Online Ninja Training Lesson: How To Control An Attacker With Your Footwork By: Jeffrey Miller | - In the world of martial arts and self-defense training, the more you know about how to control a situation and your opponent's perceptions, the more of an advantage you have, and the greater chance for winning. In this online ninja training lesson, I will be discussing a very deep level and advanced concept, and that is in how to control an attacker with your footwork - both in the way you move and in the way you position your feet.
Online Ninja Training Lesson: How To Control A Self-defense Situation With Your Body Position Alone By: Jeffrey Miller | - In Ninpo-taijutsu, the Ninja's self-defense method, the secret is to go beyond just learning the "moves." The idea is to be able to see and understand what each of your skills - regardless of whether it's a punch, joint lock, throw, or pressure point attack - is doing to your attacker. If you are to attain mastery in the art of Ninjutsu, then you must approach the idea of self-defense and combat from the perspective of "controlling the situation" - not just in winning the battle.
Because, I'm going to share with you a special walking method that, according to Soke Masaaki Hatsumi, grandmaster of the last remaining ninja schools in the world, is one of the two critical skills that you absolutely "must" be proficient in, if you are going to become a master of taijutsu, the Ninja's body-a ... Tags:ninja walking, learn ninjutsu, online, ninja training, ninjutsu training, bujinkan, yoko, aruki, taijutsu
Online Ninja Training Lesson: Learning To Walk Before You Can Run, Punch, Kick, Or Throw In Ninjutsu By: Jeffrey Miller | - This is another article in a series specifically written for those new to the Ninja's armed and armed combat system, known as ninpo-taijutsu ("the Ninja's body-art"). It is also for those who have been training but, for whatever reason, were not exposed to these crucial lessons early on in their training.
Online Ninja Training Lesson - 4 Methods For Defending Against Your Opponent's Attacks By: Jeffrey Miller | - In this online ninja training lesson, I want to explore how the ninja's self defense art approaches the idea of dealing with your opponent's attacks. Regardless of whether we're talking about handling punches, kicks, or grabbing attacks, the ninjutsu student approaches the concept from an "outside-the-box" perspective, rather than doing it "just like everyone else" but with a different "style."
Do You Really Want To Learn Ninjutsu? Beginner Level Lessons In The Ninja's Art Of Ninpo-taijutsu By: Jeffrey Miller | - Learning ninjutsu, just like anything else, can be a daunting task. Especially if you have no idea about where to start, or what to do next. Couple this with the way that ninpo-taijutsu is often taught, and you have the makings of confusion, indecision, and ultimately...frustration.
Ancient Ninja Tactics To Defend Yourself In A Modern Self Defense Street Attack By: Jeffrey Miller | - I'm assuming that, if you're reading this article, that you are interested in one of two things - either real-world self-defense training, or real-world self-defense using the Ninja's martial art of Ninjutsu. If not, then may I suggest that you find a different article to read.
Still here? Okay. So, it's self-defense, and you're okay with the fact that I'm talking about Ninja!
Learn Ninjutsu - The Weapons Of The Ninja By: Jeffrey Miller | - There is a very common misconception about the weapons that the warriors of ancient Japan used. People tend to think of things like nunchuku ("nunchuks"), shuriken throwing blades, and staff weapons as cool martial arts weapons designed for the purposes we use them for today. In reality most all of these things were common tools laying around, within arms reach. Outside of obvious weapons like the katana 'Japanese long sword', or the yari 'spear', most were everyday items used by farmers and car ... Tags:learn ninjutsu, weapon classifications, self defense, traditional weapons, ninja, martial arts
This article takes a look at one of these secrets - the ability to knock your opponent down with just one finger! Not a myth, but a very important concept laid out in the scrolls of the Koto-Ryu, one of the 9 schools that make up the Ninja training for today's students within the Bujinkan Do ... Tags:self defense, learn ninjutsu, self defense technique, martial arts, online ninja training, ninja camps
I can see why. There is hardly anyone who does not know about these once secret ancient warriors. And, one of the skills that stands out for most is the Ninja warrior's effortless and spontaneous use of rolling as a means of attack, defense, and escape.
Learn Ninjutsu - The Ninja's Positions Of Safety & Self-defense By: Jeffrey Miller | - Most students new to the Ninja's arts are introduced to the concept of kamae from their very first class. As I've discussed many times before, this idea of "kamae," is very different from that of the stances seen in many of the more conventional martial arts of today.
Rolling & Breakfalls - An Overview Of The Basic Body Movement Skills In The Ninja's Self Defense Art By: Jeffrey Miller | - Within the realm of the Ninja's taihenjutsu, or "body-changing art", there is a wide array of skills which allows the shinobi warrior to be prepared for just about any situation. And, even though practically everyone is familiar with the movie scenes depicting the Ninja rolling, leaping, or doing other crazy acrobatics, few really understand the tactical and strategic logic and reasoning that lies beneath the learning of these skills.
Learn Ninjutsu Self Defense - Understanding The Difference Between Ninja Rolling And Gymnastics By: Jeffrey Miller | - One of the biggest misconceptions, when it comes to rolling within the Ninja's self defense arts, is the belief that Ninja rolling is the same as that found in sport gymnastics. And, while many of the skills are indeed similar, the reality is that there are many things that are different between the way these skills are performed by the skilled gymnast, and the practitioner of Ninjutsu.
Ukemi Gata - Body Drops & Breakfalls In The Ninja's Self Defense Art Of Ninjutsu By: Jeffrey Miller | - If you are serious about learning the secrets, skills, strategies, and tactics of Ninjutsu - if you're serious about becoming a Master of the Ninja's self defense arts, then you must insure that your training includes more than just the practicing of physical skills.
Learn Ninjutsu - Protecting Your "total Self" With The 3 Aspects Of The Ninja's Kamae By: Jeffrey Miller | - The Ninja warrior's kamae, body/mind/spirit attitudes, or "postures," comprise one of the skills sets that are considered to be the building blocks of the Ninja's arsenal. But, more than "fighting stances," the Ninja's kamae are reflections of what is going on within the practitioner, on a very deep, personal level.
I can understand why. And, even if you're only interested in knowing more about this deep, powerful, and highly effective system, it's probably because of the unique ways in which the Ninja approaches, not only combat, but anything in life.
Ninjutsu Training - An Introduction To The 16 Fists Of The Ninja! By: Jeffrey Miller | - In the basic teachings of the art of Ninjutsu, the art of Japan's ancient Ninja Warriors, there is a list of sixteen "fists," or body weapons. This so-called "list" (as the Ninja despise the idea and concept of lists due to their limiting nature) is collectively known as the Ninja Hiden-Juroppo-ken, "the Ninja's 16 Secret Fists."
Learn Ninjutsu - Increase The Speed Of Your Punches And Kicks Like A Real Ninja! By: Jeffrey Miller | - One of the most common questions that I get from students, both online and in "live" classes and seminars is about "how to increase the speed of your punches and kicks. This is a great question. But, most often, the words that form the question are not really the question at all.
Learn Ninjutsu - Why Are There So Many Kamae In The Ninja's Self Defense Arts? By: Jeffrey Miller | - One of the most common questions that new students trying to learn ninjutsu - the art of Japan's ancient Ninja warriors - is related to why there are so many kamae, stances or postures, in the Ninja's self defense system.
And, while most teachers and students see the kamae as "necessary evils" that you must learn to get to the "cool stuff." The master understands the deep-level secrets contained within the kamae which makes them more than simply "positions of safety."
This article outlines 7 suggestions for getting the most out of training at a Ninja Camp, seminar, and even your regular classes. Use them to make sure that you're doing all you can to control, direct, and guide your progress towards mastery!
Learn Ninjtusu - Applying Ancient Ninja Lessons In Modern Situational Self Defense Training By: Jeffrey Miller | - Even though the roots of the Ninja's martial arts reach far back into the history of ancient feudal Japan, if you really want to learn ninjutsu - the martial and life mastery system of the Ninja - then a good deal of your training emphasis should be on being able to handle real world attackers who are using contemporary attacks, not those that would have been common in 13th - 16th century Japan!
The 2 Key Skills Needed To Master Ninpo-taijutsu - The Ninja's Unarmed Self Defense Method By: Jeffrey Miller | - In the art of Ninjutsu - the art of Japan's ancient Ninja shadow warriors - the Ninja's unarmed combat method is one of the most complete and scientific methods ever devised by man. However, in order to master this natural method of self protection, you must understand what the key principles and concepts are that give Ninpo-Taijutsu its power.
I'm sure that you're just as confused right now, as my students are the first time they hear me say this. But, I believe - no, I KNOW that this is true.
Many people know that solo training is both a viable, as well as an historical training method, the next question becomes: "Can solo training provide everything that you need to progress to mastery?"
Advanced Ninja Training - Mastering The Concept Of "munen Muso" As You Learn Ninjutsu By: Jeffrey Miller | - It seems that the vast majority of people who are interested in, and drawn to, the art of Japan's ancient Ninja warriors only seem to focus on the "cool moves" and exotic weapons that they see in the movies. To these "fans," the trappings ARE the art, and no amount of discussion or proof will convince them that the image is not the art.
Ninja Weapons Training - A Surprising Ninja Self Defense Tactic To Use If He Grabs Your Weapon! By: Jeffrey Miller | - The Ninja are known for their tricky tactics, techniques and strategies. Whether armed or unarmed, mastering Ninjutsu involves much more than knowing some Ninja moves - it involves a deep understanding about "why" a certain technique or strategy works in the first place!
Ninja Training - Why Ninjutsu Is Much More Than Just Another Martial Art! By: Jeffrey Miller | - Are you serious about learning Ninjutsu - the martial art of the Ninja? If you are, then I'm sure that your reason is due to the amount and level of skills that the Ninja possess when compared to that of other martial arts.
In fact, to most people - including other martial artists - the Ninja is at the top of the proverbial "food-chain" when it comes to martial arts training. And yet, to look around the world at the way most students and teachers are practicing the art - the way mos ... Tags:ninja training, martial arts training, martial arts, learn ninjutsu, online ninja training, bujinkan
This article explores the 4 combat strategies of the Ninja's armed and unarmed combat system, and how each relates to the perfect strategy for different types of self defense situations. After reading this article, you will have both a better understanding of the depth o ... Tags:self defense, martial arts, combat strategies, ninja self defense, self defense training, learn ninjutsu
Advance Ninjutsu Training - Speed Punching In The Ninja's Self Defense System Of Ninpo-taijutsu By: Jeffrey Miller | - Ninpo-taijutsu, the unarmed combat method of Japan's ancient Ninja night-warriors, is unlike virtually every other system of hand-to-hand combat that has ever been devised by man. This is not an unbiased opinion from a practitioner - but an assessment based on years of experience on the streets and dealing with real-world attacks from real-world assailants!
When most people think of the Ninja, they tend to limit their focus on the armed and unarmed martial skills. But, in reality, there are two, complimenting, realms of training that makes the Ninja what he or she is.
Learn Ninjutsu - Using The Ninja's "earth-mode" Tactics & Strategies For Real-world Self Defense! By: Jeffrey Miller | - In the realm of Ninpo-taijutsu - the Ninja's unarmed self defense system - there are strategic options which can be used to control certain types of combat situations. Many schools of Ninjutsu use a 5 element model that allows the student to classify techniques, strategies and tactics for ease and speed of learning.
Master The Ninja's Self Defense Method! Use The "fire Strategy" And Blow Your Attacker Away! By: Jeffrey Miller | - One of the most powerful things about the Ninja's self defense method is that the student is taught more than one strategic option for beating the opponent. In the art of Ninjutsu, many instructors use a system called the Godai no Kata, or the '5 elemental examples' to teach these strategic options.
This article focuses on the "fire element" and the strategy that it symbolizes for winning in a real-world, self defense situation.
A Self-defense Lesson From The Art Of The Ninja - "don't Fight To Win A Fight!" By: Jeffrey Miller | - When most people think about the concepts of fighting or self defense, they usually divide themselves into two general groups those who believe in the strike first strike hard, school of thought, and those who take the more spiritual turn the other cheek approach. And, while both viewpoints do have their own merit, there is a problem inherent in each.
But, to become a real Ninja, you will need to develop the ability to think strategically - about the "big picture," when it comes to being able to easily and effectively overcome a bigger, faster, stronger attacker!
Ninja Self Defense Mastery - Control The Timing Within The Fight To Take Control And Win! By: Jeffrey Miller | - The art of Ninjutsu the self-defense and personal development system of Japan's ancient shadow warriors, is very unique within the martial arts world. In fact, I have always taught my students that Ninjutsu is not a real martial art in the conventional sense.
Learn Ninjutsu - The 9 Martial Schools Within Modern Bujinkan Ninja Training By: Jeffrey Miller | - One of the least understood aspects of modern Ninja training, is the taking on and assimilation of the techniques, tactics, and strategies of other schools throughout history. In fact, the Bujinkan Dojo of Soke Masaaki Hatsumi, current-generation headmaster of the Togakure-Ryu of Ninjutsu, includes the techniques, weapons, and teachings of at least 8 other traditional Japanese schools of martial arts.
Learn Ninjutsu! The 3 Sub-arts Of Ninpo Taijutsu - The Unarmed "body Art" Of The Ninja By: Jeffrey Miller | - Contrary to popular belief, the ninja's martial art is not merely a blending of conventional "styles" of martial arts. Many people believe that if you mix the striking and kicking of karate with the throws and joint locks of judo and jujitsu, and then throw in a sword and some throwing stars - and presto! You have a Ninja warrior. In truth, nothing could be further from reality.
Online Ninja Training - The 3 Personal Development Areas Within The Martial Art Of Ninjutsu By: Jeffrey Miller | - When the average person thinks about the martial art of Ninjutsu - the Ninja warrior's science for surviving and overcoming overwhelming odds - they think almost exclusively about the martial and self-protection skills of the shadow warrior. And yet, there is so much more about this ancient, timeless, and powerful philosophy than fighting and using cool weapons!
Learn Ninjutsu - If You're Going To Be A Ninja, You Should Probably Understand What The Word Means! By: Jeffrey Miller | - Are you interested in mastering the art of the Ninja? Do you see yourself as the lone, superhero warrior, fighting evil and bringing justice to the world? Are you angered by the injustice in the world where innocent victims are brutalized by uncaring attackers who feel that they can do anything to get what they want?
Well, you're not alone. In fact, when I asked my most serious students what drew them to the art of Ninjutsu - why they trained - that was their answer!
Learn Ninjutsu - 3 Substitutes For The Ninja's Metsubishi "blinding Powder" By: Jeffrey Miller | - For the student who wants to learn ninjutsu - the art and practice of Japan's shadow warriors - there can be a lot of confusion, and even legal concerns, when it comes to mastering some of the Ninja's more traditional weapons. However, with the right teacher to guide you through the process of mastering this powerful martial art, you should have no problem in bringing these proven and time-tested techniques, tactics, and strategies into the 21st century.
Mastering The Ninja Warrior's Kamae - The Difference Between "doing" & "becoming" By: Jeffrey Miller | - One of the first lessons that a new student to the art of Ninjutsu must learn involves learning the positions of safety, known as kamae (kah-mah-eh). These "postures," while they appear to be identical to the stances used by many of the more conventional martial arts, are actually quite different - both in function and in the way they are created.
Ninja Body Conditioning - The Importance Of The Ninja's Junan Taiso In Your Ninjutsu Training By: Jeffrey Miller | - One of the most overlooked aspects within the art of Ninjutsu - the part of training that is loved by some students while hated by others - is the ninja body conditioning exercises known as the Junan Taiso. Love it or hate it, this article explores the importance and necessity of this critical element of your progress and eventual mastery.
In A Self-defense Situation Control The Distance And You Control The Fight By: Jeffrey Miller | - One thing that becomes painfully evident to anyone who has been studying the Ninja's warrior arts for any length of time is...the shear impossibility of being able to practice all that you've learned. After even a short time in training, the number of skills, technique models known as "kata," and weapons hits a point where, even if you wanted to, you could not consistantly practice everything in the same way that, say, a practitioner of other arts might be able to do so.
Ninja Stealth Weapon As Nunchaku By: Tony Hackerott | - Ninja were highly trained warriors of feudal Japan. Ninjas executed covert and dangerous missions, such as assassinations and espionage. They were well-known for their precision, skill, and use of weapons. Ninja weapons were typically weapons that would be easily carried and concealed, allowing the ninja to stealthily target and attack an opponent.
