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Old 09-28-2005, 09:43 PM   #229 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by franceschino
Hi everyone
I am interested in martial arts, and I would like to begin this month one of them. Right now I am very interested in ninjitsu and kung fu, but I don't really know what ninjitsu is. Is it the ninja art??? What do you learn??? Do you learn animal styles like in kung fu??? What do you think is better??? I am looking for something spiritual, acrobatic and that enables me to use sticks, etc... and if possible learn animal styles (not essential).
Please could you help, i know that probably is a stupid question, but I really don't know what to do.
Thank you very much

Francesco

P.S. sorry about my english but I'm italian

dear francesco ,

ninjitsu has existed since kung fu has existed , even earlier , it is a art that is intended to aid someone in all scenarios from water fighting to stealth , to multiple opponents to one opponent, it is intended to get the job done has effectively as you can to defend yourself. movies make ninjas look like thieves and assassins but in essence they are just like you and i. it is not a sport , nor to be taken as a hobby. it adjusts your perception of reality that isnt usually found in other martial arts . all have valid pro's and con's , but from experience , i learned more in 2 classes in this, then i did in karate or akido . if u look hard enough you might find it but remember alot of clubs claim they teach the real deal , but they teach tatjitsu which is a water down version of ninjitsu . it requires ALOT OF pratice and patience ,it cant be studied in ranks or belts , its something that is done in a microcosmic group , a family if you will . look and you will find , but it is dam hard to find the real stuff, there are only few around , but look around . i think every martial art has its beauty and splendor in it , so dont compare one to another, in terms of "well a judo master could kick a karate masters ass , etc etc " that is childish talk . shaolin kung fu and ninjitsu are arts i highly regard in my opinion they both have a history together if u read about it
well ciao for now
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