The authentic techniques of the ninja are handed down in great secrecy. When a ninja develops new techniques, he makes them available to the ninja of subsequent generations by writing them on a makimono or parchment. However, there are some practices that the Western world is aware of.
Steps
Part 1 of 4: Dressing up as a Ninja
Step 1. Figure out which style is right
The modern ninja is different from what is normally seen in movies. The traditional ninja outfit consists of a long, all-black dress and a face mask. When in action, a ninja acts more like a chameleon than a warrior.
Although many articles claim that the clothes worn by a ninja (shinobi shozoku) must be close to the body to avoid making noise, a ninja's clothes should be generous in size
Step 2. Disguise
Use clothes that blend in with your surroundings. Camouflage means altering one's physiognomy so as not to be easily recognizable. Getting confused with the people around him is essential for a ninja, who must be able to study those around him and adapt accordingly.
- Going unnoticed is very important to a ninja.
- At night, wear comfortable, dark blue clothing. Use a keikogi (a training uniform used in martial arts) and a hakama or traditional baggy pants. The lower ends of the hakama should be tucked into tabi (ninja boots) and tied with a strap for each foot.
Step 3. Wear common clothes
You don't have to spend a lot of money in a specialty shop to get a true ninja look. Dressing in a traditional way won't make you a ninja! Classic sweatpants can do just fine; match them with a dark blue t-shirt or a high-neck, tight-fitting top, wear a dark balaclava and you'll be a true modern ninja.
Part 2 of 4: Knowing the Stealth Techniques
Step 1. Practice Nuki Ashi
This is one of the Shinobi Aruki techniques. It is very useful for moving on a creaking floor and in similar situations. Squat down with your arms outstretched to maintain balance; shift your body weight onto the front leg and bring your back leg forward, passing it next to your front leg, so that your ankles just touch each other.
Extend the leg you just moved and feel the ground to feel if there are any creaking boards in front of you, then, starting from the outer edge of the foot, shift your weight onto the leg you brought forward
Step 2. Practice Yoko Aruki (or side walk)
This technique is used to move along walls and through tight spaces. To put it into practice, turn your back to the wall; move your back leg in the direction you want to move, bending your knees well when moving; finally, once this position is assumed, move the other leg sideways in the direction of the movement. Movement should be smooth.
Step 3. Practice Ko Ashi (or Tiger's Feet)
This is a very useful technique for moving through the bush or in the water. First, lift your front leg, keeping it raised at the point where you intend to rest it; point your foot down and sink it into the bush; when your foot has touched the ground, return it to its normal position.
Step 4. Squat down
It is the best way to move, because bending over you will not be noticed while on the move.
Step 5. Learn to crawl
This is an excellent technique for hiding from view. Crawling is a good way to move through soft grass and unobstructed surfaces, but it is not suitable for moving around noisy grounds, such as those filled with scrub, foliage, and rocks.
Step 6. To effectively hide, use a few tricks
Before turning a corner, listen for footsteps or voices coming from behind the wall; if you are experienced enough, you can understand, by hearing, in which direction the people you want to hide from are facing. Lean your weight against the wall and squat as far as possible to peek around the corner.
- The lower you go, the less likely you are to get caught.
- If you go up a staircase with creaking steps, do not walk in the center, but stand to the side, near the wall.
Part 3 of 4: Learning to Fight
Step 1. Learn jujitsu
Jujitsu is a fighting style based on balance and for this reason its foundations are the basis of many martial arts. Most jujitsu techniques use the opponent's strength to backfire. By attending a jujitsu course you will learn basic projections and holds and how to keep yourself relaxed during training; this will allow you to train for a long time without getting tired and will prepare you to become a good ninja.
The core of jujitsu is hand-to-hand combat
Step 2. Look for a ninjutsu organization
In big cities there may be ninjutsu schools ready to welcome those who want to practice this discipline. There is no better place to learn how to fight like a real ninja. The core of ninjutsu is to be elusive.
Batman is a fictional character who incorporates this martial art into his fighting style
Step 3. Learn from a teacher
While it is preferable to learn a traditional Japanese fighting style, training in any martial art is still helpful; you can always adapt your way of fighting to be elusive.
You can always move on to more specific training after learning the basics of combat at any martial arts gym
Part 4 of 4: Using the Ninja Tools
Step 1. Learn to use Bo-Shuriken
Hold the Bo-Shuriken in your hand with the tip pointing in the same direction as your fingers; hold it in place with your middle and index fingers; bend the thumb to hold the lower part of the weapon; point your free arm in the direction of the target and put your foot (the one on the arm side) in front of the target; raises the hand holding the Bo-Shuriken and places it next to the head.
- Quickly lower the hand holding the Bo-Shuriken, accelerating as you move it down. You need to apply enough power to slide the weapon out of your hand.
- Don't throw too hard, or you won't be accurate.
Step 2. Throw the ninja stars
Hold the Shuriken in your hand by grasping it on the outside of one of the spikes; Bring your hand behind your body by placing it near where the back pocket of your pants would be, then rotate your arm and snap your wrist forward. It takes a little practice to cast correctly; at least initially, don't worry about the power, distance or elegance of the launch, focus solely on accuracy.
Step 3. Wield a sword
Ninjas use five basic stances to hold the sword.
- Jodan no Kamae. In this position, the sword is held above the head at a 45 ° angle.
- Seigan no Kamae. With this technique, the sword hilt is held at hip level, while the tip is directed towards the opponent's eyes.
- Chudan no Kamae. The sword is held in the center of the body, above the waist, with the point pointing to the opponent's stomach.
- Hasso no Kamae. It consists of holding the sword at the side, held as if it were a baseball bat.
- Gedan no Kamae. The sword handle is held at hip height and the tip is pointed towards the opponent's feet.
Step 4. Use smoke bombs
Smoke bombs serve as a diversion to provide an escape route. You can make them yourself or buy them in a specialized shop; to find out where to get these types of weapons, ask a martial arts expert for advice.
Advice
- To learn Taijutsu, join a dojo where Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu is practiced; dojos of Genbukan, Jinenkan or Toshin-do schools can also do, as they are also based on the foundations of Takamatsu-den Ryu-ha. If you can't attend these dojos, go to a Koryu Bujutsu school (which deals with fighting styles very close to Taijutsu).
- Many Taijutsu practitioners have earned black belts in other martial arts, such as Tae Kwon Do, Karate, Wushu, Jiujitsu, etc. Having experience in other martial arts can be helpful, but it's not strictly necessary.
Warnings
- What is illustrated in this article corresponds to 10% of true ninjutsu, the rest is kept secret.
- Do not go to a public place dressed as a ninja, you would look like an idiot and they might even take you to the police station for questioning.
