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by Masaaki Hatsumi (Grandmaster of the Bujinkan Dojo). It was translated by a team of Japanese martial artists supervised by Joe Maurantonio (shidoshi) a Bujinkan Judan. This book took over seven years to translate with Hatsumi Sensei's positive reviews.

CHAPTER ONE
PHILOSOPHY OF BUDO AND NINPO
* Philosophy of Budo
* Philosophy of Ninjutsu
* Key Points to Finding the Gokui
* Enduring the Knowledge
* Do Not Neglect Self-Training
And Twelve More Sections...

CHAPTER TWO
WORLD OF BUDO AND NINPO

* The Densho Lives
* From Ninpo to Ninjutsu
* Hojutsu and Ninjutsu
* Similarity Between Budo Performance and Drama Scenes
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Customer Reviews (7)

wow......
I am currently training in bujinkan & have done so in to-shin-do also. This is my personal favorite of all the Hatsumi books I have read. I gives you workable insight without having to decode it from Japanese culture or have to pull philosophy from legend like stories. This is fun also, don't get me wrong. But I never found myself lost reading this. Brilliant.

Perfect for Bujinkan students and other styles as well
This book offer's lots of advice on life and insights to training. It's an important addition to any warrior's library.

A Real Gem
If you train in the Bujinkan, or the martial arts this is a book that will grow with your training as you do. So many times I've just opened it and started reading from any point and there is always something new, another layer to look at what sensei is saying.

A great Bujinkan find
I have owned Ninpo: Wisdom for Life for a few years and think it is one of my favorite ninja books. Having read all of the English books by Masaaki Hatsumi, I can tell you that this book is page after page of martial arts philosophy! It is great to read about the philosophy behind the art of ninjutsu and having it from the source is excellent. When reading the book I feel like I am reading a Densho [traditional scrool].

Inside the Mind of a Ninja
Any translation issues aside, this English version of Hiden Togakure Ryu Ninpo is a profound and useful text for a student of the Bujinkan arts.

There have been many books in which Hatsumi sensei is interviewed about or writes regarding the martial arts, but in Ninpo: Wisdom for Life, the number of topics discussed is overwhelming! From diet to personal relationships, the Grandmaster reveals his unique thoughts and views on them all. In addition to philosophy, there are many references to and descriptions of techniques and methods of taijutsu and ninpo. ... Read more

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This book offers a unique and comprehensive approach to learning the art of the ninja.This book is appropriate for new and experienced Ninjutsu practitioners, alike.Serious students who want to move beyond the ninja myths to practical application of the art will also benefit from reading this book. ... Read more

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An excellent overview
Mr. Hoban is a man who knows what he's talking about.If you can get this book, do so, then seek further.

Passionate Exposition of Hoban's Beliefs & Some Training
This book is truly a rare read.I've been looking to purchase it (at a reasonable price) for some time now, and I finally found a copy.But I must say that the anticipation of the reading experience was greater than the actual reading experience itself.

The majority of the book is dedicated to Jack Hoban's personal take on the state of affairs present in the late 80's, when this book was written.In fact, very little of the first two-thirds of the book has anything to do with the history, philosophy, or ethics of the ancient ninja ... or even the current Bujinkan organization as a whole.

Hoban briefly mentions the history of the ninja, which includes how their way of life compared to the rest of Japanese society.And the last one-third of the book, concerning the physical aspects of warriorship, is really one of the best explanations of taijutsu written (which is why I give the book 3 stars). But the rest of the book contains Hoban's take on our free-market society, laissez-faire, democracy, the impending doom of our society if government is allowed to attain more control of our lives, the role that government should play in regards to a free society, and a lot of other conservative political ideals.

Don't get me wrong. It's not that I don't agree with Jack Hoban's ideas, but that's not what I bought the book for, and that's not what the title suggests.I could've bought a Rush Limbaugh book and a Hatsumi Sensei book for what I paid for this book and would've gotten what I was expecting.

But, I now own the book.And if our free-market society persists, perhaps in a few decades, I can sell it for a large profit. :)

A must for training in Budo Taijutsu (Ninjutsu)
I train with Jack Hoban and he brings a fresh approach to martial arts training.Through his book he outlines a practical and down-to-earth approach to training. Jack talks about nutrition, smart training and alsodemonstrates in pictorial form the Kihon Happo.Training with Jack is anexperience and through this book one gets a glimpse of what he feels isimportant in the training.

An excellent description of authentic ninja philosophy.
I am currently a student of the Bujinkan (the organization with which the author is affiliated), and this book was my first look at the philosophy put forth in ninjutsu.As opposed to the "icy black hand of cruel death" nonsense found in many publications and movies, Ninpo presents genuine ninja ethics, which are based on the principle that the warrior is motivated by love and a desire to protect life (especially the lives of loved ones). Jack's book presents a philosophy of life which everyone interested in warrior ethics, or simply in the mysterious art of being a good person, should read. ... Read more

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i get to review this???
well this book adds to the raging debate as to who is practicing what over there..obviously master yamashita is a karate master and would not fraud he lifes work...neither would toshishiro obata and i have his ninja book too and it is also great!!!!

BUT there is ninjutsu available to learn other than certain organizations over there...and he obviously learnt some and read up onit...is it 100% legit ?? who knows but it does have good strategies and stuff from the old scrools in it....worth a read.
so what if there are people who are bujinkan and other organziations who dont teach or practice with gaijin...its not a secret...and its not the only ninjutsu abailable...

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When speaking of Ninja, the image of a black clad assassin disappearing in a cloud of smoke is often what comes to mind. This distortion has nothing to do with the reality of Ninpo. A ninja possesses a compassionate heart and pursues peace and harmony. This attitude is called the spirit Ninniku. Although the term Ninpo Bugei is know throughout the world, very few know its true significant. Within Ninpo lies eternal truth. Ninpo is the highest self-defense of mind body and heart. Through these martial arts, a Ninja hears what is silent, sees what is invisible, and endures what is excruciating. The true mission of the Ninja is to deliver light to a dark world through perseverance. Soke Shoto Tanemura firmly believes that Ninpo Bugei has truly come of age. ... Read more

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Where to order the Book
It is in print. You can order the book and others from Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura from his website, www.genbukan.com
Click on the "english version" button, go to "products" up on the top title bar and click, then click on "books". You will find it there along with his other works.

The Heart of Ninpo, as with the blade of a sword, should be kept sharp and cold to keep enemies on constant alert.
Ninpo Secrets (Hiden Ninpo) is published by the Genbukan World Ninpo Bugei Federation (www.genbukan.org) and provides an excellent overview of Ninpo as it compares to Ninjutsu.

The book is divided into five major sections, each of which provides a great deal of information about the Ninpo way of life:
Part 1 - What Is Ninpo?
Part 2 - Ninpo Philosophy
Part 3 - Ninpo History
Part 4 - Ninpo Techniques
Part 5 - Others (i.e. Glossary, Bibliography, Genealogy of Ninpo)

Shoto Tanemura explains that the enlightened warrior (Shinobi) will not be content with just a way (do).The enlightened warrior's goal is to understand the eternal truth, to live within natural laws, and to fully develop martial techniques.This art should not be called "Nindo" or "Ninjutsu," but instead its spiritually significant name, "Ninpo" should be used.

We read of the `Ninja Spirit' and how it was referred to in ancient texts.In "Bansenshukai" we read:"When entering an enemy camp on a dangerous mission, your heart must be a hard, cold, and sharp as the blade of a sword.If the heart is soft and weak, whenever an enemy confronts you, panic results and the mission fails.If the heart is unstable, the enemy will be able to see this hesitancy easily.This situation will not only cost your life, but will also endanger your leader, or for that matter, your country.A practitioner of Ninpo needs to have the type of heart that when touched can cut, and as with the blade of a sword, it should always be kept free from impurities, sharp, and cold to keep enemies on constant alert."

A very detailed history of Ninpo is offered from the Nara Period, the Heian and Kamakura Periods, through the Warring Period, through the Edo Period the Meiji Period and into modern day.Within this history we see how Ninpo relates to Shugendo, and we are given a brief history of the Iga-Ryu and Koga-Ryu.

The Ninpo Techniques section of this book is heavily illustrated with photographs demonstrating Ninpo Taijutsu as well as weapons techniques such as hanbo-jutsu, biken-jutsu and shuriken-jutsu.

We are also introduced to techniques such as kiai-jutsu (power yelling for breaking an attacker's spirit), jumon and ketsuin (incantation and finger entwining), gofo (talisman) and ho-jutsu (illusion techniques).

Finally we are given a detained glossary and charts showing the genealogy of the Ninpo Martial Arts.

Ninpo Secrets is an essential book for any practitioner of Ninpo or student of ninjutsu.The detail, depth, and accuracy of this book is simply outstanding.

Only book you Need
I have been a student of Ninpo since 1985.I have many books on martial arts of many systems and styles.To include dozens of books on Ninjutsu.Ninpo Secrets is the best book on Ninpo/Ninjutsu written in english.It's that simple.It is written from the side of history not personal opinion.The book covers a complete historical background of Ninjutsu from the early beginnings to it's modern legacy.To be a student on Ninjutsu you must understand what ninjutsu is.This complex detailed book will give you a total look into this very rare and somewhat secretive world.It will dismantle all the myths and illusions and bring to light the truth.Any student of Japanese martial arts or spiritual training must have this book.It is a source book that will never age and it will be a companion to your training for life.At one point in time many people died to keep this information hidden, buy it while you can.

Best book on ninpo.
In my opinion, this is the best book on ninpo ever.It tells you many techniques,and there is pictures to make it easier to understand.It also tells you the history and philosophy of ninpo.Good job Mr. Tanemura. ... Read more

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another angle......
i remember when this cameouti also remember the articles mr "ichman" done in a few magazines...not bad...obviously he knows some things others dont and vice versa..first off he has the godai or 5 elemets approach to the art and the kuji which is hand and hand in ninjutsu...

although he is showing iga type ninjutsu he has a odd appraoch.a glimpse of a guy who got enuff training for real somewhere to make his own gear bac.k in the day before we have what we do now...i mean i just cut a batch of tools with a dual saw...hahaha..not bad worth a read ...bottm line 80s ninjutsu was ninjutsu..if you didnt get it then you wont get it now either..go back look at the old stuff now watch the new stuff..put it together yourselves..well if ya can..

of course people will get pissed because he doesnt teach you how to BOW....i remember learning ninpo first thing they taught me was how to walk right andmove sliently ...not come in and bow...AHEM...oops next.

An Excellent Read.
This book is an excellent, educational resource for those interested in an insightful but easily understood look at the practice and history behind the world of the ninja.The book's numerous photographs are especially useful for those looking to learn the fine art of ninjutsu, however the book is much more than a how-to guide.The author skillfully presents to his reader a comprehensive view of not only ninjutsu's physical practices, but also the mental powers required of its practitioners.This book, in short, comes with my highest recommendation. ... Read more

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Les achats comprennent une adhésion à l'essai gratuite au club de livres de l'éditeur, dans lequel vous pouvez choisir parmi plus d'un million d'ouvrages, sans frais. Le livre consiste d'articles Wikipedia sur : Taijutsu, Ninja, Genbukan, Bujinkan, Ninpō, Shurikenjutsu, Jinenkan, Sui-Ren. Non illustré. Mises à jour gratuites en ligne. Extrait : Le Ninjutsu ), parfois synonyme de Ninpō ), est un art martial japonais. Ce terme servait parfois à désigner l'ensemble des tactiques de guerre des ninjas, guerriers-espions du Japon féodal et ayant été surtout actif entre le et le siècle. De nos jours, de nombreux styles d'arts martiaux modernes se réclament issus du ninjutsu. Bien que l'historicité de leur enseignement et de leur lignée soit controversée, les « ninjutsus modernes » sont souvent influencés par certaines écoles du Bujinkan, école fondée au début des années 1970. La signification du terme Ninjutsu ) peut être perçue selon différents niveaux de compréhension. Le kanji Nin ) se lit également Shinobi en japonais et englobe deux concepts. Au premier niveau, il représente l'endurance, la persévérance, la volonté. Au deuxième niveau, le sens devient secret, caché, invisible. En séparant la partie supérieure de Nin ) on y voit l'idéogramme Ha ) qui veut dire lame. Ce kanji porte aussi les traits de l'idéogramme Tō ) qui signifie "sabre" (d'où l'utilisation de sabres japonais comme le Ninjatō, le Katana...). Pour la partie inférieure, c'est le kanji Shin ) que l'on découvre qui veut dire esprit, âme, cœur, sentiment. Ce même kanji se lit également Kokoro. Et finalement, le kanji Jutsu ) signifie art, technique, méthode. Suite à l'analyse du mot Ninjutsu, une traduction globale pourrait être établie en fonction des attentes et des expériences de chacun. En voici quelques-unes : Le pratiquant de Ninjutsu se nommait Ninja ), au même titre que d'autres arts martiaux (Judoka pour le Judo, Karatéka pour le Karaté, Aïkidoka pour l'Aïk...http://booksllc.net/?l=fr ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Not illustrated. Excerpt: Ninja JaJaMaru-kun ninja jajamaru-kun) is an action game released in Japan on November 15, 1985 by Jaleco for the Nintendo Entertainment System and in 1986 for the MSX. It was released for Nintendo's Japanese Virtual Console on December 26, 2006 and in PAL regions on September 21, 2007 as part of Ninja Week for the Hanabi Festival promotion. It was released on the North American Virtual Console on October 22, 2007 and was the first time the game made its release outside Japan, in their respective regions. The game stars the little brother of Ninja-kun from Ninja-Kid. Princess Sakura has been kidnapped by Damazu-Dayuu, and because Ninja-Kun is away on a journey, the task falls to young Jajamaru-Kun. In the game, the player starts with three lives and can only run, jump and throw shurikens. The game is divided into stages, each with four floors and eight enemies. Sakura-Hime and Damazu are placed, unreachable, at the top of the screen. Enemies use various projectiles, one of which will cause the player to lose a life. If JaJaMaru-kun lands on top of an enemy, it will simply be temporarily stunned and vice versa. Once an enemy is defeated and offscreen, a spirit will appear and ascend to the top of the screen. It can be collected before it has disappeared to receive points, which vary depending on the enemy. Sakura will sometimes drop petals that the player can collect, and Damazu will sometimes run around, dropping bombs. To advance to the next stage, the player must defeat all eight enemies by using shurikens. Some bricks yield items. They include: Jajamaru-kun has stunned an enemy at the center of the screen in the first level of the game.If all three types of power-ups are collected, Gamapa-kun, a giant frog, will be summon... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=8646033 ... Read more

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Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: World Heroes, Aggressors of Dark Kombat, Twinkle Star Sprites, Adk, Magician Lord, Crossed Swords, Ninja Master's -haoh-Ninpo-Cho-, Ninja Combat, Gang Wars, Ninja Commando. Excerpt:Type : Private (defunct) ADK Corporation ( ? ), also known as Alpha Denshi Corporation ( ? ), was a Japanese video game company, very famous in the 1990s, who made various games mainly for SNK's Neo Geo platform, as many console games . The K in ADK comes from the Japanese term for "corporation ", kabushiki kaisha . ADK made various video games for many genres, but their most popular works are their fighting games , particularly the World Heroes series. History Origins ADK was created in July 1980 in Saitama , Japan . The first two arcade video games ADK created were Shougi ( ? ), a basic, but well-developed Japanese chess game; and Janputer ( ? ), the world's first arcade Mahjong game, which was sold by Sanritsu Giken Corp. Afterwards, Sega and Tecmo would sell ADK-produced games through the early 1980s. In the later 1980s, ADK became something of a 2nd-party developer for SNK . ADK made games for many genres, including sports , shooters , platformers , fighters , and beat 'em up games. The company became quite famous, with considerable success in North America . In early 1990s, ADK started developing many games for SNK 's Neo Geo system. However, through the mid-90s, ADK failed to win very much success. The company eventually went bankrupt and closed its installations in early 2000 (SNK itself would declare bankruptcy the very next year). SNK ended up buying ADK's intellectual properties. Legacy Today, ADK has a legacy in the hands of SNK Playmore , with new appearances of its characters, notably in the fighting game Neo Geo Battle Coliseum , where Hanzo , Fuuma , Mudman and Neo Dio from the World... ... Read more

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Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Togakure-Ryū, Gyokko-Ryū, Shinden Fudo Ryu, Kotō-Ryū, Takagi Yōshin-Ryū, Gikan-Ryū Koppōjutsu, Gyokushin-Ryū Ninpō, Bujinkan Hombu Dojo, Kukishin-Ryu Happo Hiken, Dakentaijutsu, Kumogakure-Ryū Ninpō, Bikenjutsu. Source: Wikipedia. Free updates online. Not illustrated. Excerpt: The Bujinkan () is an international martial arts organization based in Japan and headed by Masaaki Hatsumi, it is best known for its association with ninjutsu. The system taught by this group, called Bujinkan Bud Taijutsu, consists of nine separate martial arts traditions. The Bujinkan organization incorporates the teachings of nine martial arts lineages (ryha): The head of the Bujinkan organisation, Masaaki Hatsumi, is the lineage holder of several ryha taught in the Bujinkan, transferred to him in the middle of the 20th Century by his teacher Takamatsu Toshitsugu. From 1968 and onwards, the Bugei Ryuha Daijiten has entries bearing the name of Hatsumi below his teacher Takamatsu Toshitsugu for the following school entries: Gyokko-ry Kosshijutsu, Kuki Shinden Happ Bikenjutsu, Kot-ry Koppjutsu, Shinden Fud-ry Dakentaijutsu, Takagi Yshin-ry Jtaijutsu, Gikan-ry Koppjutsu, Gyokushin-ry Ninp and Kumogakure-ry Ninp. In 1843 several of the Bujinkan ryha were mentioned in the Kakutogi no Rekishi (The History of Fighting Arts). Although details of the ryha were omitted, the publication states, "even though they are not mentioned in this particular periodical, there are several schools that are well-known for being effective arts (jitsuryoku ha)." Among the schools listed in this section are Gyokko Ry, Gikan-ry Koppjutsu, Gyokushin-ry Ninp, Kukishin Ryu, Takagi Yshin-ry Jtaijutsu and Asayama Ichiden-ry (which is not part of the Bujinkans nine schools but was studied by Hatsumi via Takashi Ueno). The Bujinkan as a whol...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=87533 ... Read more

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Great book on the basics
This book is a basic review of the kihon happo and add some weapons towards the end including hanbo and sword.People who are looking for information on the Bujinkan Martial Arts as taught by Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi will really appreciate this book.Mr. Munthe does a good job of presenting some information usually left out of your average book on this subject.Many pictures show real Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu Techniques.Hopefully this book will be back in print some day. ... Read more

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Although the term Ninpo Bugei is know throughout the world, very few know its true significant. Within Ninpo lies eternal truth. Ninpo is the highest self-defense of mind body and heart. This Fundamental textbook, loaded with the Genbukan Ninpo Bugei curriculum from 1st Kyu level to Shodan Black Belt Level. Filled with history and protocol, as well as ranking breakdowns and testing. If your looking for the real deal this book is it. ... Read more

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A Genbukan Hanbook
Though this review will be read long after the events that have incited me to write it, at present (the time of my writing) there is only copy of this book being offered.The seller is "rare_esoteric_books" and their offering Ninpo Bugei Vol. 1 for $350.I sure if the true modern Iga shinobi warrior feels the "calling" from ancient ancestors, s/he will find a way to fit this bill.On the other hand, for someone like me, with a grip on reality and limited funds, this is mildly outrageous.

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Gold
This book is thorough, accurate, and is loaded with clear-cut information.I am studying under the Bushi Shinden Ryu system right now and this book is a pot of gold.It's easy to understand and has spectacular organization.
It is organized by rank, with sections on Ninja perspectives, history on Ninpo, and more.
Anyone studying Jujitsu (specifically, though there are other systems in here) or Ninutsu in general will get a lot out of this.It has many picture references and doesn't leave anything out.
The bulk of the book is going through the techniques, though there are pages dedicated to pressure points and ranking structures also (and of course, the history stated above).

Great techniques and history
The nº 1 book for the serious student of traditional ninpo techniques. The pictures give you a clear idea of the technique and in combination with the explanation it is not to difficult to learn them.
This book is a great help for all students intrested in effective techniques and correct ninpo history. ... Read more