Illustrated Ninja Handbook. Remigiusz Borda

      Introduction

      the traditions of ancient japan included the idea of connecting, or more precisely, of not disconnecting the two aspects of a human being: the mind and the body. the samurai’s daily task was to work towards self-development. this process of development included all sorts of severe forms of combat training: fencing (with swords, daggers, different kinds of spears, and halberds), archery, horseriding, and various ways of fighting without weapons. A samurai spent the large part of a day on mental and spiritual development, studying classic chinese literature, poetry, and painting, as well as practicing meditation (zen). the educated samurai deserved respect — he was effective in battle and admired in the society — yet he also undoubtedly felt good about himself. the knowledge he gained, he was able to transmit to others.

      At the same time, other warriors — monks — were developing their skills in monasteries and hermitages on Mount Hiei, near kyoto. Monks perfected and invented new kinds of weapons, new tactics, and a new approach towards the enemy or the fight itself. They often had the opportunity to test their knowledge in practice. over time, people tried to combine these two visions of a warrior. new schools and styles were established that have been passed down from generation to generation in an almost unchanged form. this centuries-old tradition is taught and developed by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi. the bujinkan School is known around the world. the knowledge of the school is rooted in the most ancient scrolls and manuscripts. remigiusz borda (b. 1965) maintains and cultivates the art of ninjutsu. He established a center for promoting, practicing, and developing fine arts, called the House of Arts, in which the bujinkan Dojo was also opened. He has been practicing both fine arts and martial arts with equal success for decades. He is a highly regarded painter and his work has been shown in galleries around the world. He is also a photographer and poet. remigiusz borda is a charismatic and spiritual man. His close connection to nature is not only determined by the fact that he lives in one of the least populated regions of poland, but also comes from the fact that he is interested in herbalism, chiropractic, and other forms of natural therapy. His metaphysical artistic work helps him in conducting energy psychotherapy and reiki energy work. ninjutsu is an integral part of his practice.

      In the Ninpo approach, life, human beings, and fighting are treated as a sort of completeness. this approach is expressed in acting in accordance with the rules of the world, nature, elements, seasons, and the principles of psychology. remigiusz borda gained his experience for many years through the study of karate, judo, and other martial arts, which perfectly complemented his practice of bujinkan ninjutsu. regular attendance at seminars and training with masters such as Soke Masaaki Hatsumi, Somei Sensei, nuguchi Sensei, Shiraeshi Sensei, Seno Sensei, and Heinz H. Meyer Sensei contribute to the continuous development his art.

      Marian Winiecki

      Remigiusz Borda. Still life with fire (oil, 2012)

      Remigiusz Borda in his studio.

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