Essence of Ninjutsu
A source page for quotes linked to Masaaki Hatsumi.
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“Separate yourself from the technique; separate yourself from yourself.”
“Those who desire only techniques will never understand this art. It is everything beyond that”
“You are not just fighting one opponent. You are fighting the unknown.”
“It is important to practice so your movement is the minimum necessary to complete its task.”
Source: Essence of Ninjutsu
Source: Ninjutsu, History and Tradition
“There are times to kill and times not to kill. Please bear this in mind with grave consideration.”
“You are not punching them; it is your going into kamae that punches them.”
“Breathe life into the weapon, don't take life away from it. Keep walking, because walking is life.”
Source: The Grandmaster's Book of Ninja Training
“The first priority to the ninja is to win without fighting.”
Source: Essence of Ninjutsu
Source: Essence of Ninjutsu
“Focus on the future for 50%, on the present for 40%, and on the past for 10%”
“If you do not let go of thinking about forms, you will not understand what I am showing.”
“Learning a technique is not an end in itself, it merely indicates where you need to start.”
Source: THE WAY OF THE NINJA: Secret Techniques