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The ninja were the true embodiment of budo, the warrior spirit. Rather
than using techniques of assassination to protect themselves, ninja
relied on their senses, and on an acute awareness of their natural
surroundings, In fact, ninja avoided unnecessary conflict, and used
weapons such as knives and swords only as a last resort. These are the
true techniques of ninjutsu, and the art in which the ninja
unrelentingly trained.
In The Complete Ninja The Secret World Revealed, Masaaki Hatsumi, the
world's most renowned ninja grandmaster and top budo master, creates a
companion volume to his bestselling The Way of the Ninja. Like the
earlier work, The Complete Ninja features hundreds of historical
illustrations, documents, and photos (including many of the author
demonstrating techniques) to explore the essence and wisdom of ninjutsu
and reveal its hidden truths.
The Complete Ninja will help readers sharpen their perceptions and
deepen their understanding of two core principles: that ninjutsu is the
very backbone of the martial arts, and that it clarifies their essential
spiritual significance. Since budo transcends any one particular martial
tradition, all practitioners, whether they study judo, aikido, karate,
kendo, kenjutsu, jujutsu, or other combative sports, will find the book
fascinating and enlightening.
