Secrets of the Ninja
June 12th, 2008 | by wowo |
Book Title: Secrets of the Ninja - The Ultimate Training Manual
Author: Ashida Kim
Publisher: Paladin Press (June 1981)
Hardcover: 152 pages
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0873642341
ISBN-13: 978-0873642347
Book Description
Ninja were the Ultimate Warriors of feudal Japan. Cloaked in darkness and secrecy, the Ghost-Soldiers of the Invisible Fist struck fear into the hearts of their enemies and wreaked havoc on those who incurred their wrath. The principles of these occult methods have not changed and apply even today. The principles and forms presented herein are intended for use by a lone individual.
Some Ninjitsu ryu (schools) advocate the use of such equipment as shuriken, grapples, shaken, even poisons and firearms. These schools train to use or improvise any weapon that may further the objective of the mission. There is much to be said for this approach, even among the schools that practice invisibility such as the Black Dragon Ryu. Therefore, sections explaining the classical Ninja weapons are included.
Yet, study of this Art does not require weapons of any sort. Sensei (teacher) once said, “A naked man, alone, in an empty room, can practice Ninjitsu.” One cannot move quickly and silently when encumbered by various tools. And, if captured, these devices would certainly be confiscated. What is one to do then?
Here then are the means to be invisible in the presence of the enemy, to penetrate unseen anywhere, and to pass without leaving a trace. This is the Silent Way of the Mystic-Knights, the Moonlit Path of the Shadow-Warrior, the Invisible Assassins of Feudal Japan, the NINJA.
Book Review
Sad comentaries about the art being made by the ones that know nothing about ninjitsu (with an “i” like in jiu-jitsu). This book is great. Crossing his legs is called Heng Pu, the very foundation of the art!!! Try to use a hook and rope and try to climb with your back to the wall!! Funny!! A skilled Black Dragon Ninja would have observed the environment before making the climb!! Also, after jumping from the top of the fence, you will land on your feet, wouldn’t you. If you read the book …it’s explained that, AFTER landing on the feet, you should roll! Ashida is a skilled Ninja. Mi LU PU is also the very foundation of the art. This Black Dragon is a complete system. In Secrets of the Ninja you are given the basics. This knowledge is to be expanded as you go along. Positions of concealment are ok. Hai Lung is the best ryu!! – By Jian
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