NINJUTSU
“OF BASIC KNOWLEDGE”
AFTERWORD
In effort to write this book, all techniques and illustrations were carefully scrutinized and extra attention applied to make it as simple and as easy as possible to read and understand.
It would be quiet possible to see techniques or illustrations familiar to other schools or styles, since ninjutsu does encompass many variations of the so many different martial arts to be found.
And as the founder of my own system “Hakko kai Ninjutsu” and the majority of my knowledge is… of Koga-Ryu Ninjutsu origin, I have made it my personal task to research and gain knowledge of combative techniques in which any person could use to defend himself with.
Because of the amount of effort and long time spent on this book, some of the students do not practice anymore, for those whom have stuck with me, I once again stress my gratitude towards them in assisting and helping me pave the path ahead for a better understanding and learning the knowledge of applicable self-defense.
It is also once again stressed that one technique does not always work for everybody.
To all the people whom was involved with and also responsible for my training, I hope that you find, if you get this book, appealing and feel proud, for it is you that had a part in my uprising of this marvelous martial art called “NINJUTSU”.
For me and my followers we do not bother over heritage and politics in this art, we all seem to gain respect for the wonderful foundation and basic background ninjutsu gave and still has to offer us.
There are still mountains full of knowledge to be covered, unfortunately not all aspects could be covered in this book but will definitely be done in my next issue.
Thanks for purchasing my book,
Greetings
Shihan Paul W Bothma
(Late addition notice 2010:- Sensei Anton Ferreira, Sensei Emile Du Preez, Sensei S Davies and Sensei Peter Andrews has moved on to found their own dojo – this usually happens after Pupils become sensei)
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