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In 1973 "Enter the Dragon" debuted and made Bruce Lee and the martial arts an overnight sensation. A few years later, movies featuring ninjas burst onto the scene. They took hold of our imaginations and haven't let go. What is it about these secretive black clad warriors that inspires such interest?
The unbelievable feats that they are capable of is one answer. But how much of what they do is attributable to ninja training and how much is Hollywood artistic license? And more importantly to us, is there any way we can acquire the skills of these martial arts supermen?
It helps to remember that, in reality, the ninjas of old were simply men that learned and practiced an impressive set of skills. Ninjutsu is not a martial art like we think of other arts. Ninja training encompasses much more than simply kicking, punching and gymnastics.
Ninja training was comprised of 18 disciplines: most dealt with specific weapons in the ninja's arsenal. The others included skills that todays military and Special Forces practice as well; camouflage and concealment, intelligence gathering, unarmed combat, etc.
Most people never think of these other disciplines as being part of a martial art. Subsequently, most people don't bother to learn them. Some of the disciplines you can teach yourself; like learning to disguise yourself.
Other disciplines (like unarmed combat) require a partner to practice with. Practicing ninjutsu's techniques with a partner is important. Leverage applied correctly can almost magically allow a smaller person to disarm and dominate a larger opponent. But it takes a lot of practice before these skills become effective in real life.
As much as we want to believe in the ninja legends and emulate the ninja movies we see; we have to realize that the myth of the magical ninja sorcerer is just that... a myth. You as a martial artist have to be willing to put in the time, tears and sweat to master these skills.
We are fortunate to live in a time where it is relatively easy to find teachers in these combat arts who are willing to train us. (Information related to ninja training was once closely guarded. Now, it is available to everyone. There are numerous dojos worldwide that teach ninjutsu. Also, ninja training dvds and books are readily available online).
The important thing to remember is that there are no superior martial arts but there are superior martial artists.
One of the best things you can do to improve as a martial artist (no matter what your style) is to get yourself in the best physical shape possible. The better shape you are in the longer you can train; the more advanced moves you can master; and you will be more likely to avoid injury.
Then, perhaps someday, people will whisper about your ninja training and superhuman-like skills.
John Roche is NOT a ninja assassin or a black-belt Grand Master of a super secret deadly martial art. He is a student of martial history, a lifelong devotee of the martial arts and an action/adventure movie afficianado. When he grows up he hopes to become either Batman or Jason Bourne.
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Legends of the Martial Arts Masters $8.95 This exciting collection is made up of twenty dramatic adventures-with heroes ranging from Tamo, a monk who lived 1,500 years ago, to Robert Trias, who lived into the late 20th century. Filled with action, amazing feats, and martial arts wizardry, Legends of the Martial Arts Masters also promotes the virtues of discipline and courage to which martial artists aspire. The stories of how Gichin Funakoshi introduced karate to Japan, how Matsumura defeated a killer bull with guile instead of bloodshed, ad how Musashi won a duel without drawing his sword will dazzle students of martial arts. Legends of the Martial Arts Masters is ideal for young readers interested in stories of courage, combat, and self-discovery. |
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Chinese Martial Arts (Hardcover) $53.61 "In the global world of the twenty-first century, martial arts are practiced for self-defense and sporting purposes only. However, for thousands of years, they were a central feature of military practice in China and essential for the smooth functioning of society. Individuals who were adept in using weapons were highly regarded, not simply as warriors but also as tacticians and performers. This book, which opens with an intriguing account of the very first female martial artist, charts the history of combat and fighting techniques in China from the Bronze Age to the present. This broad panorama affords fascinating glimpses into the transformation of martial skills, techniques, and weaponry against the background of Chinese history, the rise and fall of empires, their governments, and their armies. Quotations from literature and poetry, and the stories of individual warriors, infuse the narrative, offering personal reflections on prowess in the battlefield and techniques of engagement. This is an engaging and readable introduction to the authentic history of Chinese martial arts"-- |
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Asian Martial Arts (Origins) $60.54 High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles Theories of the origins of Asian martial arts range from the highly diffusionist to models which show greater recognition of independent invention. There is a theory which claims Indian martial arts spread to China via the transmission of Buddhism in the early centuries of the common era. Proponents of this theory cite a popular legend about a prince turnedBuddhist monk named Bodhidharma (circa 5th century) who is said to have imparted his martial arts knowledge to the monks of the Shaolin Monastery, thereby founding Shaolin Kungfu. But historical records from the Southern and Northern Dynasties do not allude to Bodhidharma visiting Shaolin. In fact, the first mention did not appear in print until the publication of the Transmission of the Lamp in 1004, almost five hundred years after Bodhidharmas lifetime. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 68 Publication Date: 2010/08/01 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.16 inches |
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Teaching Martial Arts (2nd Edition) $24.66 Teaching: The Way of the Master is the classic text for martial arts instructors. In a revolutionary approach, Sang H. Kim Ph.D has blended his extensive knowledge of martial art training with modern and classical teaching methodology to create a system of teaching martial arts for the 21st century. Author: Kim, Sang H. Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 208 Publication Date: 2000/03/01 Language: English Dimensions: 9.94 x 7.06 x 0.60 inches |
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The A-Z Of Martial Arts $8.99 The A-Z Of Martial Arts |
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Martial Arts Instruction $24.99 Martial Arts Instruction - Photographic Print |
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Martial Arts Weapons Demonstration $24.99 Martial Arts Weapons Demonstration - Photographic Print |
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Bruce Lee - Martial Arts Master $4.99 Bruce Lee - Martial Arts Master |
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Mixed Martial Arts Training Shorts $29.95 Mixed Martial Arts Training Shorts |
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Tan Dun - Tan Dun: The Martial Arts Trilogy $26.72 Martial Arts Trilogy |
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Chinese Martial Arts $23 This engaging introduction tells the authentic history of Chinese martial arts. |
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Mixed Martial Arts Button $1.99 Mixed Martial Arts Button Button This button features 3 ninjas working on their talents -- painting, knitting and writing. Size is approximate. Humor, martial arts. |
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Mixed Martial Arts Magnet $3.99 Mixed Martial Arts Magnet Magnet This refrigerator magnet features 3 ninjas working on their talents -- painting, knitting and writing. Size is approximate. Humor, martial arts. |
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Martial Arts of the World $180 ABC-CLIO's Martial Arts of the World: An Encyclopedia of History and Innovation is the most authoritative reference ever published on combat disciplines from around the world and across history. Coverage includes Shaolin monks, jousting knights, Roman gladiators, Westerner gunfighters, samurai warriors, and heavyweight boxers. These iconic figures and many more are featured in this title, as well as representatives of less well known but no less fascinating systems, all vividly characterized by expert contributors from around the world who are themselves martial arts practitioners. Martial Arts of the World comprises 120 entries in two volumes. The first volume is organized geographically to explore the historic development of martial arts styles in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. The second volume looks at martial arts thematically, with coverage of belief systems, modern martial arts competitions, and a wide range of such topics as folklore, women in martial arts, martial arts and the military, and martial arts and the media. |
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Martial $30 In this age of the sound bite, what sort of author could be more relevant than a master of the epigram? Martial, the most influential epigrammatist of classical antiquity, was just such a virtuoso of the form, but despite his pertinence to today’s culture, his work has been largely neglected in contemporary scholarship. Arguing that Martial is a major author who deserves more sustained attention, William Fitzgerald provides an insightful tour of his works, shedding new and much-needed light on the Roman poet’s world—and how it might speak to our own. Writing in the late first century CE—when the epigram was firmly embedded in the social life of the Roman elite—Martial published his poems in a series of books that were widely read and enjoyed. Exploring what it means to read such a collection of epigrams, Fitzgerald examines the paradoxical relationship between the self-enclosed epigram and the book of poems that is more than the sum of its parts. And he goes on to show how Martial, by imagining these books being displayed in shops and shipped across the empire to admiring readers, prophetically behaved like a modern author. Chock-full of epigrams itself—in both Latin and English versions—Fitzgerald’s study will delight classicists, literary scholars, and anyone who appreciates an ingenious witticism. |
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The Martial Arts Book (Paperback) $26.28 Provides an overview and history of martial arts such as karate, taekwando, and judo, and offers facts on each of the disciplines and anecdotes about famous martial artists. |
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Martial Arts of the World (Hardcover) $449.04 This two-volume encyclopedia, illustrated with b&w photos and illustrations, describes well-known and less-known martial arts and combat disciplines from around the world and throughout history. The first volume is organized geographically and covers the historical development of martial arts in different regions of Asia, as well as Africa, Europe, Oceania, and the Americas. The second volume explores martial arts themes such as belief systems, competitions, folklore, and women in martial arts. Other areas explored in this volume are martial arts and the media, the globalization of martial arts, the political uses of martial arts, and secret societies and fraternal organizations. Green teaches anthropology at Texas A&M University. Svinth is editor of the Electronic Journals of Martial Arts and Sciences Annotation 2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) |
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Mixed Martial Arts (Hardcover) $55.75 A discussion of mixed martial arts covers its history and culture, moves, equipment, and competitive aspects. |
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Martial Arts Deco Set Each $7.99 This Martial Arts Cake Deco Set includes two plastic martial arts figures in full kick position. Both figures are 3" x 2". |
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Martial Arts Training for Football (DVD) $67.12 Martial Arts Training for Football presents a detailed overview of the training and techniques involved in utilizing martial arts skills to enhance on-the-field performance. Featuring three separate video programs—Martial Arts Training for Football: Vol.1— Offensive Line, Martial Arts Training for Football: Vol. 2—Defensive Line, and Martial Arts Training for Football: Vol. 3—Defensive Backs and Wide Receivers, the DVD offers the perfect instructional tool for football coaches who want to enhance the level of play of their athletes, using martial arts techniques. |
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Martial Arts Made Easy $6.99 100 cool moves from a range of martial arts disciplines. Martial Arts Made Easy allows readers to teach themselves skills from such martial arts as karate, kung fu, judo, tae kwon do and ninjutsu. Each featured move is illustrated with step-by-step line drawings accompanied by expert advice that assures learning is fun and safe. |