BuyuKai 2026 Ninjutsu Training Seminar
Schedule
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 03:30 pm to Sun, 29 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Discovery Martial Arts | Portland, ME
About this Event
Discovey Martial Arts is hosting their annual BuyuKai seminar! BuyuKai translates to "gathering of martial friends" and that is exactly what it is. The premise for the seminar is simple... "show your martial friends what is really interesting to you in the art currently".
Lead by Hanshi John Poliquin, multiple high ranking instructors will teach what they are currently "discovering" in the art. This could be something on the ground, a new take on kata, a unique weapon......we don't know until they take the floor to teach. Typically, during a BuyuKai, you can see up to 10 different instructors in a weekend!!! Seeing different viewpoints about the art is an incredible way to deepen your knowledge and skill. Over teh last 2 decades+ we have done this....it's wound up amazing everytime. You also might even be asked to show something YOU think would be beneficial for everyone to know!!!
In addition to a ton of training, we plan social events around the weekend (Friday and Saturday nights) so everyone can unwind and get to know each other off the mat. The weekend starts off un-offically on Friday night with Shihan White opening up the dojo for anyone who happens to be in-town early and wants to get a jump on training. On Saturday, we officially start bright and early with Hanshi John Poliquin.
We love training with anyone in the art and do not care about affiliation. If you train in ninjutsu, or even if you train in another art, you are MORE THAN WELCOME!!
Agenda
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM
Friday 3/27 Shihan White
Info: Unofficial start of BuyuKai for anyone in-town early or eager to get a jump on training.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Friday 3/27 - Group Dinner around Portland for anyone interested
Info: Join us at a local Portland Eatery/Brewpub for dinner/drinks. Time to relax and re-connect with old and new friends.
🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:30 AM
Saturday 3/28 - Check-in / Stretch Out
Info: Official Start of BuyuKai
🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:30 AM
Saturday 3/28 - Welcome Announcement
🕑: 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Saturday 3/28 - Hanshi John Poliquin
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday 3/28 - Guest Instructors
Info: Who's it going to be???
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Saturday 3/28 - Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Saturday 3/28 - Godan Kevin "Taisaisenshi" Levesque
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Saturday 3/28 - Guest Instructors
Info: Who is it going to be????
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Saturday 3/28 - Demos & Belt Presentations
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Saturday 3/28 - Black Belt Only Training - Hanshi John Poliquin
🕑: 06:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Saturday 3/28 - Dinner at Mr. White's House
Info: Come on over to Mr. White's House for dinner consisting of too much food, too many laughs, some cribbage, some ninja games, and connecting with friends.
Sunday 3/29 - Check-in / Stretch Out
Info: After a long first day of training......you'll want to stretch
🕑: 08:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Sunday 3/29 - Kyoshi Brett Varnum
🕑: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sunday 3/29 - Guest Instructors
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Sunday 3/29 - Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Sunday 3/29 - Shihan Mark "Kanzen Senshi" White
🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Sunday 3/29 - Closing Statements and Goodbyes
Info: There has always been an underlying theme with all the instructors....what will it be this year?
Where is it happening?
Discovery Martial Arts, 34 Rainmaker Drive, Portland, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 108.55 to USD 295.29
