Book of Ninja

<b>This first complete translation of the <i>Bansenshuka</i>--the 'bible' of the ninja arts!</b><br> <b> </b><br> <b>Like <i>The Art of War</i> the tenets of Japanese military strategy and tactics offer valuable lessons for success in everyday life.</b><br> <i> </i><br> In 1676 a ninja named Fujibayashi collected and combined information from the ninja clans of Iga--regarded to be the homeland of the ninja--and compiled it into an authoritative book. Known as <i>The Bansenhukai</i> Fujibayashi's book has now been translated into English by the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team and is widely considered to be the 'bible' of ninjutsu the arts of the ninja. <p/> <i>The Book of Ninja</i> begins with an in-depth introduction to the history of Fujibayashi's scripture. Its teachings take into the secrets of guerrilla warfare and espionage--and reveals how the ninjas mastered: <p/> - Spycraft--including nighttime steal and concealment tactics<br> - Weapon and tool building skills<br> - Mission planning and warfare<br> - Adopting the right mindset for tackling inner and outer demons<br> - Capturing criminals and executing night raids<br> - Making secret codes and signs<br> - Predicting weather through an esoteric Buddhist divination <p/> An exciting and engaging tome of lost knowledge <i>The Book of Ninja</i> is the final say in the world of the ninja and the ultimate classic for samurai and ninja enthusiasts alike.