The ninja and their secret fighting art ebook written by stephen k. The mystic arts of the ninja, hayes, stephen, good book. Rare out of print book by longtime ninjutsu instructor stephen hayes. The complete ninja collection by stephen k hayes, 9780897502061, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. He graduated from fairmont west high school in kettering, ohio, in 1967. Lore of the shinobi warrior that the straight sword was a. Lore of the shinobi warrior by stephen hayes, 9780897501231, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Ninja are known as wizards and magicians, but only kim has shown how to perform magic tricks in his book ninja levitation. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hayes served as the dalai lamas personal protection escort and security advisor for many years.
The ninja and their secret fighting art by stephen k. Stephen hayes invented that dumb old straightblade squaretsuba ninjato myth blah blah. Buy a cheap copy of the mystic arts of the ninja book by stephen k. By adding more advanced tools and concepts to the modern ninjas training regimen, this book continues where volume one left off.
Hayes, including ninja and their secret fighting art, and the mystic arts of the ninja, and more on. Hayes, as decreed by the various martial arts publications that took turns interviewing, publishing his books and sponsoring him. Hayes latest book, ninja fighting techniques, draws on the power of japanese philosophy and the ninja mind for a deep dive into selfprotection. The mystic arts of the ninja still stands out as my favorite of hayes books. Instruction focuses on threats found in contemporary western society. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the ninja and their secret fighting art. Hayes is the only american ever awarded the title of shidoshi teacher in japanese and full teaching credentials in the art of ninjutsu. This book covers, in detail, a variety of aspects of ninjutsu, including accurate historical narratives, complete with photos, detailed text and photo descriptions of traditional fighting techniques, weapons, including the sword and shuriken, and advice for readers. Profusely illustrated with more than 580 action photographs and diagrams, this book clearly shows the correct body. Hayess most popular book is the ninja and their secret fighting art. Hayes born september 9, 1949 is an american martial artist and writer. Hypnotism, invisibility and weaponry by hayes, stephen isbn. This book offers selfdefense enthusiasts a comprehensive guide to the mysterious and ancient art of the ninja, written by the western worlds foremost authority.
Toshin do is a martial art founded by black belt hall of fame instructor stephen k. Hayes has spent his entire adult life in the pursuit of perfection through the study of the asian martial. As a result i often received reports from these friends thereafter that my name often came up in a most disparaging way at seminars held by then solo ninja master stephen k. Hayes has spent his entire adult life in the pursuit of perfection through the study of the asian martial arts and spiritual traditions, living and traveling throughout north america, japan, europe, the arctic, china, tibet, nepal, and india. Hayes, is the sole american to be granted teaching credentials by the 34th grandmaster of the togokure school of ninjutsu in japan.
Ninja vanishing defense part 1 the martial arts supershow is the industrys biggest event for training and education for martial arts professionals. Hayes was born in wilmington, delaware, in 1949, and grew up in dayton, ohio. Spirit of the shadow warrior 1980, ohara publications. In the ninja defense, the classic art of the ninja is updated for maximum effectiveness in modern day situations. 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. Spirit of the shadow warrior by hayes, stephen k and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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 ones surroundings.
Ninja sword noncontroversy ninja sword noncontroversy. Full text of complete ninja collection by stephen k hayes pdf. Mystic arts of the ninja book by stephen hayes preowned. In the second book of the series, hayes introduces combat principles, such as dealing with and avoiding danger, rolls and ground rebounds, training for modern altercations, and the powergenerating hand symbols of kujiin. Full text of complete ninja collection by stephen k hayes. He portrays himself as the young, a little bit arrogant westerner, who travelled to japan to learn real ninjutsu. Expanded and collected for the first time in a single volume, the six ninja books by this legendary ninjutsu master offer a comprehensive guide. Expanded and collected for the first time in a single volume. Hatsumi, that some of the stuff about swords in the book is not correct. In the ninja and their secret fighting art, black belt hall of fame member, stephen k. Hayes wife rumiko urata hayes was born in kumamoto, japan, graduated from sophia university in tokyo, and has been married to stephen k. Ninja spirit of the shadow warrior stephen k hayes abebooks. Full text of complete ninja collection by stephen k hayes pdf see other formats.
See stephen k hayes the original american ninja in action. He was also the first american to be accepted as a personal student by masaaki hatsumi, the thirtyfourth master of the togakureryu ninjutsu tradition. Promoting the benefits of life mastery through martial arts, he travels the world as teacher. Hayes attended miami university in nearby oxford, ohio, reportedly because he heard they had a judo club. Hayes first books on ninjutsu, it is mainly written like a travel report, with a lot of humour. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Hayes has written a most inspirational book offering insight into the heart of ninpo. Shortly after secrets of the ninja, was published in 1981, i began to attract a new. Hayes status in the real martial arts community, and his impressive bibliography. He has written eight books and numerous articles for black belt, kick, official karate, and.
The author also teaches meditation exercises to strengthen ones consciousness and decrease reaction time. Hayes is the author of 20 books that translate the timeless knowledge of the east into pragmatic lessons for contemporary western life. The mystic arts of the ninja was the first of many of hayes books that i would eventually own. As spiritual head of the kasumian dojo, he continues to offer instruction in both the meditation and martial arts. Spiritual roots and traditions of the shadow warrior.
Comparatively speaking, while ninja are known as weapons masters, ashida kim is the only one to have shown how to fight and vanish with a blanket or cape in his work entitled, cloak of invisibility. Ninja fighting techniques, stephen k hayes shop online. Hayes was a ghost writer translator on the book ninja history and tradition by mr. Buy the complete ninja collection by hayes, stephen k isbn. The mystic arts of the ninja stephen hayes download.
Rumiko urata hayes earned senior master instructor licensing under authority of masaaki hatsumi. Hayes became the first nonjapanese in the history of the togakure ninja tradition to be awarded the rank and title of shidoshi, or teacher of the warrior ways of enlightenment, which gives him the authority to supervise the togakure training system in. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Hayes is the worlds leading expert on ninjutsu techniques. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Profusely illustrated with more than 580 action photographs and diagrams, this book clearly shows the correct body positions and movements for mastering the ninja method. As spiritual head of the kasumian dojo, he continues to offer instruction in both the meditation and martial arts traditions of japan. Hayes is the author of 18 books that translate the timeless knowledge of the east into pragmatic lessons for contemporary western life. This book is an introductory notion for his system called toshin do, based on the ancient techniques from bujinkan budo taijutsu. The ability to move swiftly and silently, to mesmerize ones victim, to strike infallibly, and.
Modern martial arts training takes you outside the walls of the training hall and right into. He has written eight books and numerous articles for black belt, kick, official karate, and ninja. This book offers selfdefense enthusiasts a comprehensive guide to the mysterious and ancient art of the ninja, written by the western worlds foremost authority, stephen hayes. I have read two of hayes books and once you get over the fact he is an american ninja i found alot of truth in what he says and like someone mentioned eralier he knows his stuff as for the elements and the void stuff that is described in his book ninja. The first installment in hayes epic ninja series introduces the reader to the building blocks of ninjutsu. In addition to handtohand combat skills, students are exposed to. It is a modernized version of ninjutsu, and differs from the traditional form taught by masaaki hatsumis bujinkan organization. Publication date 20171109 topics ninja, ninjitsu, stephan hayes collection opensource language english. The saturday night black belt demonstrations at the 31st stephen k hayes ninja festival in dayton ohio, were once again capped off by an amazing performance by the original american ninja, stephen. According to japanese buddhist belief, human nature is connected to the natural world and the five elements. Hayes is a black belt hall of fame member, founder of toshin do, and acknowledged father of american ninjutsu. It is a modernized version of ninjutsu, and differs from the traditional form taught by masaaki hatsumi s bujinkan organization.
According to japanese buddhist belief, human nature is. Buy the mystic arts of the ninja by stephen k hayes, hayes stephen online at alibris. The mystic arts of the ninja by stephen k hayes, hayes. Ninja realms of power spiritual roots and traditions by stephen k hayes. Nov 23, 2011 the saturday night black belt demonstrations at the 31st stephen k hayes ninja festival in dayton ohio, were once again capped off by an amazing performance by the original american ninja, stephen. In this book, he presents the ninja five elements system to explain fundamental aspects of selfdefense. Master the japanese martial art of ninjutsu with this illustrated, informative guide. Complete ninja collection by stephen k hayes pdf by templarknight56.
And their secret fighting art but im not sure whether its traditional teachings or his. The complete ninja collection by stephen k hayes, paperback. Stephen hayes provides all movement and meditation tech niques essential to the ninja combat method. A modern masters approach to universal dangers dvd included. Hayes was born in wilmington, delaware, and raised in dayton, ohio.