New book launched by prominent author

I came across a book launch by a well-respected Martial Arts author who writes about Ninja Training – here’s the link to one of his sites:

Ninja Training Book By Jeffrey Miller

Hope you enjoy it!!!

Ninja Training In Thailand

Wow – what a great idea – taking some time to augment your Ninja Training in Thailand sounds pretty cool to me.

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Training in Thailand

Cool Ninjutsu Elbow Technique

What a cool Ninja Training move!!!

Found this free on YouTube, I hope you enjoy it.

Ninja Elbow Technique

Skill with a blade

I found some real skill with a blade in this video clip. I think the guys are from Spain, which of course has a great pedigree when it comes to steel weapons.

Take a look here:

Ninja Training with blades

Samurai Vs Ninja.... Or is it Right Vs Wrong

An interesting piece that discusses the differences between the Samurai and the Ninja – the old discussion of right versus wrong, good versus evil and form versus function.

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Ninja Training Vs Samurai Training

Ninja Training With The Grandmaster Himself

When it comes to Ninja Training, you can’t get much better quality than spending time with the Grandmaster himself, Masaaki Hatsumi. Take a look at this montage clip and watch how effortlessly his body mechanics complement his technique. Most of us struggle to achieve the flow and grace that he attains, even at his advanced years. Check it out:

Ninja Training with Soke Hatsumi

Ninja Training - The Nine Cutting Hands

The nine cutting hands, or the Kuji-Kiri are symbolic hand gestures found in some ancient Japanese religions. They are also closely linked with some schools of Ninja Training or Ninjutsu, and in this exciting video Master David Haliva 6th Dan Koga Ryu Ninjitsu show us his personal interpretation in combat.

Ninja Training Videos

Ninja Weapons - Sai

Black belt in 6 Different arts including Ninjitsu, Troy Macraft gives us a fascinating insight into this ancient Japanese weapon, the Sai.

“Sai are a traditional martial arts weapon. They are comprised of a pointed prong attached to a handle. On either side of the prong are curved, un-sharpened projections. The middle prong of a Sai usually has a round cross-section, but some are octagonal. Sai are used in sets of two and can be used as either an offensive or defensive weapon. As a defensive weapon, Sai are used to block or catching an attacker's weapon, particularly swords.”

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Ninja Weapons

Ninja Training Secrets

“What are the secrets of ninja's super abilities? Everybody is aware that ninja were skilful warriors, mastered their ninja swords to perfection, and could fulfil any even impossible mission. Their success lay in the peculiarities of their training.”

In this fascinating article, James Peterson explores the main principles of the art.

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Ninja Training

Ninja Training Methods - Blocking

More proof that Ninja Training methods are some of the oldest and best – in this article by world expert Jeffrey Miller, we find out how many different ways there are of evading an incoming attack.

“Blocking is not the only way to deal with an incoming punch. In fact, the art of Ninjutsu - the original mixed martial art - teaches students no less than 5 methods for avoiding and/or neutralizing an incoming punching attack from an attack who isn't looking to score "points."

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