About
Ninjutsu is a martial art developed as a collection of fundamental survivalist techniques in the warring state of feudal Japan. The ninja clans used their art to ensure their survival in a time of violent political turmoil. The skills of Ninjutsu are built around Ju-Jitsu, the Samurai art of unarmed combat. One of history's most battle-tested martial arts, Ju-Jitsu was forged through hundreds of years of intense Japanese warfare. The art has served as a foundation for many modern martial arts, including Judo and Aikido. Contrary to modern popular culture, many samurai also worked as Ninja. The principles of the art are timeless and provide a powerful means to modern day self-protection, as Ninjutsu is an adaptable and living art that can change as necessary.
Throughout history the shinobi have been seen as assassins for hire, able to adapt to and cope with any situation. Although the popular view is that ninjutsu is the art of secrecy or stealth, actual practitioners consider it to mean the art of enduring - enduring all of life's hardships.
