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Has anyone ever trained in ninjitsu? I recall many people implying how formidable ninjitsu was during the “ninja craze” of the 80’s. My knowledge of ninjitsu is based solely on what I’ve read about Stephen Hayes and a self-defense video by Sho Kosugi. Many of the actual fighting techniques resemble Hapkido and karate.
The fact is I’ve heard mixed reports on the study of ninjitsu. Some books state that the ninja were revered even by their enemies, the samurai... while other sources dismiss ninja as simply spies who used trickery and deceit to serve their end.
I’m curious as to how effective ninjitsu techniques and tactics are in today’s modern world. During the whole “Blood Sport” era, I remember hearing about Dux Ryu for a time until everyone, including his students, debunked Frank Dux as a fraud. I’m anxious to hear some thoughts on ninjitsu.
The fact is I’ve heard mixed reports on the study of ninjitsu. Some books state that the ninja were revered even by their enemies, the samurai... while other sources dismiss ninja as simply spies who used trickery and deceit to serve their end.
I’m curious as to how effective ninjitsu techniques and tactics are in today’s modern world. During the whole “Blood Sport” era, I remember hearing about Dux Ryu for a time until everyone, including his students, debunked Frank Dux as a fraud. I’m anxious to hear some thoughts on ninjitsu.
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