The art of Ninjutsu the self-defense and personal development system of Japan's ancient shadow warriors, is very unique within the martial arts world. In fact, I have always taught my students that Ninjutsu is not a real martial art in the conventional sense.Why would I say such a thing?Simple really. It's because Ninjutsu uses and takes advantage of things that the average person, let alone martial artist, thinks about, or even knows exists in...more
Are you serious about learning effective self defense tactics, techniques, and strategies - skills that will work against today's committed attackers? Then, it's important to know several things "before" you ever start looking for a program, teacher, or school.Within the realm of self-defense, there are 4 general categories, or defender-types. This means that no one self defense program will be a best fit for all four. This article will help you...more
When most people think about the concepts of fighting or self defense, they usually divide themselves into two general groups those who believe in the strike first strike hard, school of thought, and those who take the more spiritual turn the other cheek approach. And, while both viewpoints do have their own merit, there is a problem inherent in each.In the aggressive, fighter, mentality, the problem lies in the need for ego to always be competing to winning or being better than everyone else. Of course, from the Ninja's perspective, the aggressive fighter who relies on the conventional concepts of speed, strength, and force......shows his hand and gives away his every intention even before he moves.The passive philosopher has an entirely different issue. While generally accepting and living in a way as to avoid conflict, this person lives in a state of deluded ignorance to the danger that lies in wait for just such an unsuspecting soul. And so, from this state of denial that says, that will never happen to me, the passive person easily falls victim to a dangerous attack, because nothing was done to prepare for the possibility.From the Ninja's perspective, the goal is to live a...more
One of the most powerful things about the Ninja's self defense method is that the student is taught more than one strategic option for beating the opponent. In the art of Ninjutsu, many instructors use a system called the Godai no Kata, or the '5 elemental examples' to teach these strategic options.This article focuses on the "fire element" and the...more
Are you serious about learning how to defend yourself in a real-world self defense situation? I can understand why, considering that, in the United States alone, there is an assault every 17 seconds! Add to that the other violent crimes crimes like rape, murder, robbery, and the like and you have the makings of a plague or, what's the new...more
When most people think about the idea of learning self defense, what usually comes to mind are the cool moves and tricky techniques that the martial arts are known for. But, the reality is that no attacker is going to let you do your self defense technique to him.This article discusses an important aspect in mastering self defense -- the idea of controlling your assailant's perceptions. This, like many of the skills needed to successfully survive a real world attack coming from an attacker bent on beating, breaking or killing you, is not a conventional self defense technique per se...But has everything to do with self defense, and your ability to win!The truth is that, if you want to control your attacker, you must understand that you are not in a sport or evenly matched competition. You are in the situation you find yourself because the attacker believes that he has the advantage.That means that you will probably not have the advantage when it comes to things like * Strength * Speed * Size, or... * The availability of weapons.So, you must be able to effect your opponent without relying on these things. Again, in this article, the focus is on controlling his...more
What separates the Ninja's martial art from those of other so-called "styles"? What makes the Ninja superior, and keeps him at the top of the proverbial martial arts "food-chain?"In a word - "options."This article explores the 4 combat strategies of...more
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