Ninjutsu: The Secret Art of the Ninja

by Simon Yeo

Covering all aspects of the art of Ninjutsu, this book reveals the secrets of how to develop power through body movement and how to effectively remove an opponent's balance. A wide-ranging introduction looks at the history of Ninjutsu, as well as mental and physical attitude. Featuring additional subjects such as training advice and pressure points, this essential guidebook will promote harmony between the reader's mind and body, a balance rarely examined from a 1,000-year-old martial arts perspective.

Genres: Nonfiction, History

112 pages, Paperback

First published May 28, 2008

Reviews

[J.P. Harker · Rating 3 out of 5]

A lot of the same stuff you'll see in Hatsumi's History and Tradition, with less rambling and some more useful photographs. Neither particularly good nor paticularly bad.

[Dan Desmarques · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good! Recommended!

[Robert Graves · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this because a character in a novel I'm writing told me that he practices ninjutsu. I thought ninjutsu was all about assassins in black doing acrobatic karate, but this book enlightened me on the subject. I really can't comment as to how good of a guide to actually practicing ninjutsu this is, but I can say it does a good job of explaining the philosophy behind the art and the specific practices it covers. The philosophy relates to life as well as fighting, and I think my character's study of ninjutsu will probably work as a controlling metaphor in my novel. Anyway, this is an interesting, quick read, and I really enjoyed it. I give it four out of five stars.

[matthew lundgren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introductory text on the Bujinkan basics

Good info by an outstanding practitioner of the martial ways. Great kihon(basics) that are the foundation of the takamatsu den arts. Highly recommended.

[Joel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect book for first-timers to Ninjitsu. Covers basic concepts and utilizes clear diagrams to help you understand the techniques better.