This video series offers a unique and comprehensive approach to learning the art of the ninja. In these videos, Jack Hoban-a former Marine Corps captain and one of the acknowledged "founding fathers" of ninjutsu in America-reveals the core physical techniques of this mysterious and often misunderstood art. Hoban, who received ninjutsu training from Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi in Japan, is a long-time practitioner of the martial arts. Now a shidoshi (senior instructor), Hoban is an ideal instructor to teach ninjutsu to both new and experienced practitioners, as well as serious students who want to move beyond the ninja myths to practical application.

Vol. 4 of this impressive series covers basic weapons training. Starting with an introduction to the philosophy of the ninjutsu warrior, Hoban provides an introductory course to basic weapons training, including stick techniques for the hanbo (3-foot stick), jo (4-foot stick) and the rokushaku (6-foot stick). In addition, Hoban reviews hand-strike techniques and kamae (body attitudes, stances) with and without weapons, combinations, and ways of immobilizing an armed assailant.