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    Ninja Training: Myth vs. Reality

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    Discover the true training of feudal Japan's elite shadow warriors, from their 18 disciplines including stealth, disguise, and psychological manipulation to the reality behind modern ninja myths.

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    The fundamental principle was adaptation above all else. Where samurai culture emphasized rigid honor codes and fighting fair, ninja culture emphasized survival, flexibility, and achieving objectives by any means necessary.

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    I heard about a Japanese ninja task force. What is it they had to do in order to train and get there and what do they do?

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    Ninjas: Beyond the Black Mask

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