Born in the year of 1900 died in a tragic car accident in 1966, seiko fujita was considered the last active ninja meaning that he was employed by the japanese government. Above book is entitled koga ryu ninja ichidaiki biography of the koga ryu ninja by fujita seiko. Toshitsugu takamatsu 1889 1972 ninjutsu lineage toshitsugu takamatsu was a martial artist said to have been trained and received menkyo kaiden complete transmission licence in several martial arts. This is a very rare and fully illustrated shuriken book by seiko fujita. As concerns a link between mitose and fujita, ninjutsu, nanban satto ryu kenpo, or anything else, i would have to agree with don that there is neither evidence of a connection, nor evidence that mitose himself actaully made this claim. Apr 06, 2018 any ninjutsu lineage claims linked to seiko fujita or wadaha kogaryu should be regarded with suspicion. Fujita seiko, february 10, 1898 january 4, 1966, born fujita isamu, was a prominent japanese martial artist, researcher and author. Fumio tanaka claims to be a hanshi of koga ryu, while jinichi kawakami is referred to as the banto guardian of the koga ryu. The last ninja, october 1958, fujita categorically stated that he had not and would not teach anyone ninjutsu, and would not pass on the school.
The book s printing date is december 11, 2001 and was published on december 18, 2001. Apr 09, 2011 fujita seiko was a bujutsuka and heir of the kogaryu ninjutsu. Kyusho ok i just had fujita seikos book translated into. He was, according to himself, the 14th headmaster of koga ryu wadaha ninjutsu.
In 1972, a big part of this book has been translated in french by jacques. This is a translation of fujita seikos book on shurikenjutsu. This book is a translation of fujita seikos book, ninjutsu kara spysen e. During the wolrd war 2 he taught special training in the army academy of nakano. The book cites all the sources used, and goes into specific detail about fujita s early life, how he came into the arts he studied, and which schools he either passed on, or took to the grave with him. Fujita also went on to say that nakanos tasks were originally about assassination and sabotage. Heveners book entitled fujita seiko the last koga ninja. Statement of intent in the western martial arts community the subject of fujita seiko, the reputed 14th soke of the koga ryu wada ha family of ninjutsu, has always been a source of mystery and debate. This is a translation of the book hojojutsu by fujita seiko. Ultimately, you will learn of the fate of his martial arts legacy, including his mysterious and controversial wadaha koga ryu ninjutsu.
In it, he details a few traditions ways of throwing shuriken. The secret of martial arts, the manual of atemi killing and reviving style. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He set the example himself by studying under the tutelage of choki motobu. I will replied the young fujita, without much reflection upon the matter. Fujita seiko was a bujutsuka and heir of the kogaryu ninjutsu. Soke of kiyojute ryu kempo has written a book on koga ryu ninjutsu. Over 200 pages detail the basics of how to bind an enemy as well as specific ties unique to certain traditions of martial arts. Oct 06, 2009 in the forty years since his death, fujita seiko has been a man of mystery, rumor and conjecture.
Regarded as the 14th and final heir to the kogaryu wadaha ninjutsu. Born in tokyo as fujita isamu, he called himself the 14th generation master of. History of the koga ryu, part ii muzosa bujinkan dojo of nyc. What i like most about the book what is ninjutsuis that shihan,fujita makes it very clear just what ninjutsu is. Hojojutsu book by fujita seiko translation, ninjutsu. In the forty years since his death, fujita seiko has been a man of mystery, rumor and conjecture. Ninjutsu fujita seiko lineage project group answers youtube. Years later, a man named fujita seiko announced that he was the last grandmaster of koga ryu ninjutsu. Aug, 2015 the historical ninjutsu texts of the bansenshukai, ninpiden and shoninki were translated in the later 1930s, fujita seiko had already written 3 books on ninjutsu by the time takamatsu made his first appearance and already stated he was the last of the wada line of koga ryu ninjutsu. Not everybody can become a ninja, as one would need to possess the neccesary qualities. Its important to know that he did pass his koga ryu ninjutsu on to some other japanese masters and that will be revealed and has been to some already. Shurikenjutsu by fujita seiko english translation koga ryu ninjutsu. According to fujita seiko s autobiography he modified and taught his koga ryu ninjutsu at nakano.
Fujita was a fascinating man, and his story is open to great debate. Like others, i have always wanted to know more about the life and mystery surrounding fujita seiko and the koga ryu ninja lineage. Roley is a polarizing and sometimes controversial figure, as he regularly takes on frauds, fakes, and exaggerators in the martial arts particularly those who pretend to ninjutsu or other japanese styles. Secrets of koga ryu ninjutsu is one of the english translations works by don roley, prominent member of masaaki hatsumis bujinkan martial arts organization and himself fluent in japanese. Ninjutsu should always be used to protect yourself and your family.
This is a translation of fujita seiko s book on shurikenjutsu. Jan 21, 2017 its important to know that he did pass his koga ryu ninjutsu on to some other japanese masters and that will be revealed and has been to some already. There are many questions as to the validity of his story, but there is no denying that he was the last japanese to claim to teach the koga ryu. The available information is at best sparse, and much of it is based. The original japanese text is presented next to english translations.
But, considering that he wrote a book with the fitting title saigo no ninja. The books printing date is december 11, 2001 and was. Look for them to be released in the coming months to set the record straight. The book cites all the sources used, and goes into specific detail about fujitas early life, how he came into the arts he studied, and which schools he either passed on, or took to the grave with him. Born in tokyo as fujita isamu, he called himself the 14th generation master of kogaryu ninjutsu, bearing the nickname the last ninja saigo no ninja. While all of them are outstanding individuals who have contributed to the promotion of japan and the martial arts, their ninjutsu lineages has not been satisfactorily. As for secrets of kogaryu ninjutsu, roleys translation is a rough interpretation of fujita seikos ninjutsu kara spysen e from ninjutsu to spy warfare. He was an accomplished martial artist according to high ranking karateka such as inoue sensei, but if his teachings were sufficient why did inoue not continue with ninjutsu as his mainstream art and not the more acceptable ryukyu arts.
He is now an official representative in the tradition art of koga ryu ninjitsu. Fujita seiko was the last headmaster of the koga ryu, wadaha tradition of ninjutsu. Aug 07, 2015 the historical ninjutsu texts of the bansenshukai, ninpiden and shoninki were translated in the later 1930s, fujita seiko had already written 3 books on ninjutsu by the time takamatsu made his first appearance and already stated he was the last of the wada line of koga ryu ninjutsu. Shoto tanemura says that he studied koga ryu ninjutsu, so it must exist if hes studied it. Ninjutsu books truflyte martial arts memorial home page. Hojojutsu book by fujita seiko translation, ninjutsu bujinkan. Btw its a genbukan book so not much use outside of genbukan training. Born in the year of 1900 died by liver cirrhosis in 1966, seiko fujita was considered the last active ninja meaning that he was employed by the japanese government. Koga ha kosho shorei ryu kempo what is true self defense. As i have written before, the system i train in has strong influences from a man named fujita seiko 18991966, who was the last inheritor of wadaha koga ryu ninjutsu. Two other masters are touted as high ranking masters of koga ryu.
Secrets of kogaryu ninjutsu is one of the english translations works by don roley, prominent member of masaaki hatsumis bujinkan martial arts organization and himself fluent in japanese. On 4th january 1966, seiko fujita, koga ryu ninjutsu 14th generation inheritor, passed away due to cirrhosis of the liver at his house, nezu 1243, bunkyoku, tokyo. This book is a translation of fujita seiko s book, ninjutsu kara spysen e. A summary of the life of seiko fujita, kogaryu ninjutsu 14th generation the last ninja who lived in a modern society. Koga ryu ninja ichidaiki book by seiko fujita ninja ninjutsu. Feb 19, 2008 like others, i have always wanted to know more about the life and mystery surrounding fujita seiko and the koga ryu ninja lineage. Yasuhiros incessant eagerness to acquire the secret of various kinds of martial arts brought him the chance to meet seiko fujita, the 14th generation of master of koga ninjutsu and made him to obtain the license from nanban kitoryu. This book is in the genre of the bansenshukai and the shoninki.
Was accepted to study various traditional japanese ryu ha that still exist in japan and europe. Fujita seiko was the last headmaster of the kogaryu, wadaha tradition of ninjutsu. The last reported soke of kogaryu was 14th headmaster fujita seiko 18981966. The author, seiko fujita 18981966 was a japanese martial artist and military instructor who many consider to be the last koga ninjutsu master. It was written by fujita seiko, last living master of. The historical ninjutsu texts of the bansenshukai, ninpiden and shoninki were translated in the later 1930s, fujita seiko had already written 3 books on ninjutsu by the time takamatsu made his first appearance and already stated he was the last of the wada line of koga ryu ninjutsu. Seiko fujita 1898 1966, the last of the koga ryu ninja. Dec 09, 2015 this book is in the genre of the bansenshukai and the shoninki. Oct 17, 2016 ninjutsu fujita seiko lineage project group. Ninjutsu hiroku 1939 ninjutsu kara spy sen he 1942. Roley has changed certain things to make the text easier to read, taking care not to omit important information. Among those in his entourage, was seiko fujita, who as a leading martial arts historian in japan, with mastery in sato ryu kempo and koga ryu ninjutsu, encouraged his students to research and study the okinawan martial arts.
Despite being the last real ninja employed by the japanese government, he strangely enough never became that famous. Translating fujita seikos zukai hojojutsu luke paul. While many claim a ninjutsu lineage from the koga, the last recognized soke from this lineage, seiko fujita, died on january 4, 1966 from cirrhosis of the liver, leaving behind no students to carry on his ninjutsu teachings. What i like most about the book what is ninjutsu is that shihan, fujita makes it very clear just what ninjutsu is. Tobe shinjuro, a researcher of ninjutsu and author of many books on the. One of musthave books if you are interested in shuriken jutsu. He was, according to himself, the 14th headmaster of koga ryu wadaha. Its important to know that he did pass his kogaryu ninjutsu on to some other japanese masters and that will be revealed and has been to some already. Original illustrations are included, with english text. In this japanese name, the family name is fujita fujita seiko, february 10, 1898 january 4, 1966, born fujita isamu, was a prominent japanese martial artist, researcher and author. I recently published the above work about the career of fujita seiko, which contains a chapter about one of fujitas arts, nanban sattoryu kempo and the supposed fujita mitose. The last of the koga ryu ninja seiko born as isamu fujita, was a japanese martial artist who was 14th headmaster or soke of kogaryu ninjutsu and considered by some to be the last true ninja isamu fujita was born in tokyo, and studied kogaryu wada ha kogaryu ninjutsu with his grandfather fujita shintazaemon, th soke of the kogaryu. Ultimately, you will learn of the fate of his martial arts legacy, including his mysterious and controversial wadaha kogaryu ninjutsu. A proven lineage of kogaryu ninjutsu 14th,soke,fujita seiko transmitted kogaryu ninjutsu to soke,kenei mabuni.
Seiko fujita sensei the four most popular names associated with being the last ninja in modern japan are toshitsugu takamatsu, seiko fujita, masaaki hatsumi and jinichi kawakami. A proven lineage of koga ryu ninjutsu 14th,soke, fujita seiko transmitted koga ryu ninjutsu to soke,kenei mabuni. It was written by fujita seiko, last living master of koga ryu ninjutsu and instructor at the nakano spy school that trained the japanese counterparts to the jedburghs and oss. Shurikenjutsu by fujita seiko english translation koga ryu. In this book are the secrets he learned as part of his training of ninjutsu. He was, according to himself, the 14th headmaster of koga ryu wadaha ninjutsu, which. Ok i just had fujita seikos book translated into english long hard battle onthis one. He was the bodyguard of a japanese general and purporting to be a soke of koga ryu ninjutsu in the mid 20th century. Watashi wa ninjutsu tsukai i am the messenger of ninjutsu 14 th successor of kogaryu, seiko fujita. It was written by fujita seiko, last living master of kogaryu ninjutsu and instructor at the nakano spy school that trained the japanese counterparts to the jedburghs and oss.
I can say with certainty that i know more about the koga ryu as taught by fujita seiko than anyone in america claiming to teach his art. Secrets of kogaryu ninjutsu, translated by don roley. Jodo kyoten jojutsu book shindo musoryu learned jojutsu under takaji shimizu. Fujita was the last ninja of the koga tradition of ninjutsu. In order to become modern ninja, however, extensive teaching and training was high on the agenda at nakano. According to fujita seikos autobiography he modified and taught his koga ryu ninjutsu at nakano. Regarded as the 14th and final heir to the kogaryu wadaha ninjutsu tradition, he was highly respected by his peers and a core member of japans classical martial arts community. More about the book in the western martial arts community the subject of fujita seiko, the reputed 14th soke of the koga ryu wada ha family of ninjutsu, has always been a source of mystery and debate. Fujita seiko announced that he was the last grandmaster of koga ryu ninjutsu. Seiko fujita is the third author featured in the foreword of the yamato ryu goshinjutsu manual. Acknowledged bujutsu master and famed ninjutsu expert, seiko fujita was also the 3rd headmaster of a system of kenpo called nanban sato ryu kenpo foreign killing fist method. The book from which it was translated was written in 1937, as japan was embarking on the second world war.
He was, according to himself, the 14th headmaster of koga ryu wadaha ninjutsu, which was the name of his family branch of ninjutsu. We continue to offer fujita seikos shinto muso ryu jojutsu book in softcover edition. On assymetry by fujita seiko by jesse enkamp as i have written before, the system i train in has strong influences from a man named fujita seiko 18991966, who was the last inheritor of wadaha koga ryu ninjutsu. The book cites all the sources used, and goes into specific detail about fujitas early life, how he came into the arts he studied, and which schools he either passed on, or. The books printing date is december 11, 2001 and was published on december 18, 2001. This is the rare hardcover edition with slipcase and obi paper belt. Secrets of kogaryu ninjutsu, translated by don roley the. In this book,he explains how to throwuse shuriken,its history and many shuriken schools in detail with many illustrations. His vision of ninjutsu was of a living art, not a museum piece past its time.
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