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"Modern Ninja Warfare takes a contemporary look at the stealthy methods of the Ninja (Shinobi). Ninja historian Antony Cummins, himself a skilled martial artist, takes a detailed and realistic look at the Ninja, their methods and their role in the medieval Japanese military, as well as how they compare to today's Special Forces and covert military groups. Cummins collected information from members of Special Ops, police forces, CIA and more about the techniques they use in the twenty-first century, and compares it against his extensive knowledge and research of historical ninjutsu methods. Readers will get a detailed look at the defensive strategies, engagement against specific threats, intelligence gathering, territorial concerns, mental focus and the spiritual mind-control techniques of these invisible warriors-both of the past and present. With over 100 striking illustrations that vividly portray the Ninjas' secret world, this book shines new light on their shadowy methods. In the process, the mythical image of the Ninja is washed away revealing the reality of these commando-spies of medieval Japan."--ONIX annotation

Lost in modern myth, false history and general misinterpretation, the Ninja have been misrepresented for many years. More recently, a desire for a more historical view of the ninja has become a popular theme in the history/martial arts community and Antony Cummins is the primary driving force behind that movement. In Search of the Ninja is based upon the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team's translations of the major ninja manuals and consists of genuinely new material. Little historical research has been done on the Ninja of Japan. Here for the first time the connection of the famous Hattori fa

Intro -- Title Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Author's Note -- Part I: The Skills of Iga and Koka -- Second Part of the Scroll by Master Yorihide of Iga -- Shinobi Hogyo no Maki: The Shinobi Way of Divination Scroll -- Hoi no Maki: The Volume of Principles -- Ingu no Maki: The Volume Concerning In Tools -- Hinomaki: Volume of Fire -- Kakureru Tane no Maki: Hidden Elements Scroll -- Gokui Ten no Maki: The Secret Scroll of Heaven -- Part II: An Iga and Koka Commentary on Sun Tzu's 'Use of Spies' -- Further Teachings from Sun Tzu -- For the Prosperity and Future of Koka Shinobi -- Appendices -- Copyright.

Intro -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- Author's Note -- Information on the Three Historical Manuscripts Translated -- Zohyo Monogatari, Tales of the Foot Soldiers, c.1657-1684 -- Musha Monogatari, Tales of the Samurai, 1654 -- Oan Monogatari, The Story Of Oan and of Okiko, Seventeenth Century -- Samurai Tales - A Brief Overview of the Samurai Found Within -- Bibliography -- Plate Section -- About the Authors -- Copyright.

Composed in the 5th century BC, Sun Tzu's Art of War is the earliest-known treatise on military strategy, and is still hugely popular around the world for its perceptive tactical advice to commanders on how to win at war with minimal bloodshed. Aimed at all those who want to study the text in depth, this is the first step-by-step guide to the famous treatise, breaking down the 13 chapters of the original into 200 easily digested lessons, from 'do not press a desperate enemy' to 'control your troops through bond of loyalty' to 'when you are weak, beware attack', all accompanied by comprehensive commentary and clarified with around 250 illustrations. Making the lessons even more memorable and easy to understand, the black/red illustrations include strategic diagrams, evocative line drawings and beautiful calligraphy. This ultimate guide to Art of War includes the classic 1910 translation by Lionel Giles and commentary that takes into account all academic interpretations of the text, highlighting differences between modern translations as well as the perspectives of historical Chinese commentators. No other edition compares and contrasts the viewpoints of different contemporary translators, or explains exactly what each section of this often enigmatic text actually means

"True Path of the Ninja is the first authoritative translation in English of theShoninki-the famous 17th century ninjutsu manual. Authors Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami worked closely with Dr. Nakashima Atsumi, author of the most comprehensive modern Japanese version of theShoninki, thus making this English translation the closest to the original scrolls. The information and insights found in this translation are invaluable for understanding the skills, techniques and mentality of the historical shinobi. Whether it involved tips for surviving in the wild, advice on intelligence-gathering techniques, or methods for creating chaos in the enemy camp, this ninja book unveils secrets long lost. Along with its practical applications, this book is an important guide to themental discipline that ninjas must have to ensure success in accomplishing their mission. True Path of the Ninja is covers the following topics: - What is a ninja and what equipment does he need. - The skills of infiltration and information gathering. - How to distrupt and distract the enemy. - How to be mentally prepared to carry out ninja misions In addition to the translation of theShoninki, this book also includes the first written record of the oral tradition Defense Against a Ninja" taught by Otake Risuke, the revered sensei of the legendary Katori Shinto Ryu school of swordsmanship. Sensei reveals for the first time these ancient and traditional teachings on how the samurai can protect himself from the cunning wiles of a ninja. About this new edition: This second edition contains a new introduction by the translator, and has been thoroughly updated to reflect developments that shed new light on the original Japanese text"--