Our friends at the TOKOKYUDOJO will be hosting a one-day outdoor practice at the Garrison Institute, Sunday, April 21st (rain date is Saturday, April 20th – the auditorium will be available on those dates. We will practice the Hekiryu Bishu Chikurin ha form of Kyudo.

GARRISON INSTITUTE

SUNDAY, APRIL 21st
$25 – $30 – SUGGESTED DONATION

Planned Practice Schedule:

• 9:15 AM – ARRIVE/SET UP

• 10:30 – PRACTICE

• 12:30 – LUNCH

• 1:30 – PRACTICE

• 2:30 – TEA BREAK

• 4:00 – CLOSE

• 4:45 – DEPART
  
  If you plan to come (or think you might come on either day), you need to
  RSVP to receive an update with the finalized date and other details.
  
  If you would like a ride from the Garrison train station, let me know.
  I plan to meet the train from NYC that comes around 9:10.

NYBA Kyudo members will be attending this seminar. Please RSVP with us prior to signing up.

NYBA headmaster Philip Ortiz Sensei will be visiting our friends at Santa Cruz Todokai teaching classes in Ryushin Shouchi Ryu kenjustsu/iaido and Jodo.

APRIL 17th – MAY 7th
THURSDAYS – 5:45 - 7:45 PM

The Pratt Iaido Club will be having a special field trip for an intro class to naginata with Katie Roche Sensei of the Greater New York Naginata Federation.

PLEASE NOTE: Class will be held at the Ken Zen Institute.

RSVP IS REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT!

There will be GEKKEN PRACTICE tonight – full contact sparring with Fukuro Shinai. We will be wearing kendo bogu and kote as well. If you have your own equipment, please consider sharing it with other NYBA members.

SEMINARIO RYUSHIN SHOUCHI RYU EN LA CIUDAD DE MÉXICO ESTE MARZO CON MITCHELL RATCHIK SENSEI DE NYBA.

We are looking forward to a one day seminar in Ryushin Shouchi Ryu, taught by senior instructor Sensei Mitchell Ratchik (Godan/Shidoin) of NYBA. Hosted by our friends at ARTESMARCIALES.COM/NYBA

Esperamos con ansias un seminario de un día en Ryushin Shouchi Ryu, impartido por el instructor senior Sensei Mitchell Ratchik (Godan/Shidoin) de NYBA. Organizado por nuestros amigos de ARTESMARCIALES.COM/NYBA

MARCH 23, 2024
4 – 6 PM

$500 MX (pesos)

SHAOLIN TEMPLE MEXICO CITY
343 Calzada Acoxpa Ciudad de México,
CDMX, 14370 Mexico

There will be GEKKEN PRACTICE tonight – full contact sparring with Fukuro Shinai. We will be wearing kendo bogu and kote as well. If you have your own equipment, please consider sharing it with other NYBA members.

We are happy to host former New York Budokai member Sensei Charles Boleware and head instructor of New Jersey Budokai (RSR 5th Dan/Renshi and Jun-Shidoin) as a special guest instructor.

MON. FEB. 26, 2024
7 – 9 PM

NYBA welcomes Sensei Jeff Christian from the MUZOSA BUJIKAN DOJO OF NYC to host a special class in the art of Bujikan.

The Bujinkan Dojo was organized in the early 1970’s by Masaaki Hatsumi. This organization is comprised of nine distinct schools of ancient Japanese martial arts, with traceable histories from the 9th century and earlier. Hatsumi-sensei inherited these ryuha from his teacher, the late Toshitsugu Takamatsu, in 1972.The Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu system of martial arts emphasizes natural and relaxed body movement. This martial art is comprised of authentic techniques from ancient samurai and ninja combat arts, taught within both their historical contexts as well as within the modern context.

Jeff began training in 1983 under Stephen Hayes and then in 1986 began studying under Larry Turner and Kevin Schneider. He received his godan (5th degree black belt) in 1993 and began teaching in NYC in 1994, when he started Muzosa with Tim Brown. Jeff received his ju-godan (15th degree black belt) in 2009. He was awarded the rank of daishihan in 2018.

In this video, Muzosa’s head instructor Jeff Christian and his students demonstrate Bujinkan techniques for the YouTube channel Inside Martial Arts.

NYBA will visit our friends at MUZOSA BUJIKAN DOJO OF NYC to host a special class in Ryushin Shouchi Ryu kenjustsu, taught by senior instructor Mitchell Ratchik Sensei (5th Dan/Renshi – Shidoin).

There will be GEKKEN PRACTICE tonight – full contact sparring with Fukuro Shinai. We will be wearing kendo bogu and kote as well. If you have your own equipment, please consider sharing it with other NYBA members.

Join us for our annual dojo tradition performing 1000 SUBURI CUTS. Students do this to rededicate themselves to another year of budo practice. Contact us via email or DM to participate.

We hope you can join the NYBA ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY – There will be no class, we’ll just meet up at the restaurant.

MARUMI – 546 LaGuardia Pl.

RVSP REQUIRED BEFORE 12/10/23

Come celebrate the end of the 2023 Fall Semester with some Dim Sum!

SUNDAY – DECEMBER 17th 10 AM

EAST HARBOR SEAFOOD PALACE – 714 65th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Please RSVP before Dec. 9th.

ONLY OPEN TO PRATT IAIDO CLUB MEMBERS.

There will be GEKKEN PRACTICE tonight – full contact sparring with Fukuro Shinai. We will be wearing kendo bogu and kote as well. If you have your own equipment, please consider sharing it with other NYBA members.

Tameshigiri practice will be held on 11/22/23 – please make sure you arrive on-time or early to help set up. There will be a small fee $XX – to help pay for the mats.

If you have a cutting sword – please make sure you have us inspect it before using it.
There will also be strict safety requirements:
– No mishandling of swords
– Listening to directions by senior instructors
– One person cutting at a time

We are happy to host former NYBA member and head instructor of Taipei Budokai Ed Lin Sensei (RSR Renshi and Jun-Shidoin) as a special guest instructor.

This is a make-up exam for those members who weren’t able to attend the past seminar. RSR Rank Testing – All students testing must get their dojo heads approval before registering for this exam. All testing fees* are to be paid to NYBA before the exam – RSR DUES & FEES CHART

All students testing will also be required to pay their RSR Annual Dues (if you haven’t done so already) before the online test for 2023.
Be sure to show up early/on-time for this exam and be promptly ready to test when called upon – make sure your camera is set up and working, make sure you are well lit and have enough space to perform. Please check audio settings as well.

NYBA PAMENT INFORMATION

CERTIFICATE FEES – These are to be paid after the exam – NYBA will submit these to the Honbu upon request, otherwise you will submit these fees to your dojo head and they will send to Japan.

*Testing Fees are non-refundable.

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS ONLINE FORM TO REGISTER FOR THE EXAMINATION.

Tameshigiri practice will be held on 10/30/23 – please make sure you arrive on-time or early to help set up. There will be a small fee $XX – to help pay for the mats.

If you have a cutting sword – please make sure you have us inspect it before using it.
There will also be strict safety requirements:
– No mishandling of swords
– Listening to directions by senior instructors
– One person cutting at a time

This is the online RSR Rank Testing – All students testing must get their dojo heads approval before registering for this exam. All testing fees* are to be paid to NYBA before the exam – RSR DUES & FEES CHART

All students testing will also be required to pay their RSR Annual Dues (if you haven’t done so already) before the online test for 2023.
Be sure to show up early/on-time for this exam and be promptly ready to test when called upon – make sure your camera is set up and working, make sure you are well lit and have enough space to perform. Please check audio settings as well.

NYBA PAMENT INFORMATION

CERTIFICATE FEES – These are to be paid after the exam – NYBA will submit these to the Honbu upon request, otherwise you will submit these fees to your dojo head and they will send to Japan.

*Testing Fees are non-refundable.

PLEASE FILL OUT THIS ONLINE FORM TO REGISTER FOR THE EXAMINATION.

Tameshigiri practice will be held on 9/6/23 – please make sure you arrive on-time or early to help set up. There will be a small fee $20 – to help offset the cost of the mats.

PLEASE NOTE: Only students holding the rank of IKKYU and above will be permitted to cut.

If you have a cutting sword – please make sure you have us inspect it before using it.
There will also be strict safety requirements:
– No mishandling of swords
– Listening to directions by senior instructors
– One person cutting at a time

Please RSVP and make payment before this class.

NYBA LEGAL WAIVER*

*REQUIRED – All participating students are required to read, agree and sign our legal waiver.

This agreement is entered as an applicant to the New York Budo Association, such participant being hereinafter referred to as “member”, and the New York Budo Association, hereinafter referred to as “the NYBA”. All provisions of this agreement shall grant protection to any members of the NYBA while participants in any activity of the NYBA, not limited to third parties while at the NYBA studio, or while demonstrating, practicing, or attending activities at other sites while participating as a member of NYBA.

The member acknowledges that he/she is applying for instruction in a study involving weapons that can cut, and is aware of the danger of physical injury necessarily attendant upon his/her engaging in the activities of the NYBA. The member also agrees that in engaging in such athletic activities he/she does so at his/her own risk, and that he/she fully assumes all responsibility for any injury or damages to equipment or personal property which he/she sustains as a result of engaging in such athletic activities.

Further, the member fully releases and absolves the NYBA from any responsibilities or liability, and waives any claims or right to claim compensation arising from, or connected with, any injuries or damages resulting from the member’s engaging in any physical activities in the NYBA. This release and waiver shall apply whether or not any such physical injury is sustained while the member is actually participating in the physical activity, or is anywhere within the vicinity wherein such activity is being conducted.

I hereby acknowledge that I am assuming the risk and responsibility for any and all injuries that I may suffer due to injury, suffered by me or caused by third parties, to me arising out of the practice of such instruction as takes place at the NYBA, other facilities available. I further acknowledge that I am responsible for providing my own personal health, medical, dental and accident coverage. I hereby release New York Budo Association and its members from liability for any injury or loss suffered by myself.

New York Budo Association  is committed to fostering a safe and ethical environment for all iai practitioners. We adhere to fairly standard dojo rules. Please keep in mind that the New York Budo Association is a nonprofit organization 501-c(3). Everyone is volunteering, no one is paid and we are all here to learn. Our policies are approved by and overseen by our board of directors. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at newyorkbudoassociation@gmail.com

DOJO RULES & CLASS ETIQUETTE SPECIFICALLY FOR TAMESHIGIRI

1. Please feel free to ask any relevant questions, but please refrain from chatting or mimicking the technique when instructors are teaching or demonstrating. Please be quiet while people are cutting – don’t be a distraction.

2. Be on-time for the beginning of class. If you arrive in class late, change off the Dojo floor, bow in and wait for the instructor to acknowledge you before you join the class.

3. Please keep all personal items on one side of the dojo – be sure not to leave a mess.

4. Bow to the Shomen before entering and when leaving the dojo space.

5. While handling live (sharp) blades – NEVER FOOL AROUND WITH SWORDS. When handing the sword to someone, hold the sword upright and turn the cutting edge towards yourself, then slowly hand the weapon to the other person. When holding a sharp weapon keep the blade down, in front of you, and off to the side. DO NO WALK AROUND WAVING A SWORD.

6. If the sword gets stuck in the target – DO NOT WRESTLE IT OUT – WAIT FOR AN INSTRUCTOR TO ASSIST YOU.

7. If the tameshigiri stand topples over or the mat needs to be readjusted – DON’T PICK IT UP – WAIT FOR AN INSTRUCTOR TO ASSIST YOU.

8. Mat fees should be paid before or at the beginning of class (please don’t make us chase you for payment).

9. If you cannot make it to class for an extended period of time, please be considerate and let one of the administrators know.

10. Be respectful to your fellow classmates and instructors. We are all here to learn.

11. If you must leave while the instructor is still teaching, excuse yourself quietly and bow out. When leaving or entering class, always walk behind people for safety. Do not interrupt the class.

12. Be mindful of the space around you, do not stand near the cutting stand – unless you are helping with the cleaning or pegging the next mat for tameshigiri.

13. Practice self-control. Arguments, harassment or loss of temper can result in expulsion from the Dojo. Never use a weapon in a threatening manner towards another student or instructor.

14. When borrowing class equipment, please be respectful and take good care of it. All borrowed equipment needs to be put back into the equipment bag at the end of the class. Students borrowing uniforms are responsible for washing them and folding them after class.

THIS IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO TRAIN WITH THE HEADMASTER OF RYUSHIN SHOUCHI RYU – A RARE STYLE OF TRADITIONAL JAPANESE SWORD WHICH FOCUSES ON A QUICK DRAW. FREE FOR PRATT IAIDO CLUB MEMBERS.