The Mitose – Ninja (non) Connection

The author indicated that this book was researched, footnoted, and well documented, and it gets good reviews. I haven’t gotten it yet, but intend to as he specifically addresses the ‘Mitose was a ninja’ bunk perpetuated by certain folks who feel that the six weeks they studied with Mitose was enough time to learn both the entire Kosho-ryu system and the ‘Koga Ninjitsu” that Mitose taught and their friends. After I pick up a copy I’ll give it a full review.

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The return of ‘Name that Style’

Here’s a fellow who has a few Youtube videos. Can you name that style? What art is he a 8th degree in? I actually know these answers, but thought it might be fun to put it out to the crowd. Here’s a link to his first video, and then I’ll have the rest after a jump so the front page doesn’t take forever to load. What do you think of the techniques?

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Fun Times at Dragon-Phoenix

We had a great time at Dragon-Phoenix Martial Arts. Several hours of good ideas and sharing with friends. Click on the pictures to see a larger image.

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