This video series offers a unique and comprehensive approach to learning
the art of the ninja. In these videos, Jack Hoban-a former Marine Corps
captain and one of the acknowledged "founding fathers" of ninjutsu in
America-reveals the core physical techniques of this mysterious and
often misunderstood art. Hoban, who received ninjutsu training from
Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi in Japan, is a long-time practitioner of the
martial arts. Now a shidoshi (senior instructor), Hoban is an ideal
instructor to teach ninjutsu to both new and experienced practitioners,
as well as serious students who want to move beyond the ninja myths to
practical application. Vol. 4 of this
impressive series covers basic weapons training. Starting with an
introduction to the philosophy of the ninjutsu warrior, Hoban provides
an introductory course to basic weapons training, including stick
techniques for the hanbo (3-foot stick), jo (4-foot stick) and the
rokushaku (6-foot stick). In addition, Hoban reviews hand-strike
techniques and kamae (body attitudes, stances) with and without weapons,
combinations, and ways of immobilizing an armed assailant.
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