•   Bujinkan Prairie State Taikai 2008
      Hosted by Shihan James Morganelli with an ever-growing list of instructors
      including: Jeff Patchin, Mark Agostino, Kevin Clarke, Anthony Brooks,
      Patrick Lee, Markk Bush, Mark Hodel, Roger Rutz, & Joe Bunales

      If you would like to be apart of Taikai and teach, contact James
      at: james@sgtidojo.com

     Saturday, September 13th, 2008 at the Sand Ridge State Forest in Forest City, IL
     http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/Landmgt/PARKS/R4/sand.htm

     Training will include unarmed Taijutsu, bojutsu, sword, Togakure Ryu, and more.

     For more information check out James' blog KOSSHI

     Fee: $20.00 paid to the Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund
     http://www.fallenheroesfund.org/

     For more info, contact us at: info@sgtidojo.com

•  Budo Taijutsu Workshop with James Morganelli
      Shidoshi Morganelli will host a Taijutsu workshop on Saturday, August
      23rd, 2008, from 12:00-6:00pm at the Park District located at North
      Simonds Drive & Lawrence Avenue, at the eastern end of Lawrence Ave in
      Chicago, just next to Lake Michigan. At Simonds Drive, take a left into
      the parking lot. Training will be held near a small grove on the right-hand side.

      Training will include elements from this year’s theme, Togakure Ryu, with Tonko
      Kata and Happo Bikenjutsu, as well as weapons usage and Kyojitsu.

      Since this is an outdoor event, please dress appropriately, and pack a lunch.

      The seminar itself will be $40.00. There is a large parking lot that should have ample
      parking.

     For more info, contact us at: info@sgtidojo.com

•  Budo Taijutsu Workshop, 15/16 Nov 2008, London, England
      In this workshop, the focus will once again be the Bujinkan Dojo's theme, Togakure
      Ryu Ninpo Taijutsu, to further explore the concept of Tsunagari, "connection," and
      its relation to the art's core principles. Using examples of the Tonso Gata, Happo
      Bikenjutsu, Togakure Ryu ukemi as attack, and the application of weapons, James
      hopes to refine not just the technical aspects of Taijutsu, but expand the very
      perspective by which it is understood. Please bring a hanbo, shinai, rope, knife, bo,
      training shuko, and shuriken.

      Tomoko Horikawa will again lead morning and afternoon sessions of Makko Ho, a
      Japanese stretching art, focusing on Hara Kokyuho, abdominal breathing, and Hodo
      Taiso, supplemental massage techniques that use Taijutsu to improve the
      circulation and well being of another. Makko Ho has only four poses (similar to
      the Ryutai Undo of Junan Taiso) and concentrates on core strength of the Kosshi,
      lower back, and Tanden, lower abdomen, through breathing and bowing
      movements. Tomoko is one of only three licensed instructors in the United States.

      Time: 11:00 - 17:00 (both days; please arrive early to register)
      Venue: London Buddhist Arts Centre, Eastbourne House Bullards Place,
      London, E2 0PT
      Fee: £55 - Please notify Shidoshi Stephen Kovalcik at bujinkan.london@gmail.com
      of your intention to attend.

      Additional training opportunities:
      On Thursday, 13th Nov, James will lead training at Shidoshi Kovalcik's dojo,
      from 19:00 - 21:00. The fee is £5. Everyone is welcome to this session,
      particularly those who have never met James before.

      On Friday, 14th Nov, at the London Buddhist Arts Centre, Tomoko will lead
      a class solely focused on Makko Ho. Everyone is welcome (bring your partner!).
      This session will be from 19:00 - 21:00. The fee is £10, but only £5 if
      you are attending the seminar over the weekend as well.

      If you would like to attend any of these sessions, or have any questions,
      please feel free to drop Stephen an email at bujinkan.london@gmail.com