Posts Tagged ‘self defense’
Author: Question: If you are a small female but want to learn a martial art to protect yourself is ninjutsu (the ninja martial art) a good choice? I’ve heard that a teacher who has trained in ninjutsu with masaaki hatsumi would be good!
Answer:
Ninjutsu is, in my opinion, the very best women’s self defense martial art for a female. It is based on scientific positioning, balance and strategy.
In fact, in many ways if you are smaller than your attacker you have many advantages in ninjutsu.
Another advantage is the ground defense that has always been a part of ninjutsu. There is a complete ground fighting system that is part of this art, and has been for hundreds of years!
And yes, I would recommend that you learn from someone who has a connection to a teacher that has trained directly with Masaaki Hatsumi.
Demonstrations 1: 9 Steps video lesson #5
Ninja Fighting Secrets demonstration
Below is a video lesson that will go into a little more detail. Study the various examples …
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Te-Makura: Musha Dori variation
NOTE: THIS IS A VERY DESTRUCTIVE TECHNIQUE. USE EXTREME CAUTION!!!
Core Ninjutsu Techniques lesson 7
This is the response if the attacker counters (reverses or escapes) the oni kudaki.
If the attacker escapes the oni kudaki his arm will most likely straighten at the elbow. This will cause the shoulder lock to be ineffective.
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Musha Dori – “Catching The Warrior”: Elbow scoop shoulder dislocation
NOTE: THIS IS A VERY DESTRUCTIVE TECHNIQUE. USE EXTREME CAUTION!!!
Core Ninjutsu Technique lesson 5
This is a particularly nasty technique. You can severely damage you opponent’s shoulder if you don’t have the skill and control to master the technique.
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