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Item Information   Holdings     Summary     More Content       More by this author     Natori, Masazumi, active 17th century, author.     Subjects     Ninjutsu -- Early works to 1800.     Espionage -- Japan -- Early works to 1800.     Martial arts -- Japan -- Early works to 1800.     Browse Catalog     by author:      Natori, Masazumi, active 17th century, author.       by title:      True path of the nin...         MARC Display

True path of the ninja : the definitive translation of the Shoninki / Antony Cummins, Yoshie Minami ; foreword by Otake Risuke ; preface by Dr. Nakashima Atsumi. by Natori, Masazumi, active 17th century, author. Tokyo ; Rutland, Vermont : Tuttle Publishing, c2017. Subjects Ninjutsu -- Early works to 1800.   Espionage -- Japan -- Early works to 1800.   Martial arts -- Japan -- Early works to 1800. ISBN:  9784805314395 (paperback) : 4805314397 (paperback) Description:  191 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm Edition:  Second edition. Requests:  0 Summary:  "True Path of the Ninja is the first authoritative translation in English of the Shoninki--the famous 17th century ninjutsu manual. Authors Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami worked closely with Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, author of the most comprehensive modern Japanese version of the Shoninki, thus making this English translation the closest to the original scrolls. The information and insights found in this translation are invaluable for understanding the skills, techniques and mentality of the historical shinobi. Whether it involved tips for surviving in the wild, advice on intelligence-gathering techniques, or methods for creating chaos in the enemy camp, this ninja book unveils secrets long lost. Along with its practical applications, this book is an important guide to the mental discipline that ninjas must have to ensure success in accomplishing their mission. True Path of the Ninja is covers the following topics: What is a ninja and what equipment does he need. The skills of infiltration and information gathering. How to distrupt and distract the enemy. How to be mentally prepared to carry out ninja misionsIn addition to the translation of the Shoninki, this book also includes the first written record of the oral tradition "Defense Against a Ninja" taught by Otake Risuke, the revered sensei of the legendary Katori Shinto Ryu school of swordsmanship. Sensei reveals for the first time these ancient and traditional teachings on how the samurai can protect himself from the cunning wiles of a ninja. About this new edition: This second edition contains a new introduction by the translator, and has been thoroughly updated to reflect developments that shed new light on the original Japanese text"--   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Status Due Date   Mililani Public Library Adult Nonfiction 355.548 Na Lost 08/31/2023 Add Copy to MyList Pahoa P/S Library Adult Nonfiction 355.548 Na Checked In   Add Copy to MyList Pearl City Public Library Adult Nonfiction 355.548 Na Checked In   Add Copy to MyList Nanakuli Public Library Adult Nonfiction 355.548 Na Checked In   Add Copy to MyList Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library Adult Nonfiction 355.548 Na Checked In   Add Copy to MyList More Results: Prev 1 2

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