The baneful scope of world events has produced an exceeding amount of fear as to what the future may hold with the rise of the coronavirus. It could take months and even years for things to recover at this point. However, among all the possible attempts to find a solution, very few alternative therapies have... Continue Reading →
Interview With The Punisher: Shihan Ron Collins Talks About The Struggle, The Bujinkan, & His Life As A Martial Artist
Greetings! I would like to welcome everyone to the Art of Ninzuwu blog page. If this is your first time visiting us, please take this opportunity to review some of our previous articles. We look forward to hearing some of your insights and experiences as well, so feel free to post a comment. We wish... Continue Reading →
The Paces of Yu, The Shaman’s Steps and Ame-no-Ukihashi
The Emperor Yu is credited with many miraculous deeds, which contributed to the development of China. These include development of systems for flood control, establishing the Xia Dynasty as well as developing and influencing the spiritual practices of Taoism today. What we are going to focus on the shamanic aspects of Emperor Yu in relationship... Continue Reading →
Purification of Water and Fire: The Rites of Immortality
Before any advanced rites in the Art of Ninzuwu are performed the initiate must first begin every rite with the Opening of the Sea Ceremony and the Soul of Fire Prayer. These two exercises are the foundation of the Art of Ninzuwu and everything proceeding them builds upon them. Without a strong foundation a structure... Continue Reading →
Peach Trees In Daoist and Shinto Tradition
In the Yi Jing Apocrypha of Genghis Khan we read: "Izanagi no Mikoto, wishing to see his younger sister, went to the Netherworld. At this time, Izanami no Mikoto being still as she was when alive came forth to meet him. She spoke to Izanagi no Mikoto and said, 'My husband, I beseech thee not... Continue Reading →