is this martial art worth taking?

[versatilefightR]

What does everyone think about ninjitsu? I'm not talking about the art of being a ninja, I mean the striking techniques and overall nature of the art. Is there another art similar to this that hasn't lost its' roots?

[Kinjiro Tsukasa]

Only my own humble opinion, but it is definitely an art worth taking. Be sure you're getting the real thing. Look for a dojo affiliated with one of these organizations:

Bujinkan
Genbukan
Jinenkan

Try www.winjutsu.com for Bujinkan dojos; other people here should have the web sites for the other organizations. Some countries may have other organizations, but these are the ones I've heard of. More knowledgeable folks might be along with more info for you. Ignore all the silliness you hear about ninjas disappearing into the night, etc. It is still a serious art, and hasn't lost its roots.

[Energy.]

yah, mr goku sama san, watcha doosey, ok, enough of that, ninjitsu is kool, and it gives a lot of effective techniques, but, i think that the most important thing is to be as fast and strong as possible, i think that even an unskilled but very physically fit person could beat even the most skilled of fighters at the more advanced levels of martial arts... but dont take my word for it, im just a monkey...

[Boshiken]

In my opinion yes. If you train in the Bujinkan though we don't do any tournaments our anything. It is a very effective martial art. And not based on strength or speed. Check one out and see for yourself.

[Adam]

Strength and speed aren't neccesary to do ninjitsu? Interesting. What IS the art based on then? Surprise? Skill?

[RobP]

Speed, skill and ruthless efficiency.....oh hang on, that was the Spanish Inquisition.

[small guy]

yea sounds good :)

[Luthen_inadon]

ummmm...I am kinda particular in getting foreign words right so I'm getting annoyed at all this "Ninjitsu" stuff it is supposed to be Ninjutsu (and yes there is a difference, just ask Tsing Tao)

[Aegis]

Originally posted by Luthen_inadon
ummmm...I am kinda particular in getting foreign words right so I'm getting annoyed at all this "Ninjitsu" stuff it is supposed to be Ninjutsu (and yes there is a difference, just ask Tsing Tao)

Yes, there may be a proper way to spell all this, but the standard romanisation was not around when the arts first came out of Japan, so a lot of people still use Jitsu instead of Jutsu. It's not a major problem, you know what they mean, they know what they mean, it's pretty much accepted. Trying to change it at this point in time would be a bit tricky, so best to just accept that this particular spelling is here to stay.

[Luthen_inadon]

I know...but being into languages, I prefer utmost accuracy (I pronounce Habanero ah-bah-nyer-oh because the H is silent in spanish)

[Kinjiro Tsukasa]

Please don't be too hard on the mis-spellers -- the letter "i" is right next to the "u" on the keyboard, so sometimes "ninjitsu" is just a typo...

[Luthen_inadon]

good point

[#1 Stutta]

That's an art I've been wanting to get into. It's always intrigued me ever since I first read about it. But, there' sno schools here....:(

[ns_oni]

ninjutsu is worth while taking if you're dedicated, speed etc isn't necessarily required for it, but if you wish to turn it into ninpo, i think it is.