Ninjutsu By Draeger D.F. (Book)
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Ninjutsu, the ancient and secret Japanese art of espionage and assassination, has long fascinated the Western world. Practitioners of the arts, known as ninja, were masters of exotic weapons, martial skills, and techniques of stealth and concealment. Their ability to move swiftly and silently, and to strike at will with deadly force, made them seemingly invincible opponents, giving rise to stories of amazing exploits and supernatural powers. In 'Ninjutsu', martial arts authority Donn Draeger strips away the myths. Draeger reveals the secret tactics, weapons, tricks, and disguises that have earned the ninja a reputation as history's most feared secret agents.
The late Donn F. Draeger, U.S. Marine Corps officer and a historian of martial arts disciplines and licensed and recognized in Japan as a teacher of numerous martial arts, is internationally recognized as one of the world's leading experts on the subject. He lived in Japan, China, Mongolia, Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia. He was technical director of the magazine 'Martial Arts International' and he has authored and co-authored numerous books on martial arts. His books virtually all have become standard works. Draeger also has served as the director of the International Martial Culture Research Center, Tokyo. He died in 1982.
Introduction The Consummate Secret Agents
Prologue Entering the World of the Ninja
1. History and Organization
2. Training and Skills
3. Operating Techniques
4. Costume, Tools and Weapons
5. Tactics, Ruses, Feats
6. Facts and Legends
Epilogue Death of a Foolish Warrior
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9780804839372 |
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133 x 203 mm, 142 pp, 22. ill. |
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