Quotes and Proverbs that relate to the Japanese martial arts.
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3 Apr 12
16 Mar 11
In 2005 Hatsumi-sensei released his new book, Advanced Stick Fighting. Almost immediately, this book about the long staff was compared to his earlier book called Stick Fighting (publiched in the early-1970s) about short stick training. Both continue to be considered “must read” in the stick fighting community. “I think it is good to push yourself [...]
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9 Mar 11
With the private release of Ninpo: Wisdom for Life there seemed to be a renewed interest in Hatsumi-sensei‘s writings. Ben Cole, a Bujinkan member, had been writing down quotes from Hatsumi-sensei Japan classes visits for several years and sharing them. This eventually transformed into Understand? Good. Play!, a book of Bujinkan quotes from Masaaki Hatsumi. [...]
16 Feb 11
When I first joined the Bujinkan, there were precious few books on authentic ninjutsu. Those of us training at the time would read, discuss and reread them. There were notes to be taken and sections to memorize. Today, there are many good books to be found. Most of them are by Hatsumi-sensei with a few [...]
13 Feb 11
1. Distance or “Run away.” 2. Guard or “A good face is worth protecting.” 3. Strategy or “Strategy is everything and Everything is strategy.”
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Ninpo: Wisdom for Life
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:
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.
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