Ninja and Their Secret Fighting Art

191 Pages·1981·5.53 MB·English

by  Stephen K Hayes

Disclaimer: Please note that the publisher and author(s) of this instructional book are NOT RESPONSIBLE
in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may result from practicing the techniques and/or following the
instructions given within. Martial Arts training can be dangerous—both to you and to others—if not
practiced safely. If you’re in doubt as to how to proceed or whether your practice is safe, consult with a
trained martial arts teacher before beginning. Since the physical activities described herein may be too
strenuous in nature for some readers, it is also essential that a physician be consulted prior to training.

Published in 1981 by Tuttle Publishing, an imprint of Periplus Editions (HK) Ltd.

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Copyright © 1981 Charles E.Tuttle Publishing Co. Inc.

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Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 81-50105
ISBN 978-1-4629-0183-8

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To Carolyn and Ira
who loved me enough to encourage me to be exactly what I always wanted to be
TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Illustrations 9
Preface

1 Perspective 11
Origin 15
Organization 16
Training 24
At the Height of Power 27
The Decline 28
Ninjutsu in the Modern World 33

2 Search for the Ninja 35

3 Unarmed Combat 48
The Ninja Fists 48
Fighting Postures 54
Other Factors 67

4 Weaponry 69
Chains and Cords 69
Sticks and Staffs 77
Canes with Concealed Weapons 82
The Ninja Sword 88
Throwing Blades 93

5. The Way of Invisibility 98
Sense Deception 100
Phantom Steps 100
Reconnaissance 106
Blending with the Night 108
Attacking the Eyes 110
The Art of Disguise 112

6. Shadow Warriors 115
Espionage 116
Commando Tactics 126

7. The Realm of the Spirit 134
Psychological Warfare 134
The Force of the Killer 144
The Great Harmony 149

Glossary-Index 153
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

I. (Frontispiece) Ninja blends into his surroundingspage