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Fujita Seiko:: The Last Koga Ninja

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I wrote this biography of Fujita Seiko because I couldn't understand why it hadn't already been done! Here is a man who not only claimed to be "The Last Ninja," but, was also a prolific author of books on Japanese budo.

In life, Fujita was a student of Ninjutsu, Jujutsu, Jojutsu, Shurikenjutsu, and many other arts, including the gendai arts of Judo, Kendo and Karate. His influence was profound and expansive, with his reach touching all of the great masters of his day, Motobu, Mabuni, Funakoshi, Taira, Ueshiba, etc.

In death, he was a mystery, which in the West, resulted in the unscrupulous use of his name by certain individuals claiming to be modern Koga Ninja. In my book you will learn how all of the dynamics surrounding this strange man, can be understood. It is work that will be instructive to those practicing all of the arts mentioned above.

I found this book both interesting and insightful. Well researched and written. My only advice is to enlarge the font and add some more photographs. The core of the book is only 70 pages long, but for $10, it's money well spent.

Great book detailing key moments in fujita life I think it was a great work I also agree with him about ninjutsu today! fujita is a very good example of true shinobi.

There are key points in the book that say a lot about true shinobi and these things IMO don't exist today (maybe in small groups) like his training with his grandfather and possibly why Fujita was chosen and not his father very interesting to me, his possible involvement or training in WWII is a very good read in my mind his skill would be very valuable it would be foolish not to use him.

I think the great thing about Fujita was his mind very strong and there was much time spent on his physical ability which I do not see today, his skill was very high level and recognized by many masters of his day.

I wrote this biography of Fujita Seiko because I couldn't understand why it hadn't already been done! is awesome book

I enjoyed this book a lot and have reread it a few times now. Fujita Seiko was certainly a one of a kind. Whether he was truly a Ninja or for that matter, whether his Grand Father was, remains controversial. Then again that could be said of many of the figures in modern Ninjutsu. He was most certainly a respected Budoka and author. I will say that this man has the BEST CLAIM to being the last Koga Ninja, no-one else comes close. None the less this book is an interesting insight into pre-war Japanese martial arts and public perceptions of the Ninja. I'm just hoping that someone translates some of Fujita Seiko's books into English so I can read HIS words (Hint Hint).

Good read, good information.
Worth while read for a historical perspective.
Good for anyone interested in Ninjitsu, Taijitsu or the Bujinkan.

Great historical book. Keeps to the facts while keeping the mystery of the ninja alive. Any one with an interest in martial arts or military history would enjoy this recounting. The photos from WWII authenticate the real man.

Man, this book is too small. It could have been as thick as a dictionary, and it would still be interesting! It was an eye opener for me. Not on the Koka/Koga claims, but on who Fujita Seiko was, as a man, as a martial arts practitioner.

This is a must for anyone interested in Ninjutsu. It does put to rest some claims, while for me, it increased the mystic around such a great man.

Loved it, just loved it.

Like others, I have always wanted to know more about the life and mystery surrounding Fujita Seiko and the Koga ryu ninja lineage. The book cites all the sources used, and goes into specific detail about Fujita's early life, how he came into the arts he studied, and which schools he either passed on, or took to the grave with him. It's also interesting to read about his funeral, and all the highly-respected budo/bujutsu and koryu practicioners that attended, testifying to Fujita's credentials. I also didn't know about his kempo, jojutsu and shurikenjutsu arts, for which he was known in Japan at the time, rather than his "secret" side (Koga Wada ha). All in all, a quick, informative read. It's less than a hundred pages, but for 10 dollars, you can't beat this!

I feel that Shihan Hevener did an excellent job in researching and reporting this amazing story. I found the information enlightening and very interesting. Additionally, considering the number of artists practicing Kogo-ryu Ninjutsu and the fact that Mr. Hevener has or is a practicing member of the Bujinkan, I feel Mr. Hevener's approach rather unbiased and fair, both to O'Sensei Seiko and to Koga-ryu Ninjutsu practioners.
I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Japanese history and/or in Japanese martial arts, expecially the history of ninjutsu.