The art of Ninjutsu martial arts training is known for its number of weapons. Regardless of whether the weapon is designed to be concealed or not, the Ninja always seems to be able to get his weapon out much faster than his opponent.In fact, one of the most common questions that I get, from everyday students as well as law enforcement and military professionals is, "what suggestions do you have for carrying my weapons for better concealment and...more
You have probably heard a lot of talk regarding the amount of injury claim lawsuits. People file these for legitimate reasons, such as workplace accidents and exposure to hazardous chemicals or materials that might be around the town. People also file these somewhat illegitimately, which involves making false claims regarding similar issues. The nature of these suits can be civil, in which all parties involved take responsibility...more
Personal injury claim lawsuits are big business right now, both for lawyers and for consumers. While there are many people who legitimately get hurt at work, in car accidents, and during mishaps while running errands or out with family, there are also many people who try to fraud the system with false claims of injury. They might do this to get extra time off of work or to sue someone for negligence or simply to try to get a settlement. This makes it more difficult for lawyers to support claims and for insurance companies to honor them, which in turn means that if you really are injured, you may not be able to get the money you need to compensate for missed hours or medical bills, at least not right away.A competent injury claim specialist, however, can help you to navigate your way through this often turbulent field. They will work with the court system and with the insurance companies to make sure that all of the appropriate paperwork is filed and that the necessary conversations are happening. They know which laws are relevant to your case as well as how best they should be argued in order for you to benefit the most.When you have a legitimate injury claim, you...more
Every martial art, by its very nature, will make its practitioners physically and mentally strong. And, the art of Ninjutsu - the art of Japan's ancient Ninja families is no different. In fact, with all of the additional skills within the art, the Ninja practitioner must take matters into his or her own hands to insure that their body is capable of...more
The Ninja warrior's kamae, body/mind/spirit attitudes, or "postures," comprise one of the skills sets that are considered to be the building blocks of the Ninja's arsenal. But, more than "fighting stances," the Ninja's kamae are reflections of what is going on within the practitioner, on a very deep, personal level.Where the average person is very...more
DETROIT, M.I. – Detroit Trucks have begun their battle in the MI Auto Times contest "May the Best Truck Win." Deciding the winner from the first two Detroit trucks in the competition, the GMC Sierra 1500 SLE and the Ford F150 STX, was a Gargantuan task because both Detroit trucks have many good points in their favor; however Detroit Trucks owners who own Ford F150 may find themselves left in the lurch and out of the competition. MI Auto Times rates Detroit trucks according to these categories, each with a possible top score of 4 stars: Value: What are the current factory incentives available and estimated expense of ownership (including fuel, financing and upkeep). Power: Payload, towing, horsepower, engine size, torque. Comfort: Interior, safety, and built-in user-friendly technology and entertainment features. Factory Warranty: How do the automotive producers back their vehicles? The GMC Sierra 1500 continues in the competition, as Ford F150 Detroit Trucks owners lose their likelihood of becoming the MI Auto Times Best Truck Competition champion. The GMC Sierra received 4 stars against the Ford F150's 3 ½ stars in the power category. The Sierra surpasses the...more
One of the most common concerns that I hear from people - men and women - who have taken martial arts or self defense training is they doubt whether or not they'll actually be able to use what they've learned under pressure - during a real attack....more
One of the skills that draws many people to Ninjutsu training, is stealth. Regardless of whether it is part of the mystery that the Ninja warriors of ancient Japan exude, or the recognition that, sometimes, you cannot risk letting your enemy attack...more
If you are serious about learning the secrets, skills, strategies, and tactics of Ninjutsu - if you're serious about becoming a Master of the Ninja's self defense arts, then you must insure that your training includes more than just the practicing of...more
One of the more unique aspects of the Ninja's self-protection and life mastery arts is the concept of kamae. Often referred to as stances, the shinobi warrior's body postures are much more dynamic and "alive" than the fixed fighting positions found...more
Most students new to the Ninja's arts are introduced to the concept of kamae from their very first class. As I've discussed many times before, this idea of "kamae," is very different from that of the stances seen in many of the more conventional...more
When a car accident occurs, the head as well as neck can be tossed forward and backward to bring about the head and neck personal injury called whiplash. Whenever this occurs, your neck muscular tissue really are pushed over the normal limit of...more