Event Information
About this event
Interested in learning traditional Japanese martial arts? The dōjō is running an eight-week introductory course. This course covers all aspects of training in the Bujinkan dōjō. No previous experience is necessary. Training is open to both men and women over the age of 18
When: Monday 18th of October
For how long: 8 weeks
Where: Bujinkan Jishin Dōjō in Molesworth Lane, Dublin 2 (just behind St. Ann’s Church on Dawson St.).
How much: €80 if you are employed, €50 if you are a student or unwaged
What’s included in the cost?
• 8 weeks of classes, one hour per class
• Printed Training Manual
• Black Training uniform with a white belt
What’s covered in the course?
• Striking – basics of punching and kicking
• Hold to fall and land safely
• Escapes from being grabbed
• Basics of either kenjutsu (fighting using a sword) or hanbojutsu (fighting using a three-foot staff)
• Dojo etiquette
What do I do now?
Either book a ticket or contact jishindojo@gmail.com for more information
Organiser Bujinkan Jishin Dojo
Organiser of Introduction to Bujinkan Dōjō Martial Arts October 2021
The Bujinkan Jishin Dojo is based in St. Ann’s Parish Centre, Molesworth Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. It is part of the International Bujinkan Dojo. The International Bujinkan Dojo is an organisation founded and directed by Masaaki Hatsumi Soke, its function is to transmit the teachings of the nine ryu-ha of which Hatsumi sensei holds the title of soke.
The word jishin can mean a number of different things depending on which kanji are used. The particular kanji used here (助命) mean to show clemency or to spare a life. If different kanji are used jishin can be translated as self-confidence or as earthquake.
The dojo-cho (instructor) is Tom Clements, he is a registered shidoshi (instructor) with the Bujinkan Shidoshi Kai in Japan.