Ninpo Secrets
Author: Allie Alberigo
Publisher:
Published: 1992
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9780972088428
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Author: Hiromitsu Kuroi
Publisher: DH Publishing Inc
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 97
ISBN-13: 1932897518
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor centuries, mystery has surrounded the lives of Japan's legendary ninja, the ingenious and deadly spies that were feared and revered by all. More Secrets of the Ninja takes you inside the ninja world to reveal the many facets of their remarkable lives. Packed full of fighting techniques, weaponry, workouts, secret codes and health tips, this full-color factbook provides the would-be ninja with every skill necessary for a life of stealth, secrecy and survival.
Ninpo Bugei
Author: Allie Alberigo
Publisher:
Published: 2002-01-01
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13: 9780972088411
DOWNLOAD EBOOKShoninki: The Secret Teachings of the Ninja
Author: Master Natori Masazumi
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2010-08-13
Total Pages: 171
ISBN-13: 1594776679
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe classic text on the mystical traditions of the ninja now decoded in English • The path of the ninja as an authentic spiritual discipline • Details the art of concealment and espionage, including methods of disguise, survival techniques, and face reading • A ninja response to the Samurai Bushido and the way to mind-body harmony Experts in disguise, infiltration, espionage, and counterintelligence, the ninja had spiritual values and magical traditions that distinguished them from the soldierlike samurai. Their art of ninjutsu, invisible as well as indispensable, was transmitted in secret schools and relied on only a few books, which were written in code. The Shoninki, one of the most important of these coded manuals, was written in 1681 by Master Ninja Natori Masazumi. Presenting all facets of the art of concealment, espionage, and physical prowess, including methods of disguise and survival techniques, this source text also contains teachings on spiritual meditations, psychic powers, the art of face reading, controlling the emotions, and magic spells. Revealing the connection between the ninja and the yamabushi--warrior monks who were endowed with supernatural powers--this classic text confirms the path of the ninja as an authentic spiritual discipline, one of self-realization and detachment and the way to mind-body harmony.
Secrets of the Ninja
Author: Sean Michael Wilson
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Published: 2015-07-07
Total Pages: 149
ISBN-13: 1583948651
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBronze Medal Winner, 10th International Manga Awards This historically grounded manga follows the ninja Nagata Saburo as he teaches his son, Hisaaki, the weapons, secret tactics, and values of the ninja. Based on the real-life writings of the famous ninja Hattori Hanzo, Secrets of the Ninja combines a familiar coming-of-age story with a historically accurate background of political intrigue and Sengoku-period Japanese culture. As Hisaaki grows from boy to man, Wilson skillfully interweaves real lessons, weapons, and skills used by ninja in feudal Japan, depicted with detail by artist Akiko Shimojima. All of the tactics Saburo teaches to his son are drawn from the Shinobi Hiden, the most famous of the "ninja scrolls" written by Hattori Hanzo, general to the warlord Tokugawa Ieyasu and one of the most famous warriors in Japan. These scrolls provided practical instruction for professional ninja, but they also provide insightful theories of social relationships and human interaction, studying the nature of deception, falsehood, and self-protection. An extensive supplementary section written by Antony Cummins provides fascinating details on these scrolls and their practical lessons. Accessible, insightful, and exciting, Secrets of the Ninja is the perfect introduction to the world of samurai and shinobi warfare.
The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi
Author: Antony Cummins
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Published: 2012-11-27
Total Pages: 217
ISBN-13: 1583945199
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis illuminating study of martial arts techniques, philosophies, and lifestyles demystifies one of the most misunderstood figures in Japanese history—the ninja. A landmark collection of shinobi texts featuring 70 illustrations and 100 poems representing some of the oldest ninjutsu writings in the world The shinobi, or ninja, is one of the most widely recognized figures in the world of espionage—and also one of the most misrepresented. What do we really know about the historical shinobi, his tactics, and his role in medieval Japanese society? In The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi, these questions—and many more—are answered. Translated into English for the very first time, this widely sought-after collection of historical documents brings to light the secret practices, techniques, philosophies, and lifestyles of the shinobi. Included are: • the Shinobi Hiden, or “Secret Ninja Tradition”, a documentation of techniques commonly attributed to one of the best-known ninja masters, Hattori Hanzo; • the Koka Ryu Ninjutsu Densho, a small but important work from the Edo period that reveals the realm of ninja magic and spells; • the three shinobi scrolls of the Gunpo Jiyoshu, a manual enthusiastically promoted by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Tokugawa shogun of Japan; • 100 poems written between the 12th and 15th centuries—making them the oldest collection of written ninjutsu information in the world • 70 historical black-and-white illustrations depicting ninja tools and weapons. The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi will enthrall martial artists eager to learn the real skills of the shinobi, as well as anyone interested in this exciting period of Japanese history and espionage.
Ninpo
Author: Masaaki Hatsumi
Publisher:
Published: 1998
Total Pages: 190
ISBN-13: 9780972773805
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBecoming a Ninja Warrior
Author: Martin Faulks
Publisher:
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780711034327
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe popular modern archetype of a Ninja is a martial arts master in a black suit who uses silent cunning, and exotic weapons to assassinate his opponents. But this image comes from films, cartoons, comic books and novels. The Ninja is completely misunderstood in Western society Join the amazing journey as one man travels the globe in search of the secret art of the Ninja. Discover the mystical trials of Earth, Air, Fire and Water used by great Ninjutsu masters to teach their students the secrets of the elements. If one man can really walk through flames and over hot coals, face deadly mountain drops without fear, overcoming pain to resist the freezing waterfall beating down upon him and face his darkest fears in terrible solitude, maybe then he may earn the title of Ninja! More than just an adventure book this book teaches you all the skills you need to be a Ninja yourself, covering such diverse subjects as - Unarmed Combat, Mastering the Four Elements, Meditation, Pick Pocketing, Lock Picking, Stealth, Kuji-in, Shuriken Throwing, Chain Weapons, Cat Claws, Climbing Techniques, Sword Fighting, Disguise, Ninja Strategy, The Art of Lying and Deception, Sensing Danger, Honing the Senses, Mind Control, Smoke Bombs, Explosives, Caltrops, Bugs and De-bugging, Techniques of Investigation and knowing the mind of others, Night Sights, Escape and Evasion, Instant Knock Out strikes, throws, arm locks, Skeleton Keys, The art of Invisibility and much,much more.
Secrets from the Ninja Grandmaster
Author: Stephen K. Hayes
Publisher:
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781581603750
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a collection of heart-to-heart lessons from ninja grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi to his senior student and first American disciple, Stephen K Hayes. When this book was first published in 1987, Western martial artists could learn for the first time what the grandmaster himself had to say about the essence of warrior training that emphasised real-world battlefield fighting methods (jissen-gata) -- from the use of weapons to ninja invisibility to kuji warrior spirituality -- as opposed to art or sport. This important volume is now available once again through Paladin Press, with new introductions by both authors, an all-new epilogue entitled Twelve Years Later and a techniques section that illustrates various classical ninja fighting defences. This is an incredibly valuable book for every martial artist who has ever wanted to go beyond the stereotypical images of the ninja sensationalised in action-adventure movies and gain access to the true secrets of the ninja grandmaster.
The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi
Author: Antony Cummins
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Published: 2012-11-27
Total Pages: 217
ISBN-13: 1583944354
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis illuminating study of martial arts techniques, philosophies, and lifestyles demystifies one of the most misunderstood figures in Japanese history—the ninja. A landmark collection of shinobi texts featuring 70 illustrations and 100 poems representing some of the oldest ninjutsu writings in the world The shinobi, or ninja, is one of the most widely recognized figures in the world of espionage—and also one of the most misrepresented. What do we really know about the historical shinobi, his tactics, and his role in medieval Japanese society? In The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi, these questions—and many more—are answered. Translated into English for the very first time, this widely sought-after collection of historical documents brings to light the secret practices, techniques, philosophies, and lifestyles of the shinobi. Included are: • the Shinobi Hiden, or “Secret Ninja Tradition”, a documentation of techniques commonly attributed to one of the best-known ninja masters, Hattori Hanzo; • the Koka Ryu Ninjutsu Densho, a small but important work from the Edo period that reveals the realm of ninja magic and spells; • the three shinobi scrolls of the Gunpo Jiyoshu, a manual enthusiastically promoted by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Tokugawa shogun of Japan; • 100 poems written between the 12th and 15th centuries—making them the oldest collection of written ninjutsu information in the world • 70 historical black-and-white illustrations depicting ninja tools and weapons. The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi will enthrall martial artists eager to learn the real skills of the shinobi, as well as anyone interested in this exciting period of Japanese history and espionage.
