu (Martial Arts) at all, in the strict sense?
Sensational aspects aside, Ninja and Ninjutsu are valid parts of the history and culture of Japan. The sensational elements of the modern popularity of the Ninja have become a world-wide, lasting phenomenon. There are Ninjutsu Teachers who are recognized, as is their lineage, by the government of Iga (Mie) and Koka (Shiga) cities in Japan, along with the Iga Ninja Museum. They are coming to visit the United States, at Drew University, in Madison New Jersey, on May 8th, 9th, and 10th.
Who they are may be surprising: Jinichi Kawakami and his student, Yasushi Kiyomoto, Chief Instructor (Shihan) of the Banke Shinobinoden Kensyujo. Kawakami Sensei is the 21st Soshike ( “Headmaster of the Ban Family lineageâ€) Of Koka Ban-to Shinobi No Den. He has been named an honorary curator for the Iga-Ryu Ninja Hakubutsukan – the Iga Ninja Museum. Perhaps more surprising; Koga Ninjutsu isn’t “dead†– Seiko Fujita wasn’t the only 20th Century Koga Shihan, nor was Wada-Ha Koga Ryu the only Koga system to survive; The Ban family lineage is one of the 53 Koka Ninja families.
We wish to invite you to come learn about Ban Family Koka area lineage; attend an academic panel discussion about the history and nature of Japanese Ninjutsu (March 8th), followed by 2 days of unique demonstrations and training.
Location: Drew University, Madison New Jersey, May 8th, 9th, and 10th.
Days and Times (exact times are subject to minor changes)
May 8th: Afternoon Lecture and Panel Discussion
May 9th: Demonstration and Practice – Morning: 9 AM to 12PM – Afternoon 1PM to 4PM
May 10th: Demonstration and Practice – Morning: 9 AM to 12PM – Afternoon 1PM to 4PM
Fees
(By April 18th); 1 Day: $150.00 US 2 Days: $280.00 US 3 Days: $400.00
For Registration, Fee Payment, Hotels & Travel Information etc, please contact:
Dayn DeRose c/o
Athletic Department, Simon Athletic Forum,
Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison, NJ, 07940
Phone: 973-906-3503 E-Mail: DDeRose@Drew.Edu
Everyone will be very welcome-and welcome to only participate as they see fit; the only lineage, historical "take" and techniques "on stage" will be those of Mr. Kawakami, Mr Kiyomoto and their helpers from the Iga Ninja Museum (Iga Ninja Hakubutsukan).
PS- for on-line flyer, registration form and waiver, please go to South Mountain Martial Arts: A premier school in Madison, NJ and click to the "Events" page. at For Directions, etc., Drew University