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by Stephen Hayes (Author)
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Ninja . . . that single word conjures up images of mystery and power. The ability to move swiftly and silently, to mesmerize one's victim, to strike infallibly, and then to disappear into the night--this is the legend of the ninja. These nearly sorcerous aspects of the ninja, as well as the exotic weapons they use, are the focus of The Mystic Arts of the Ninja. Its author, Shidoshi Stephen K. Hayes, is the sole American to be granted teaching credentials by the 34th grandmaster of the Togokure School of Ninjutsu in Japan. Going beyond the basic conditioning and training techniques of his best-selling Ninjutsu: The Art of the Invisible Warrior, Hayes explains the most sought after secrets of his ninja training:
  • Hypnotism: Saiminjutsu, the ninja's hypnotic powers are described and explained. Sample exercises are provided to help develop your hypnotic powers.
  • Invisibility: Stealth walking and camouflage are discussed. Hayes provides examples of how to move silently across various kinds of terrain and how to blend into your surroundings to become invisible.
  • Weaponry: The Hanbo cane, the sword, and the infamous shuriken throwing stars are ninja trademarks. Hayes fully describes their use in grappling as well as in attacking.
      More than 400 black-and-white photos are used to illustrate the secrets and techniques that have been used by the ninja to surprise and outwit their foes over the past 800 years. The authenticity of Shidoshi Hayes's instruction is perhaps the most important aspect of this book: no other book represents the true ninja tradition.


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1.0 out of 5 stars Marketing gimmickry, Dec 20 1999
By Hiro (USA) - See all my reviews
I found this book to be no more than an accessory to a blatant marketing ripoff. The Togakure 'Ninpo' empire that teaches in America is nothing more than a disneyland style money-making scheme. The book is vague, shallow, and makes do with repetitive new-age themes and weak adapatation of over-rationalized budo concepts. I would recommend that anyone interested in Ninjitsu research into areas other than the Hayes/Bujinkan arena. I think if there is a ninja among them it is Hatsumi, who has single-handedly created a false mirage of ninjitsu for an american appetite, and even pulled it over the eyes of his closest students.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Not quite there yet.., Sep 25 2003
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This book represents Bujinkan jibberish mixed with military style combat. The "Stealth steps" are not only wrong, but explained very poorly, with bad pictures. The sword he has looks funny, and the shurikenjutsu section is quite a laugh. if I threw shuriken like that, I'd never, ever hit a target. The beginning tries to explain "Fu no kata" which is basically techniques that anyone could defeat simply be resisting (somthing people are told not to do while training in the bujinkan).

Don't waste your time with this book. And don't buy Ashida Kim books either (as recomended by er.. another guy). Get somthing based on real history.

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2.0 out of 5 stars The Mystic Arts of the Ninja, Dec 31 2002
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This book wasn't very good!! I'd much rather recommend
you take a look at some Ashida Kim books!! If you want to learn about true Ninjitsu tactics then check out Ashida Kim's books!! Ashida Kim really knows his stuff, that's why he's
written over 12 books on the Ninja!! I'd check out "Secrets of the Ninja" or "The Invisible Ninja" both by Ashida Kim!!
In those books you will learn about stealth, weaponry, history,
sentry removal, espionage, rigorous training, and secret techniques of the Ninja!! Some of the Language is in Chinese, but incase you didn't know, Ninjitsu came from China!! They are probably the best books on Ninjitsu I've ever seen!! Who ever says he's a fake is full of it!! I've also seen some of his demonstrations where he does things that other styles would be scared to try out!! He really knows his stuff!! So forget Hayes and others, get books from Ashida Kim!! He really is a TRUE Ninjitsu MASTER!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars It's so good I bought it twice...
Any ninjutsu book written by Stephen K. Hayes is worth purchasing, whether you are a student of ninjutsu or just interested. Read more
Published on May 21 2002 by Jack W. Mccullough

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent buy for all martial arts practicioners!!!
I've been always a follower of the ninja tradition, but I never could attend to classes in my country because it appears that there are no ninjutsu dojos or literature about the... Read more
Published on Nov 20 2001 by Luis G. Pichardo Calderon

2.0 out of 5 stars Misleading and inaduquate
All of Stephen Hayes books have left me feeling disgusted and used, this book is no different. Documentation of technique is in aduquate, leaving many gaps and holes. Read more
Published on Nov 15 2001 by ravenfall

5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide to the basics.
This book had a little of everything. How to walk quietly, how to properly hold a sword, or a rope. Read more
Published on Aug 9 2000 by D. Hunter

4.0 out of 5 stars Good "basics" book
This book gives the beginner some good basic food on nin-po. But do not expect it to tell you everything. Read more
Published on Dec 21 1999 by Dani B

4.0 out of 5 stars Good and authentic
I have read this book and it is quite good and very informative. I usually don't write reviews on books but I read the review below mine (David B. Read more
Published on Aug 30 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A worthy investment
Hayes knows what he is talking about. Though you need a teacher to fully develope your skills, this is a book to lay down the very basics.
Published on Aug 28 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars Very well written, alot of great ninjutsu information.
In my opinion this is one of the best books on ninjutsu out there, a must for any AUTHENTIC ninjutsu student. Read more
Published on Aug 27 1999

1.0 out of 5 stars A word of caution.
While Steven K. Hayes likes to make many claims about himself and Ninjutsu, one should be warned that much of what he says about Ninjutsu is simply incorrect. Read more
Published on Jul 25 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC!
I've read two books by sensei Hayes, he really knows this art.I'm a proud fan and student of the mystic art ,and sensei Hayes only boosts my loyalty to the art. Read more
Published on April 26 1999

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