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Title: Ninjutsu: History and Tradition by Masaaki Hatsumi ISBN: 0-86568-027-2 Publisher: Unique Publications Pub. Date: 01 June, 1981 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.36 (28 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Not as valuable as it once was.
Comment: This book was written in 1980 and, at the time, it was one of the only sources of reliable information about Ninjutsu. It was written mainly to combat the myths surrounding Ninjas (caused by their portrayal in popular media), but also to stem the claims made by several 'movie Ninjas' that they were actually masters of the art. The book is a declaration, and illustration of proof, that Masaaki Hatsumi is the ONLY surviving Grandmaster of Ninjutsu. At the time of writing Dr Hatsumi's organisation was known as 'Togakure ryu Ninpo Taijutsu'. This book reflects this by focusing upon only one ryu (school) of Ninjutsu- Togakure ryu (whereas there are actually 9 ryu in Dr Hatsumi's current organization- Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu). This doesn't detract from the value or relevancy of this book when studying Ninjutsu's history ... but does make it a simplified and incomplete story. You will need to look elsewhere for a history of the other ryu. This book is NOT a how-to manual for a Ninjutsu student. Although it does contain some invaluable insights about the essence of Ninjutsu, the book has no techniques and little advice on how to improve your form. As suggested by the book's title, it is a reference source about Ninjutsu's history (and over half the book is dedicated to the weapons used by the Ninja). If you want to learn the martial art of Ninjutsu this book will not, nor does it claim to, substitute for tuition by a Bujinkan dojo's instructor (just as you can't learn to drive by reading a history of the automobile, you can't learn the art of Ninjutsu by reading this book). A lot has changed in the world of Ninjutsu since 1980 and other good, reliable sources of information about Ninjutsu (much of it also written by Dr Hatsumi) now exist. This book is accordingly not as valuable as it once was. However, if you know little about Ninjas (other than their incredible mythology) and would like to know the truth, or are looking for an encyclopedia of Ninjutsu weaponry then this is the book for you.
Rating: 5
Summary: Ninja History and Essence
Comment: It is quite true that no martial art can be taught by a book without a teacher, but this book is essential to anyone practicing Ninjutsu. This book by soke Dr.Hatsumi Masaaki describes the basic positions & techniques with black and white photographs and sketches, but most important it has historical information with rich photographical overage for every aspect of ninjutsu (arms, instruments etc). This book is is pure ninjutsu essence and tradition.
Rating: 1
Summary: Marketing
Comment: This is a pure marketing joke. It's all about promoting Hatsumi and his system. The history is also wrong. Oh, some good points are brough up on page 5 I think it was, but overall, you'd be better off buying a history book based on actual fact, rather than the promotion of the Bujinkan. This has nothing to do with real "History and Tradition".
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Title: Essence of Ninjutsu by Masaaki Hatsumi ISBN: 0809247240 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 1988 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: The Grandmaster's Book of Ninja Training by Masaaki Hatsumi ISBN: 0809246295 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 01 September, 1988 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Stick Fighting by Masaaki Hatsumi, Quintin Chambers ISBN: 0870114751 Publisher: Kodansha America Pub. Date: 01 August, 1981 List Price(USD): $17.00 |
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Title: Ninjutsu by Stephen Hayes ISBN: 0809254786 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Books Pub. Date: 01 April, 1984 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: Ninja and Their Secret Fighting Art by Stephen K. Hayes ISBN: 0804816565 Publisher: Tuttle Publishing Pub. Date: 01 October, 1990 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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