Regardless of your walk of life, the fundamentals of Konigun Ninjutsu can start you on the path to physical, mental, and spiritual well being. The Konigun Ninjutsu Training Manual, Volume 1 & 2 has been over 20 years in the making. It has a total of 764 pages covering Hinin (White) through Taibushi (4th level Black Sash) detailing for the first time the complete rank structure of a Ninjutsu Style. All the combat effective techniques are written out completely, with the finest detail using over 2500 pictures and almost 300 illustrations and graphics which show every aspect of each combat defense. Everything from the basic stances, strikes, grappling, sweeps, bone breaking, and Japanese language are included in this book, as well as, the mathematics of fighting, woodland shelters, navigation, training ground construction, and animal traps, rounding out your training to the fullest extent, assuring your best chance of survival. For the First time see the actual Ninja Blessing of the Blade, the many Ninja Tea ceremonies as they have been handed down through the generations, and even learn sword hilt grapples which have never before been revealed. All enclosed by a beautiful glossy cover which will protect this mobile classroom as you practice the many techniques it contains.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Great book for those with experience! Comment: Lots of info here in this book. Well worth the price and in my opinion better info the Togakure stuff. Mainly because it is so down to earth. Covers a lot of areas of training. Many charts and photos as well. But a warning to those who buy this book, it was written as a guide for Sensei Dallas students so if you have "not" trained in this system or have prior martial training , the info may be hard to decipher. But it is well recommended to anyone interested in a very unique style of ninjutsu. Customer Rating: Summary: Poorly Written Comment: First of all, putting aside the questionable history of this art (any quick search of the internet will uncover horror stories), this book costs a lot, but returns so little. The martial techniques demonstrated are sometimes laughable (come on, spinning a staff above your head will make you float in the air like a helicopter?? What kind of moron would actually believe this?) Even though the author apparently spent a lot of time photographing techniques, it appears that the book was an after thought. The printed copy still contains hypertext links within ("click here to watch video" in a book?!?!?). The Japanese translations are laughable. However the best (or worst part) would be the survival techniques. They are not just pitiful, but incredibly dangerous for anyone to even think of attempting.
The illustrations are abysmal. You would expect that for the price of this book, the author would have gotten a professional illustrator... or even a person who can draw past the stage of stick figures.
On a good note, the author appears to have put in a lot of time. Mostly in photographing the techniques. It is about the best thing that I can say about the book.
The bottom line, there are better books on the martial arts in general, and ninjutsu in particular than this. You would best be served by looking else where. Customer Rating: Summary: The best Martial Arts Book Comment: This edition of the konigun manual is by far the best. The techniques are practical and detailed. The pictures as well as the step by step discription of each move make it easier to practice the move. I would also recommend the cd-rom manual which enhances the printed copy by allowing you to view how the techniques are preformed in real time. These two items will help prepare anyone interested in defending themselves and dealing with the inevidable challenges life will throw at them. Customer Rating: Summary: The Best Book I Own. Comment: This is by far the most in depth book on any Martial Art that I have ever come across in my life. Dr. Dallas is a genius, The proof is in his book and it not only shows techniques but also breaks down on how they are used. No other M.A. book comes even close to the material that he has put in to this book. Not to mention the book also has Pictures to go along with the techniques as well. So if there's any other Book out there that can top this one on not only History, the Math and the Science the please step up and prove it. Customer Rating: Summary: best training manuel ive ever read Comment: This manuel is the most comprehensive break down of techniques I've ever seen. Would most definitly like to study under the gentleman that wrote it. I believe it would enhance the knowledge i already have and add to it. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in studying martial arts.
