Look past the legends and learn about the REAL ninjas of feudal Japan with this entertaining, illustrated ninjutsu guide. 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 ...
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Look past the legends and learn about the REAL ninjas of feudal Japan with this entertaining, illustrated ninjutsu guide. 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. In The Ninja and Their Secret Fighting Art, 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. Chapters include: Perspective-Origin; Organization; Training; At the Height of Power; The Decline; Ninjutsu in the Modern World Search for the Ninja Unarmed Combat-The Ninja Fists; Fighting Postures; Other Factors Weaponry-Chains and Cords; Sticks and Staffs; Canes with Concealed Weapons; The Ninja Sword; Throwing Blades The Way of Invisibility-Sense Deception; Phantom Steps; Reconnaissance; Blending with the Night; Attacking the Eyes; The Art of Disguise Shadow Warriors-Espionage; Commando Tactics The Realm of the Spirit-Psychological Warfare; The Force of the Killer; The Great Harmony
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. 5th or later Printing. Very good in very good dust jacket. No markings, no bookplate. No jacket tears or chips. Not price-clipped. 5th printing.
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Like New in Like New jacket. First Edition, 14th Printing (1985). Not price-clipped ($16.50 price intact). Published by Tuttle, 1981. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. The Ninja were the elusive spies and assassins of feudal Japan, renowned for their amazing prowess and warfare. Their deadly system of unarmed combat, unique weapons, and mysterious techniques of moving and striking undetected gave rise to awed tales of ninja magic that are still popular in Japan today. Black cloth with silver and blue lettering on spine, 156 pp., nearly 80 b/w photos, unclipped illustrated jacket. Excellent condition.
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. 6th printing, 1983. (ninjutsu, tactics, history) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book A square solid tight clean un-read virtually new copy. The 16.50 jacket has some very light rubbing wear else fine. A very nice copy.
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