ninjutsu

In this fantastic new addition to the So You Want to Be a... series Kate, Eddie, and Angus are obsessed with ninjas. After watching endless ninja competitions on YouTube, the plucky adventurers dream of dressing in black and making themselves invisible. With padded shoes to silence their steps and throwing stars hidden in their pockets, the friends travel back in time to 1789 Japan to discover what it takes to be a ninja. Under the guidance of the grand master, the trio learn the ninjutsu craft from two of Japan's stealthiest ninjas-Hanzo, the bravest ninja of all time, and Chiyo, a kunoichi, or "female," ninja, who is a master of disguise. With the help of these great masters, Kate, Eddie, and Angus learn the most tightly guarded secrets of ninjutsu, including how to throw a ninja star, how to use mind control, and how to break into a castle! Full of zany illustrations and inspired by the book Ninja, which is based on an original ninjutsu training manual, So You Want to Be a Ninja? is a highly entertaining and accurate account of ninjutsu that's perfect for any child interested in martial arts or Japanese history.

"Uncover the secrets and truth of living life as a ninja"--Provided by publisher.

"Find out what's myth and what's history as this title explores the tools and weapons of the ninja"--Provided by publisher.

"Ninjas are known for their unorthodox warfare! Discover the origin of ninjas, their historical development, famous ninjas, key skills and traits, and details about weapons, training, and missions"--Publisher.

Find out about the Ninja warriors of Japan who were highly trained in martial arts and stealth.

Blends mythology and anthropology to trace the history of ninjas, warriors with extraordinary skills in combat, climbing, deception, disguise, and camouflage from their first appearance in feudal Japan to the present.

Contains several tales of prominent ninja warriors from history and describes the training, weapons, armor, and battle tactics used by them. Written in graphic-novel format.

Describes the origins and history, philosophy, and techniques of ninjutsu, features step-by-step illustrations of ninjutsu moves, and includes tips on clothing and equipment, as well as a glossary.

Tells the story of this elite corps of assassins and their secret art, how they obtain and utilize their skills in the modern world, their mysterious origins, training and philosophy.