We continue our discussion with our favorite Ninja, Joe Offutt from Tristar Martial Arts of Mount Airy Maryland.

Show Notes:

An overview of Ninjutsu from the History Channel’s Human Weapon series:

Human Weapon - Ninjutsu

The Godan or Sakki Test demonstrated:

Masaaki Hatsumi Sakki Test Godan Test

Bujinkan Sakki Test

Mark Roemke explains the Godan Test:

Ninja Godan Test (5th Degree Black Belt) Ninja Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi Sensei

Mark Roemke’s YouTube channel, featuring many videos taken at Tristar Mt. Airy, MD:

Return Of The Hidden Ancient Skills Of The Ninja

Tristar Mt. Airy seminar; Mark Roemke demonstrates a basic throw, then shows a counter.  The partner for the counter-throw is Joe Offutt:

Ganseki Nage Counter Technique

Martial Arts School Near Me in Mount Airy | Tristar Martial Arts Academy

Kacem Zoughari, PhD in Japanese history & studies, explains ninjutsu techniques in various contexts, including pop culture depictions:

This Ninja Master Destroyed My EGO Fast

Real Ninjutsu Is TERRIFYING

Context matters:

https://youtu.be/hI8WEz8YrBY?si=ZSdrArOViSwv4CYX