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Originally Posted by Hajilee  It seems to me that people have set aside Ninjutsu as the "Ultimate Martial Art" in various forums it has recieved the highest votes and has had the general consensus as the best.
It isn't totally taken to pieces like TKD, it isn't as seemingly and I said seemingly weak as Aikido. It recieves no criticism and is often treated with a bit of awe by everyone.
What sets Ninjutsu out from other martial arts for you? I haven't seen much, but it seems a little bit like, Aikido or Judo mixed with some fancy sword stuff.
If you could explain what sets this martial art from all the rest and maybe post a video of some sparring or training that'd be great.
Or if you stand on the opposite end and say that this is a non-applicable martial art that will end with you dying if you tried it in a certain street scenario, why and what is in your opinion the better art.
Or even if you stand on the neutral side, why does this martial art have the mystique it has and the supposed (and this is a joke) power of a ninja.
Or any other thing for that matter, as long as it is Ninjutsu related. |
As previously stated, there are many factors that cause the general public view of ninjutsu as being "The Ultimate martial". There is the use in media (tv, movies, anime, comics, books, video games) that makes the "ninjas" seem like the most powerful people in the world. Some are trying to fill some childhood fantasy.
I think those are just minor reasons compared to the underlying cause, people dont see "ninjutsu", they see "ninjas". They then connect one to the other. In other words, they dont see just the martial aspect of the art, they see the smoke bombs, the running on walls, they see the throwing knives. Though when people see other martial arts they only see the breaking bones martial aspect. People dont see Bruce Lee throwing a tiny round knife 200 feet and killing someone. Ninjutsu seems like more than a martial art to people, it seems like a way to become invincible.
Also, you may want to see another thread on the aspects of being a ninja (even though ninja is a western-made word)
http://www.martial-forums.com/forums...tsu-guide.html Quote:
Originally Posted by Shinobi_Kokujin people do ninjutsu for various reasons. in the ninjutsu world, its split up into different camps. these are examples but not limited to this
you have the LARPers who do it to fill Naruto-esque fantasies
some do it as just a Hobby
some train seriously
media isnt the sole influence. but it does have a very large influence. |
Could you explain what "LARPer" means, because that may relate to me lol.