True Path of the Ninja: The Definitive Translation of the Shoninki (An Authentic Ninja Training Manual) eBook: Anthony Cummins, Otake Risuke, Nakashima Atsume Ph.D., Nakashima Atsumi Ph.D., Yoshie Minami: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
Anthony Cummins (Author), Otake Risuke (Foreword), Nakashima Atsume Ph.D. (Preface), Nakashima Atsumi Ph.D. (Preface), Yoshie Minami (Translator)
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True Path of the Ninja is the first authoritative translation in English of the Shoninkithe famous 17th century ninjutsu manual.Authors Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami worked closely with Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, author of the most comprehensive modern Japanese version of the Shoninki, thus making this English translation the closest to the original scrolls. The information and insights found in this translation are invaluable for understanding the skills, techniques and mentality of the historical shinobi. Whether it involved tips for surviving in the wild, advice on intelligence-gathering techniques, or methods for creating chaos in the enemy camp, this ninja book unveils secrets long lost. Along with its practical applications, this book is an important guide to the mental discipline that ninjas must have to ensure success in accomplishing their mission.True Path of the Ninja is covers the following topics:What is a ninja and what equipment does he need. The skills of infiltration and information gathering.How to distrupt and distract the enemy.How to be mentally prepared to carry out ninja misionsIn addition to the translation of the Shoninki, this book also includes the first written record of the oral tradition "Defense Against a Ninja" taught by Otake Risuke.
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"…: the most excellent masterpiece of all the manuscripts on ninjutsu that have ever been written."--Otake Risuke, Katori Shinto Ryu, Head Teaching Master, from his foreword."..every time you reread this book you will obtain a new perspective."--Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, Translator of the "Shoninki" into modern Japanese."..the most excellent masterpiece of all the manuscripts on ninjutsu that have ever been written."--Otake Risuke, Katori Shinto Ryu, Head Teaching Master, from his foreword."..the first definitive English-language translation of the "Shoninki."--Metropolis..".the most excellent masterpiece of all the manuscripts on ninjutsu that have ever been written."--Otake Risuke, Katori Shinto Ryu, Head Teaching Master, from his foreword..".every time you reread this book you will obtain a new perspective."--Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, Translator of the "Shoninki" into modern Japanese..".the first definitive English-language translation of the "Shoninki."--Metropolis" the most excellent masterpiece of all the manuscripts on ninjutsu that have ever been written." Otake Risuke, Katori Shinto Ryu, Head Teaching Master, from his foreword"" every time you reread this book you will obtain a new perspective." Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, Translator of the Shoninki into modern Japanese"" the first definitive English-language translation of the "Shoninki." Metropolis"
True Path of the Ninja is the first authoritative translation in English of the Shoninki—the famous 17th century ninjutsu manual. Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami worked closely with Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, author of the most comprehensive modern Japanese version of the Shoninki, thus making this English translation the closest to the original scrolls. The information and insights found in this translation are invaluable for understanding the skills, techniques and mentality of the historical shinobi. Whether it involved tips for surviving in the wild, advice on intelligence-gathering techniques, or methods for creating chaos in the enemy camp, this ninja book unveils secrets long lost. Along with its practical applications, this book is an important guide to the mental discipline that ninjas must have to ensure success in accomplishing their mission. In addition to the translation of the Shoninki, this book also includes the first written record of the oral tradition "Defense Against a Ninja" taught by Otake Risuke, the revered sensei of the legendary Katori Shinto Ryu school of swordsmanship. Sensei reveals for the first time these ancient and traditional teachings on how the samurai can protect himself from the cunning wiles of a ninja. See all Product Description
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing; Hardcover with Jacket edition (12 July 2011)
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£0.49 Customer Reviews 4.4 out of 5 stars
4.0 out of 5 starsInteresting and informative
Dont expect to learn how to fight like a Ninja, this is how Shinobi made them selves appear like mystical beings. This gives you an insight into their lives as they really were not how Hollywood portrays them. I found it a little hard going at times and needed to re-read sentences to make sense of them with my 21st Century mind, but really interesting and absorbing.
5.0 out of 5 starsA great starting point for those interested in Shinobi
on 9 Nov. 2015Format: Hardcover
I bought this book a number of years ago and i always find myself going back a reading it again and againA great source of historical information not just for Shinobi no jutsu but it is also a great insight into the mind/character of the one's that would use itI would recommend it to you if you have a deep interest in Japanese warfare/warrior culture and historyNot too overwhelming with information but a perfect start in your own pursuit for informationA great book/translation from Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami
5.0 out of 5 starsThe Shoninki is perhaps the most highly regarded of the ...
The Shoninki is perhaps the most highly regarded of the historical ninjutsu manuals. This is a must have for anyone interested in the ninja, samurai or medieval japan. It is a clear translation and very readable.
5.0 out of 5 starsBest true account of the Shoninki available..
on 4 April 2011Format: Hardcover
If your interested in ninjutsu or martial arts this is a must buy.Best translation of a real ninja scroll written by real shinobi.Very good.
5.0 out of 5 starstruly historical
on 29 Sept. 2013Format: Hardcover
If you want true information on ninjas then this is the book full of excellent historical facts on how they worked and lived there's no other books around that come on par with this so buy now!
on 17 Mar. 2016Format: Hardcover
there are 16 ninjas hidden in this review, can you find them? no? then you need this book.
on 25 Aug. 2011Format: Hardcover
To be honest I bought this book on a whim, although I have found a curiosity for ninjitsu, and Japanese martial history. But found this book highly intriguing, with fascinating annotation by Antony.
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Published 18 months ago by adi
1.0 out of 5 starsAuthor has no understanding of Japanese culture and cannot read ...
Author has no understanding of Japanese culture and cannot read or speak Japanese. someone else does the actual translations and the author then deciphers these translations into...
Published 21 months ago by Simon Edwards
3.0 out of 5 starsnot much new info.
i thought there would be more information in the book but i was dissapointed, some interesting reading! but ok for anyone who hasnt been training for long.
Published on 23 Feb. 2014 by Ninpoguy
4.0 out of 5 starsInteresting read - historical rather than practical
A straight translation with some explanation. Makes anyone interested in ninja see things from a different perspective. Short book, can be read in a single sitting.
Published on 3 Oct. 2013 by Simon