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Ninpo: Wisdom for Life (Paperback)

~ Masaaki Hatsumi (Author), Joe Maurantonio (Editor)

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Product Details

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Vivisphere Pub (December 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1587762064
ISBN-13: 978-1587762062
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Ninpo Wisdom fro the Grandmaster, May 27, 2005

By	Joe Maurantonio (New York, USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A friend from Japan sent this note to me:
Just wanted to let you know that I have read the Ninpo: Wisdom for Life book by Hatsumi Sensei and found it to be really great! I attempted to translate it for my own personal use several years ago but got no further than the first chapter. It was very heavy going. Having lived in Japan for over 12 years I found it to be useful because of the references Sensei makes to Japanese society. Once again, it is very well done.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Inside the Mind of a Ninja, January 30, 2008

By	Happo Dojo (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews

Any translation issues aside, this English version of Hiden Togakure Ryu Ninpo is a profound and useful text for a student of the Bujinkan arts.

There have been many books in which Hatsumi sensei is interviewed about or writes regarding the martial arts, but in Ninpo: Wisdom for Life, the number of topics discussed is overwhelming! From diet to personal relationships, the Grandmaster reveals his unique thoughts and views on them all. In addition to philosophy, there are many references to and descriptions of techniques and methods of taijutsu and ninpo.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A great Bujinkan find, February 7, 2008

By	Lisa Ann (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews

I have owned Ninpo: Wisdom for Life for a few years and think it is one of my favorite ninja books. Having read all of the English books by Masaaki Hatsumi, I can tell you that this book is page after page of martial arts philosophy! It is great to read about the philosophy behind the art of ninjutsu and having it from the source is excellent. When reading the book I feel like I am reading a Densho [traditional scrool].

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5.0 out of 5 stars wow......
I am currently training in bujinkan & have done so in to-shin-do also. This is my personal favorite of all the Hatsumi books I have read. Read more

Published 1 month ago by Mr. C. J. Hill

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Bujinkan students and other styles as well
This book offer's lots of advice on life and insights to training. It's an important addition to any warrior's library.

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