How To Throw Shuriken

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.

Hollywood is largely responsible for the popularity of ninjas in the west. While there were always stories and legends about these

Hollywood Portrayal of A Ninja

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.

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

Ninja Stealth Guidelines

Many of the weapons used by the ninja were derived from their need for stealth and speed. Although they did use traditional

Ninja Weapons

weapons, such as swords and daggers, the ninja also employed an arsenal of other devices designed to stun, delay, distract, and—of course—to kill their enemies. They were masters in the use of gunpowder, which they utilized to create smoke screens, burning projectiles, and even landmines. Many of their weapons had multiple uses and were easily concealed. For example, the throwing star also known as the “shuriken” (small, handheld blades) were usually thrown at the enemy to cause minor injuries and create a distraction, but they could also be used in the hand, to gouge and slash.

Ninjas are well know for many things and one of these is a mystical mental power that eclipses the average person. As important as the weapons of the ninja was their mental acuity inside a mission. One of these spiritual and mental strengths is know as Kuji-in which is a communication process with the hands. These signals were said to channel a universal energy. This type of hand signals for focused mental energy was started by the Budists.

The Kuji-in was performed before missions to help visualize a success full completion and bring about the powers that are need to do this. Below we have listed some of the Kuji-in signs performed by the hands. There are 81 total hand symbols but with 9 primary ones:

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