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Exotic

Weapons OF THE

NiNTA

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Exotic

Weapons OF THE

NiNJA

SID CAMPBEI^I,

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Campbell, Sid. Exotic weapons of the Ninja p.

/

Sid Campbell,

cm.

Originally published: Boulder, Colo.: Paladin Press,

ISBN 0-8065-2063-9 1.

Ninjutsu weapons.

U167.5.H3C357 355.5'48—dc21

©

1994.

(pb) I.

Title.

1999

98-52804

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Contents

Introduction

1

Chapter One Sickle

Weaponry

7

Chapter Two Staff

and Cane Weaponry

Chapter Three Polearm Weaponry

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25

Chapter Four Fixed and Articulated Staff Weaponry

Chapter Five Grapnel Weaponry

35

45

Chapter Six

Mace Weaponry

53

Chapter Seven Fistload

Weaponry

65

Exotic Weapons of the Ninja Chapter Eight Invisibility

Weaponry

83

Chapter Nine Spike Weaponry

95

Chapter Ten Cleated Weaponry

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03

Chapter Eleven

Clawed Weaponry Chapter Twelve Synthesized Weaponry

109

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Chapter Thirteen

Sword Weaponry

1

Chapter Fourteen Weighted Chain Weaponry

29

137

Chapter Fifteen

The Ninja Shuriken

147

Chapter Sixteen Air-Propelled

Weaponry

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53

Chapter Seventeen Pyrotechnic Weaponry

165

Chapter Eighteen Firearm Weaponry

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177

Acknowledgments

I

would

like to

thank Jon Ford, Editorial Director of Paladin

Press, for his artful expertise during every stage of this

com-

prehensive work. Without his guidance and creative input, this work would not have been shared by millions of martial artists woddwide. would like to also thank Nancy Lee, Ed Evans, and Gordon Lyda for their many days of photographing the ninja operatives in action. Much appreciation is in order for my friends at Swan Photo Express. 1

A special

heartfelt appreciation for my many students and who contributed to this work. Among them are Donna Lyda, Gordon Lyda. my brother Eddie Campbell, Darryl

friends

Inouye, Dennis Dickerson, Larry Mah. Nick Palma. lay Fetters,

Dennis Ingram. Nathan Humperies, jason Humperies. loe Oliverez, Crystal Swan, Davis Quan, Harold Sinclair, Ed Evans, and Warren Nelson. Great memories that will always be remembered.

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Preface

Exotic

Weapons of the Ninja was written for the serious martial

who wants

beyond the mere superficial in learning about and understanding the weapon crafts developed and used by the infamous ninja warriors of feudal-age artist

lapan.

It is

to delve

a subject that includes virtually every type of

weapon art imaginable! The ninja were among the most clever and spies the world has ever known.

weapons invented by these of their cunning

and

skill,

If

insidious super

the ingenious and deadly

any indication undoubtedly give you

ninpo assassins are

this

book will

a true perspective of their impressive talents.

The weapons and weapon reflect

arts described in this

book only

the traditional or orthodox arts employed by the ninja

of ancient Japan. Because there were so

many variations and

improvised weapons actually used by the clans that inhabited the remote rural areas of lapan, it would be impossible to include everyone in a book of this size. However, the majority of the weapons and weapon systems included herein should

you a true representation of the many types unique weapon-tools at the ninjas' disposal. While compiling a weapon-oriented book of this nature, two critical factors were always at the forefront of my mind. First, present the subject in a factual manner so that the read suffice in giving

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essence of the subject matter. Second, attempt to clearly explain the topics in such a way that the reader can assimilate how these ancient ninja weapon arts were actually used in combat. The latter is definitely more difficult to convey than the former. have tried to present both as best as could without elaborating too long on only the traditional topics usually associated with weapon-oriented books. hope this attempt will not only give you a deeper understanding of the subject but further enrich your knowledge of how these rare and seemingly forgotten weapons were really used during japan's past. er can grasp the

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GLOSSARY

AsMfca-spiked foot bands

Bakuhatsugama-shoTi-handled kusarigama with a container

powder swordsmanship

of explosives, poison, or blinding

Batto-/tt(su-defensive

Bo-staff

Bo-n/afeu-strategy Bofutstt-staff fighting art

Chigi-riki-mn']a

mace

Cfio-/io-espionage

Cfiuniw-ninja clan subleader

Fukedake-blo'Mgu n FttW-ya-darts Fundolutsu-cha'in fighting

Goton-pa-fiwe elements of escape

Hacfifma/^f-sweatband

Han

6o-3-foot staff

Han^o/utstt-halstaff fighting Heiiso-/utstt-disguise H(s/f/-6Js/f j-natural

and impersonation

caltrops

Ho/o/utstt-tying arts

Ho/utstt-shooting arts

laMo-sword-drawing

art

I«to«-/utsu-escape and concealment xi

arts

Exotic Weapons of the Ninia lo/utsu-stick fighting

]onin-n\n]a clan leader |u/^en/tttstt-bayonet

jutai-iutsu-grappVing |utte-/tttsu-truncheon/iron fan

Ka^l-nawa-grappling

fioolc

Ka^i-hook Ka^ttte-iron rings with protruding spikes Kafture-jutsu-stealth

Kama, Gama-sickle Kamayari-s'ick\e spear Kiisfia-pulley

Katflwa-samurai sword

Katow-using

fire

Kayaku-lutsu-fire and explosive arts

Ken/utsu-offensive swordsmanship

Kinton-using metal objects for distraction Kiri-single-pointed pick

Koppo/utsu-striking arts

Kuda Bashigo-tube ladder Kuwal-digging and leverage tool KunoicAi-female ninja KttsaHf^n