Within the curriculum of Onshinjutsu(invisibilty) lies the techniques and strategies of Hensojutsu, or the art of disguise.  Ancient hensojutsu tactics were based upon the shichi ho de, or “seven ways of going”(more on this in later posts and in the Online training sections), and allowed a ninja the ability to blend in and penetrate a […]

Way back in 1996 I sat with 16 other yondans all waiting to be tested by Soke Hatsumi for our 5th dan. It was a little different then as Soke told us he would strike all the way through to the floor and you would fail if he hit you anywhere along his cutting line. […]

Due to the extreme nature of the missions that a ninja of ancient Japan were called upon to perform, they required a level of physical and mental fitness that bordered on the phenomenal. They lived a rugged and often Spartan like existence from a young age, which allowed them to develop these physical skills that […]

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The Ninja of ancient times were famed for their ability to seemingly disappear at will. Onshinjutsu or “art of invisibility” is the ninjutsu practitioner’s strategies and tactics, which like the ninja of ancient Japan allow a modern Ninja proponent to disappear of blend in to escape detection. The art of Onshinjutsu is comprised of several […]

Choho is the ninja’s art of gathering intelligence. In order to effectively gather information in a discrete manner, a ninjutsu practitioner requires practice. Here is a short exercise that I often practice when I travel or am out for a walk in a new neighborhood. Gather the following information:   1)      How many homes were […]

“Would you repeat that movement again?” “I replied that I could never perform a movement more than once. If I did the same thing twice, the movement would become just a “pattern” Even if it looks like the same movement, only the slightest difference either in my action or that of my opponent may change […]

 I had to chuckle when I came across this newspaper clip. Remember a Ninja is supposed to be invisible (LOL)   Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this postPrint for later

Alright here is part two of the tour at the Iga Ueno museum in Japan. Keep track of the secret hiding locations and escape methods here, as they will give you valuable insights on how to start on these items in your own home. Bufu ikkan Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on Facebookshare via RedditShare […]

Hello Again, A Ninja home whether modern or ancient contained many secrets. Secret compartments, concealed hiding locations, secret entrances and exits etc. This is part of a video series at the Iga Ueno Ninja Museum (Iwill post all of the segments) also, wait until you see the upcoming launch of Modern applications to a Ninja […]