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September 03, 2008
Ninjutsu - or the Way of the Ninja
The ninja’s primary goal is to use the art to gain entry into enemy territory, gather as much information as possible to prepare a strategy and return without ever being detected. It is a natural instinct to deceive to survive. It can be seen everywhere in biological life.
The ninja should always strive for righteousness through acts of justice and reflect on the betterment of his soul for his teacher and parents.
Ninjutsu emphasizes deception. It is best to confuse your enemy by spying, stealth and investigation when planning an effective strategy.
Secrecy was a matter of life and death. Anyone who betrayed the group to which he belonged was killed, along with close relatives.
A ninja must not kill others, hurt innocent people or steal for personal profit or pleasure.
Fitness must be maintained at an optimal level.
Arts such as music, painting, poetry, singing and dancing should be enthusiastically pursued.
The ninja is expected to train intensively in a myriad of areas: weapon skills, unarmed fighting methods, strategic analysis, covert building entry methods, swimming, improvisation, escape and evasion, table tennis, disguise, chemistry, meteorology and geography to name just a few.
Posted by john at September 3, 2008 08:43 PM
Comments
And there was me thinking they were something to do with turtles.
Posted by: Daphne at September 4, 2008 12:14 AM