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Essence of Ninjutsu: The Nine Traditions by Masaaki Hatsumi
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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages.
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Type
- Book
- Intended Audience
- N/A
- ISBN
- 9780809247240
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mcgraw-Hill Education
ISBN-10
0809247240
ISBN-13
9780809247240
eBay Product ID (ePID)
216413
Product Key Features
Book Title
Essence of Ninjutsu
Number of Pages
192 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Martial Arts & Self-Defense, General
Publication Year
1988
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Sports & Recreation
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
12.2 Oz
Item Length
10 in
Item Width
7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
88-030190
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
796.8/1
Synopsis
Looking back almost 1,000 years, the mists of Japan's chaotic past shroud the development of a way of life, an ancient struggle waged against fierce feudal lords who ruled the island nation with swords of steel and a code of death before dishonor. The people of the mountainous regions of what is now Iga prefecture wanted to live in peace, but their lords had other plans-so the people learned the martial arts of self-defense and used their meager farm tools as weapons against the samurai blades of their oppressors. Nine traditions of the ninja arts grew out of this seemingly endless struggle, and legends were told of the supernatural abilities of the ninja fighters. The ninja never gained the kind of power that topples tyrants, but they gained a reputation that made tyrants cautious. And they gained the kind of power that makes the spirit endure and the mind the master of its fate. Told in actual stories of past grandmasters and in dojo lectures on techniques-with photographs, drawings, and paintings-the last surviving grandmaster of the ancient art of ninjutsu, Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi, presents Essence of Ninjutsu: The Nine Traditions . In it, he explains why, after more than 900 years, the art of the shadow warriors continues to inspire and serve practitioners from around the world. Dr. Hatsumi's book contains historic ninja scrolls and describes techniques for self-defense, and it debunks tricks that are attributed to the ninja but actually derive more from the circus than the martial arts. Essence of Ninjutsu is a fascinating, authoritative look at the roots of ninjutsu and how it continues to enrich the lives of its practitioners today. Dr. Masaaki Hatsumi is a bone doctor, artist, and writer, as well as the 34th grandmaster of the nine schools of the ninja arts in Japan. He has toured the United States in recent years to help Americans better understand the ninja and their way of life. His articles have appeared in all of the major martial arts magazines.
LC Classification Number
UB271.J3H328 1988
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- y***3 (332)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseExcellent condition and book better than described! Very well packaged and fast shipping! Thank you!
- k***j (108)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseThank you
- i***0 (83)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseAll good!Miraculous Medal Blessed Mary Mother of Pearl Marcasite Sterling Art Deco As Is (#205331035948)