Ninja Secrets: A Real Training Manual Book by Seiryukutsu Narashino

Real Ninja Practice for the Modern Era!

Discover the real-world application of ninjutsu in this comprehensive guide that bridges traditional techniques with modern life. Written by Narashino Seiryūkutsu, a contemporary practitioner of "shadow ninjutsu" (陰忍), this book chronicles his rigorous training journey, including mountain asceticism, martial arts practice, and historical research. It also features an exclusive explanation of the Edo-period walking method Senri Zensōden.

Endorsed by Professor Yuji Yamada of Mie University, a leading scholar in ninja studies, this book offers insights into the life, training, and philosophy of a modern ninja.

Key Chapters:

1. The Ninja's Resume: Training, encounters with masters, and resilience in modern society.
2. Breathing Techniques: Controlling breath and sharpening the senses.
3. Mountain Training: Survival stories and lessons learned.
4. Hand Seals and Ki: Mastery of mystical hand seals and spirit control.
5. Ninja Diet and Fasting: Practical experiences, including a one-month fasting regimen.
6. Research and Practice: Studies of ancient ninja manuscripts and their application.
7. Ninja Walking Techniques: Historic methods for stealthy travel.
8. The Concept of Stealth: Philosophical and practical perspectives on "nin" (忍).
9. Caltrops (Makibishi): History, types, and usage.
10. Walking Methods: Insights from Shōninki and the importance of stealthy movement.
11. Ninja and Shuriken: History, techniques, and competitions.
12. Ninja in Performance: Experiences in theater and film.

Special Feature:
A full reproduction and analysis of Banmin Senri Zensōden, a historic method detailing 160 kilometers of daily walking.

This book is a must-read for martial artists, ninja enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the timeless wisdom and practicality of ninjutsu.

About the Author:

Narashino Seiryukutsu is a "Nindo" 5th-degree shadow ninja master (陰忍五段師範). From a young age, he studied martial arts and combat sports, later delving into Eastern body theory at university. As a dedicated researcher of ninjutsu and martial arts, he engages in mountain training, martial arts practice, and participates in the International Ninja Research Association. He has appeared in numerous domestic and international media productions as a ninja.

Currently, he teaches practical mind-body techniques that embody the philosophy of "learning from the past to benefit the present" through ninjutsu classes and various events. He is a member of the International Ninja Research Association, a researcher of techniques under the Shōseikan (granted by Kono Yoshinori), a student of the Yamada Dojo in Sekiguchi-ryu Battojutsu, and affiliated with Satoyama Bugeisha. Additionally, he serves as a disaster preparedness advisor for Minato Ward, Tokyo, specializing in ninjutsu-based disaster response.

Narashino is set to appear in the upcoming film Legend of Heroes (directed by Koichi Sakamoto), scheduled for release in 2025.

Length: 264 pages

Language: Japanese

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