{"product_id":"ninp-taijutsu-patrick-hzsbert-9798298720038","title":"Ninp\u0026#333; Taijutsu: Volume 5: THE INVISIBLE BLADE OF THE MIND","description":"\u003cb\u003eNinpō Taijutsu - Volume 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Invisible Blade of the Mind\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eUnleashing intention, mental pressure, and strategic flow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond postures, beyond kata, lies an invisible territory: \u003ci\u003eintention\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eThis fifth volume explores the mental dimension of combat - \u003ci\u003eseme\u003c\/i\u003e, the shifting of distance, psychological pressure, and the strategic flow that binds two opponents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraining always begins with the body: structure, grounding, movement. But at an advanced level, the body no longer leads. The mind takes over, and intention itself becomes a weapon.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis book does not teach techniques - it reveals how intention can cut sharper than any blade. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNotice \/ Avertissement \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis book presents the author's most refined and personal understanding of Ninpō Taijutsu. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt is not a step-by-step kata manual or a collection of rehearsed sequences. Instead, it focuses on the development of perception, intention, and inner connection - subtle skills that shape both the practitioner and the combat. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders should already have a solid foundation in basic Taijutsu and be accustomed to training in a living, interactive way with partners, rather than simply repeating set forms or practicing in a stop-and-start manner often found in some Bujinkan training or other dojos, where attack and connection pause between partners. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWithout this grounding, the concepts may seem abstract or difficult to apply, and one will struggle to fully grasp or integrate the material presented here. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eExpect experiential, reflective practice rather than prescriptive instructions. Patience, curiosity, and an open mind are essential to engage with these advanced ideas fully. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTest these principles in the dojo, create mental images, and remain receptive. Do not force understanding; let the information settle naturally, like a seed finding its place. With time and continued practice, the insights may gradually appear and take root within your own experience. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The blade is sharpened in calm, not in chaos.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Patrick Hébert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798298720038\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/18\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.48d","brand":"Patrick Hébert","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50593408745727,"sku":"9798298720038","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/ninp-taijutsu-patrick-hzsbert-9798298720038","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}