Hayes trained personally with ninjutsu grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi in Japan. Covers the warrior quest, enlightened consciousness, ninja invisibility, the body and weapon as one, directing the power of surroundings, and contemporary ninja training. Fully illustrated techniques with step-by-step photos and instructions. New four-color cover.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Great Read:
This had a great section on the Togakure Ryu school and has been a favorite of mine. A must read for any To-Shin Do practicioner.
The Facts:
Not sure if this is the best book but it is one of the best. Speaks of the truth to what a ninja is and about the myths.
For anyone interested in what a ninja is and is not. This is a good book.
If you are interested in the history of ninjutsu then this is not the book you are looking for. This is more of a book that tells you what a ninja is not how a ninja came to be.
All in all, it is really a FAQ book.
Hayes' Ninja series, part 3:
From the Table of Contents: 1. The path
2. Enlightened consciousness
3. Ninja invisibility
4. Ken Tai Ichi Jo
5. Kuji-Kiri Written by the first American ninjutsu teacher, this book covers the history of ninjutsu, philosophy, fighting, the mind as a tool of the spirit, active meditation, extended realities and the art of understanding. Fully illustrated techniques with step-by-step photos and instructions.
Skip it:
Do yourself a favore - skip any ninjutsu/ninja books not written by the Grandmaster, Masaaki Hatsumi.
