True path of the ninja : the definitive translation of the Shoninki

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True path of the ninja : the definitive translation of the Shoninki

[Natori Sanjurō Masatake] ; [written by] Antony Cummins ; [translated by] Yoshie Minami ; foreword by Ōtake Risuke ; preface by Nakashima Atsumi

Tuttle Publishing, c2011

1st ed

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True path of the ninja

Shōninki

正忍記

Shoninki : a 17th century ninja training manual

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Translation of: 正忍記 (Shōninki)

Bibliography: p. [190]-191

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ISBN 9784805311141

Table of Contents

  • Introduction(The Feel of the Translation;Problems with the Translation ほか)
  • 1 The Preface to the Shoninki(Summary of the Tradition;The Types of Shinobi ほか)
  • 2 The Shoninki Opening Chapters(The Equipment and Outfits for Shinobi Activities;Walking Along Unfamiliar Mountain Paths ほか)
  • 3 The Shoninki Middle Chapters(How to Utilize the Environment;How to Get Over a High Place and Get in Through a Low Barrier ほか)
  • 4 The Shoninki Final Chapters(Secret Philosophies of the Ninja;How to Get Into Other People’s Minds ほか)

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Description and Table of Contents

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ISBN 9784805311141

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True Path of the Ninja is the first authoritative translation in English of the Shoninki--the famous 17th century ninjutsu manual. Authors Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami worked closely with Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, author of the most comprehensive modern Japanese version of the Shoninki, thus making this English translation the closest to the original scrolls. The information and insights found in this translation are invaluable for understanding the skills, techniques and mentality of the historical shinobi. Whether it involved tips for surviving in the wild, advice on intelligence-gathering techniques, or methods for creating chaos in the enemy camp, this ninja book unveils secrets long lost. Along with its practical applications, this book is an important guide to the mental discipline that ninjas must have to ensure success in accomplishing their mission. True Path of the Ninja is covers the following topics: What is a ninja and what equipment does he need. The skills of infiltration and information gathering.How to distrupt and distract the enemy.How to be mentally prepared to carry out ninja misionsIn addition to the translation of the Shoninki, this book also includes the first written record of the oral tradition "Defense Against a Ninja" taught by Otake Risuke, the revered sensei of the legendary Katori Shinto Ryu school of swordsmanship. Sensei reveals for the first time these ancient and traditional teachings on how the samurai can protect himself from the cunning wiles of a ninja.

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