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The Ninja, The Secret History of Ninjutsu: Ancient Shadow Warriors of Japan
Kacem Zoughari
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Description for The Ninja, The Secret History of Ninjutsu: Ancient Shadow Warriors of Japan
Paperback. Ninjutsu is the most renowned and misunderstood of all martial arts. The long history of ninjutstu is often murky; surrounded by mystery and legend. Num Pages: 208 pages, over 120 black and white photos and illus throughout with a 16-page colour insert. BIC Classification: WS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 194 x 338 x 15. Weight in Grams: 544.
Here, for the first time, is an in-depth, factual look at the entire art of ninjutsu, including the emergence of the ninja warriors and philosophy in feudal Japan; detailed historical events; its context in the development of other schools of martial arts; and the philosophies and exercises of the school today. Based on more than ten years of study and translation of authentic Japanese texts, including many that have never before been translated, this is the most comprehensive and accurate study of the art of ninjutsu ever written outside of Japan. This ninja book includes studies of ... Read more
Here, for the first time, is an in-depth, factual look at the entire art of ninjutsu, including the emergence of the ninja warriors and philosophy in feudal Japan; detailed historical events; its context in the development of other schools of martial arts; and the philosophies and exercises of the school today. Based on more than ten years of study and translation of authentic Japanese texts, including many that have never before been translated, this is the most comprehensive and accurate study of the art of ninjutsu ever written outside of Japan. This ninja book includes studies of ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
Boston, United States
ISBN
9784805314043
SKU
V9784805314043
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Ref
99-23
About Kacem Zoughari
Kacem Zoughari is a researcher on Japanese studies and holds a Ph.D. in the history of Japanese classical martial arts. Zoughari is an internationally recognized authority on the Japanese martial arts and is also a licensed instructor of Ninjutsu. He conducts seminars in the United States, Canada and Europe. Shihan Christopher Davy holds a tenth-degree black belt ... Read more
Reviews for The Ninja, The Secret History of Ninjutsu: Ancient Shadow Warriors of Japan
Dr. Zoughari's visionary work connects old ways with the new, breathing life and new meaning into an often controversial subject in a way that benefits all who will read these pages. -Shihan Christopher Davy, from his Foreword His translation of Takamatsu's autobiography, albeit short, was powerful to me...The art shown in the book is beautiful and adds context ... Read more