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Press Release:
Sensei
Roemke
Launches Ninja Training
CALIFORNIA
DOJO
UNSHEATHES
"NINJA
LEARNING NETWORK"
Ancient swords and computer networks
will help Sensei Roemke unveil a mission
to educate people
about the ancient art of the Ninja
Santa Cruz, CA
(June 29, 2009) - California ninjutsu master Sensei Mark Roemke has a
mission to
educate people about how Ninja training can be a path toward personal
enlightenment, self improvement and self defense safety. The
latest internet technology and timeless Japanese swords are the tools
that will help him expose a local and global audience to the mysterious
form of martial art known as 'Ninjutsu' or 'Bujinkan Budo
Taijutsu.'
Sensei Roemke
formed a
growing alliance of ninja experts and media developers to create the
"Ninja Learning Network," (NLN) an ambitious program of training,
education and social networking centered around the web site
www.Ninja-Learning-Network.com. That site will serve as a hub for
instructional material, podcasts and blogs, Ninja training videos from
around the world and regular videocasts of training/demonstrations out
of their dojo next to Santa Cruz, California and other remote
locations. Roemke explains that, "Most people still aren't
aware that the artform of 'ninjutu,' or 'ninja' is accessible to
everyone now. We started the Santa Cruz Bujinkan Dojo about
10 years ago to get people excited about this form of martial art, but
it's only now that technology will let us celebrate it with the whole
world. We already have fans from Brazil, Denmark, Belgium, Germany,
Argentina, Netherlands and even Japan who appreciate our educational
resource and are really getting into Bujinkan. We want everyone to know
how to protect themselves and gain enlightenment thru daily practice of
ninjutsu.”
Ninja Learning
Network is launching with free educational videos and is already
gathering a budding online community of young people who are new to
martial arts, but they are also garnering old-timers from other martial
arts such as Tae Kwon Do, Aikido, MMA, and Karate who are just now able
to watch “ninja training” online. Long-time Bujinkan
practitioners invited by Roemke are set to contribute their wisdom to
the NLN with posted articles, video lessons and live
workshops. The educational videos produced by NLN focus on
the formal aspects of the basics, to help students acquire a solid base
of knowledge to safely and properly attain an ultimate level of body
control that is the essence of the artform. "There are a few
Bujinkan Sensei's who are already using youtube to demonstrate various
quick techniques for practical self defense. They're great. But we want
to present high quality information that helps potential students
achieve a sound base from which to grow into highly accomplished
Ninjas. They can theoretically learn a whole curriculum from our
“Basics of Ninja Training” videos - although training should always
include direct mentorship from a teacher. The better you are
at achieving honed skills grounded in the basics, the more effective
your "street fighting self defense" performance will be anyway. That's
why our subject matter focuses on the forms and techniques we learn
directly from the Bujinkan's grand master Soke Hatsumi when we train
with him in Japan," says Roemke.
Body control and
unarmed fighting/evasion techniques are central to Ninja study, but
weapons training is also a key component of study. Roemke and
invited guest masters are planning a series of free self
defense and weapons demonstrations. And guests are always
invited to view regular lessons at the Bujinkan dojo near Santa Cruz,
California to watch real Ninja training. Roemke
said, "Anybody can do this! After all, according to ancient
lore, Ninja techniques may have originally developed to help a princess
defend herself against armed, vicious attackers during war.
It's the opposite of pounding your fist repeatedly into someone's face
hoping your wrist bones are stronger than their cheekbones.
After you watch just one of our self defense videos you will see that
"deflecting the power of the opponent with subtle moves" can be much
more effective than trying to overpower them with brute
force. It's so cool! And it's a great workout, too."
What drives most
of the enthusiasm for Roemke and others at the Santa Cruz Bujinkan Dojo
is the personal improvement and enlightenment aspect of devoted
study. Like other martial arts, studying to become a ninja
evokes a sense of accomplishment and enlightenment about personal
ability and interaction with others. One of the interesting
aspects of the project for Roemke is community involvement as he
explains that, "We are really excited to be talking to a local youth
group right now about bringing in young people who really need
something ultra cool to help them learn about their personal
potential. Under the sort of mentorship that is inherent in
ninja study, we can really help them. It's actually pretty
easy, too, in a way. It has fewer rules and structures compared to
other martial arts, it encourages people to explore their own
techniques based on simple concepts. There is a sort of spiritual
aspect to it while also feeling like a fun sport. Almost everyone who
checks it out gets stoked! That's what we are all about."
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About
Ninja
Learning Network and Sensei Roemke:
www.Ninja-Learning-Network.com
is where all martial arts enthusiasts can learn about the ancient art
of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (Ninja) and share resources that enhance the
training experience for both beginners and advanced students.
Sensei Roemke
has studied Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu for 16 years and is licensed
to teach by Soke Hatsumi. A 10th Dan practitioner, he created the Santa
Cruz Bujinkan Dojo over a decade ago and specializes in all weapons
including Enshin Itto Ryu Battojutsu ("the art of sword drawing and
cutting.") A former New York state Tae Kwon Do Champion, Sensei Roemke
is also
trained in Kenpo Kung Fu, DeCuerdas Eskrima, Seibukan Jujutsu and
military fighting tactics of the Army 10th Mountain Infantry. He
founded the Santa Cruz Bujinkan Dojo which sponsors the Budo Club at
University of California Santa Cruz. He is also the owner of Roemke
Electric, www.RoemkeElectric.com, and is co-founder of
www.The-Solar-Pros.com.
Sensei Roemke
launches Ninja Learning Network
Youtube videos by
Ninja Learning Network
Sensei Roemke's
Caifornia dojo in Santa Cruz
Japan Dojo,
Soke Hatsumi
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