This video series offers a unique and comprehensive approach to learning the art of the ninja. In these videos, Jack Hoban-a former Marine Corps captain and one of the acknowledged "founding fathers" of ninjutsu in America -real the core of physical techniques of this mysterious and often misunderstood art. Hoban, who received ninjutsu training from Grandmaster Masaaki Hatsumi in Japan, is a long-time practitioner of the martial arts. Now a shidoshi (senior instructor), Hoban is an ideal instructor to teach ninjutsu to both new and experienced practitioners, as well as serious students who want to move beyond the ninja myths to practical application. Volume 2 presents instruction for performing taisabaki (basic body movement), ukemi (injury prevention) and taihenjutsu (movement to avoid danger). Other topics include rolling, breakfalls, cartwheels, leaping techniques, avoiding sword cuts, and instructions for ninja walking.