Thread: ninjitsu

I don't think ninjitsu is a good choice as far as effectiveness. You don't see too many ninjas in UFC or even training the military for that matter. All ninjas are good for are walking in the middle of the night in their pajamas and throwing powder into peoples faces. Aikido is alright if you can find a good style and a good teacher. Most of it is fluff and doesn't really work when applied to real situations. But again if you find a good school and an open minded teacher then you should be fine. If you are thinking of weapons training then you should definately look into eskrima or arnis. With what you will learn in eskrima you should be able to use almost any weapon effectively. Also they have some pretty good disarms and a little empty hand as well. Perhaps some grapping styles like brazilian jujitsu will suit you right.

I think lots of people could stop a 7th or 3rd dan in aikido. Not your average folk, but I am sure there are lots of people.

-Terrorists with AK-47s
-Policemen with shotguns
-knife-wielding lunaticks
-Randy Couture or Vitor Belfort
-Someone with a bucket of steaming water
-Someone with a blowgun
-Ninjas that sneak around at night
-Another 6th dan in Aikido
-A mob of rioting teenagers
-A Bad Burrito at Taco Bell

also Aikidoka don't (or shouldn't if they are true aikido-ka) focus on killing people. The point of aikido is to defend yourself while doing as little harm as possible to the other person. It's not about beating the s*** out of people. It's about making the world a better place.

Dude don't give up boxing....
I have nothing against aikido, I am sure they have some usefull skills, but I haven't seen yet an aikidoka who could stop a boxer.
Coming to weapon there are very few peoples who could (unarmed) stop a reasonably skilled escrimador if he attacks with a weapon...

Originally Posted by HandtoHand

Well if you are intrested in being a ninja, sneaking around and killing people then well i would have to say no. Ninjitsu the martail arts part is rare enough, but i dont think that your local gold's gym will have ninja instructors. But if you are intrested in espionage then go into the army, and after that join the agency's SAS (Special Activities Staff, not to be confused with the British and Australian Special Air Services). But of course that is if you make it through the training.

If you are intrested in this you may find this link of intrest.
http://www.specialoperations.com/Dom...S/Default.html

You know what with all this talk of the army and that damn book I'm starting to think that H2h really isn't some punk 16 year old kid but in fact an army recruiter! What did the army of 1 slogan not do it for you so now you got to fill up our forums with this army mumbo jumbo.

THat's an easy one... Army of 1, built on individuals to form a whole entity. It's no different than me saying your a body of 1 Atom. You have nothing without even 1 atom.

Keep in mind, the idea is that they are trying to promote joining the army. WHen one thinks of the army, you think of one huge body represented by 1 word (army) which congugates into the 3rd person singular. BY saying an army of one, this places stress on the idea that someone like you (insert Uncle Sam poster) is an individual and helps to make up the body of the army. Don't quote me, but that's what I get from it.

I would like to commemorate you on your decision to join the military, especially at 16. So few @ 16 are thinking past their next car.

Now, onto ninjitsu...

I have to agree with h2h that I too am bothered by the phrase "train u how to be a ninja." The definition of ninja is one who practices ninjitsu.. ok... but I have never called myself a ninja, and I really haven't met any serious ninjitsu practioner who does because it carries a negative connotation. If I were to say taht I'm a ninja, instantly you'd think me to be the guy dressed up in urban camo or black pajamas running through the streets at night hunting evil doers (or good doers). If it is teh stealth and espionage you are seeking, follow h2h's advice and join the SpecOps. If you are intersted in a good art to defend yourself, then stick with your decision to follow the arts.

Now keep in mind, I'm not totally daft (is that how you Brits spell it?). I know that you said you already joined an aikido class (and congratulations, it takes some people years to make up their mind)... I'm talking here to the other people who are reading this and thinking about doing something similar to what you were when you started this thread.

H2H -- just to throw mud in your eye... the Gold's Gym near has a Hatsumi-certified ninjitsu instructor at it (but he's not where I go.)

-Hikage

Originally Posted by krys

Dude don't give up boxing....
I have nothing against aikido, I am sure they have some usefull skills, but I haven't seen yet an aikidoka who could stop a boxer.
Coming to weapon there are very few peoples who could (unarmed) stop a reasonably skilled escrimador if he attacks with a weapon...

I agree with Krys. Boxing is awsome!

I am not sold on Aikido either though I try to keep an open mind. One of my best freinds is a 4th dan in Aikido and a intructor but he still hasn't convinced me that AIkido is all that effective.

I've gone to his class a few times and it is interesting, he still hasn't come to mine even though I invite him about once a week. He keeps saying he'll come. I have also asked him to be a guest instructor at our Shotokan Dojo and teach us some Aikido. He hasn't as of yet.

I have challenged him many times to a friendy sparring match but he will only show me a few moves and techniques but he will not spar me. He says he'll break my arm or something to that effect will happen if we mixed Aikido with boxing/karate. I just roll my eyes at him and call him lame.

Although I think he's hounest and sincere I just don't buy the garbage that he'd break my arm if we sparred.

Do the Aikido for a while and see what you think, but don't give up your boxing.

Originally Posted by adacas

You don't see too many ninjas in UFC

the only one I remeber was steve jenning( I think that was the name )in teh early UFC something like 3-6. He actully won but it was a fluke

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Originally Posted by adacasYou don't see too many ninjas in UFC[/QUOTE

the only one I remeber was steve jenning( I think that was the name )in teh early UFC something like 3-6. He actully won but it was a fluke

His name was Steve Jennum in UFC 3