Learning Ninjutsu - Ninja's Weapon

There is a very common misunderstanding about the weapons used by ancient Japanese warriors. People often think of things like nunchuku ["nunchuks"], shuriken throwing blades and employee weapons, as cool martial arts weapons designed for us to use them today. In fact, most of these things are common tools, within the scope of weapons. In addition to the obvious weapons such as the samurai sword "Japanese sword" or yari "spear", most of them are daily necessities used by farmers and carpenters. In this way, the warrior is never free, and there is no need to worry about the confiscation of illegal weapons. It's similar to you or me going to the hardware store in the modern Western world, and training with tweezers and shovel. Although this may seem stupid, remember that most "cool martial arts weapons" are like this.

It is important to go beyond the form of weapons, and if we understand the principles behind the types of tools we are using, then anything can be used for self-defense. There are five general categories of weapons used by ancient warriors and Japanese ninjas, which makes it easier to learn and therefore "uses" any objects we pick.

The five weapon categories in Ninjutsu Art include:

Blade - from

 This includes any sword or knife weapon. There are many swords and knives from ancient Japan that have beautiful and deadly qualities. But remember, you may have dozens of these weapons in your kitchen.

Baton - from

 Ninjutsu training involves the use of Rokkushaku Bo or 6-foot staff, as well as Hamburg half-staff and other hand-held stick weapons. However, due to the use of the same type of more traditional weapons for training, mops, pool cues, closet pins and other such items can be used effectively.

Flexible - from

 Kusari-fundo, 'weighted chain' is an example of a classic ninja for flexible weapons. While chains have certain benefits, even ropes and ropes can be used to trap, trap, or even just hit an attacker. In addition, martial arts belts are a durable and practical example of such weapons.

Projectile - from

 Any weapon that hits an opponent over long distances through space belongs to this category. Guns, bows, blowpipes, darts and shurikens [aka "throwing stars"] are good examples. But keep in mind that any item that can be thrown using a consistent method can be a good projectile. Throughout history, humans have been using simple rocks.

Combination - from

 Spears, naginata ['halberd'], kyoketsu-shogei [' hook daggers and weighted rope weapons '] and other weapons combine the principles of multiple weapon types. These weapons cannot be understood without understanding the rationale of the categories that make up them. Such modern and practical weapons may include telephone lines, receivers still on them, or tree trimmers [of the type of saws at the end of the mast].

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