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Ninja 101
Skills and Techniques for the Modern Warrior
I grew up watching ninja movies and enacting them on the street with my friends. It’s quite surprising now to see my sons doing the same after 40 years. I think it says something about the human nature. We are innately interested in survival skills & stealth as they were literally crucial for survival for our ancestors. Similarly, we are intrigued by deception and intelligence gathering as our ancestors made use of these skills to hunt for food.
Ninjago cartoon is a huge hit, ninja outfits for Halloween are still high in demand, and there are many popular youtube channels that show kids pretending to be ninjas. So, I was thinking what would it really take to be a real ninja if you were so inclined :)
The concept of being a ninja comes from Japanese history and culture, and the traditional practices and skills associated with it were developed over centuries. Here’s some information I reckon would help with becoming a skilled practitioner of the ninja arts.
