Q&A for How to Learn Ninja Techniques

Do cardio exercises, like bike riding, running or walking.

A ninja mask was usually a long three foot scarf or fabric that would wrap around the head twice. You can buy this at a fabric store and make it yourself or see if you can order one online.

The objective is to camouflage yourself. Don't aim for looks, aim for stealth.

Call them "freestyle gymnastics moves". Do not call them "ninja techniques" in front of your parents. If your parents do not approve of freestyle gymnastics, call them "free-movement techniques". Then, show off your skills!

Regular black clothes that are comfortable will do. The black is for camouflage and the comfort so you can move quickly and easily.

While samurais were just only men, ninjas can be men or women.

Run at the wall and place your foot as high as you can until you run up the wall. Be careful.

Get your metal from any hardware stores nearby and watch a video on how to craft them.

you can go to a specialty store or pawn shop or look online for what you want.

Buy one from a Halloween costume store, or shop for one online. You can also try to make one yourself.

Wear dark clothes and stay in dark areas.

Stick to the darkest of shadows, and only move when there is backround noise to cover the sound of your movement.

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Look online for instructional videos.

You shouldn't. Secrecy is the ninja's trade, and showing people you are a ninja betrays the ninja's philosophy.

Find a local dojo and sign up for classes.

You'll have to be a lone ninja. Watch videos on YouTube and check out tutorials online. If you're on a limited budget, check your library for books and DVDs; most libraries have an interlibrary exchange system set up, so you'll be able to do quite a bit of research. Learn as much as you can about the history and tradition as well as practicing your techniques. Gannbatte!

In the comfort of your own home, inside a room, etc. Try to find a quiet area that you feel comfortable training in.

Mostly martial arts. Why? It was easiest since they have to practice a lot.

Sure! That could even make your training more fun since you'd have other ninjas to help you out.

Yes, of course you can, just make sure you don't do illegal things. Check your local laws before forming a team.

The best ninja move is the flying kick.

Try Essence of Ninjutsu by Masaaki Hatsume. It show techniques and outlines the history of ninjas.

Bojutsu can be learned from watching YouTube videos and reading through online guides. You just have to search for "bojutsu" specifically.

No, you don't. You can use any weapons you want (or go without them entirely).

There are different weapon laws in every country, so you'll have to check the weapon laws of your country (preferably by asking at a local or traditional dojo that deals with these matters).

They were real once, but they disappeared from recorded history during the Shimabara rebellion in the 1600s, so no one knows if any organizations which still perform the same tasks exist today.

Throw something small to distract them, then you can sprint away and find a spot to hide.

Parkour is very useful in escaping dangerous situations, and free running can be helpful for the same reason.

You don't really have to "make" a mask. An ordinary black scarf or muffler of the right size (3-3 and a half feet) will work. You can also make one out of a shirt .