Suggests conditioning exercises, describes equipment and weapons used by the Ninja, and demonstrates stances, defensive moves, and attacks.

Pass through the dark night of the soul and, like the Ninja, become a mystic-warrior of the shadows. To be a Ninja, one must be strong, one must know, one must dare, and one must be silent. To assist you in your quest for knowledge of the Silent Way, Ninja author Ashida Kim presents sections on exercises, strategy, fighting techniques, and ceremonial oaths of initiation. BACK IN PRINT AFTER TEN YEARS! CONSIDERED TOO DEADLY FOR PUBLICATION! *Ninja Sword: Concealment Carry and Quick Draw *Walking Staff: Hidden Weapons Within *Retrievable Stone: Flexible/Entangling Weapons *Throwing Stars and Knives *Ninja Garrote: Strangling Techniques *PLUS: Kappo: The Art of Resuscitation *Death Touch: Vital and Fatal Points AND MORE!!!! You too, can master this ancient and forbidden art of self- defense. Every finger is a dagger, every hand a sword, every arm a spear. Thus, is the Way of the Ninja...

Ashida Kim is one of a handful of men in the world who have learned the true art of Ninjitsu, the Silent Way of stealth and assassination in feudal Japan. Initial attempts to bring these secrets to the public were met with resistance due to the brutal and terrifying effectiveness of the techniques. The Ninja can fight or disappear. Looked for, cannot be seen, listened for, cannot be heard, felt for, cannot be touched. Now, you too can become a master of invisibility with the ability to penetrate anywhere unseen and vanish without leaving a trace. You will learn: * Nine Steps for erasing sight and sound * Attacking from ambush * Sentry Removal * The Art of Escaping * Ninja Weapons * The Power to Cloud Men's Minds * And much more... "Train yourself and be your own master. Dare to be great. Anyone can do the things I do if they but know how. One of your skill and determination need only follow this simple course of instruction to be certain of success."

The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Suggests conditioning exercises, describes equipment and weapons used by the Ninja, and demonstrates stances, defensive moves, and attacks

The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Ashida Kim reveals the meditations, breathing exercises and kuji-kiri hand forms that enable readers to cultivate and direct the chi, as well as tune into the minds of others.

For centuries, mystery has surrounded the lives of Japan's legendary ninja, the ingenious and deadly spies that were feared and revered by all. More Secrets of the Ninja takes you inside the ninja world to reveal the many facets of their remarkable lives. Packed full of fighting techniques, weaponry, workouts, secret codes and health tips, this full-color factbook provides the would-be ninja with every skill necessary for a life of stealth, secrecy and survival.

The oldest and most respected martial arts title in the industry, this popular monthly magazine addresses the needs of martial artists of all levels by providing them with information about every style of self-defense in the world - including techniques and strategies. In addition, Black Belt produces and markets over 75 martial arts-oriented books and videos including many about the works of Bruce Lee, the best-known marital arts figure in the world.

Ninjutsu: The Secret Art of the Ninja covers all aspects of this remarkable martial art, including the hidden details within the Ninjutsu forms. It reveals the secrets of how to develop power through body movement, how to effectively remove an opponent's balance, and how to unify the mind, the body and technique. The author's objective is to improve both the reader's mental and physical skills and to promote harmony between mind and body. A wide-ranging introduction covers the history of Ninjutsu and mental and physical attitude. The following chapters cover principles, fitness and stretching, postures, break falls, Sanshin No Kata, the Kihon Happo, basic and additional techniques, Sixteen Secret Fists, training pointers and advice, and pressure points.