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About the Dojo

The Bujinkan Mushinzui Dojo was originally started in 1991 as the Bujinkan Dronfield Dojo. The Bujinkan Dronfield Dojo which was founded and originally headed by the then 5th Dan, Barry Steele, was located in the North Derbyshire town of Dronfield (near Sheffield).

After a relocation in the mid 1990’s to Nottingham and following Barry’s retirement from training, the Bujinkan Dronfield Dojo was run by the current Dojo Head, Daniel; the first student of the Bujinkan Dronfield Dojo.

In 2003 following a work related relocation, the Bujinkan Dronfield Dojo was closed for seven years, during which time Daniel acted as an assistant instructor at the then main Dojo of his teacher, 15th Dan DaiShihan Norman Smithers.

Following Shihan Norman Smithers' relocation to the North of England, in 2010, the Bujinkan Dronfield Dojo was re-opened in Saffron Walden. The dojo was renamed in honour of Daniel’s main teachers Barry and Norman, whom in his view, taught and continue to teach ‘Mu no Shinzui’ - the pith or essence of Bujutsu.

Meet the Team

Meet Our Seniors

Senior Bujinkan Martial Art Student

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When not at the club you might find Sharon dressed in chain mail as part of ‘The Vikings’ crew, helping re-enact key historical battles across the UK. In addition to her depth of old-world knowledge, which she uses to educate the masses in the ways-of-old, Sharon also holds a black-belt in Shotokan Karate. Sharon first began training at the Mushinzui Dojo Martial Arts School at the beginning of 2011. As the Dojo’s most senior student, Sharon currently holds the Bujinkan rank of 1st Dan Black-Belt.

Senior Bujinkan Martial Art Student

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'Mr Strong' - Sam is the dojo strong man; you know you are doing things properly when they work on Sam. Sam first began training at the Mushinzui Dojo Martial Arts School towards the end of 2011. Sam has a particular fondness for sparring, he particularly enjoys the full contact Kendo-like sparring, where we suit-up in full Kendo armour and defend against attacks with a bamboo sword. Sam currently holds the rank of 3rd Kyu.

Senior Bujinkan Martial Art Student

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Max is the most recent addition to the Mushinzui Dojo core seniors. Max began training at the Mushinzui Dojo Martial Arts School, in 2015 and has been a stalwart of the club ever since. Before the recent global pandemic, prior to Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi Sensei’s retirement from teaching, Max was fortunate enough to be able to travel to Japan and train with Hatsumi Sensei and his senior students. Max currently holds the rank of 3rd Kyu.

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Saffron Walden District Scout Hall
High Street
Saffron Walden
Essex, CB10 1EE

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If you would like to know more about training at the Mushinzui Dojo Martial Arts School in Saffron Walden, Essex, then please drop us an email or give us a call on Saffron Walden 584324.