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      Introduction

      the traditions of ancient japan included the idea of connecting, or more precisely, of not disconnecting the two aspects of a human being: the mind and the body. the samurai’s daily task was to work towards self-development. this process of development included all sorts of severe forms of combat training: fencing (with swords, daggers, different kinds of spears, and halberds), archery, horseriding, and various ways of fighting without weapons. A samurai spent the large part of a day on mental and spiritual development, studying classic chinese literature, poetry, and painting, as well as practicing meditation (zen). the educated samurai deserved respect — he was effective in battle and admired in the society — yet he also undoubtedly felt good about himself. the knowledge he gained, he was able to transmit to others.

      At the same time, other warriors — monks — were developing their skills in monasteries and hermitages on Mount Hiei, near kyoto. Monks perfected and invented new kinds of weapons, new tactics, and a new approach towards the enemy or the fight itself. They often had the opportunity to test their knowledge in practice. over time, people tried to combine these two visions of a warrior. new schools and styles were established that have been passed down from generation to generation in an almost unchanged form. this centuries-old tradition is taught and developed by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi. the bujinkan School is known around the world. the knowledge of the school is rooted in the most ancient scrolls and manuscripts. remigiusz borda (b. 1965) maintains and cultivates the art of ninjutsu. He established a center for promoting, practicing, and developing fine arts, called the House of Arts, in which the bujinkan Dojo was also opened. He has been practicing both fine arts and martial arts with equal success for decades. He is a highly regarded painter and his work has been shown in galleries around the world. He is also a photographer and poet. remigiusz borda is a charismatic and spiritual man. His close connection to nature is not only determined by the fact that he lives in one of the least populated regions of poland, but also comes from the fact that he is interested in herbalism, chiropractic, and other forms of natural therapy. His metaphysical artistic work helps him in conducting energy psychotherapy and reiki energy work. ninjutsu is an integral part of his practice.

      In the Ninpo approach, life, human beings, and fighting are treated as a sort of completeness. this approach is expressed in acting in accordance with the rules of the world, nature, elements, seasons, and the principles of psychology. remigiusz borda gained his experience for many years through the study of karate, judo, and other martial arts, which perfectly complemented his practice of bujinkan ninjutsu. regular attendance at seminars and training with masters such as Soke Masaaki Hatsumi, Somei Sensei, nuguchi Sensei, Shiraeshi Sensei, Seno Sensei, and Heinz H. Meyer Sensei contribute to the continuous development his art.

      Marian Winiecki

      Remigiusz Borda. Still life with fire (oil, 2012)

      Remigiusz Borda in his studio. Atelier-Kęszyca, Poland 2011

      Remigiusz Borda in the dojo. Kęszyca, Poland 2011

      Masaaki Hatsumi. Portrait of Bodhidharma (Daruma)(ink, 1995)

      Foreword

      The significant growth around the world of the popularity of bujinkan was characteristic for the last few years of the 20th century. new training centers appeared, one after the other. it is hard for me to remain objective when trying to assess the reasons for this increased interest in this mysterious martial art as well as young people’s enthusiasm in seeking bujinkan dojos. i can only sketch a picture of my love for this difficult art, which now fulfills my life.

      More than any other image, a legendary figure wearing black clothes personalizes a young person’s dreams of the invincible warrior. ninjutsu, saturated with numerous legends and secrets, with roots in the distant history of japan, still speaks to and creates a legend of warriors possessing superhuman spiritual and physical powers. those stories, like a magical magnet, attract young people and encourage them to enter the open doors of our schools. As never before in the history of ninjutsu, thanks to Soke Dr. Masaki Hatsumi, we have access to this great legacy for the first time. Teaching by qualified Shihan is passed to students all over the world in undistorted form; they are based on the original Dencho. the modern ninjutsu pioneers, who later became teachers, have acquired this knowledge over the past three decades with persistence by studying under Soke Hatsumi’s guidance, or under one of the Shihan, either in japan or at seminars known as teikei organized in every corner of the world, during which Hatsumi Sensei personally teaches classes. the system created by bujinkan, when combined with perseverance and determination, enables student to achieve masterful skills in ninjutsu. taking into account the fact that, in contrast with medieval japan, we live in a less martial world and we usually live longer, there is plenty of time to practice diligently, and thus achieve higher levels of skill. to do so, one must, as my teacher says, “overcome the lazy dog inside” in order to follow the path of the warrior without distraction. it is true that Ninjutsu slowly fills the heart of people who regularly practice this art, transforming their body and spirit. Thanks to qualified teachers, the metaphor of transformation can be explored during almost every workout. this is also mirrored in the name of the style taught in our school: togakure ryu, which means School of the Hidden Doors (gates). For those who follow this path and practice the style, the doors (gates) to deeper knowledge open a little bit wider with time. For ordinary mortals, full knowledge will always remain

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