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Ninja Fighting Techniques explains how to defend yourself against real-world threats using techniques perfected centuries ago by the great Ninja masters.Author Stephen K. Hayes is the world's leading expert on Ninjutsu techniques. In this book, he presents the Ninja "Five Elements" system to explain fundamental aspects of self-defense. According to Japanese Buddhist belief, human nature is connected to the natural world and the five elements. By understanding that connection, essential responses to any threat become Ninja Fighting Techniques explains how the five elements can become automatic, unconscious responses for fighters who train the Ninja way. Through study and practice they become instinctive, effectively employed precisely when you need them without thinking.The advantage of Ninja teachings over other martial disciplines is that, in addition to providing physical combat methods, they teach you to develop a better understanding of human behavior and psychology as well as "real-time" awareness of your surroundings--invaluable in any combat and street fighting situation.With over 300 full-color photographs and detailed step-by-step instructions, this book shows you how the ancient self-defense techniques developed by the Ninja are still unsurpassed today!

Mortimer Boozer, a long-time bachelor in south Alabama, leads a life of leisure filled with minimal work, fishing, and drinking. However, he grapples with a lack of direction and purpose. As he navigates his aimless existence, Mort yearns for a loving partner and a deeper connection with God, whom he both fears and mocks. This introspective journey highlights his struggle for meaning and the desire for transformation in his life.

Look past the legends and learn about the REAL ninjas of feudal Japan with this entertaining, illustrated ninjutsu guide. Ninjutsu, the least understood of the Japanese martial arts, is an ancient fighting style emphasising natural movement, responsiveness to adversaries, and absolute practicality

Heading further down the warrior’s path while delving into both the ancient and modern history of ninjutsu, the topics include combat training drills, the emergence and techniques of female ninja agents, exercises to increase awareness, and the goton-po theory of escape and invisibility. The concise writing and numerous photographs make the subject matter clear to the experienced martial artist and the novice.

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The author relates the history and significance of the birthplace of Daisuke Nishina, the founder of the Togakure Ryu of ninjutsu, and introduces advanced principles such as enlightened consciousness, secrets of ninja invisibility, the union of body and weapon, and how to direct the power of one’s surroundings.

The story revolves around Traveler McGale, who is torn between his instincts as a father and the advice of those around him as his son Daniel spirals into addiction. With Daniel having run away, Traveler feels an overwhelming urge to find him, despite the risks and potential consequences. The narrative explores themes of family dynamics, the impact of addiction, and the struggle between parental love and the need for tough love.

Offers brutally honest accounts of police work during the late 1960s and 1970s. In this first book of a trilogy, the author takes the reader through his early police service and in the second book Fifty Shades of Black 'n' Blue, his later years.

Set against the unpredictable backdrop of the sea, Corbett Hale embarks on a journey from Chesapeake to the Bahamas with a small crew aboard his cherished sloop, Gilead. As they navigate the Atlantic, they encounter unforeseen challenges that test their resolve and camaraderie. The story explores themes of adventure, the mysteries of nature, and the bonds formed in the face of adversity.

Facing a ruthless new ruler, John and his friends find their last safe haven compromised and destroyed. As they navigate the dangers of a world turned against them, they must rely on their wits and bond to survive. The story explores themes of friendship, resilience, and the fight for freedom in a dystopian landscape.