Ninjutsu: The Secret Art of the Ninja

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Ninjutsu: The Secret Art of the Ninja
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Simon Yeo
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 165
Category/GenreOriental martial arts
ISBN/Barcode 9781861269386
ClassificationsDewey:796.815
Audience
General
Illustrations 147 colour photographs and 3 colour line drawings; 147 colour photographs and 3 colour line drawings

Publishing Details

Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd
Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd
Publication Date 23 July 2007
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Ninjutsu: The Secret Art of the Ninja 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 to improve both the reader's mental and physical skills and to promote harmony between mind and body. < A wide-ranging introduction covers the history of Ninjutsu and mental and physical attitude. the following chapters cover rinciples, 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. < AUTHOR: Simon Yeo has been training in martial arts since 1974 and has practised Judo, Kyokushin Karate, Tai Chi and Pk Mei King Fu, Tae Kwon Do, traditional Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Since 1988 he has studied Bujinkan Ninjutsu ubder the Ninja Grand Master, Masaaki Hatsumi, and holds a 10th degree black belt in this art. < 147 colour photos & 3 colour line drawings

Author Biography

Simon Yeo has been training in martial arts since 1974 and has practised Judo, Kyokushin Karate, Tai Chi and Pk Mei King Fu, Tae Kwon Do, traditional Jiu Jitsu and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Since 1988 he has studied Bujinkan Ninjutsu under the Ninja Grand Master, Masaaki Hatsumi, and holds a 10th degree black belt in this art. Resident - London