Every once in a while I am asked, “What were the most important qualities of the ninja?” Years ago, Hatsumi-soke spoke about this years ago. He stated the three most important qualities of a ninja were honesty, desire to learn, and perseverance. He further explained the ninja’s honesty was akin to the lessons of justice [...]
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23 Sep 10
21 Sep 10
Pete Reynolds – Bujinkan NYC Seminar Dates: Tuesday & Wednesday, November 9 & 10, 2010 Time: 7:00pm – 10:00pm (both nights) Location: Pearl Studios, NYC 500 Eighth Ave. (btw 35th/36th St.) New York, NY Cost: $30 for one night or $55 for both Info: The Pete Reynolds Bujinkan NYC Seminar is jointly sponsored by: Jeff [...]
27 Aug 10
I was just reading a witty blog post by Wayne Muromoto (publisher of the old Furyu magazine) andthought I would share a bit: Hey Sensei, how long before I can kick ass? How long before you stop being a jack ass? There’s no set time on becoming proficient in a martial art. What you put [...]
10 May 10
8 Mar 10
Like many of my buyu, I am eagerly awaiting the latest release of Quest Video’s Bujinkan DVD line: Daikomyosai 2009. Having been there during the filming, I know from experience that it’s a must have for all Bujinkan shidoshi. Follow this link to watch a clip on YouTube.
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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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- Man Who Never Missed