KYOKETSU SHOGE AND KUSARI

This outdoor training could easily be subtitled “How to Learn Weapons.”

Shihan Richard Van Donk begins with a talk on how to learn that gives you a solid foundation for your weapons practice. From there, the training unfolds in several powerful segments:

• Kyoketsu Shoge instruction:
  Rare teaching from multiple instructors who share their insights and methods for this unique weapon, gathered through years of training in the art.

• Kusari Fundo training:
  Shihan Dan Ordoins shows you how to stay in kamae while doing your taijutsu with the kusari fundo an important reminder every practitioner needs plus practical tips to help you maintain correct posture and structure.

• Beach energy session:
  The training then moves to the beach, where Shihan Van Donk leads a special session on feeling the energy in your body. These inner teachings of the martial arts are rarely taught, yet they are among the most important lessons you can learn, enhancing both your taijutsu and your everyday life.

• Rolling drills and awareness training:
  Fun but challenging rolling drills in the sand, where the Ninjas quickly discover they must always be on the lookout when training. Keep an eye out for the Ninja‑style surprise.

A unique blend of practical weapon work, inner training, and outdoor experience that deepens both your skill and your understanding of the art.