This was the first small press Bujinkan book ever authorized by Hatsumi-soke. Translated by an amazing team of budoka lead by Joe Maurantonio, shidoshi. You can buy it by clicking on the book below:
Use your body to punch. Not just your arm power... [A good punch uses] your spine and body. - Hatsumi-sensei >>2010/07/13
The 3 main elements of this lesson: being relaxed, flowing motion and maintaining proper distance. It really is as simple as it looks. >>2010/07/09
If something saves your life, it was good Taijutsu. In a real fight, you aren’t worried about what’s pretty. - Masaaki Hatsumi >>2010/07/08
Shadow Warrior
The Shadow Warrior highlights Darryl Caldwell's insight on the early years of ninja art and culture in America. Surviving the bruises, flashing blades, and dizzying mental shifts, he emerged as one of the first black belt teachers outside of Japan.