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Posted by thacker at 6 March 2010

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

Kids Learning Ninjitsu

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.

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Posted by thacker at 21 February 2010

Category: Ninja

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

ninja shuriken

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

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.

Posted by thacker at 12 February 2010

Category: Ninja

Hollywood is largely responsible for the popularity of ninjas in the west. While there were

ninja stealth

ninja stealth

always stories and legends about these mysterious figures, it took Hollywood to transform these legends into living and breathing myths that inspire fear and awe. Most people would never hear about the ninja way if it wasn’t for movies that feature these shadowy characters.

In the beginning, ninjas were considered to be the “bad guys” in martial arts films. They went against the “hero” and struck without warning. Audiences perceived them to be scary and a fear of the unknown fueled this line of thinking. However, as is natural, the evolution of the “anti-hero” meant that Hollywood needed to take the ninja and make them a good character.

Instead of being the bad guy trapped in shadows, Hollywood began focusing on the noble aspects of the ninja. Their discipline and their path to enlightment became the story, not the sneak attacks. Instead of relegating ninjas to the part of the bad guy, suddenly we had them as the hero. Thanks in a large part to actors like Bruce Lee, ninjas became more acceptable. Other actors like Jackie Chan, Steven Segal and others have transformed the ninja into the male lead instead of relegating him to the shadows.

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Posted by thacker at 10 January 2010

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These Ninja Stealth Guidelines are taken from Stephen K. Hays in his book “The Mystic Arts of the Ninja.

Guidelines to Ninja Stealth

Guidelines to Ninja Stealth

  1. Flex your knees and allow your weight to sink while maintaining a controlled balance. Always carry the least amount of ninja weapons you will need.
  2. Make sure to breath while you move. Many people hold their breath and this actually produce excess muscle tension, and this may also lead to a loud gasp when a breath is taken or needed.
  3. You must watch where you are walking but don’t only focus on that you must be aware of your surroundings and notice other people or obstacles are coming up.
  4. You must use all your joints for ninja stealth, move like flowing water and engage your ankles, knees and hips for stepping. Do not swing your entire leg from your hip this will certainly increase the noise you make.
  5. This is critical, keep all your weight and balance on your leg that is grounded. Avoid distributing your weight over both legs.
  6. Let one of your hands ‘float’ in front of you and the other beside you one torso high and one torso low. This will help in detecting possible barriers before your full body weight commits to them.
  7. If you feel you have made to loud of a noise stop for a moment for signs of detection. This will be a quick movement made by others and/or immediate silence following your sound. The good thing is that immediate silence is a guess that a listener heard something they have not detected you. As you are stopped slowly sink lower on your knees to physically relax. Once on your knees take a deep breathe and release it slowly to help relax. Remain this way until you are confident to proceed and give enough time for listeners decide they didn’t hear anything at all.
  8. You must remain calm and patient in this skill. You should actually focus on taking as much time as you safely can.
  9. The Ninja always understands the environment. For example if it is rough terrain you must take smaller steps so that you keep in control of your balance and one last tip If at all possible crawl for concealment.

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Posted by thacker at 26 December 2009

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A system of Japanese martial arts divided into 36 categories, genbuken is sometimes called the Genbukanninja sanjurokkei” (sanjurokkei being the Japanese word for “thirty-six”).

Shoto Tanemura is credited as being the founder of the system, which he formalized in 1984. A descendant of an old and respected samurai family with roots tracing back to the imperial family of Japan, Tanemura began his training in armed and unarmed techniques at the age of nine. His given name was Tsunehisa, but he later took the name “shoto,” meaning “law of the sword.”

Armed and unarmed combat

Genbuken focuses on a number of ninja like skills and includes the study of taijutsu, bojutsu and the use of traditional weapons. The unarmed aspects of the art include striking, blocking, kicking, and punching, alongside a number of joint-manipulation and throwing methods. Chokes are a favorite of the system as are nerve and pressure-point attacks and bone breaks.

Genbukan1Weapons grades

There is a ranking system for weapons training that follows a progressive system of colored belts and includes the 10th-dan grading system, which ranks black-belt holders. Those of 4th dan or above are permitted to open schools.

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Jinenkan

A hybrid system, set up in 1996 by Fumio Manaka, jinenkan is influenced by taijutsu, the unarmed combat of ninjutsu, and the weapons training that Manaka studied under the tutorage of the feted Japanese ninja Masaaki Hatsumi.

Military influence

Manaka spent 39 years in the military, he explored and developed simple techniques, also influenced his system, which stresses the importance of understanding and mastering the basics.

Nature’s way

After 37 years studying ninjutsu, he established his own organization, taking on the name Genbukan2“Unsui,” meaning “cloud and water.” The philosophy of flowing freely informs much of the system, and the symbol of the school has a three-layered cloud, three streams, and the three characters that make up the name “jinenkan,” totaling nine objects. The number nine has a mystical meaning in Japanese culture.

Fumio Manaka began training in martial arts at the age of 14 and holds certificates of mastery in a number of the arts, and formal training in many others. He founded jinenkan in 1996 with the goal of allowing students to study the old martial ways (the “Kobudo”) of Japan unhindered under his tutelage. He has spent much time in Europe and the United States, in order to raise the level of training in these areas.
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