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What is Ninjutsu? By Bob Hubbard - 09-01-2010 01:35 PM
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I'm opening the door here to a serious crapstorm.
Wikipedia defines Ninjutsu as thus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninjutsu
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Ninjutsu (忍術?) sometimes used interchangeably with the term ninpō (忍法?) is the martial art, strategy, and tactics of unconventional warfare and guerrilla warfare as well as the art of espionage purportedly practiced by the shinobi (commonly known outside of Japan as ninja).[1]
While there are several styles of "modern ninjutsu," the historicity and lineage of these styles is disputed.
Wiki also defines Shinobi or Ninja as: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninja
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A ninja or shinobi (忍者 or 忍び?) was a covert agent or mercenary of feudal Japan specializing in unorthodox arts of war. The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, and assassination, as well as open combat in certain situations.[1] The ninja, using covert methods of waging war, were contrasted with the samurai, who had strict rules about honor and combat.[2]
Going by a very strict interpretation of this, we can reason that there are no ninja around today, since Japan is no longer a feudal nation, nor are there currently warring families in need of such agents.
Their arts however do continue to exist, though some branches are controversial and surrounded by much disinformation and misunderstanding.
The modern Ninja would be someone who trains in the arts, skills, strategies and tactics of Ninjutsu.
But what is Ninjutsu today?
Some would argue that it is simply a name, that lends itself to whatever you want it to fit, from modern covert skills, to running around the back yard in black pj's kicking tires and trees.
For the sake of opening debate, I submit these simple terms.
To be considered Ninjutsu an art must:
- Have a verifiable connection to Japan.
- Have a verifiable connection to a legitimate ninjutsu family
To date, only 3 systems have fit this definition here: Bujinkan, Genbukan, Jinenkan. We do not consider Ashida Kim, Count Dante, Frank Dux or Rick Tew's arts as Ninjutsu.
But what of these?
So, what should a style have as credentials to be "real"?
Read More ... or click reply below.
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I'm opening the door here to a serious crapstorm.
Wikipedia defines Ninjutsu as thus: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninjutsu
Quote:
Ninjutsu (忍術?) sometimes used interchangeably with the term ninpō (忍法?) is the martial art, strategy, and tactics of unconventional warfare and guerrilla warfare as well as the art of espionage purportedly practiced by the shinobi (commonly known outside of Japan as ninja).[1]
While there are several styles of "modern ninjutsu," the historicity and lineage of these styles is disputed.
Wiki also defines Shinobi or Ninja as: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ninja
Quote:
A ninja or shinobi (忍者 or 忍び?) was a covert agent or mercenary of feudal Japan specializing in unorthodox arts of war. The functions of the ninja included espionage, sabotage, infiltration, and assassination, as well as open combat in certain situations.[1] The ninja, using covert methods of waging war, were contrasted with the samurai, who had strict rules about honor and combat.[2]
Going by a very strict interpretation of this, we can reason that there are no ninja around today, since Japan is no longer a feudal nation, nor are there currently warring families in need of such agents.
Their arts however do continue to exist, though some branches are controversial and surrounded by much disinformation and misunderstanding.
The modern Ninja would be someone who trains in the arts, skills, strategies and tactics of Ninjutsu.
But what is Ninjutsu today?
Some would argue that it is simply a name, that lends itself to whatever you want it to fit, from modern covert skills, to running around the back yard in black pj's kicking tires and trees.
For the sake of opening debate, I submit these simple terms.
To be considered Ninjutsu an art must:
- Have a verifiable connection to Japan.
- Have a verifiable connection to a legitimate ninjutsu family
To date, only 3 systems have fit this definition here: Bujinkan, Genbukan, Jinenkan. We do not consider Ashida Kim, Count Dante, Frank Dux or Rick Tew's arts as Ninjutsu.
But what of these?
- Quest Centers
- Tenshin Shōden Katori Shintō-ryū
- AKBAN
- Banke Shinobinoden
- Nindo Ryu School of Bujutsu
- Bansenshukai Ninjutsu
- Modern Ninjitsu
- Ninja Senshi Ryu
So, what should a style have as credentials to be "real"?
Read More ... or click reply below.
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