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<b>Look past the legends and learn about the REAL ninjas of feudal Japan with this entertaining, illustrated ninjutsu guide.</b> <br><br>Ninjutsu, the least understood of the Japanese martial arts, is an ancient fighting style emphasizing natural movement, responsiveness to adversaries, and absolute practicality. In feudal Japan, ninja were feared for their skill in espionage and, particularly, assassination. Masters of weaponry, stealth, and martial techniques, ninja were credited with supernatural powers because of the near-invincibility of their unique and deadly art. <br><br>In <i>The Ninja and Their Secret Fighting Art</i>, Black Belt Hall of Fame member, Stephen K. Hayes, reveals the secrets that lead to the perception of the ninja as warriors of almost sorcerous skill--the art of invisibility, special tools and weapons, and psychological training enabling the ninja to gain advantage in any situation.<br><br>Chapters include:<ul><li>Perspective--Origin; Organization; Training; At the Height of Power; The Decline; Ninjutsu in the Modern World</li><li>Search for the Ninja</li><li>Unarmed Combat--The Ninja Fists; Fighting Postures; Other Factors</li><li>Weaponry--Chains and Cord

Who reads The Ninja and Their Secret Fighting Art?

Author

Stephen K Hayes; hoopla digital

Publisher

Tuttle Publishing : Made available through hoopla

Published

2011

Language

EN

ISBN

9781462901838

Category

history

Subjects

Sports, Philosophy, History

Rating

3.95 / 5 (240 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14