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A Beginners Guide to Ninpo

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I read the book. It was not what I thought it would be. I read many books on the art before written by Stephen K. Hayes as well as Hatsumi Masaki. They were all about the technique, the physical side. I really was looking for a book that taught me more of that.

After reading this books I realized that the author wrote this for the student that is already in a school. It was geared toward someone who was interested in all the things mentally and spiritually that goes along with the art. Although it has a great interview with Grandmaster Shoto Tanemura and has different chapters on the history and protocol. I was delighted to find things on goal setting, dealing with injuries as well as coping with burnout. I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to be motivated. Most of all I recommend it to the serious Ninpo enthusiast and beginner alike.

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W. Remington

Well, I bought this book looking for research on whether I wanted to learn Ninpo or not, but the book is mostly motivation. Don't get me wrong--the book is enjoyable, but it lacks in Ninpo content. I WARN YOU: If you cannot stand typos, do not get this book. It has typos left and right, just like my review.) ;)

I have been studying the art of Ninjutsu for many years now. Mostly within the Bujinkan system. It seems that no new books have been written on the topic recently. It is refreshing to have read a new book on the subject. I enjoyed it. Plus, it is great to read the interviews with Tanemura Soke. It had a new slant and was a motivational book as well. I liked it. I am utilizing many of the goal setting aspects from the book in my normal everyday life.

Vance Delington
Tuscon, AZ.

I started to read this book thinking it would be like all the other "beginners" books you find with kata charts and discriptions of technique. What I found was a lot more valuable. Renshi Allie Alberigo shows a refreshing humility and shares advise on many subjects that I found adaptable to life in general including his chapter on goal setting, quiting/burn out and his over all philosophy on life.

This is a great book for all martial artists, not just Ninpo practitioners. Renshi Alberigo talks about Martial Arts traditions, proper protocall, how to avoid burn out, and the warrior attitude. There are many valuable lessons in this book. Whatever style of Martial Arts you practice you can use the concepts and philosophies in this book to enhance your training and become the best Martial Artist you can be!