One of the least understood aspects of modern Ninja training, is the taking on and assimilation of the techniques, tactics, and strategies of other schools throughout history. In fact, the Bujinkan Dojo of Soke Masaaki Hatsumi, current-generation headmaster of the Togakure-Ryu of Ninjutsu, includes the techniques, weapons, and teachings of at least 8 other traditional Japanese schools of martial arts.But, rather than seeing these 9 schools as...more
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How do you sum up the Ninja's philosophy of life, warfare, the workings of Universal justice, and all of the other apparent contradictions that seem to exist with the realm of the Ninja? Because, if you are serious about studying and mastering the art of Ninjutsu - the art and life philosophy of Japan's ancient shadow warriors - then you must understand that your training and skill development will need to involve much more than mere step-by-step techniques, or a few "cool" weapons.In the realm of the Ninja's martial art of Ninjutsu, or Ninpo as it is known in it's higher order, there are short phrases or "mottos" which act to sum up very deep, and very powerful lessons. And often, it is these lessons that are the most important of all if you are to become a true Ninja - a person who can "endure" anything that life throws at you. This article discusses one such theme or philosophical perspective that you can use to guide your training, your skill development, and your life!As a part of the yearly training that goes on within at least the Bujinkan Dojo of Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi, the current Soke of the 9 primary schools which make up the core training, there is a yearly...more
In the realm of Ninpo-taijutsu - the Ninja's unarmed self defense system - there are strategic options which can be used to control certain types of combat situations. Many schools of Ninjutsu use a 5 element model that allows the student to classify techniques, strategies and tactics for ease and speed of learning.This article describes the...more
In the realm of Ninjutsu - the self-protection and life mastery system of Japan's ancient Ninja families - there are several options available for controlling a street self defense encounter with a violent attacker. This article explores one of these strategies, known simply as the "wind-mode." This strategy involves the use of slippery, evasive...more
When you think of a Ninja, what comes to mind? Where does the Ninja's expertise lie?When most people think of the Ninja, they tend to limit their focus on the armed and unarmed martial skills. But, in reality, there are two, complimenting, realms of training that makes the Ninja what he or she is.This article shows you how to view these realms so that you can insure that your training is correct and helping you to develop the power, skills, and ability that will allow you to be ultimately successful in everything that you do!And that really is what the art of Ninjutsu is all about - success.Regardless of what the Ninja is facing, or what results he or she is trying to produce, the same principles and concepts apply. But, the way these scientifically proven things are applied, could be very different.You see, the Ninja is not limited, as most people here in the West believe - to the mere realm of self defense and martial combat.It's ironic really, how, in the West, the Ninja is seen as some kind of super-commando who takes on whole armies of "bad-guys," and defending the weak and oppressed. While in the East - in the land of the art's origin, the focus is on the spiritual and...more
Ninpo-taijutsu, the unarmed combat method of Japan's ancient Ninja night-warriors, is unlike virtually every other system of hand-to-hand combat that has ever been devised by man. This is not an unbiased opinion from a practitioner - but an...more
One of the common skills or aspects of most martial arts is that of stances. But, if you want to learn ninjutsu, then you must understand that nothing is as it seems in this powerful system for both self-protection and personal empowerment. And, that...more
The ninja's self defense method is characterized by having more options than the opponent. This article focuses on the Ninja's use the "water-element" as a strategy. The "water" mode is a part of a system of "elements" called the Godai, or "5...more
Are you serious about learning Ninjutsu - the martial art of the Ninja? If you are, then I'm sure that your reason is due to the amount and level of skills that the Ninja possess when compared to that of other martial arts.In fact, to most people -...more
Do you want to learn ninjutsu? Are you serious about developing the power, confidence, and control of a true warrior?If so, then it is important that you do more than train and practice your skills in class with your instructor. In fact, one of the...more
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