BUSHINDO 7th ANNUAL Tai Kai EVENT

Taijutsu – Weapons Training – Empowerment
April 19-20-21st, 2024
Middletown, CA

SIMPLE – Bring Your Toys and Let’s Play!!

We are very excited to go Back to Middletown for an indoor / outdoor event.
We have exclusively booked a Training facility in Middletown, CA
We provide the Night and Day Training you get your own Food and Lodging.
MORE INFO AND SIGN-UP ON ABOUT JAN 15TH.. the day I get the physical contract back.. we have a verbal and e-mail contract for the event space. 

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BUSHINDO TAI KAI 4th ANNUAL EVENT

THEME – “Empowered Warriorship –

Shin Gi Tai Ichi 心技体一 (Integrating the Warrior – Monk)
 July 15th-18th, 2021

SOLD OUT – SORRY …. 
to be put on a waiting list write to info@ninjutsu.com (As of June 2nd)
– WE MAY HOST A VIRTUAL EVENT FOR THOSE THAT CANNOT MAKE THIS ONE – 

Thursday night 7pm thru Sunday 4:30pm
THURSDAY_FRIDAY_ SATURDAY _ SUNDAY

CARSON CITY, NEVADA

If you look below there are lots of pictures from other events and you can see what our events are like. 

Limited space this year and we love having intimate events so that we can go deeper together.

UPDATE: IBDA is taking ALL the teachings to a new level. Doshi is revealing what he knows and believes is the origin inner arts Ninpo teachings.

Check this Tai Kai Video out: https://youtu.be/jacq-Q0mJCM

BUSHINDO EVENT- Calling All Ninjas! Eskrimadors! Sword Enthusiasts! Taijutsu Lovers! Young or old, super skilled or brand new to the arts you are welcome. Affiliated or Non- affiliated with us. We would love to have you come join us!!

Our desire is to inspire, educate you with high level skill while encouraging you to be the best you possible. There will be students at every level from brand new beginner to Grandmasters. We keep our events small so that we can all interact and get to know each other. Everyone helps everyone else out at our trainings.

This event will be Extra Special as you will experience the arts from the inside out blending all the aspects that it means to be a warrior in this modern age. Learn skills from various disciplines to integrate Mind-Heart-Body-Skill as One – Shin Gi Tai Ichi 心技体一. Soke Hatsumi of the Bujinkan says that this unification is the highest goal and attribute of a martial artist. Doshi Richard Van Donk (who was given this rare Menkyo in this by Soke Hatsumi) fully agrees and has put this at the core of ALL of his training.

We will also cover get some in-depth training in the arts of Empowered Living, Dynamic DeCuerdas Eskrima, Ninjutsu-Budo Taijutsu, Sword Play – exploring what works in Combat, Weapons – Advanced Bojutsu, Inner Arts Practice and Warrior Philosophy.

“Empowered Warriorship– Shin Gi Tai Ichi 心技体一 Integrating the Warrior – Monk” 

 Doshi will go very deep on this.

Each day will host separate sessions featuring each art and combinations thereof. Full-Spectrum training!!
Last year was awesome, as anyone that attended will confess, way beyond what was expected.
Here is a clip about that event

https://youtu.be/iYuwWwXD6YA

Look for new events and sign up soon! 

BUSHINDO TAI KAI …. Only $297-  

THEME –

Empowered Warriorship- Shin Gi Tai Ichi Integrating the Warrior – Monk” 

At this Bushindo Tai Kai event all instructors will inspire you to explore Living Empowered, Being the Best Warrior You Can Be in all it’s forms from Simple Taijutsu, Taking Ukemi, Sword Play, Staff Play, Sticks/Knives, Warrior Body Empowerment and overcoming battles between your own two ears.

This year We are fortunate to have many talented instructors join Doshi Richard Van Donk to make this a very educational training experience.

Doshi Richard Van Donk has always put a great effort into helping you and others in this art, both in and out of the dojo. He would be honored in having you come and help him celebrate this long budo journey with him. 

Come prepared to train (Yes, we may party too- as we so much enjoy each others company and build lifetime bonding relationships).

But we are known for our continuous training. This is NOT your 10-12 – 2-5 event. Boring and a waste of time. Training is available from dawn to late night training just like we did in the old days. One year I do not think it stopped, except for short food breaks and a few mandatory showers. 🙂

We want you to go home tired, educated, fulfilled and inspired

What you can expect at this event. Non-Stop TRAINING!!

1. BODY – MIND – SPIRIT – TAIJUTSU INTEGRATION EVENT

2. “ANCIENT ARTS MODERN TIMES” Explore the concept of OLD WAYS Warrior Monk training exploring the DAO AND SHINTO Doorways (Spiritual non-religious). 

BODY – CONDITIONING Amatsu Junan Taiso Chi Gung, DaoYin, 

MIND – WARRIOR PHILOSOPHY

3. SPIRIT – Meditation and breathing exercises

4. TAIJUTSU – BUJINKAN – ESKRIMA – SWORD

5. BUJINKAN WEAKNESSES – While we will be learning lots of Bujinkan arts this year we will be addressing some things that I feel have been weak in this training such as;

Knife and stick fighting – we will use Eskrima for that as it is far superior- a total must in your training. You may be dead without it.

Punching styles- Bujinkan has been to limiting on this. come see why I think that Ichimonji only training has ruined the art. 

Countering grappling-

Ground Fighting – This is in the Bujinkan deeply but taught by very few.

FIGHT FINISHES- Get it Done.

6. Sword- Formal and Informal Sword play. 

7. Gyokko Ryu Reveal- A discovery that was so powerful that it has greatly enhanced my own taijutsu in a way that i will not do it any other way now. I can’t wait to share it at this event for the first time. I guarantee it worth the entire trip to the Tai Kai. 

8. IBDA 2020+ Unveiled – New Bujinkan changes and how that affects IBDA

Check this Tai Kai Video out: https://youtu.be/jacq-Q0mJCM

_______________________________________________________________________________________

MASTER INSTRUCTORS LIST (More to be added)

Many instructors have committed to coming and making this event special. The following list will continue to grow. Encourage your teacher to come!

Doshi Richard Van Donk – Shihan Linda Van Donk  – Shihan James Clum of California – Shihan Roman Marquez of Nevada – Shihan John Owsiak of Georgia – Shihan Brian Sumpter of West Virginia – Shidoshi Dena Johnson

The teachings will be very deep and taught in a way that beginners will gain so much and advanced students will thrive no matter what your grade level is. There will be so many talented instructors from various systems that will be sharing and demonstrating.

GrandMaster Richard Van Donk will be teaching a lot at this event. What it is to be a warrior, Mastering Your Taijutsu from the Inside Out – neuro-patterning Taijutsu Integration session, Power of Bojutsu, Realistic Blade Methods, Empowerment Meditation, and Ask Him Anything Camp Fire Session.

Shihan Roman Marquez – Will share a class on DeCuerdas Eskrima – basics and never before seen Eskrima drills. Plus an outdoor knife throwing class.

Shihan James Clum – Will share a class on overcoming imperfections in your taijutsu and ending the fight quickly. 

Shihan John Owsiak – Will share a class on building personal power in your taijutsu, working towards perfection and softness in your taijutsu. Setting up a personal IBDA training program.

Shihan Brian Sumpter – Will share a class on Ninpo Ne Waza Ground fighting all from Bujinkan schools. 

Many instructors are invited and the schedule is still developing …… it will be a great event.

ARTS THAT WE WILL DRAW FROM

Eskrima – Dynamic DeCuerdas Eskrima can be your ace in the hole. Blades are most fast quick, powerful and almost impossible to defend in the right hands. Come learn some master striking, blocking and defensive methods never shown to the public.

Bushindo – Master Principles not limited to any one system. Sword methods. Enlightened Warrior Inner Arts – Chi Gung – Shin Gi Tai Ichi (Mind-Body-Spirit Integrated) is the goal.

Bujinkan (Ninjutsu/BudoTaijutsu/Ninpo Taijutsu)- Natural movement style art of self defense by mastering distancing – controlling the space around you and off balancing your opponent and striking then grappling them into submission

Control the Space and Stop their attack, Subdue them And then you Sit on them!

A Fireside Chat lead by Doshi Van Donk- Come ask ANY question and share your journey with us all. 

LODGING-  Carson City is a Casino town with lots of hotels for most every budget ($50 to $300 night). They are all about the same distance to the Training which is NOT at any hotel. So choose the best lodging that suits your budget. You will need a car to get around to training which will be only 10-15 minutes away.
Stay in Carson City. The Buffets are out of this world – so be prepared to train off all the great food.

We are grateful to Shihan Roman Marquez and the Warriors Guild for making their dojo available to us for most of the training.

FULL TAI KAI DETAILS such as exact location, registration time, and what to bring  will be in your sign-up Package which will be E-mailed to you shortly after your sign up. Please come back to this webpage for updates.

BUSHINDO TAI KAI LIMITED SPECIAL Only $297-
go here: 

QUESTIONS?? Call or Text Tom at 707-987-9322 PST or best yet e-mail all questions to info@bushindo.com

Refunds and Cancelations- 
After April 15th, 2021 there will be a $125 event cancellation fee applied and after March 1st there will be no refunds made. Any refunds will be made after the tai kai event is held and before Sept 1st, 2021.  Please note that we structure our marketing to just bring the right amount of people to our events to make them small and more intimate. So once you sign up it affects our process and ability to give you the best experience possible. 

This will be a Certified Rank testing event for IBDA and DeCuerdas Eskrima students Only.  Pre-arrange and Pre-pay for your testing!

Please Note:

Doshi Richard Van Donk will be giving the Godan test at this event. Potential Godan candidates must be pre-approved by Doshi Van Donk, prior to the event.

You must be training directly with IBDA and have hold a valid issued Yondan certification. We do not rank ANYONE else’s students.

Do not come and just expect to be tested for Godan- It will not happen!

TAI KAI PICS below

THIS IS A PAST EVENT – WE HAD AN AWESOME TIME..

2023 TRAINING CAMP – much more than a Tai Kai.. YES….
Back to the Redwoods!!! (near San Francisco, CA)
I can tell you that we had some of our very best events in nature.

I promise to combine the best of all that we have offered in the last 30+ years at camps and Tai Kais into making this the very best ever.
Sincerely, Doshi Richard Van Donk

ONE inclusive price that covers ALL TAI KAI Training – Lodging and Food.
Only $- Early Bird Special is 
Please note: It is rare and expensive to get an entire facility like this exclusively to ourselves. Doshi put a lot on the line to make it happen for us. This is an experience beyond a seminar. When you figure that lodging at a hotel is at least $150 night ($450 for 3 nights in this area) and then food is at least $40 a day if you eat cheap ($120+) – All the training is nearly a bonus. Our 1990’s Camps in the Redwoods cost us about $497. We reduced the Tai Kai price when we could get less expensive venues to $297 over the last 10 years. We actually hope to even break even this year.

ONE INCLUSIVE INVESTMENT covers all your meals and lodging as well as Non-Stop Top Notch Warrior Training. So much cheaper for you plus no traveling back and forth. Just come, drop in the experience and train like a warrior!! This will be a training camp. You will never forget it. Ideas are popping in our brains overtime.
More Info and videos soon!! You will not want to miss this one!!

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE COACHED OR EVEN MENTORED

By

Doshi Richard Van Donk?? 

“Empowered Warriorship –

Shin Gi Tai Ichi 心技体一 (Integrating the Warrior – Monk)

Did you know that he offers a limited amount of private deep dive weekend events that are limited to 5 to 7 people at his Northern California dojo. Sword – Meditation – Ninjutsu- Eskrima – DaoYin Empowerments. 

 YOU CAN BOOK…. 

ZOOM Private Sessions where you can book training with him by the hour or the day on most any subject.
This can be for Taijutsu feedback, Martial Arts lessons, Spiritual Awakening or Life Enhancement. Or even business consulting. Richard loves helping others this is your chance to spend personal time being coached by a master that has traveled deep on this path. 

Contact Info@bushindo.com for more details.

 “TRAINING CAMP IN REDWOODS”

BUSHINDO 5th ANNUAL Tai Kai EVENT

April 21st-24th, 2022

We are very excited to go Back to the Redwoods for an indoor / outdoor event.
We have exclusively booked a camp facility near San Francisco, CA
This will be an all inclusive event…. One price for Lodging, Food, and All Training.

 

TRAINING CAMP – much more than a Tai Kai.. YES…. Back to the Redwoods!!! (near San Francisco, CA) I can tell you that we had some of our very best events in nature.

My vision for this very special event is a back to nature event, back to the roots of the arts when they were practiced as a way of living. I am imagining things like Meditation in the morning, followed by Body conditioning Chi Gong / Dao Yin practices, breakfast, taijutsu/steath/ and weapons training during the day, and more evening Taijtusu training then wrap it with a fireside warrior empowerment meditation and talks at the camp fire in the late evening. Plus a breakout room where people can gather and train as long as they want on the subjects covered that day for as long as they want in the night.
I surely hope that you can come as there most likely that this will ever happen again (at least not at this price – we had to make a big commitment to get the entire facility to ourselves).

I promise to combine the best of all that we have offered in the last 30+ years at camps and Tai Kais into making this the very best ever. Sincerely, Doshi Richard Van Donk

We will be unlimited in our training!! Both INDOOR and OUTDOOR.

NINJA skills, Sword, battles in the woods, Stealth- survival techniques, sword team battles in the woods (did I already say that?), energy Meditations, Climbing wall skills, Archery, Knife Throwing, Zip line, Taijutsu in nature, knife fighting, Warriorship training and much more. KOTO RYU WAZAS. Night and Day training.

 

We will have full use of the facility (that took a committment) !!
And I have instructors that will stay up until you go to bed but at 3am they will either toss you around until you are tired or they will choke you out for a good nights sleep, lol

We will be setting this up as a TRAINING CAMP!! So Many surprises that I want to tell you.

What you can expect at this event. Non-Stop TRAINING!!

1. BODY – MIND – SPIRIT – TAIJUTSU INTEGRATION EVENT

2. “ANCIENT ARTS MODERN TIMES” Explore the concept of OLD WAYS Warrior Monk training exploring the DAO AND SHINTO Doorways (Spiritual non-religious). 

BODY – CONDITIONING Amatsu Junan Taiso Chi Gung, DaoYin, 

MIND – WARRIOR PHILOSOPHY

3. SPIRIT – Meditation and breathing exercises

4. TAIJUTSU – BUJINKAN – ESKRIMA – SWORD

5. BUJINKAN KOTO RYU WAZAs and Concepts– 

Knife and stick fighting – we will use Eskrima for that as it is far superior- a total must in your training. You may be dead without it.

Countering grappling-

FIGHT FINISHES- Get it Done.

6. Sword- Formal and Informal Sword play. SWORD BATTLES IN THE WOODS. must have padded gear!!

7. Gyokko Ryu Reveal- A discovery that was so powerful that it has greatly enhanced my own taijutsu in a way that i will not do it any other way now.

ONE inclusive price that covers ALL TAI KAI Training – Lodging and Food.
Only $597- Early Bird Special is $547-

Please note: It is rare and expensive to get an entire facility like this exclusively to ourselves. Doshi put a lot on the line to make it happen for us. This is an experience beyond a seminar. When you figure that lodging at a hotel is at least $125 night ($375 for 3 nights in this area) and then food is at least $40 a day if you eat cheap ($120+) – All the training is nearly a bonus. Our 1990’s Camps in the Redwoods cost us about $497. We reduced the Tai Kai price when we could get less expensive venues to $297 over the last 10 years. We actually hope to even break even this year.

ONE INCLUSIVE INVESTMENT covers all your meals and lodging as well as Non-Stop Top Notch Warrior Training. So much cheaper for you plus no traveling back and forth. Just come, drop in the experience and train like a warrior!! This will be a training camp. You will never forget it. Ideas are popping in our brains overtime.
More Info and videos soon!! You will not want to miss this one!!

 

EARLY BIRD SIGN UP – SAVE MONEY!

 

 

 

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE COACHED OR EVEN MENTORED

By

Doshi Richard Van Donk?? 

“Empowered Warriorship –

Shin Gi Tai Ichi 心技体一 (Integrating the Warrior – Monk)

Did you know that he offers a limited amount of private deep dive weekend events that are limited to 5 to 7 people at his Northern California dojo. Sword – Meditation – Ninjutsu- Eskrima – DaoYin Empowerments. 

 YOU CAN BOOK…. 

ZOOM Private Sessions where you can book training with him by the hour or the day on most any subject.
This can be for Taijutsu feedback, Martial Arts lessons, Spiritual Awakening or Life Enhancement. Or even business consulting. Richard loves helping others this is your chance to spend personal time being coached by a master that has traveled deep on this path. 

Contact Info@bushindo.com for more details.

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

BUSHINDO TAI KAI 4th ANNUAL EVENT

THEME – “Empowered Warriorship –

Shin Gi Tai Ichi 心技体一 (Integrating the Warrior – Monk)
 July 15th-18th, 2021

SOLD OUT – SORRY …. 
to be put on a waiting list write to info@ninjutsu.com (As of June 2nd)
– WE MAY HOST A VIRTUAL EVENT FOR THOSE THAT CANNOT MAKE THIS ONE – 

Thursday night 7pm thru Sunday 4:30pm
THURSDAY_FRIDAY_ SATURDAY _ SUNDAY

CARSON CITY, NEVADA

If you look below there are lots of pictures from other events and you can see what our events are like. 

Limited space this year and we love having intimate events so that we can go deeper together.

UPDATE: IBDA is taking ALL the teachings to a new level. Doshi is revealing what he knows and believes is the origin inner arts Ninpo teachings.

Check this Tai Kai Video out: https://youtu.be/jacq-Q0mJCM

BUSHINDO EVENT- Calling All Ninjas! Eskrimadors! Sword Enthusiasts! Taijutsu Lovers! Young or old, super skilled or brand new to the arts you are welcome. Affiliated or Non- affiliated with us. We would love to have you come join us!!

Our desire is to inspire, educate you with high level skill while encouraging you to be the best you possible. There will be students at every level from brand new beginner to Grandmasters. We keep our events small so that we can all interact and get to know each other. Everyone helps everyone else out at our trainings.

This event will be Extra Special as you will experience the arts from the inside out blending all the aspects that it means to be a warrior in this modern age. Learn skills from various disciplines to integrate Mind-Heart-Body-Skill as One – Shin Gi Tai Ichi 心技体一. Soke Hatsumi of the Bujinkan says that this unification is the highest goal and attribute of a martial artist. Doshi Richard Van Donk (who was given this rare Menkyo in this by Soke Hatsumi) fully agrees and has put this at the core of ALL of his training.

We will also cover get some in-depth training in the arts of Empowered Living, Dynamic DeCuerdas Eskrima, Ninjutsu-Budo Taijutsu, Sword Play – exploring what works in Combat, Weapons – Advanced Bojutsu, Inner Arts Practice and Warrior Philosophy.

“Empowered Warriorship– Shin Gi Tai Ichi 心技体一 Integrating the Warrior – Monk” 

 Doshi will go very deep on this.

Each day will host separate sessions featuring each art and combinations thereof. Full-Spectrum training!!
Last year was awesome, as anyone that attended will confess, way beyond what was expected.
Here is a clip about that event

https://youtu.be/iYuwWwXD6YA

Look for new events and sign up soon! 

BUSHINDO TAI KAI …. Only $297-  

THEME –

Empowered Warriorship- Shin Gi Tai Ichi Integrating the Warrior – Monk” 

At this Bushindo Tai Kai event all instructors will inspire you to explore Living Empowered, Being the Best Warrior You Can Be in all it’s forms from Simple Taijutsu, Taking Ukemi, Sword Play, Staff Play, Sticks/Knives, Warrior Body Empowerment and overcoming battles between your own two ears.

This year We are fortunate to have many talented instructors join Doshi Richard Van Donk to make this a very educational training experience.

Doshi Richard Van Donk has always put a great effort into helping you and others in this art, both in and out of the dojo. He would be honored in having you come and help him celebrate this long budo journey with him. 

Come prepared to train (Yes, we may party too- as we so much enjoy each others company and build lifetime bonding relationships).

But we are known for our continuous training. This is NOT your 10-12 – 2-5 event. Boring and a waste of time. Training is available from dawn to late night training just like we did in the old days. One year I do not think it stopped, except for short food breaks and a few mandatory showers. 🙂

We want you to go home tired, educated, fulfilled and inspired

What you can expect at this event. Non-Stop TRAINING!!

1. BODY – MIND – SPIRIT – TAIJUTSU INTEGRATION EVENT

2. “ANCIENT ARTS MODERN TIMES” Explore the concept of OLD WAYS Warrior Monk training exploring the DAO AND SHINTO Doorways (Spiritual non-religious). 

BODY – CONDITIONING Amatsu Junan Taiso Chi Gung, DaoYin, 

MIND – WARRIOR PHILOSOPHY

3. SPIRIT – Meditation and breathing exercises

4. TAIJUTSU – BUJINKAN – ESKRIMA – SWORD

5. BUJINKAN WEAKNESSES – While we will be learning lots of Bujinkan arts this year we will be addressing some things that I feel have been weak in this training such as;

Knife and stick fighting – we will use Eskrima for that as it is far superior- a total must in your training. You may be dead without it.

Punching styles- Bujinkan has been to limiting on this. come see why I think that Ichimonji only training has ruined the art. 

Countering grappling-

Ground Fighting – This is in the Bujinkan deeply but taught by very few.

FIGHT FINISHES- Get it Done.

6. Sword- Formal and Informal Sword play. 

7. Gyokko Ryu Reveal- A discovery that was so powerful that it has greatly enhanced my own taijutsu in a way that i will not do it any other way now. I can’t wait to share it at this event for the first time. I guarantee it worth the entire trip to the Tai Kai. 

8. IBDA 2020+ Unveiled – New Bujinkan changes and how that affects IBDA

Check this Tai Kai Video out: https://youtu.be/jacq-Q0mJCM

_______________________________________________________________________________________

MASTER INSTRUCTORS LIST (More to be added)

Many instructors have committed to coming and making this event special. The following list will continue to grow. Encourage your teacher to come!

Doshi Richard Van Donk – Shihan Linda Van Donk  – Shihan James Clum of California – Shihan Roman Marquez of Nevada – Shihan John Owsiak of Georgia – Shihan Brian Sumpter of West Virginia – Shidoshi Dena Johnson

The teachings will be very deep and taught in a way that beginners will gain so much and advanced students will thrive no matter what your grade level is. There will be so many talented instructors from various systems that will be sharing and demonstrating.

GrandMaster Richard Van Donk will be teaching a lot at this event. What it is to be a warrior, Mastering Your Taijutsu from the Inside Out – neuro-patterning Taijutsu Integration session, Power of Bojutsu, Realistic Blade Methods, Empowerment Meditation, and Ask Him Anything Camp Fire Session.

Shihan Roman Marquez – Will share a class on DeCuerdas Eskrima – basics and never before seen Eskrima drills. Plus an outdoor knife throwing class.

Shihan James Clum – Will share a class on overcoming imperfections in your taijutsu and ending the fight quickly. 

Shihan John Owsiak – Will share a class on building personal power in your taijutsu, working towards perfection and softness in your taijutsu. Setting up a personal IBDA training program.

Shihan Brian Sumpter – Will share a class on Ninpo Ne Waza Ground fighting all from Bujinkan schools. 

Many instructors are invited and the schedule is still developing …… it will be a great event.

ARTS THAT WE WILL DRAW FROM

Eskrima – Dynamic DeCuerdas Eskrima can be your ace in the hole. Blades are most fast quick, powerful and almost impossible to defend in the right hands. Come learn some master striking, blocking and defensive methods never shown to the public.

Bushindo – Master Principles not limited to any one system. Sword methods. Enlightened Warrior Inner Arts – Chi Gung – Shin Gi Tai Ichi (Mind-Body-Spirit Integrated) is the goal.

Bujinkan (Ninjutsu/BudoTaijutsu/Ninpo Taijutsu)- Natural movement style art of self defense by mastering distancing – controlling the space around you and off balancing your opponent and striking then grappling them into submission

Control the Space and Stop their attack, Subdue them And then you Sit on them!

A Fireside Chat lead by Doshi Van Donk- Come ask ANY question and share your journey with us all. 

LODGING-  Carson City is a Casino town with lots of hotels for most every budget ($50 to $300 night). They are all about the same distance to the Training which is NOT at any hotel. So choose the best lodging that suits your budget. You will need a car to get around to training which will be only 10-15 minutes away.
Stay in Carson City. The Buffets are out of this world – so be prepared to train off all the great food.

We are grateful to Shihan Roman Marquez and the Warriors Guild for making their dojo available to us for most of the training.

FULL TAI KAI DETAILS such as exact location, registration time, and what to bring  will be in your sign-up Package which will be E-mailed to you shortly after your sign up. Please come back to this webpage for updates.

BUSHINDO TAI KAI LIMITED SPECIAL Only $297-
go here: 

QUESTIONS?? Call or Text Tom at 707-987-9322 PST or best yet e-mail all questions to info@bushindo.com

Refunds and Cancelations- 
After April 15th, 2021 there will be a $125 event cancellation fee applied and after March 1st there will be no refunds made. Any refunds will be made after the tai kai event is held and before Sept 1st, 2021.  Please note that we structure our marketing to just bring the right amount of people to our events to make them small and more intimate. So once you sign up it affects our process and ability to give you the best experience possible. 

This will be a Certified Rank testing event for IBDA and DeCuerdas Eskrima students Only.  Pre-arrange and Pre-pay for your testing!

Please Note:

Doshi Richard Van Donk will be giving the Godan test at this event. Potential Godan candidates must be pre-approved by Doshi Van Donk, prior to the event.

You must be training directly with IBDA and have hold a valid issued Yondan certification. We do not rank ANYONE else’s students.

Do not come and just expect to be tested for Godan- It will not happen!

TAI KAI PICS below