“I was told Hatsumi Masaaki's Ninjutsu: History & a tradition was the one to get. The books gives the new student a great overview of the art, starting with history & philosophy, then going through postures body strikes & weaponry, with a sprinkling of...” Facebook · Bujinkan Forum · 1 year ago
Hatsumi traces the lineage of the shinobi from the 12th-century Nanboku-chō period through their peak during the Sengoku Jidai (Warring States period).
While highly regarded, modern readers often note the book's specific place in history. It was likely ghostwritten or heavily edited by Stephen K. Hayes, which gives it a more descriptive, prose-heavy style than Hatsumi's later works.
“It's not a how to guide for Ninpo. It is however a good basic overview of Ninjutsu's history and some traditions with alot of cool photo's of some of the author's personal weapon and tool collection.” Amazon.sg Final Verdict
Beyond basic postures, the book introduces specialized weaponry like feudal firearms, throwing blades ( shuriken ), and chain-and-sickle tools ( kusarigama ), accompanied by vintage photography often shot in rural Japanese settings. Community & Expert Perspectives
Ninjutsu: History and Tradition: Hatsumi, Masaaki - Amazon.com
“I was told Hatsumi Masaaki's Ninjutsu: History & a tradition was the one to get. The books gives the new student a great overview of the art, starting with history & philosophy, then going through postures body strikes & weaponry, with a sprinkling of...” Facebook · Bujinkan Forum · 1 year ago
Hatsumi traces the lineage of the shinobi from the 12th-century Nanboku-chō period through their peak during the Sengoku Jidai (Warring States period).
While highly regarded, modern readers often note the book's specific place in history. It was likely ghostwritten or heavily edited by Stephen K. Hayes, which gives it a more descriptive, prose-heavy style than Hatsumi's later works. Ninjutsu, history and tradition
“It's not a how to guide for Ninpo. It is however a good basic overview of Ninjutsu's history and some traditions with alot of cool photo's of some of the author's personal weapon and tool collection.” Amazon.sg Final Verdict
Beyond basic postures, the book introduces specialized weaponry like feudal firearms, throwing blades ( shuriken ), and chain-and-sickle tools ( kusarigama ), accompanied by vintage photography often shot in rural Japanese settings. Community & Expert Perspectives “I was told Hatsumi Masaaki's Ninjutsu: History &
Ninjutsu: History and Tradition: Hatsumi, Masaaki - Amazon.com