Anshu Christa Jacobson – Virtues of the Ninja

THE TEN VIRTUES OF THE NINJA

*** Taken from the Bansenshukai (Koka Version) wriiten by Fujibayashi Yasutake in 1676 ***

Ninja are often viewed as ancient Japanese assassins and masters of stealth, although these are some of the skills that they possess, many of the ninja ryu aspired to maintain samurai ethical standards. Below are the 10 virtues of the Ninja taken from the Koka Bansenshukai written in 1676 by Fujibayashi Yasutake

* Loyalty
* Bravery
* Strategic Knowledge
* Diligence
* Trustworthiness
* Good Health
* Responsibility
* Ingenuity
* Knowledge of the Teachings of Buddha & Confucius
* Gifted Speech

I hope that you can add this to your knowledge of the arts.
Thanks for all of the support. Be Safe

Anshu Christa Jacobson
headmistress of the Budo Ryu Ninjutsu Dojo