The New History and Evolution of Ninjutsu: The Japan-Israel-World Connection Book by Yakov Schacht

Yakov Schacht believes in the importance of different voices and perspectives as we look at the history and evolution of Ninjutsu during its migration from being a hidden art in Japan to becoming a world-wide phenomenon. These accounts are the personal expressions of the contributors as each followed his own journey. These journeys go from Japan to Israel, Europe, America, and eventually throughout the world. The art traveled and evolved as practitioners took to heart Hatsumi’s admonition to make the art our own.

This book explores the growth of Ninjutsu in the 20th century as it expanded from Japan to the rest of the world. It recounts early training from some of the Israeli's like Dani Waxman and Doron Navon who were among the first westerners to train with Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi. Stephen K. Hayes popularized the art worldwide in the early 1980's and he talks about his journey. This book discusses the growth of the art beyond the Bujinkan to Genbukan, Jinenkan, To Shin Do, the Ninjutsu Academy, and other expressions of the art. Sean Askew provides an historical perspective with the early training of Takamatsu. Brent deMoville talks about training in the US in the early 1980's when it was practiced more outside the dojo than within.

From the history, Yakov Schacht looks at the evolution of the art and presents a view towards where it might be heading in the future.

127 pages