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Aikido – The Passive Art

Article by: Allen Woodman

Having returned to the US after a long hiatus in Japan, I have noticed that a majority of Aikido Practitioners have developed and utilize what is called Atemi waza or attacking movements in techniques. It is untraditional and highly controversial. It is also against the true path of learning the passivity of techniques in the [...]

An Introduction to Ninjutsu

Article by: Antony Cummins

With this article, the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team aim to provide a brief introduction to the fascinating story of the Japanese ninja, giving the reader an insight into the world of the Japanese spy and their abilities. The ninja or shinobi as they were known are not only little-understood but are also misunderstood with many [...]

The Chinese Origin of the Ninja

Article by: Antony Cummins

The ninja are without doubt the most misunderstood and misrepresented figure in military history, their story is filled to the brim with falsehoods; loose theory and a full dash of “facts” which are taken for granted. In this article, the history of the ninja and the possibility of the connection to China will be explored, [...]