Illustrated Ninja Handbook: Hidden Techniques of Ninju - 9784805313053

Name : Illustrated Ninja Handbook: Hidden Techniques of Ninjutsu_x000D__x000D_ Binding : Paperback_x000D__x000D_ Publication Date : 2014-03-18_x000D__x000D_ Author : Borda, Remigiusz_x000D__x000D_ Publisher : Tuttle Publishing _x000D__x000D_ ISBN-13 : 9784805313053_x000D__x000D_ Language : English_x000D__x000D_ Pages : 216_x000D__x000D_ _x000D__x000D_ _x000D__x000D_ Description :_x000D__x000D_ b Learn to master ninjutsu techniques and the Budo warrior ethos with this informative and entertaining martial arts guide. /b p/ Welcome to the secret world of the ninja master i The Illustrated Ninja Handbook /i 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. p/ 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 Hatsumiwho taught for many generations in the Bujinkan School--recognized by many to be the leading ninjutsu school in the world. p/ 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 techniqueswith weapons such as swordsbamboo shinaiand staffs. They also learn to defend themselves unarmed against weapons attacks. Author Remigiusz Borda studied and taught Bujinkan ninjutsu for many decadesand in this book presents the unique system created by Masaaki Hatsumi--the 34th Grandmaster and head of the Togakure-ryu Ninjutsu lineage. p/ i The Illustrated Ninja Handbook /i 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.