Ninja Realm 1981, Shadows of Iga - Hayes, Hatsumi, Takamatsu, Bujinkan - vintage

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Ninja Realm 1981, Shadows of Iga - Hayes, Hatsumi, Takamatsu, Bujinkan - vintage Shadows of Iga - Ninja Realm 1981 - Volume 5 Number 2 The Shadows of Iga: Ninja Realm was an early English-language newsletter dedicated to Japanese ninjutsu, produced during the initial wave of Western interest in the art. Created by Stephen K. Hayes, it focused largely on the teachings and emerging influence of Masaaki Hatsumi and the Bujinkan system, sharing training concepts, historical notes, and philosophical insights tied to ninpo. At the time, reliable information on ninjutsu was scarce outside Japan, so newsletters like Ninja Realm served as an important conduit -- connecting early Western practitioners and helping establish what would become a global Bujinkan community. CONTENTS 3 — EDITORIAL 5 — LETTERS 8 — NINJA NO KOKORO: The essence of the ninja's heart 9 — HAPPENINGS 11 — ESSENCE OF NINJUTSU: Thoughts of Toshitsugu Takamatsu 13 — BODY BEHIND THE BLADE: Training tips for effective blade use 19 — JAPANESE: The character "Ja" of ninja Condition: Please review all photos carefully for exact condition. • This item is 45 years old • Shows wear, spine creases, fading, and staining. • Stored in an attic; a slight musty odor is present. • Structurally intact; all pages are present and fully readable. Photos of: Front cover Contents page Spin staples Inside back cover Back cover

• Year: 1981
• Condition: Fair

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