Ninjutsu: The Secret Art of the Ninja Book by Simon Yeo (Preowned)

This fascinating book covers all aspects of this remarkable martial art, including the hidden details within the Ninjutsu forms. It reveals the secrets of how to develop power through body movement, how to effectively remove an opponent's balance, and how to unify the mind, the body and technique. The author's objective is both to improve both the reader's mental and physical skills and to promote harmony between mind and body. Although these themes have been covered in other books, they have rarely been examined from the perspective of a martial art dating back a thousand years.

The author not only demonstrates how to perform each technique, he also explains how each one works and examines their underlying principles, thus demonstrating why they are effective.

Moreover, he shows how the correct use of distancing can be employed to counter both speed and power and explains how, through good timing, techniques can be performed in a seemingly effortless manner. As the author emphasizes, if Ninjutsu techniques are applied correctly, the outcome of a fight ceases to be determined by who is stronger or faster.

A wide-ranging introduction covering, for example, the history of Ninjutsu, and mental and physical attitude, is followed by chapters covering principles, fitness and stretching, postures, break falls, Sanshin No Kata, the Kihon Happo, basic and additional techniques, Sixteen Secret Fists, training pointers and advice, and pressure points.

This book, which is well illustrated with nearly 15o colour photographs and written by an acknowledged expert, is essential reading for all martial artists and especially for those studying Ninjutsu.

About the Author

Length: 112 pages

Publication date: 2007