Looking back almost 1,000 years, the mists of Japan's chaotic past shroud the development of a way of life, an ancient struggle waged against fierce feudal lords who ruled the island nation with swords of steel and a code of death before dishonor. The people of the mountainous regions of what is now Iga prefecture wanted to live in peace, but their lords had other plans-so the people learned the martial arts of self-defense and used their meager farm tools as weapons against the samurai blades of their oppressors. Nine traditions of the ninja arts grew out of this seemingly endless struggle, and legends were told of the supernatural abilities of the ninja fighters. The ninja never gained the kind of power that topples tyrants, but they gained a reputation that made tyrants cautious. And they gained the kind of power that makes the spirit endure and the mind the master of its fate. Told in actual stories of past grandmasters and in dojo lectures on techniques-with photographs, drawings, and paintings-the last surviving grandmaster of the ancient art of ninjutsu, Dr. In it, he explains why, after more than 900 years, the art of the shadow warriors continues to inspire and serve practitioners from around the world. Hatsumi's book contains historic ninja scrolls and describes techniques for self-defense, and it debunks tricks that are attributed to the ninja but actually derive more from the circus than the martial arts. Essence of Ninjutsu is a fascinating, authoritative look ...

Hollywood, California: Unique Publications, June Date: 1981. Paper Back . Very Good. Octavo. Sun bleached spine. Mild foxing. Hole-punched hole back cover top right corner. Clean interior text. No markings. 1981. Unique Publications ISBN 0865680272 9780865680272 [US]

Action Pursuit Group, Date: 1981. Gd. condition - Lessons from a Grandmaster of the Togakure Ryu.. (TI6). Soft Cover. Good. 1981. Action Pursuit Group ISBN 0865680272 9780865680272 [US]

Action Pursuit Group, Date: 1981 soft cover in very good to near fine condition. Soft cover. Very Good. 1981. Action Pursuit Group ISBN 0865680272 9780865680272 [US]

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. ISBN 0865680272 9780865680272 [US]

ISBN10: 0865680272, ISBN13: 9780865680272, [publisher: Action Pursuit Group] Softcover 240 pages. 9.25x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.
[Exeter, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1982]

Action Pursuit Group, Date: 1981-06-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1981. Action Pursuit Group ISBN 0865680272 9780865680272 [US]