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Summary: Grand Master in Theatrical Arts
Review: Maasaki Hatsumi a recognized Grand Master in Teathrical Arts , a poet , a caligraph , a japanesse , a oriental philosophies expert a encouraged friend of PsyilliRabbit of the DragonElite the Top World Martial Arts club recognized in yahoo about American SERIOUS Karata expert in make reviews of books of Martial Arts and relateds topics
Well they too deserve as friends ecourageds to make reviews and increase the data base of cultural knowledge of martial arts for the general public that the Maasaki Hatsumi book a true friend of DragonElite the Grand Asster Ed Martin and psyillirabbit the Great Master Maasaki Hatsumi deserve that your book be reviewed
unfortunely this book not deserve more that the sugested 1 STAR unfortunely i need agree with PsyilliRabbit Ed Martin friend
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Summary: not so realistic
Review: the book initself is not very helpful, its written in poetic kind of ways which makes it a little hard to grasp, i mean in this day and age its realy hard to imagine black hooded so called ninjas climbing onto rooftops and down chimneys, for historical value maybe the book can be good but if you want to follow the art its rather silly as there are other arts out there that doesnt need yoto climb trees and do the silent nija walk in a bush,,,
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Summary: Warrior's book
Review: This book is comprised of several interviews with the Grandmaster by various advanced students. It gives the reader a strong sense of where various aspects fit into ninjutsu and into warriorship
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Summary: Interview with a Master
Review: This book is great. It is not a text book which will help you learn the Martial arts of being a Ninja. But it does dispell some notions about ninjustsu. It is a must read, regardless of art studied. The book is an interview, using the Q&A format, of Grandmaster Hatsumi. And is a very easy read.
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Summary: Dialogue Between Hatsumi and High Ranked Students....
Review: This book is not a physical instruction manual on the art of Ninjutsu--nor is it fiction. It IS an enjoyable journey into Bujinkan Taijutsu/Ninpo, conducted by the Grandmaster himself. Along for the ride are three of his seniormost non-Japanese students, Doron Navon of Israel, and Charles Daniels and Jack Hoban of the United States. This 100 page book is composed of three chapters. The first is in interview between Doron Navon and Hatsumi, the second between Jack Hoban and Hatsumi, and the third between Charles Daniels and Hatsumi. The value of these interviews lies in the fact that these three men in their experience ask questions most of us won't think about for another 10 years or so...and Grandmaster Hatsumi answers them! Includes pictures of Navon, Hoban, and Daniels as well an scarce pictures of Hatsumi with his ninpo teacher, Takamatsu Sensei. If you are looking for the essence of ninjutsu as a martial art, this is one of a handful of books which can offer some real insight to what the art is and what it means. Hatsumi discusses subjects which aren't covered in any other books, such as the skill of Akimoto, another student of his teacher, Takematsu (page 54-55). He clarifies many points, including the art he is teaching, saying: "I am, of course, teaching ninjutsu, but...the grades that are awarded all over the world are grades only in ninpo taijutsu". (page 71) This volume is an excellent companion to the volume authored by Hatsumi and his senior American student, Stephen Hayes which has recently been reprinted, "Ninja Secrets from the Grandmaster", which is also written in an interview format between teacher and student. If you're seeking to grasp what Bujinkan ninpo (taijutsu) is, books by Masaaki Hatsumi and Stephen Hayes are the most direct.
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Summary: No easy answers
Review: This book should be treasured by all martial artists. The words within are cryptic, and should be studied very carfully. This book will not teach you how to fight, you need a qualified teacher for that. However, this book provides priceless wisdom for serious students of Ninja arts.
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Summary: Sokè's words.
Review: This is a great book. What Hatsumi writes in this really makes you wonder of how to be a ninja. How to enjoy life, and live safe. It really help to read this book if you want the real spirit in Ninja Training. You may not understand everything he means in this book. But you will understand a lot more after a while. And every time you read this book agian you will understand more. Please buy it.
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Summary: Bujinkan jibberish
Review: This is mostly about bujinkan politics, events, and some weak philosophy. It doesn't really have anything to do with Ninjutsu.
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Summary: in depth
Review: This is one of my first books on the subject.
A great book,I'm now reading for the third time.
Some of the answers to the questions he's asked
are blurry at first glance,but after reading another time or two
all I can say is it's amazing if you can interperet them
correctly.
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Summary: Engaging, educational, and ultimately necessary!
Review: Using a question-and-answer format featuring several highly-ranked western students, Hatsumi-sensei pours forth pearls of wisdom at once so commonsense yet simultaneously illuminating, one cannot help but become engrossed not only in this system of martial arts, but also in the man himself. A must-have for anyone who calls themself a martial scholar, artist, or intelligent person!
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