Ninpo Bugei Vol.1 Fundamental Taijutsu (Paperback)

~ Shoto T. Tanemura (Author)

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Product Description

Although the term Ninpo Bugei is know throughout the world, very few know its true significant. Within Ninpo lies eternal truth. Ninpo is the highest self-defense of mind body and heart. This Fundamental textbook, loaded with the Genbukan Ninpo Bugei curriculum from 1st Kyu level to Shodan Black Belt Level. Filled with history and protocol, as well as ranking breakdowns and testing. If your looking for the real deal this book is it.

About the Author

Shoto Tanemura, whose martial arts names are "Bikokuryu" (Secret Black Dragon) and "Kogyoku" (Shining Ball), was born on August 1947 in the town of Matsubushi in Saitama Prefecture, Japan. He majored in law at Hosei University after which he became a police officer, later an instructor, at Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Academy. He has been trained in Ninpo and other Martial Arts since the age of nine and is now the Soshi/Soke (Grandmaster) of, not only Ninpo, but also of Various Ryu-Ha (Traditional Martial Arts Schools). Currently, he is teaching Ninpo as the "Art of Martial Arts". His School, The Genbukan World Ninpo Bugei Federation Honbu dojo has its headquarters athis hometown where he also maintains the position of Kancho (Head of the Genbukan Dojo) and Kancho (President of the Genbukan Federation). The Genbukan Federation is international in scope with branches existing in American, European and Asian continents.

Product Details

• Paperback: 116 pages
• Publisher: Allie Alberigo (December 2, 2002)
• ISBN-10: 0972088415
• ISBN-13: 978-0972088411
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,423,609 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great techniques and history, June 2, 2003

By A Customer

The nº 1 book for the serious student of traditional ninpo techniques. The pictures give you a clear idea of the technique and in combination with the explanation it is not to difficult to learn them.
This book is a great help for all students intrested in effective techniques and correct ninpo history.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gold, April 6, 2004

By	Aaron Kasza "slaughtercult" (Montgomery, AL United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is thorough, accurate, and is loaded with clear-cut information. I am studying under the Bushi Shinden Ryu system right now and this book is a pot of gold. It's easy to understand and has spectacular organization.
It is organized by rank, with sections on Ninja perspectives, history on Ninpo, and more.
Anyone studying Jujitsu (specifically, though there are other systems in here) or Ninutsu in general will get a lot out of this. It has many picture references and doesn't leave anything out.
The bulk of the book is going through the techniques, though there are pages dedicated to pressure points and ranking structures also (and of course, the history stated above).

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A Genbukan Hanbook, July 24, 2005

By	Philip M. Lawson "Student of Life" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Though this review will be read long after the events that have incited me to write it, at present (the time of my writing) there is only copy of this book being offered. The seller is "rare_esoteric_books" and their offering Ninpo Bugei Vol. 1 for $350. I sure if the true modern Iga shinobi warrior feels the "calling" from ancient ancestors, s/he will find a way to fit this bill. On the other hand, for someone like me, with a grip on reality and limited funds, this is mildly outrageous.

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