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Ninjas and the art of Ninjitsu are perhaps the epitome of martial arts at their best. While there is much myth surrounding the ninja there are now ninjitsu training schools around the globe. Of course they are much fewer and farther between than most other martial arts, though this only adds to their mystic. There are now even ninjitsu home study courses. Perhaps besides their stealth the ninja are best known for their weapons. Certainly the ninja are heralded as using some of the coolest weapons from history that are still highly coveted today.

However besides technique and weapons training, perhaps what separated the ninja from the rest was their basic training principals. To become a ninja you could have no fear and recognize no pain. In fact when a ninja went into battle there probably was not much an opponent could do to them that had not already been done to them worse in training, well except maybe losing a limb. Going into battle, not only armed with the great skills of the ninja but truly without fear makes for an incredibly fearsome opponent that can likely only be stopped with a fatality.

Today it is sad to see many martial arts classes. Students are whining and wimping out ´I´m tired´, ´how many more´. You certainly would not have dared to question your instructor or complain if you were training under a real ninja master would you? This does not mean you have to punish your body to a pulp, however the principal is that whether it is ninjitsu or another martial art you have been practicing, if you really want to bring it like a ninja it all begins with your core training and building both mental and physical toughness. Train harder, train longer and never give up.

Naruto is a Japanese Manga comic book and TV series written and created by Masashi Kishimoto. Originally based on a picture from 1997 the series began in 1999 and has rocketed to success all over the world. This is not just for kids (especially with some serious grown up language and sexual innuendos) but has millions of fans in dozens of countries. No longer just a comic book hero, Naruto has an animated TV series, video games and several movies. For the few of you unfamiliar with it, the story line is based around Naruto a teenager on a mission to become ‘Hokage’ – the ninja leader of his village, respected as the ultimate ninja master.

The following list some of the most amazing moves from characters in the series, of which some are unfortunately to good to be real, but nonetheless are truly awesome when seen on screen:

Naruto

Naruto and his team mates are well known for their use of shuriken 9ninja throwing stars) and Kunai, which they often can throw five of at a time, and if not killing an opponent giving the chance to close the distance for some awesome hand-to-hand combat. Most of the good ninjas moves are based on Jutsus which are special moves & powers created by combining several hand movements known as seals. Naruto’s Jutsus include ‘kage bunshin no jutsu’ & ‘tajuu kage bunshin no jutsu’ which enable him to clone himself multiple times and confuse the enemy.

Gaara

Gaara is unfortunately a pretty mixed up individual mentally, but so far remains undefeated. His mother blessed/cursed him so that whenever he is attacked the sand while rise up and defend him against anything and even destroy those he is mad at, sometimes without him really wanting to.

Itachi Uchiha

this guy works for the bad side, but his extremely powerful ‘Mangekyou Sharingan’ give him the ability to hypnotize opponents and copy their moves and special techniques.

Pain

Pain also works for the dark side. Not only does this bad ninja have metal that can shoot out of his body into his enemies but his ‘fuuin jutsu genryuu kyuufuujin’ allows his to trap any beast and suck out their soul – not a bad move to learn.

Saske

Saske plays Naruto’s nemesis in many episodes that pit them against each other. His great ninja skills and knowledge of katon: ‘goukakyuu no jutsu’ which allows him to breath fire make him a formidable adversary.

If you and your family haven’t checked out Naruto yet it is definitely worth it and can be very inspirational to turn the whole family into martial arts fans.

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If you call yourself a martial arts fan but haven’t seen the new Warner Bros ‘Ninja Assassin’ movie you need to run to the store now and pick it up. This is a truly classic ninja and martial arts movie that is sure to become legendary. A great blast from the past of inspiring martial arts movies that have motivated millions to take up life long martial arts training. Ninja Assassin is directed by James McTeigue and stars Rain as the main character and most talented ninja. Rain also starred in Speed Racer and is also a music artist, however no doubt this movie will change his career dramatically, hopefully meaning more great martial arts movies to come. The story is based around Rain’s character Raizo who along with many others is an orphan taken in and trained by a ninja master to become part of an elite team of mercenary ninjas, the rest you will have to see for yourself…

The training in the movie should provide great inspiration for turning up your workouts a notch and to stop whining when you get tired. The great old school style training involves a lot of pain and toughening up, including having your feet slashed if you do not walk light enough. Sparring is great, including sparring blindfolded using real weapons. Setting a new standard and challenge in training, Rain performs vertical push-ups with his hands holding all his weight on a bed of nine inch nails.

Though even more impressive is the incredibly effective use of traditional ninja weapons against modern western weapons including a fully armed SWAT team. Most notably these include throwing stars which are used with deadly precision and a version of the ninja shoge. The ninja shoge is a blade attached to the end of a long rope or chain which can be used to entangle an opponents sword or as a stabbing and slicing weapon. The incredible skill shown is this movie will definitely make these weapons a hot commodity, though trying to replicate those moves at home, is probably really dangerous and not a good idea without professional training.

Being a parent isn’t a walk in the park. This becomes more of a problem when they don’t pay

Kids Learning Ninjitsu

attention in school and won’t even do homework. Of course, this may appear harmless during the first few school years, but if this attitude is not corrected, it can be a cause for them to completely lose interest in school.

Worse, this can contribute to their tendency to grow up as dependent, underperforming, indolent or downright irresponsible adults. For this reason, it is all the more important that parents teach their kids discipline from an early age.

While it’s very easy to say that, it is quite a monumental task. This becomes more of an issue when both parents are working and the child is often left under the care of a babysitter who may not care about anything except to collect her pay. This is why parents need to be creative in the parenting methods they use. They have to consider that while they’re away at work, the kids deserve to make better use of their time either in school or through other activities where they can cultivate their sense of discipline independently. If you’ve been thinking how to do this, consider martial arts.

Whether a boy or girl, your child is going to benefit much from this type of activity where self-control is best emphasized through self-defense training.  For example, allow your child to learn ninjutsu and he will not only master his body movements but begin learning how to use all the cool ninja equipment they see in their video games. He will also become more cognizant and conscious about the things in his life.  For instance, if your child doesn’t care about doing his homework, enrolling him in a martial arts class will help him become more conscious of the fact that he needs to do his assignment if he wants to continue training in ninjutsu. The more your child realizes this, the more he will improve that sense of discipline which he’s going to need so he can keep doing his homework and other tasks that may be assigned to him. With continuous training, the child will eventually develop a sense of responsibility.

Teaching discipline and responsibility is not limited to martial arts. The point is just to engage the child in a challenging yet fun activity because learning is always more effective that way. Children will always be children and you can’t teach them with words and books all the time. Ninjutsu classes can help your children grow up to be disciplined and a creditworthy adult.

Ninja Shoes

One of the most important aspects of becoming a ninja is learning how to properly use the gear

ninja shuriken

that ninjas use. Throwing stars, or Shuriken are an important part of the ninja artform. Before you begin, it is vital to realize that these throwing stars are illegal in most states and you must never practice with one against a human being. Injuries are all too common and may be fatal. These are lethal weapons and are not designed for “fun.”

Build a proper target made out of plywood or drywall. This target should have a firm base and be strong enough to withstand several practice throws. Place the target at least ten feet away from you when you are first beginning. It will take time to develop the skills necessary to reach your target and hit it accurately. Practice in an area where there is no chance of hurting someone else or yourself.

Bat Throwing Shuriken

Begin by holding the star vertically in one hand. Place it between your thumb and index finger. Using a forward throwing motion, hurl the star at your target, snapping your wrist as you let the star go. Keep practicing until you are consistently hitting your target then move it further away. In time, you will be a master of the Shuriken.