04/16/2025
A new post about what we know and how to think about knowledge.
The 3 Bookshelves of Knowledge: Understanding Your Martial Arts Practice - Muzosa Bujinkan Dojo of NYC
The study of martial arts isn't just about the steady accumulation of knowledge. It's also learning and discarding as we go, and being open to things we don't know at all. The idea of the Three Bookshelves is a way to frame this understanding, so that we can better understand our own learning proces...
03/31/2025
Observing our students practicing kuzushi (崩し), the essential art of breaking an opponent's balance. Where is their support? Where is their center of balance? As you can see, the feeling of being trapped by gravity often precedes the successful ex*****on of a technique.
Watching students hone their #Kuzushi (崩し) – the art of breaking balance. Trapped by gravity before the technique is executed. #Bujinkan #BalanceBreaking #MartialArtsTraining #Budotaijutsu
10/13/2024
I'm realizing that we have a few folks who are coming up on 20+ years of training in the Bujinkan. That's wild to think about, and I'm grateful to them for sticking around for the fun. -- Jeff
07/29/2024
BuFest 2024 is coming up! Registration is now available. We have information on our site.
BuFest - Muzosa Bujinkan Dojo of NYC
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06/28/2024
We're just 2 weeks away from our 30th Anniversary seminar! Come join us for a great weekend of training.
30th Anniversary Seminar - Muzosa Bujinkan Dojo of NYC
Can you believe it's been 30 years since we first started teaching Bujinkan in NYC?
06/07/2024
We've ordered a limited number of t-shirts for the 30th anniversary. It's a re-issue of the black 20th anniversary shirts, updated to say "30th Anniversary" on the back. If you'd like to reserve one for $25, let us know your size. Priority is given to people attending the seminar.
04/15/2024
With the passing of Daniel Kahneman last month, it's worth looking at how his research about thinking applies to martial artists.
Martial Arts, Fast and Slow: Applying Daniel Kahneman's Psychology to Your Training - Muzosa Bujinkan Dojo of NYC
Daniel Kahneman's work on how we think directly affects how we train as martial artists. More importantly, it helps us to just get better at everyday life.
02/21/2024
We would like to thank New York Budo Association for sharing their knowledge and teaching such a fantastic class! Tonight I'll be returning the favor and teaching at their school, 7-9pm. See you guys there!
02/06/2024
Today starts the Spring Session of our Kids Class and Youth Class!
11/23/2023
Happy Thanksgiving! It's a sprint to finish up the training for 2023, so let's eat well, get some solid naps, and be ready for some solid training to finish the year strong!
10/29/2023
Regular Tuesday night class this Halloween. No costume required.