: Significant focus on the mental toughness, emotional intelligence, and integrity required of a ninja.
"True Path of the Ninja," translated by Antony Cummins and Yoshie Minami, offers an annotated English translation of the 17th-century Shoninki , a key historical manual detailing espionage, psychology, and survival skills. The text, written by Natori Masazumi, focuses on professional intelligence gathering rather than combat, providing insights into the strategic role of ninja. For more details, visit Tuttle Publishing . : Significant focus on the mental toughness, emotional
The key to unlocking the Shoninki for the English-speaking world lies in the expertise of Antony Cummins. With a degree in Ancient History and a master's in Archaeology, Cummins brings a unique and rigorous academic lens to the study of Japanese martial history. He is the founder of the , a project dedicated to examining and translating ancient documents to reveal the truth about the ninja, free from modern myth and misinterpretation. His background in archaeology gives him a unique insight into the mysterious world of the historical Ninja and Samurai. Cummins has also revived an old samurai school of war, Natori-Ryu, to educate people on historical Japanese warfare, aiming to establish a correct understanding and deeper respect for Japanese arts. This scholarly authority underpins the translation's credibility. For more details, visit Tuttle Publishing