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I can answer questions about ninja and samurai history, tradition, philosophy and training. This includes queries about ninjutsu skills, taijutsu (unarmed lessons), budogu (weapons lessons), warriorship, and my personal experiences with the martial arts. [Please, No Private Questions.]

Experience in the area

Bujinkan budo taijutsu
Togakure ryu ninjutsu
Gyokko ryu kosshijutsu
Koto ryu koppojutsu
Kukishinden Happo Biken,
Takagi Yoshin ryu jujutsu
Shinden Fudo ryu dakentaijutsu,
and more...

Organizations
Bujinkan Dojo Shidoshi Kai Instructors Association (1991 - present)
American Shidoshi Kai (see www.shidoshikai.com ) (1997 - present)

Publications
Ninja Magazine [Writer] (1986)
Sanmyaku USA [Associate Editor] (1992-1997)
Ninpo: Wisdom for Life [Book Publisher, available Amazon.com] (1998)
Kihon Newsletter (1999-2003) [Writer, available kihon.com/newsletter]

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Master of Arts Degree

Awards and Honors
Shidoshi Instructors license (1991)
Shihan title (2003)

Organizations

Bujinkan Dojo Shidoshi Kai Instructors Association (1991 - present)
American Shidoshi Kai (see www.shidoshikai.com ) (1997 - present)

Publications
Ninja Magazine [Writer] (1986)
Sanmyaku USA [Associate Editor] (1992-1997)
Ninpo: Wisdom for Life [Book Publisher, available Amazon.com] (1998)
Kihon Newsletter (1999-2003) [Writer, available kihon.com/newsletter]

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Master of Arts Degree

Awards and Honors
Shidoshi Instructors license (1991)
Shihan title (2003)

Publications

Ninja Magazine [Writer] (1986)
Sanmyaku USA [Associate Editor] (1992-1997)
Ninpo: Wisdom for Life [Book Publisher, available Amazon.com] (1998)
Kihon Newsletter (1999-2003) [Writer, available kihon.com/newsletter]

Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Master of Arts Degree

Awards and Honors
Shidoshi Instructors license (1991)
Shihan title (2003)

Education/Credentials

Bachelor of Arts Degree
Master of Arts Degree

Awards and Honors
Shidoshi Instructors license (1991)
Shihan title (2003)

Awards and Honors

Shidoshi Instructors license (1991)
Shihan title (2003)

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Recent Answers from Joe Maurantonio

2011-05-23 Training for speed:

Years ago, I read an article by Bruce Lee and M. Uyehara called "Bruce Lee's Speed Training." It was a nice piece that described some training drills. Here are two that I remember:    Candle Drill  Light

2011-05-12 Stealth:

In the martial arts we sometimes speak of "hiding in plain sight." The concept is to basically blend in with your environment. Here are some quick ideas:    -. Dress in colors that are common to the people

2011-02-01 Speed of techniques:

One of my student's teaches his classes, "Speed kills."    Our Bujinkan classes take you through many different aspects of combat training. In the beginning stages, everything is done at a slower pace

2011-01-06 I would like to learn Ninjutsu:

You are never too old to begin training in ninjutsu!    The best thing you can do is look for a qualified teacher where you live. Here are a couple of good web sites to begin your search:    http://www

2010-12-07 learning Ninjutsu:

Hello Nishant,    Your original question was:  "2) daito ryu aiki jutsu a part of ninjutsu so have not study it separately"    My answer is:  "No, Daito ryu aiki jutsu is NOT a part..."    Furthermore

 

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