One of the most common terms used within the realm of martial arts training - regardless if the person is describing how they set out to learn ninjutsu or another fighting system - that of being "self-taught." And, while most of people may have trained on their own, very few people can actually claim to be "self-taught."This ego-centric mindset that ignores all those who contributed to their knowledge, even if only through mediums like books and...more
Are you serious about learning the secrets to mastery within the art of the Ninja. Do you really want to learn ninjutsu?This article explains a set of techniques within ninpo-taijutsu training, that are collectively known as the Kihon Happo, or 8 fundamental techniques. It will also help you to better understand how you "should" be training if you are truly seeking mastery, and not just some "cool ninja moves."First, let's outline the set of...more
One of the most powerful strategic lessons is contained with the Ninja warrior's technique models known as the Kihon happo. If you really want to learn ninjutsu, then you must understand how these 8 fundamental techniques, designed to create an infinite number of techniques, focus on the concept of "creation."This "creation" is the control and manipulation of the attacker's perceptions and tactics to "create" the perfect self defense scenario. How? Find out by reading this short but powerful article!What is control?How to you gain it, keep it, control it......and NOT let your attacker know that you're doing it?THIS is the magic - the secret of the Ninja's Kihon Happo! Only when you can begin to transcend the realm of physical technique, and begin to see into and understand the realm of strategic thinking, can you hope to attain to the level of mastery that you're looking for.It's true. For most students, mastery lies in how many techniques they know, or in the amount of (sometimes useless) trivia and knowledge they can recite about their lineage, system, and the techniques as were taught to them by their teacher.But,. it's only when you become a living - walking, talking - example...more
If you really want to learn ninjutsu, and unlock the power that lies at the heart of the training, then you cannot fall into the habit of being a kata collector. Doing so is no different than being a stamp collector, where the only value your "collection" has is to other collectors. This article will give you a better understanding as to why, if...more
As you train to learn ninjutsu, especially in your ninpo-taijutsu, "ninja's body art," you must remember to stay focused on the basics. These basics are not only the foundation of mastery - they are mastery itself! One of the three basics of your ninpo-taijutsu is that of footwork.This article focuses on the 3 footwork patterns and their use in the...more
One of the most commonly known, and yet misunderstood set of techniques within modern Ninja training is known as the Kihon Happo. These basic techniques are introduced to new students who are looking to learn ninjutsu, very early in their training.This article will give you a deeper understanding of this so-called set of "basic" techniques, and allow you to see through the forms to the true lessons waiting for you. But, to begin your understanding, you must first know what I'm talking about.The concept of the Kihon Happo is said to have originated in the Gyokko-Ryu ("Jewel (or Jade) Tiger School"), one of the 9 historical combat lineages that make up the Bujinkan Dojo of current generation grandmaster, Masaaki Hatsumi. However, what is collectively known as the kihon happo is really a combining of 2 important sets of techniques which teach:1) The effective use of the Ninja's kamae (body-mind-spirit postures) for controlling an attack, and...2) Effective use of body dynamics and strategies for escaping from grabbing attacksTogether, both sets convey the foundational techniques and skills that will show up again and again, regardless of the technique or kata being used in future...more
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