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NinjutsuTrainingA System for Fighting and Livingby Bud MalmstromCover photo adapted fromThe Complete Ninja Collection by Stephen K. Hayes.
The original version of this piece waspublished in the February 1984 issue ofBlack Belt and was originally titled“Ninjutsu: A Fighting System, a Life System.”2BLACK BELTblackbeltmag.com
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SUGGESTED READINGNinja History 101: Ninjutsu TrainingMasaaki Hatsumi, one of Japan’s few remaining ninja practitioners,describes the ninja of old as the perfect all-around athletes of theirday. Learn about their intense regimen!Ninjutsu Training Tips Anyone Can Use!Because of its birth during violent times, ninjutsu focused onmethods that worked in the worst situations. Learn how YOU canapply them to your martial arts training!Ninjutsu Training Myths: Does Ninjutsu Embody the Dark Side ofMartial Arts?Stephen K. Hayes, Black Belt Hall of Fame member and author of sixninja books, offers his take on the public’s perception of ninjutsu vs.the history of its origins.DISCLAIMER6BLACK BELTBLACK BELT COMMUNICATIONS, anActive Interest Media Publication,as publisher, does not endorse andmakes no representation, warranty orguarantee concerning the safety oreffectiveness of either the productsand services advertised in thismagazine or the martial arts or othertechniques discussed or illustratedin this document. The publisherexpressly disclaims any and allliability relating to the manufacture,sale or use of such products andservices and the application of thetechniques discussed or illustratedin this document. The purchaseor use of some of the products,services or techniques advertisedor discussed in this documentmay be illegal in some areas of theUnited States or other countries.Therefore, you should check federal,state, and local laws prior to yourpurchase or use of these products,services or techniques. The publishermakes no representation or warrantyconcerning the legality of thepurchase or use of these products,services and techniques in the UnitedStates or elsewhere. Because of thenature of some of the products,services and techniques advertisedor discussed in this document, youshould consult a physician beforeusing these products or services orapplying these techniques. Specificself-defense responses illustrated inthis document may not be justifiedin any particular situation in view ofall of the circumstances or underapplicable federal, state or local law.Neither Black Belt Communicationsnor the author makes anyrepresentation or warranty regardingthe legality or appropriateness of anytechnique mentioned or depicted inthis document. You may be injured ifyou apply or train in the techniquesillustrated in this document andneither Black Belt Communicationsnor the author is responsible forany such injury that may result.It is essential that you consult aphysician regarding whether or notto attempt any technique describedblackbeltmag.comin this document.
The CompleteNinja Collectionby Stephen K. HayesTogether in one collector’s edition! Black Belt Books has compiled the bestselling six-book Ninja series by Stephen K. Hayes into one must-have volume.The inspirational and legendary master has updated and added to the originalmaterial, bridging the gap between the needs of contemporary society and theessence of the ancient once-secret ninja art.Hayes, inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame in 1985, achievedthe rare rank of judan (10th-degree black belt) and was formallyordained in 1991 as a teacher in the 1,200-year-old Japaneseesoteric meditation tradition. Here, in one volume, he shares thesecrets of the warrior sage.Code: 528Pages: 927Retail: 69.95ISBN: 978-0-89750-206-17BLACK BELTTo order, call toll-free: (800) 581-5222 or visit blackbeltmag.com/ninjablackbeltmag.com
Ninja History 101: Ninjutsu Training Masaaki Hatsumi, one of Japan’s few remaining ninja practitioners, describes the ninja of old as the perfect all-around athletes of their day. Learn about their intense regimen! Ninjutsu Training Tips Anyone Can Use! Because of its birth during violent ti
