is ninjitsu the best style of karate?

Question

and i never hear about it, i always hear about this style called jujitsu.

Answer 1

Ninjutsu was developed by groups of people mainly from the Iga Province of Japan. Throughout history the shinobi have been seen as assassins for hire, and have been associated in the public imagination with other activities which are considered criminal by modern standards. Although thought to have come from Chinese expatriates; ninjutsu is believed by its adherents to be of Japanese origin. It is believed to be strongly influenced by the strategic principles of Sun Tzu.

Throughout history many different schools (or ryū) were developed which taught their unique version of ninjutsu. An example of these is the Togakure-ryū. This ryū was developed after a defeated samurai warrior called Daisuke Togakure escaped to the region of Iga. Later he came in contact with the warrior-monk Kain Doshi who taught him a new way of viewing life and the means of survival (ninjutsu).

Ninjutsu was developed as a collection of fundamental survivalist techniques in the warring state of feudal Japan. The ninja clans used their art to ensure their survival in a time of violent political turmoil. It also included methods of gathering information, non-detection, avoidance, and misdirection techniques.

Although the popular view is that ninjutsu is the art of secrecy or stealth, actual practitioners consider it to mean the art of enduring - enduring all of life's hardships. The word nin carries both these meanings. To avoid misunderstandings, "ninjutsu" should just refer to a specific branch of Japanese martial arts, unless it is being used in a historical sense.

Answer 2

You're definitely a little bit confused.
In broad terms (I'm taking some liberties with details to get a general idea across) ninjitsu training was about winning with the least cost, which was why they were often only depicted as assassins. Try to picture them like a CIA operative - they're nondescript, and have a variety of training to help them remain undetected (not unseen or invisible) such as disguise, escape, concealment, archery, explosives, and poisons. And of course they trained to fight and kill both armed and unarmed.
Karate is primarily a striking art and is also known as a hard or external art (speed, strength, conditioning, etc. are as important as technical ability). You will typically learn in a dojo while wearing a gi (martial arts uniform) and you will follow clearly defined etiquette as part of your training.
Jujitsu is primarily a grappling art which you take hold of your opponent, quite likely take them to the ground (there is standing jujitsu techniques but typically the practitioner will do their best to go to the ground with the fight) and will execute a joint lock or choke until their opponent is no longer a threat.
These three arts all have their strengths and weaknesses, and they are all very different from one another.
Hope this helps you sort things out!
I would recommend that you do a little more research or ask a few more questions before you make a commitment to any school, if that is your intention.

Answer 3

Hi there

There's a few good points raised so far and a few western ones too. lol

If you're talking about ninjutsu the word itself doesn't mean a great deal. If you're talking about the unarmed fighting art of the ninja then you can compare the two together. Koppo jutsu is probably the main core of striking within taijutsu with other parts coming from dakentai and kosshi jutsu. Koppo jutsu in its name has the title karate koppo jutsu but it doesn't resemble conventional karate. Its more direct an less complicated. Ninjutsu isn't really a fighting art its an art of evasion and escape that's what the techniques of togakure ryu santo tonko teach you. Different rhu ha teach different things. Shinden fudo ryu teaches attacks and defenses against throws. Very practical against judoka. Takagi yoshin ryu teaches techniques simialr to conventional jujutsu.

Western Karate consists of kihon waza, kumite, kata, kihons etc. All Karate is Chinese not Japanese regardless of what styles claim. All Japanese arts mainly consist of Jujutsu based around sword arts. History, location and purpose has shaped the techniques of all martial arts systems. They are fit for purpose.

Best wishes

idai

Answer 4

ninjitsu is not a form of karate.

karate is generally the forms of open hand fighting that originated in okinawa and branch offs of those styles.

ninjitsu can be disputed to have historically existed.

however, a group of people claiming to teach the empty hand tactics of ninjitsu (aka bujinkan) can be found, however even if you are learining "genuine" bujinkan, its effectiveness is still debated.

here is a link to an article that breaks down the history of those claiming to teach ninjitsu and the pros and cons of bujinkan.

http://www.bullshido.com/articles/ninjutsu-8.html

I too saw that show fight science. the ninja was hardly special.

firstly the experiment where they had him throw the hammer fist (thats all it was) was flawed, as the dummy was secured in the direction of the blow- which unlike the dummy the rest hit- (except the muai thai guy- as the restraint was part of the technique and done by the fighter), was secured and had no give (on springs).

secondly- he didn't fight anyone- maybe he is a very agile person- but that doesn't teach you to fight.

Answer 5

If you're looking for martial arts, i'd recomend Moi thai (might have a problem with spelling there), but it really depends on you.

Jujitsu is a very defensive martial art, and it's Brazilian form is epitimized by one of the most feared fighters, Royce Gracie. You pretty much want to make them want to stop fighting you because they're not doing anything to you.

Moi Thai is a very offensive style, where you pretty much try to take out their ability to strike at you, such as breaking a knee or leg. It is very difficult, but is considered one of the most powerful forms of martial arts.

Answer 6

ninjitsu my friend is not karate. karate is empty hand, ninjitsu is the art of lunacy and stealth which some can dispute the art never existed

Answer 7

No.

Ninjutsu is the martial art practiced by the Shinobi (ninja).
Karate is a striking martial art that's from Okinawa, and many karate styles are from Japan.
Jujitsu is a grappling art developed during the samurai era, modern Judo comes from it, and modern Brazilian jiujitsu comes from judo.

Answer 8

first off ninjitsu isnt a style of karate...although it is based out of the same country..."japan". It is a well-versed style....striking,dirty fighting,grappling,meditation,weapons...ect. But its hard to find a true teacher of the art....do your research long and hard before joining a class

Answer 9

ummmmm ninjutsu is not a form of karate at all. ninjutsu was made in mainland japan and karate was made in okinawa. jujitsu is the main japanese grappling art. ninjutsu is the art of stealth, assasination, and killing with one blow. it also teaches various techniques for hiding your silhouette, tricking a person's eyes into thinking you're not there etc. if you were attacked by a good ninjutsu practitioner you wouldn't even know he's there before he killed you.

Answer 10

1) there is no best
2) ninjitsu is not a type of karate it is a type of MARTIAL ART