The Illustrated Ninja Handbook: Hidden Techniques of Ninjutsu
Description
Learn to master ninjutsu techniques and the Budo warrior ethos with this
informative and entertaining martial arts guide. Welcome to the secret world
of the ninja master! The Illustrated Ninja Handbook is your ultimate guide to
the esoteric knowledge and teachings of the ancient Japanese shinobi. It
provides ninjitsu devotees with the first detailed understanding of this
shadowy and mysterious martial art form. This handbook contains step-by-step
instructions that allow you to master the 40 most devastating ninja fighting
techniques. It was created with the blessing of legendary ninjutsu master Soke
Masaaki Hatsumi, who taught for many generations in the Bujinkan School–
recognized by many to be the leading ninjutsu school in the world. The
Bujinkan Dojo encompasses nine separate ryu-ha or martial arts schools that
are based in Japan and headed by Hatsumi. Bujinkan ninjas use both armed and
unarmed fighting techniques, with weapons such as swords, bamboo shinai, and
staffs. They also learn to defend themselves unarmed against weapons attacks.
Author Remigiusz Borda studied and taught Bujinkan ninjutsu for many decades,
and in this book presents the unique system created by Masaaki Hatsumi–the
34th Grandmaster and head of the Togakure-ryu Ninjutsu lineage. The
Illustrated Ninja Handbook is based on hundreds of years of actual ninja
combat experience and contains the traditional knowledge of the legendary
Shinobi warrior clan who were instrumental in helping found the Tokugawa
Shogunate. Read more
Features:
Product Details:
- Publisher : Tuttle Publishing; Illustrated edition (March 18, 2014)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 216 pages
- ISBN-10 : 4805313056
- ISBN-13 : 53
- Item Weight : 1.56 pounds
- Dimensions : 7.5 x 0.5 x 10 inches
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