The Complete Ninja: The Secret World Revealed

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER! The ninja were the true embodiment of budo, the
warrior spirit. Rather than using techniques of assassination to protect
themselves, ninja relied on their senses, and on an acute awareness of their
natural surroundings, In fact, ninja avoided unnecessary conflict, and used
weapons such as knives and swords only as a last resort. These are the true
techniques of ninjutsu, and the art in which the ninja unrelentingly trained.
In The Complete Ninja: The Secret World Revealed, Masaaki Hatsumi, the world’s
most renowned ninja grandmaster and top budo master, creates a companion
volume to his bestselling The Way of the Ninja. Like the earlier work, The
Complete Ninja features hundreds of historical illustrations, documents, and
photos (including many of the author demonstrating techniques) to explore the
essence and wisdom of ninjutsu and reveal its hidden truths. The Complete
Ninja will help readers sharpen their perceptions and deepen their
understanding of two core principles: that ninjutsu is the very backbone of
the martial arts, and that it clarifies their essential spiritual
significance. Since budo transcends any one particular martial tradition, all
practitioners, whether they study judo, aikido, karate, kendo, kenjutsu,
jujutsu, or other combative sports, will find the book fascinating and
enlightening. Read more

Features:

Product Details:

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kodansha USA; Illustrated edition (October 1, 2014)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1568365470
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 73
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.05 pounds
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.83 x 0.91 x 10.54 inches
• Best Sellers Rank: #284,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #72 in Tai Chi & Qi Gong #256 in Japanese History (Books) #354 in Martial Arts (Books)
• #72 in Tai Chi & Qi Gong
• #256 in Japanese History (Books)