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Explore the history, culture and folklore of warriors like the ninja and samurai.

Japanese Martial Arts Before & After 1868 — “Old Style” vs Modern
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Japanese Martial Arts Before & After 1868 — “Old Style” vs Modern

Did you know that Japanese martial arts are classified as modern or pre-modern? So before you train in…

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What's the Science behind Kuji Kiri (aka. Ninja Hand Signs)?
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What’s the Science Behind Kuji Kiri (aka. Ninja Hand Signs)?

Forming symbols with his hands, the ninja mutters some strange words. In an instant, he becomes calm but…

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Bruce Lee Letters of the Dragon Trivia Quiz
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Bruce Lee Quiz – What were the secrets in ‘Letters of the Dragon’?

How intimately do you know Bruce Lee? Do you know what’s in his private letters? Try this 20-question…

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The 3 Stages of a Scientific Ninja Exhibition at the Miraikan (Tokyo)
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The 3 Stages of a Scientific Ninja Exhibition at the Miraikan (Tokyo)

When someone utters the word ‘ninja,’ what you envision might differ greatly from the person next to you. You…

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Finding Hattori Hanzo’s Grave in Tokyo – Iga Ninja Legend
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Finding Hattori Hanzo’s Grave in Tokyo – Iga Ninja Legend

Most people will know this name when you ask them about real life ninja. A name immortalized by history…

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52 Japanese Martial Arts Related to the Real Ninja
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52 Japanese Martial Arts Related to the Historical Ninja

Do you know which martial art today is related to the historical ninja? Find out what are the 52…

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Miraikan Ninja Exhibition Floor Map
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Ninja Exhibition backed by University Research and Science – Tokyo

Want to discover and experience the truth about the ninja, backed by actual academic research and science? Head down…

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Antony Cummins Ninja Research
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The Truth About Ninja Martial Arts – Antony Cummins

Antony Cummins is a historical ninjutsu researcher whose team has analysed existing sources about the shinobi and samurai. He has kindly answered my questions…

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Modern ninja martial arts
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How did Modern Ninjutsu and Ninja Martial Art Schools Evolve? – Interview

Could a unique ninja martial art have evolved from regular samurai combat techniques, to make the shinobi more…

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