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Learn Ninjutsu – Mastering the Ninja Juroppo-ken – The 16 Fists of the Ninja!

Every martial art has it’s own unique techniques, skills, and strategies. Within the art of ninjutsu – the art of the ninja, the self-protection methods are known as ninpo-taijutsu.

This article outlines the 16 “fists” or ‘body weapons’ of the shinobi warrior. After reading through this list, you’ll have a much better idea as to why the ninja is at the top of the martial arts “food chain.” But remember, this list only forms the beginning of what a true ninja is capable of using in defense of himself or others!

Each of these fists is a “perfect fit” for different targets on the opponent’s body. While some are general purpose weapons, others have very specific uses and applications to maximize damage and create the greatest results.

The Ninja Juroppo-ken (“16 fists/body weapons of the Ninja)

1. Kikaku-ken (aka Zutski) Head-butt

2. Fudo-ken (aka Nio-ken or Kongo-ken) “Immovable (clenched) fist”

3. Shikan-ken ’4-Rings Fist’

4. Boshi-ken (aka Shito-ken) Thumb-drive fist (refers to the piercing end a blade)

5. Shako-ken Palm-strike/claw-hand fist

6. Kiten-ken (aka Shuto) Knife-hand

7. Shitan-ken Finger-spear/thumb-pressure grip

8. Happa-ken “8 Leaves” Open-hand (slap)

9. Koppo-ken “Bone method fist” Thumb-knuckle fist

10. Shishin-ken “Finger-needle” fist

11. Shuki-ken ‘Elbow-gun’ (Elbow & forearm)

12. Sokki-ken Knee & shin

13. Sokuyaku-ken Heel of foot

14. Sokugyaku-ken Ball-of-foot & toes

15. Shizen-ken “Natural weapons” (basically, anything not on the list!)

16. Taiken “Body-as-weapon”

This is the list that beginning students are introduced to in the early stages of their training in the art of Ninjutsu. Of course, each of the 9 martial lineages that make up the Bujinkan Dojo’s ninpo-taijutsu contributes other specialty fists. These are either found under the “shizen-ken” listing, or are in addition to the above list.

The point of the training is that they ninja student learns to focus on options, rather than set techniques. He or she also focuses on precision, and matching just the right tool or weapon to the target in order to maximize power and damage with each blow to his opponent’s body.

If you’re serious about learning ninjutsu – the art of the Ninja – the Ninja’s 16 fists will give you a good idea about how the shadow warrior thinks and operates “outside the box.” The trick is to have not only options, but also the ability to have the right tool for the job at hand.

 

Are you serious about mastering the art of ninjutsu – about having the power, confidence, and control to handle any attacker – any situation?

 Read my newest ninja training book, “Becoming The Master.” Get your free copy at: http://www.warrior-concepts-online.com/becoming-the-master-subsc.html

About the Author

Jeffrey Miller is a master-teacher in the centuries-old art of Japan’s ancient shadow warrior. Each month he shares his 30+ years of training, research, and knowledge – combined with his years of real-world experience using these teachings on the dangerous streets of our modern world – with literally thousands of students from all over the world. Shidoshi Miller says, “If you really want to learn ninjutsu, and become a master of the Ninja’s arts, then I can show you the secrets for developing the power, confidence, and control of a true Ninja warrior!”

 

 

 

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