::WEAPONS::
::TOOLS::
::STYLE::
::MAGIC::
::FACTS::
::GAMES::
::MORE INFO::
::F.A.Q.::
This is a page about ninjas. You'll find all kinds of info about ninjas. From weapons, to tools, to facts, to games, and a whole nuch of junk about ninjas that I wrote.
WEAPONS
Ok, ninjas gotta have weapons right? I mean how else can they beat stuff up with? Ninjas versed themselves in several different weapons to be a flexible and baddass as possible.
::Swords
Every ninja has to have a sword, cmon people. Opposite what you might think they're swords were not that high a quality (though today's ninjas have much better swords). Since they were outlaws most of the time, they couldn't afford great weapons (which were hard enough to come by since most people that were not samurai were not allowed to have weapons). However, what they lacked in quality they made up for in skill. Ninja swords are generaly shorter than most katannas to allow better manouverablity, and when attacking the ninja generally would do so quickly, for instance while running past someone without stopping, for speed and suprise. The scabbard could also be used as a snorkle. Modern day ninjas still use swords, cause guns are loud and not as cool (though they use those as well).
::Shuriken
Commonly known as throwing stars. Mostly used as a distration or in a get away, these dangerous stars can inflict death if used with the utmost of skill. Some ninja dip the ends in poison... but most do not because a ninja could accednely poison himself when hes diggin around for one; kinda defeats the whole purpose. Throwing knives were also used in a similar manner as the shuriken.
::Other Weapons
The ninja have many other really awesome weapons they use to kick ass. The Bo and Jo (long and short staff, respectivally), nunchuka, sai, his hands and feat, just to name a few. The primary goal of ninjutsu is versatility, a ninja could turn anything he sees into the dealiest weapon ever. They got real devious with this. Hollowed out egg shells were filled with glass and metal srcaps and throw in an opponets face, thus blinding him/her. A similar device was also used with bamboo.
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TOOLS OF THE TRADE
Ya think bein a ninja is without a bunch of cool junk? Heck no. Man these guys have so much stuff and are so cool, man just read on.
::Tabi
The tabi are there shoes, thet are split between the big toe and the smaller ones to allow much better balance. Some have detachable spikes for better traction (like cleats). Sometime ninjas put special tracks on the bottom of thier shoes to make them look like a child, or an animal, or even a man going in the other direction. All of this would throw off any chance of being tracked. Also, they had devices that allowed them to "walk" on water, though they are really floating. The really cool ones can fly, and only need to tap the water every now and then.
::Grappling Hook
A rope and a hook, used to scale walls and gain entry to a compound. Can aslo be used as a weapon.
::Smoke Bombs
For a quick get away...
::Shozoko
The ninja's full uniform. Covers everything except the eyes, and the palms of the hands. Comes complete with tons of pockets for gear, shuriken, posion, antidotes, first aid, knives, smoke bombs, mirrors, and a whole lotta other ninja junk. Contrary to popular belief they aren't all black... In fact most aren't. Black stands out... so they use dark blue, brown, or camoflauge. But a ninja dresses for the occasion, if he/she is in the snow: white shozoko. Some of the most deadly and fearsome ninja wore red. In the past this hid the ninja's blood giving the impression that the ninja was an invincible warrior, dealing a major phycological blow to the enemy. You go ninjas.
::Bolo
Ninja often have some devices weighted on the ends used to entangle an opponets feet, thus stopping them in their tracks.
::Darts
Poison darts? You betcha, both in the throwing and blowgun variety. Kunoichi often hide these in their hair disguised as hairpins.
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NINJA STYLE!
All the cool stuff that adds to the whole being a ninja thang.
::Ninjutsu
Simply: the art of being a ninja.
::Nindo
A "higher" form of Ninjutsu, focusing on spiritul enlightenment and stuff.
::Taijutsu
What style do you think ninjas fight with (besides weapons)? They use taijutsu, which emphasizes fluid movements as opposed to crude punches and kicks of other martial arts forms. This helps the ninja to, say infiltrate and enemy base, while not having to take the time to stop and beat up some flunky, he can keep moving. Also ninjas don't have to be versed in taijutsu, they could hypothetically use karate or judo, but most find taijutsu ideal for the ninja way.
::Kunoichi
Chick ninjas. Often use seduction/deception as a tool.
::Climbing
Wanna be a ninja, gotta climb everything. Ninjas are always climbing, and commonly use the aid of ropes, and spikes on the hands and feat to allow the ninja to reach places others would find impossible.
::Jumping
The ninja train very hard to be able to jump higher and farther than most would think possible. Usefull for many situations, such as building to building escapes, jumping over walls fro quick entry, over walls for a quick exit, jumping over an oponet for an extra suprise, or if the ninja is simply too busy to fight some guy.
::Running
Instead of a normal run, ninja shuffle their feet. This is done is sort of a pumping action, so its more like their legs and always pushing them fowards. This helps the ninja keep his balance.
::Stealth
Stealth is of the utmost importanceto the ninja. Unlike the samurai, whos idea of battle - the charge, ideal of strategy - the charge. Blah, who needs all that when you can sneak in, do your thang, sneak out and have no one know your their. Some ninja are masters of camoflauge, and can blend in to almost anything. Others develop techniques calm there presence so others won't "feal" them (you know how you can tell if someone is standing right behind you).
::Ranks
The ninja have ranks, which determines what a ninja does. The Genin is basically your balck clad sword weilding spy. They get to do all the cool mission and fight people and such. The Chunin is the next rank up, and they primary plan jobs, lead the mission, etc. The Jonin is the ninja equivilant of the Godfather, he accepts or declines contracts, and lead the ninja group.
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NINJA MAGIC
Only the greatest of ninja can venture into the magical relm, but those that do are a dealy force indeed. Not all of these are "magic" but extreamly advanced techniques.
::Flying
The most common ninja magic is the ability to fly. Most of the time the ninja must touch the ground occasionally to stay airborn. However, much is not need, as it would not be uncommon to see a ninja running across the top of some trees.
::Invisibility
Some ninja have been known to posses to uncanny ability to bend the light around them, rendering them invisible. It takes much concentration however, and most ninja will appear "wobbly" if they are forced to run/fight/etc.
::Path of the Cat
Beyond simply being quiet, this skill allows the ninja to make absolutly no sound at all. While most ninja are extreamly quiet, this skill extends to noisy things as well. A ninja with this skill could for instance run in spiked shoes (for better traction), over a metal floor and not make a sound.
::Hands of the Spider
Acually not to far from Spiderman himself. These ninja go way past normal climbing and can acually stick to walls.
::Nine Hands Cutting
These are special techniques that allow the ninja to perform special skills by lacing his fingers together. There are many of these forms, and they vary in use from healing, to meditaion, to telekenesis, to telepathic powers, to super senses and so on.
::Onibi No Jutsu
A ninja transforms his face into a demon and gains the ability to breath fire.
::Super Sharp Sword
In recent days ninja have used the use of lasers to sharpen their swords to the length of one molocule. These dealy weapons can cut through metal, concrete, trees, cars, people, all in a single slash.
::Bullet Blocking
Ninja have been known to gain such quick reflexes they are able to deflect bullets with their sword. How cool is that.
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NINJA FACTS
Here are some random ninja facts.
::Shinobi (sneaker-in) is another name for a ninja, and was the original term for the ninja.
::Ninja don't always wear their Shozoko, they may dress in regular clothes if the have to be in plain sight.. so everyone doesn't go, "HEY LOOK AT THE NINJA!"
::A ninja could beat you up bad.
::Ninjas now-a-days usually implement technology into their gear. GPS, guns, communication devices, tear gas. Hey, by any means possible.
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NINJA GAMES
Below are some really cool ninja games. These games were released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (go NES). They are called roms. Open the games through JNES, FCE Ultra, or the NES emulator of your choice.
::JNES
::The Legend of Kage
::Ninja Gaiden
::Ninja Gaiden 2
::Ninja Gaiden 3
::Shadow of the Ninja
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MORE INFO
This simple little page not enough for ya? I know, you can never have too much ninja.
::Enter the Ninja
A great site that talks about a whole lotta ninja stuff.
::Official Ninja Homepage
A somewhat stupid page that is really funny.
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F.A.Q.
Too lazy to read most of the rest of the page? A moron? Then this is for you.
Q: What's a ninja?
A: Go home.
Q: I am home, please tell me.
A: Fine, since you have been living under a rock in a dark cave on mars with your eyes closed and your fingers in your ears for your entire life and haven't read the rest of the page... I will tell you. Ninjas originated in Japan in about the 14th century and act as assassins, spies, reconnosience, and other such things.
Q: Well whats ninjutsu then?
A: Ninjutsu is the art of bein a ninja.
Q: Ahh then what is taijutsu?
A: A martial arts form commonly used in ninjutsu.
Q: Are ninjas still around today?
A: Yes, and interestingly enough, the goal of the ninja is to get the job done... by any means nessicary. It would be perfectly cool for modern day ninjas to use guns, wear tradtional camoflouge, and use high tech gadgets.
Q: Are ninjas the coolest thing in the world?
A: No, they are however, very close.
Q: What are you SERIOUS! If ninjas are not the coolest thing in the world what is?
A: Cybernetically enhanced magic ninjas that pilot giant robots and are space pirates.
Q: Are you a ninja?
A: Sure.
Q: Are there chick ninjas?
A: Yea, they are the kunoichi. Versed in all regular ninja training, they often use seduction to improve there espionage capabilities.
Q: Man, ninjas are so cool! Where do I sign up?
A: You can't.
Q: Do ninjas still use swords?
A: Of course, swords are quiet.
Q: Can ninjas really do all those "Ninja Magic" things you say they can?
A: Some can, some can't.
Q: Really?
A: Yes, stop asking.
Q: Ninjas always were black suit things right?
A: First they are called Shozoko, second they usually aren't black, and third only if they feal like ot or need to.
Q: The ninja games don't work, I click on it and nothing happens, what?
A: You aren't using JNES or FCE Ultra like I said to. Also any NES emulator will do.
Q: Roms are bad
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A: Shut up.
Q: Do you like ninjas?
A: Jeez, I made this crazy page didn't I?
Q: I wanna be like the ninjas! Where can I get ninja gear?
A: Stop right now before you hurt yourself.
Q: How can I tell the world about ninjas?
A: Link to my page, and pester everyone you know until they go here every day even though they have read everything.
Q: Whats a FAQ?
A: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do you say FAQ?
A: Fact.
Q: Why can't you spell.
A: Ninjas don't have to spell...
Q: I have a really cool ninja fact you haven't mentioned.
A: Email me at
[email protected]
Q: I have another question about ninjas.
A: Email me at
[email protected]
Q: I like your page / I like ninjas / I am bored.
A: Thats not a question, but feel free to email me at
Robot111
@aol.com
Q: Where can I learn more about ninjas?
A: Books have commonly been used in many cultures to learn all sorts of things, try a library.
Q: I mean on the computer.
A: Not a question, but see the MORE INFO section... duh.
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-2002
