A Beginners Guide to Ninpo (Paperback)

~ Renshi Allie Alberigo (Author)

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Product Description

Gain insite in the mystical art of Ninpo as Renshi Allie Alberigo shares some of his knowledge earned through 33 years as a Martial Artist. An essential item for any serious martial artist with information beneficial to any student's training. Not limited to just the art of Ninjutsu, this book helps you form and understand the basics of martial arts as well as life, with such subjects as goal setting, preventing burn out and how to properly cope with injuries. Use this book to take your first step into Martial Arts Excellence!

About the Author

Allie Alberigo brings 33 years of Martial Arts experience to a very ambitious goal-teaching the discipline of the martial arts around the world to students of all ages, instructing them to excel in all they do while encouraging them to seek a larger perspective, to learn about the world and its many facets and how the martial arts can make positive changes in their lives. He Focuses on how to incorporate love, kindness and compassion while acquiring the warrior spirit.

His pursuit of martial arts excellence has always been enhanced by a variety of other interests, from gymnastics, stunt work, motorcycle and horseback riding and scuba diving to his 18 years of work as a performing rock musician. In addition, from 1986 to present, his film experience has included instructional videos, video seminars, TV martial arts performances and demonstrations, commercials, pay-per-view and interviews and roles in varied films. He is also a published poet and author.

Product Details

• Paperback: 58 pages
• Publisher: Allie Alberigo (July 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0972088407
• ISBN-13: 978-0972088404
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,485,936 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars beginners guide to Ninpo, October 17, 2002

By A Customer

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.

Thanks.
W. Remington

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but what are you looking for?, July 16, 2002

By	Peter (Rolla, MO USA) - See all my reviews

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.) ;)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Beginners Guide to Ninpo, December 19, 2002

By A Customer

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.