The Tao of Ninpo : A Way of Life, A Way of Death [Paperback]

Barry Ichman (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Paladin Press (1986)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087364395X
• ISBN-13: 978-0873643955
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,848,379 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars another angle......, August 31, 2010

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This review is from: The Tao of Ninpo : A Way of Life, A Way of Death (Paperback)

i remember when this cameout i also remember the articles mr "ichman" done in a few magazines...not bad...obviously he knows some things others dont and vice versa..first off he has the godai or 5 elemets approach to the art and the kuji which is hand and hand in ninjutsu...

although he is showing iga type ninjutsu he has a odd appraoch.a glimpse of a guy who got enuff training for real somewhere to make his own gear bac.k in the day before we have what we do now...i mean i just cut a batch of tools with a dual saw...hahaha..not bad worth a read ...bottm line 80s ninjutsu was ninjutsu..if you didnt get it then you wont get it now either..go back look at the old stuff now watch the new stuff..put it together yourselves..well if ya can..

of course people will get pissed because he doesnt teach you how to BOW....i remember learning ninpo first thing they taught me was how to walk right and move sliently ...not come in and bow...AHEM...oops next.

5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent Read., May 10, 2006

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This review is from: The Tao of Ninpo : A Way of Life, A Way of Death (Paperback)

This book is an excellent, educational resource for those interested in an insightful but easily understood look at the practice and history behind the world of the ninja. The book's numerous photographs are especially useful for those looking to learn the fine art of ninjutsu, however the book is much more than a how-to guide. The author skillfully presents to his reader a comprehensive view of not only ninjutsu's physical practices, but also the mental powers required of its practitioners. This book, in short, comes with my highest recommendation.