How to Learn Ninjutsu Technique
Ninjutsu is more than a mere martial arts style. While it does contain elements of a fighting system, it also involves strategy, tactics, deception and elements of guerilla warfare. Ninjutsu is thought to have been derived from techniques developed by the ninja, a group of assassins for hire that existed in feudal Japan. Today modern versions of ninjutsu are practiced and studied by people around the world. Ninjutsu differs from most martial arts in that there is no centralized system so to speak of. However many ninjutsu techniques are regarded as being effective in modern street self-defense situations.
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Instructions
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Prepare your body for training in the martial arts. Stretch and limber up so you will be able to perform the fighting and evasion techniques used in ninjutsu. Train in cardiovascular fitness to build up the endurance you will need to effectively use ninjutsu techniques.
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Start by learning some basic ninjutsu stances such as the ichi monji, which is performed by putting your left leg forward and your right leg back with your weight shifted onto it. Your left foot should be at a 90-degree angle from your body. Once you have learned the ichi monji, move onto the ihen migi, which is similar but deeper and longer with the leading arm extended.
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Learn where the pressure points on the human body are. Many ninjutsu unarmed combat techniques are meant to be delivered to vulnerable pressure points such as the tento on an opponent's forehead or the danchu at the center of his chest.
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Study and practice with the weaponry that is used in ninjutsu. Ninjutsu commonly employs such weapons as the bo staff, various kinds of darts and skuriken, which are also known as throwing stars. Other weapons utilized in ninjutsu include ashiko, bows and arrows, and bokken, which are a kind of Japanese sword.
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Tips & Warnings
Ninjutsu is a very non-linear martial art. You may find it beneficial to augment learning ninjutsu techniques by studying a more conventional style like tae kwon do or karate.
Always stretch before undertaking any kind of martial arts activity. Failure to do so may result in injury.
