The Ninja and Their Secret Fighting Art. Stephen K. Hayes

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      ABOUT TUTTLE

       “Books to Span the East and West”

      Our core mission at Tuttle Publishing is to create books which bring people together one page at a time. Tuttle was founded in 1832 in the small New England town of Rutland, Vermont (USA). Our fundamental values remain as strong today as they were then—to publish best-in-class books informing the English-speaking world about the countries and peoples of Asia. The world has become a smaller place today and Asia’s economic, cultural and political infl uence has expanded, yet the need for meaningful dialogue and information about this diverse region has never been greater. Since 1948, Tuttle has been a leader in publishing books on the cultures, arts, cuisines, languages and literatures of Asia. Our authors and photographers have won numerous awards and Tuttle has published thousands of books on subjects ranging from martial arts to paper crafts. We welcome you to explore the wealth of information available on Asia at www.tuttlepublishing.com.

      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.

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      Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 81050105

      ISBN 978-4-8053-1430-2

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      To Carolyn and Ira

      who loved me enough to encourage me to be exactly what I always wanted to be

      Screenshot2011-08-16atAM08.55.44.png TABLE OF CONTENTS

       List of Illustrations

       Preface

       1 Perspective

      Origin

      Organization

      Training

      At the Height of Power

      The Decline

      Ninjutsu in the Modern World

       2 Search for the Ninja

       3 Unarmed Combat

      The Ninja Fists

      Fighting Postures

      Other Factors

       4 Weaponry

      Chains and Cords

      Sticks and Staffs

      Canes with Concealed Weapons

      The Ninja Sword

      Throwing Blades

       5. The Way of Invisibility

      Sense

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