The Book of Ninja

The Bansenshukai - Japan's Premier Ninja Manual

Antony Cummins, MA, Yoshie Minami

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English

Watkins
01 November 2018

History; Combat sports & self-defence

Like 'The Art of War,' the strategies set forth in the The Book of Ninja can be used in every day life.

This first complete translation of the Bansenshuka-the 'bible' of the ninja arts!

Like The Art of War, the tenets of Japanese military strategy and tactics offer valuable lessons for success in everyday life.

In 1676, a ninja named Fujibayashi collected and combined information from the ninja clans of Iga-regarded to be the homeland of the ninja-and compiled it into an authoritative book. Known as The Bansenhukai,Fujibayashi's book has now been translated into English by the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team and is widely considered to be the 'bible' of ninjutsu, the arts of the ninja.

The Book of Ninja begins with an in-depth introduction to the history of Fujibayashi's scripture. Its teachings take into the secrets of guerrilla warfare and espionage-and reveals how the ninjas mastered-

. Spycraft-including nighttime steal and concealment tactics

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Weapon and tool building skills

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Mission planning and warfare

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Adopting the right mindset for tackling inner and outer demons

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Capturing criminals and executing night raids

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Making secret codes and signs

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Predicting weather through an esoteric Buddhist divination

An exciting and engaging tome of lost knowledge, The Book of Ninja is the final say in the world of the ninja and the ultimate classic for samurai and ninja enthusiasts alike.

By: Antony Cummins MA, Yoshie Minami
Imprint: Watkins
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 48mm
Weight: 980g
ISBN: 9781780284934
ISBN 10: 1780284934
Pages: 544
Publication Date: 01 November 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Antony Cummins is the founder of the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team, which has previously published the first two manuals in its ninja series, The Book of the Ninja being the last in the trilogy. Antony also works as the head of Urban Canyon Films to produce high-end documentaries on Japan, which are being distributed by National Geographic. He has been recognised by peers as a leading expert in the discovery of military arts of medieval Japan.