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Ninjutsu: The Secret Art of the Ninja
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Ninjutsu: The Secret Art of the Ninja
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Simon Yeo
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:160 | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 165 |
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Category/Genre | Oriental martial arts |
ISBN/Barcode |
9781861269386
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Classifications | Dewey:796.815 |
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Illustrations |
147 colour photographs and 3 colour line drawings; 147 colour photographs and 3 colour line drawings
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
The Crowood Press Ltd
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Imprint |
The Crowood Press Ltd
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Publication Date |
23 July 2007 |
Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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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
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