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  • The Secret Traditions of the Shinobi

    Hattori Hanzo's Shinobi Hiden and Other Ninja Scrolls

    Edited by Antony Cummins, Yoshie Minami ...
    The shinobi, or ninja, is one of the most widely recognized figures in the world of espionage—and also one of the most misrepresented. What do we really know about the historical shinobi, his tactics, and his role in medieval Japanese society? In Secret Traditions of the Shinobi, these questions—and many more—are answered. Translated into English for the very first time, this widely sought-after ... Read more

    Was $10.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

  • In Search of the Ninja

    The Historical Truth of Ninjutsu

    by Antony Cummins ...
    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 ... Read more

    $14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Iga and Koka Ninja Skills

    The Secret Shinobi Scrolls of Chikamatsu Shigenori

    by Antony Cummins, Yoshie Minami ...
    'A retainer of our domain, Renpeido Chikamatsu Hikonoshin Shigenori, each morning washed his face and hands, dressed himself in Hakama and prayed in front of the kamidana alter … His prayer was thus: "Please afford me success in war." He kept to this routine all through his life.'Through patient and scholarly detective work, Antony Cummins and the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team have unearthed a ... Read more

    $10.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Modern Ninja Warfare

    Ninja Tactics for the Modern Warrior

    by Antony Cummins ...
    Modern Ninja Warfare takes a contemporary look at the stealthy methods of the Ninja (Shinobi) and how they can be employed to counter modern security threats. This book provides an ideal overview of Ninjutsu techniques for security personnel, military, Special Forces, military history buffs and anyone serious about learning how Ninja tactics can be applied to the modern world.Ninja historian ... Read more

    $11.59 USD

  • True Path of the Ninja

    The Definitive Translation of the Shoninki (An Authentic Ninja Training Manual)

    by Antony Cummins ...
    Translated by Yoshie Minami ...
    True Path of the Ninja is the first authoritative translation in English of the Shoninki—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 the Shoninki, thus making this English translation the closest to the original scrolls. The information and insights found in ... Read more

    $10.69 USD

  • The Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts

    by Antony Cummins ...
    Martial Arts expert Antony Cummins reveals the hitherto hidden world of Viking hand-to-hand combat, employing the sword, the spear, the axe and the shield. Based upon a careful analysis of the Norse Sagas, the techniques described are recreated precisely, from knocking down a spear in mid-flight to the shield cleave. Illustrated with over 250 images, The Illustrated Guide to Viking Martial Arts in ... Read more

    $19.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Old Japan

    Secrets from the Shores of the Samurai

    by Antony Cummins ...
    Japan has often been thought of as a closed country, but before the country was closed in 1635 many travellers from the West were able to experience its unique traditions and culture.Their accounts speak of legends of powerful dragons and devils, tales of the revered emperor and the protocol surrounding him, following complex etiquette in everything from tea ceremonies to footwear, and ... Read more

    $10.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Lost Samurai School

    Secrets of Mubyoshi Ryu

    by Antony Cummins, Mieko Koizumi ...
    This stunning English translation of a medieval Japanese text is an illustrated martial arts manual and a historical account of the teachings of a samurai grandmasterAvailable for the first time in English, this book explores the essential practices of the samurai school known as Mubyoshi Ryu. Complete with more than 350 images, The Lost Samurai School collects and translates ancient documents ... Read more

    $11.99 USD

  • Samurai and Ninja

    The Real Story Behind the Japanese Warrior Myth that Shatters the Bushido Mystique

    by Antony Cummins ...
    The myths of the noble Samurai and the sinister Ninja are filled with romantic fantasy and fallacy.Samurai and Ninja expert Antony Cummins shatters the myths and exposes the true nature of these very real—and very lethal—medieval Japanese warriors. The Samurai and Ninja were, in fact, brutal killing machines trained in torture and soaked in machismo. Many were skilled horsemen and sword-fighting ... Read more

    $12.29 USD

  • Secrets of the Ninja

    The Shinobi Teachings of Hattori Hanzo

    by Sean Michael Wilson, Antony Cummins ...
    Bronze Medal Winner, 10th International Manga AwardsThis historically grounded manga follows the ninja Nagata Saburo as he teaches his son, Hisaaki, the weapons, secret tactics, and values of the ninja. Based on the real-life writings of the famous ninja Hattori Hanzo, Secrets of the Ninja combines a familiar coming-of-age story with a historically accurate background of political intrigue and ... Read more

    $7.99 USD

  • Zen and the Samurai Sword

    Japanese warrior techniques for agility, clarity and calm

    by Antony Cummins ...
    This unique book combines Japanese warrior techniques with ancient Zen practices for mental clarity and physical agility, giving readers a Samurai edge that will carry them through life.Embark on a warrior’s quest to achieve the Zen-like state of a samuraiSharpen your mind, hone your senses, gain physical agility and reach peace through 100 key lessons in this unique book, as leading expert on ... Read more

    $14.39 USD

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  • Samurai War Stories

    Teachings and Tales of Samurai Warfare

    by Antony Cummins, Yoshie Minami ...
    Enter the world of seventeenth-century Japanese warfare and the warrior elite, the Samurai. Samurai War Stories: Teachings and Tales of Samurai Warfare is a collection of three major texts, published in an English translation for the first time. These works include writings on three distinct military strata: the Samurai; the Ashigaru or foot soldier; and women in war. Including guidelines, tactics ... Read more

    $10.49 USD or Free with Kobo Plus