Cruentus
Grandmaster
I'll start by clarifying that I am not a Bujinkan student. This is only because lifes path hasn't taken me to a place to dedicate my training to to the art.
The art does facinate me, though, as far as combat relevency and skills go (had to clarify why it facinates me, because I care little about the ninja fantasy that often accompanies the inquiries about the art).
One thing that is very interesting to me is the 5th Dan test. From what I read, the student closes his eyes and is in a seated posture on the floor. GM Hatsumi approaches from behind, and hits at the student witha wooden bokken. The student has to evade the blow to pass the test. This is what I read; but correct me if I am wrong.
So, I was wondering if anyone can explain to me from a logical perspective as to how this is done. What skills does one practice or learn to be able to pass this test? Even if you aren't a 5th Dan, I am sure you might have some idea?
Anyways, my inquiry is genuine. If, for some reason, I am stepping over boundries by inquiring about this, then please let me know (and reasons why so that I understand) and I will apologize and drop the subject.
Thanks in advance...
Paul
The art does facinate me, though, as far as combat relevency and skills go (had to clarify why it facinates me, because I care little about the ninja fantasy that often accompanies the inquiries about the art).
One thing that is very interesting to me is the 5th Dan test. From what I read, the student closes his eyes and is in a seated posture on the floor. GM Hatsumi approaches from behind, and hits at the student witha wooden bokken. The student has to evade the blow to pass the test. This is what I read; but correct me if I am wrong.
So, I was wondering if anyone can explain to me from a logical perspective as to how this is done. What skills does one practice or learn to be able to pass this test? Even if you aren't a 5th Dan, I am sure you might have some idea?
Anyways, my inquiry is genuine. If, for some reason, I am stepping over boundries by inquiring about this, then please let me know (and reasons why so that I understand) and I will apologize and drop the subject.
Thanks in advance...
Paul