Shoninki: The Secret Teachings of the Ninja

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Intro; Title Page; Contents; Foreword by Bernard Bordas; Introduction: The Cultural and Philosophical Context of the Shoninki by Axel Mazuer; Part One: Shoninki Jo: Introduction to the Shoninki; Foreword by Katsuda; 1. The Authentic Ninja Tradition of Our School (toryu shoninki); 2. The Different Types of Spies (shinobi no tsuwamono no shina); 3. The Supreme Principles of the Art of Shinobi (ichiryu no shidai); Part Two: Shoninki Shokan: First Scroll of the Shoninki; 1. Preparing Yourself for Clandestine Activities (shinobi detachi jno narai);The ninja were trained in secret schools using only a few books, written in code. The Shoninki, is one of these coded manuals, presenting the arts of concealment, espionage, and survival. This classic text confirms the path of the ninja as an authentic spiritual discipline.