Contrary to the more conventional martial arts, the ninja's taijutsu - unarmed combat method - has a very different approach to the concept of blocking. In fact, the concept of "blocking," like everything else in the art of ninjutsu, is not what it appears to be.
The first thing that you must understand when learning the ninja's combat method is not what you are doing - not your step-by-step, mechanical moves, although they're important - but what your techniques are doing to your opponent! This is vitally important and completely sidesteps the "our-style vs their style" bull that runs rampant in the martial arts.
While it's difficult to adequately describe the ninja's taijutsu using the written word, here are a few differences between ninjutsu and the conventional martial arts being taught today when it comes to protecting yourself against incoming strikes, kicks, and grabbing attacks.
1) Ninja avoid attacking limbs, rather than stand in one place and try to stop or deflect them.
2) From the new position of safety, the incoming limb is parried, captured, or attacked directly.
3) Conventional "blocking" is reserved for situations where you cannot move due to the speed of the attack, surprise, or environment barriers that prevent evasive movement.
4) The strength from a ninja's blocks - referred to as "counter-strikes" - even when doing them from a static position, come from positioning, skeletal alignment, and the proper use of natural body mechanics - not from muscle.
As I said at the beginning, the preferred method of handling an incoming strike is to not be where the fist or kick is flying. Then, from your new position of safety, you can...
1) Counterstrike (attack - not block) exposed pressure points to shut down the limb altogether
2) Counterstrike the limb itself to knock it away and lock the attacker's skeleton at the same time
3) Catch the incoming limb and redirect it to effect the assailant's balance
Each of these methods works to expose the opponent's targets, take away his options, and inflict damage from the very beginning.
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
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!"
The first thing that you must understand when learning the ninja's combat method is not what you are doing - not your step-by-step, mechanical moves, although they're important - but what your techniques are doing to your opponent! This is vitally important and completely sidesteps the "our-style vs their style" bull that runs rampant in the martial arts.
While it's difficult to adequately describe the ninja's taijutsu using the written word, here are a few differences between ninjutsu and the conventional martial arts being taught today when it comes to protecting yourself against incoming strikes, kicks, and grabbing attacks.
1) Ninja avoid attacking limbs, rather than stand in one place and try to stop or deflect them.
2) From the new position of safety, the incoming limb is parried, captured, or attacked directly.
3) Conventional "blocking" is reserved for situations where you cannot move due to the speed of the attack, surprise, or environment barriers that prevent evasive movement.
4) The strength from a ninja's blocks - referred to as "counter-strikes" - even when doing them from a static position, come from positioning, skeletal alignment, and the proper use of natural body mechanics - not from muscle.
As I said at the beginning, the preferred method of handling an incoming strike is to not be where the fist or kick is flying. Then, from your new position of safety, you can...
1) Counterstrike (attack - not block) exposed pressure points to shut down the limb altogether
2) Counterstrike the limb itself to knock it away and lock the attacker's skeleton at the same time
3) Catch the incoming limb and redirect it to effect the assailant's balance
Each of these methods works to expose the opponent's targets, take away his options, and inflict damage from the very beginning.
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
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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